485 Madeline Dr

912 Sq. Ft.
$1,590 / Sq. Ft.
912
Sq. Ft.
$1,590
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Artistically placed steps lead you to the whimsical front door, and you will be captivated by unique and charming features at every turn! A magical storybook cottage nestled in the high desirable city of Pasadena! This breathtaking home, known as 'The Old Mill,' is the last trace of Pasadena's world-famous Busch Gardens Park, once open to the public and closed since 1937. An enchanting European style cottage has been tastefully and lovingly maintained by the same owner for almost a half a century....Artistically placed steps lead you to the whimsical front door, and you will be captivated by unique and charming features at every turn! A magical storybook cottage nestled in the high desirable city of Pasadena! This breathtaking home, known as 'The Old Mill,' is the last trace of Pasadena's world-famous Busch Gardens Park, once open to the public and closed since 1937. An enchanting European style cottage has been tastefully and lovingly maintained by the same owner for almost a half a century. This quaint home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 912 sq. ft. and a 200+ sq. ft. two-story cellar! Bask in warm light flowing through beautiful leaded stained windows! Relax on benches of concrete and Arroyo River rock built along winding garden paths sheltered by an ancient canopy of trees and surrounded by ivy-covered hills. Among The Mill House's most spectacular features is a faithfully replicated water wheel from which water flowed along a twisting stream bed into a millpond. This property redefines one-of-a-kind! Own a piece of history!
  1. Listed by Renee Rosen • DRE #01384105 • Brokerage DRE #01116656 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Realty • renee@topsocalhomes.com

Property Details for 485 Madeline Drive

Architectural Style
Cottage, English, Tudor
Subdivision Name
Not Applicable
Garage Spaces
2.00
View
Creek/Stream, Neighborhood, Rocks, Pond
Waterfront
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 10/27/2023 11:38 AM

Property Details for 485 Madeline Drive

StatusClosed
MLS #P1-14072
Days on Market117
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1945
Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,655 SF
CountyLos Angeles County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Realty, Renee Rosen, DRE #01384105

Sold By Olivia Gonzalez, Olivia Gonzalez, DRE #02008104

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Building Information for 485 Madeline Drive

Stories3Year Built1945Building Size-Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,655 SF

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Property Information for 485 Madeline Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Building Area Total: 912.00
  • Building Area Units: Sqft
  • Community Features: Curbs, Park, Sidewalks
  • City: Pasadena
  • Country: US
  • Directions: Orange Grove to Madeline Drive
  • Area: 647 - Pasadena SW
  • Postal Code Plus4: 2837
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Unparsed Address: 485 Madeline Drive, Pasadena, CA 91105
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $440.00
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  • Videos Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers, Landscaped, Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: .38
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 16,655.00
  • Lot Size Area: .38
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Documents Count: 0
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic, Termite Clearance
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Stucco, Wood Siding, Concrete
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Fencing: Partial, Stone
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Brick, Concrete
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Spa: No
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Structure Type: House
  • Waterfront Features: Pond
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Water Heater, Free-Standing Range
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Brick, Laminate, Carpet
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: 2 Staircases, Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Tile Counters, Two Story Ceilings, Wet Bar, Walk-In Pantry
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Outside
  • Living Area: 912.00
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Living Area Units: Sqft
  • View: Yes
  • Window Features: Stained Glass
  • Levels: Multi/Split
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Park Name: Singer Park

Property History for 485 Madeline Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 27, 2023

Sold

SDMLS #P1-14072

$1,450,000—
Oct 27, 2023

Sold

CRMLS #P1-14072

$1,450,000—
Oct 27, 2023

Sold

VCF #P1-14072

$1,450,000—
Oct 16, 2023

Pending

CRMLS #P1-14072

—
Oct 16, 2023

Pending

VCF #P1-14072

—
Oct 16, 2023

Pending

SDMLS #P1-14072

—
Sep 27, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1520846212

$1,450,000—
Sep 25, 2023

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #P1-14072

—
Sep 25, 2023

Accepting Backup Offers

VCF #P1-14072

—
Aug 8, 2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-14072

—
Aug 8, 2023

Listed (Active)

VCF #P1-14072

$1,595,000—
Aug 2, 2023

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #P1-14072

—
Aug 2, 2023

Accepting Backup Offers

VCF #P1-14072

—
Jun 21, 2023

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #P1-14072

$1,595,000—
Jun 21, 2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-14072

$1,595,000—
Jun 21, 2023

Listed (Active)

VCF #P1-14072

$1,595,000—
Jun 19, 2023

Withdrawn / Cancelled

VCF #P1-11780

$1,650,000—
Jun 19, 2023

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #P1-11780

$1,650,000—
Feb 18, 2023

Listed (Active)

VCF #P1-11780

$1,850,000—
Feb 17, 2023

Hold

VCF #P1-11780

$1,850,000—
Jan 16, 2023

Hold

CRMLS #P1-11780

—
Oct 26, 2022

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-11780

$1,850,000—
Oct 26, 2022

Listed (Active)

VCF #P1-11780

$1,850,000—
Oct 25, 2022

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #P1-9745

$1,900,000—
Oct 25, 2022

Withdrawn / Cancelled

VCF #P1-9745

$1,900,000—
May 31, 2022

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-9745

$2,000,000—
May 31, 2022

Listed (Active)

VCF #P1-9745

$2,000,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/27/2023

Sold

SDMLS #P1-14072

$1,450,000
10/27/2023

Sold

CRMLS #P1-14072

$1,450,000
10/27/2023

Sold

VCF #P1-14072

$1,450,000
10/16/2023

Pending

CRMLS #P1-14072

—
10/16/2023

Pending

VCF #P1-14072

—
10/16/2023

Pending

SDMLS #P1-14072

—
09/27/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1520846212

$1,450,000
09/25/2023

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #P1-14072

—
09/25/2023

Accepting Backup Offers

VCF #P1-14072

—
08/08/2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-14072

—
08/08/2023

Listed (Active)

VCF #P1-14072

$1,595,000
08/02/2023

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #P1-14072

—
08/02/2023

Accepting Backup Offers

VCF #P1-14072

—
06/21/2023

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #P1-14072

$1,595,000
06/21/2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-14072

$1,595,000
06/21/2023

Listed (Active)

VCF #P1-14072

$1,595,000
06/19/2023

Withdrawn / Cancelled

VCF #P1-11780

$1,650,000
06/19/2023

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #P1-11780

$1,650,000
02/18/2023

Listed (Active)

VCF #P1-11780

$1,850,000
02/17/2023

Hold

VCF #P1-11780

$1,850,000
01/16/2023

Hold

CRMLS #P1-11780

—
10/26/2022

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-11780

$1,850,000
10/26/2022

Listed (Active)

VCF #P1-11780

$1,850,000
10/25/2022

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #P1-9745

$1,900,000
10/25/2022

Withdrawn / Cancelled

VCF #P1-9745

$1,900,000
05/31/2022

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-9745

$2,000,000
05/31/2022

Listed (Active)

VCF #P1-9745

$2,000,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 485 Madeline Drive

Taxable ValueLand$1,361,904Additions$117,096Total$1,479,000
Tax Record2025$17,177 ($1,431 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt912 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt912 SqFtLot Size16,655 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1945ZoningPSR4CountyLOS ANGELESAPN5718-015-036

Schools near 485 Madeline Drive

This home is within Pasadena Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
McKinley School
PublicK to 8

Blair High School
Public6 to 12

Rose City High (Continuation) School
Public9 to 12

Marshall Fundamental School
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Realty, Renee Rosen, DRE #01384105

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