Pasadena Real Estate

Monterey Hills Real Estate Update

It's time to take a look at The Hill - Monterey Hills!  Inventory, unfortunately, is still extremely low.  Let's take a look at the chart below from Trendgraphix documenting the real estate data from Pasadena Foothill Association of Realtors.

It's interesting to note that unit volume went down 56.7% from April of 2007 to April of 2010, from 69 units to only 30 available Monterey Hills properties for sale.

Only a few listings are coming on the market each months and very few sales are closing.

Additional Monterey Hills statistics to consider:

Looking backwards... if you bought a Monterey Hills condo 10 years ago and held on to the property, what kind of returns would you expect to see? Let's take a look below:

Not bad... a nice return of close to 150%.

Here's a look of Monterey Hills homes available for sale now:

And, if you're interested in seeing all the details of these condos and townhomes, please bookmark Monterey Hills condos and townhomes for sale post which is updated every few hours with the most current real estate listing information.

For more information on specific complexes, read more below:

Austin Terrace

Bradley Court - PUDs

Huntington Terrace

Fremont Villas

Linden Heights

Vallejo Villas

PasadenaViews Real Estate Team

Monterey Hills Real Estate Agents

445 South Fair Oaks Avenue

Pasadena, CA 91105

Irina at PasadenaViews.com

(626)629-VIEW (8439)

Langham Hotel, previously known as the Pasadena Ritz Carlton, is surrounded by some of the most beautiful luxurious estates in Pasadena and San Marino.  So, if you are curious to see what's available in the Langham Huntington Hotel Neighborhood, let's take a look at a couple of homes I previewed today.

1535 Kenmore Road, Pasadena

My personal favorite of the tour.  This 4 bedroom, 3 bath home is right around the corner, on a cul-de-sac, with a tranquil and peaceful back yard. 

Per Listing Agent:  An entry is a journey, & architect Miller Fong has employed harmony, flow & spatial dynamics to guide us into his own stylish contemporary world. This striking residence is open & livable w/ a flexible floor plan, walls of glass & remarkable vistas. On entering, a serpentine wall leads past a spacious den w/ fireplace towards the great room w/ generous seating area, fireplace, dining space & fantastic kitchen w/ newer stainless appliances. The materials are exciting: a mosaic tile backsplash is juxtaposed against a polished, stained concrete floor; marble counters are a foil for sponged walls; & natural skylights contrast w/ European, low voltage cable strung lighting. A convenient guest bath & laundry are adjacent. The master suite offers a grand picture window, a spectacular bath w/ Jacuzzi tub & wall-less garden shower & a dream dressing room that shares the entry's dramatic serpentine wall. 3 additional bedrooms, a handsome bath & extensive patio space complete this exquisite home.

Listed with Tink Cheney, Coldwell Banker

830 Huntington Garden Drive, Pasadena California

This home is right behind the Langham on the magical Huntington Garden Drive.

Per Listing Agent A traditional Cape Cod near the Langham Hotel on a quiet street. The lovely kitchen is updated with granite counters and newer appliances. A large bedroom suite is on the same floor level with the living room, the dining room, & kitchen. The living room is special living space with an elegant fireplace, and views over the pool. The family room is downstairs with bathroom, and 3 bedrooms with access to pool area and gardens. There is a stone patio, a wood deck and grassy area with a beautiful pool. The bathrooms are marble with granite counters hardwoods and limestone floors.

Listed with Monica Wilson (w/ Janet Fitzgerald), Coldwell Banker

445 Buena Vista Street, San Marino California

Close enough to the Langham, but just a few blocks away from San Marino's Mission District and infamous Julienne's Restaurant.  The best of both worlds!  In conversation with the listing agent, this property is not expected to be available for longer than a week or so.  Multiple offers expected.

Per Listing Agent: FABULOUS MONTEREY COLONIAL HOME IN THE POPULAR MISSION DISTRICT. A WONDERFUL NEIGHBORHO0D NEAR PASADENA & SOUTH PASADENA,PLUS EASY ACCESS TO THE 110 FREEWAY.Y0U WILL LOVE THIS LOCATION. DON'T MISS THIS LOVELY SPACIOUS, REMODELED HOME; IT'S A TRUE GEM. GREAT 3RD FLOOR LOWER LEVEL WITH A FIREPLACE, 2 WINDOWS, BUILT-IN CUPBOARDS, AND NEWER CARPET.A PERFECT AREA FOR A MEDIA ROOM OR RECREATIONAL AREA.

Listed with Linda O'Neal, Dilbeck Realtors

1335 Saint Albans Road San Marino

This home is also in San Marino known for its #1 rated California Public Schools.  It is almost across the street from Lacy Park with its rose garden and tennis courts.  If you're looking for a Mid-Century this luxury property might be for you.

Per Listing Agent - A spacious one story mid century home situated on over 1/2 acre (25,200 sq.ft.) in one of the most desirable San Marino locations, adjacent to Lacy Park and the Huntington Library. Enter this beautiful home through Chinese fret work entrance. This home features 4bed, 3ba., powder room, large living room with raised marble fireplace, formal dining room, kitchen with breakfast area, charming wood paneled family room with built in book shelves, corner fireplace and wet bar, a grand sized multipurpose garden room overlooking and opening out to rear patio gardens and pool. The exquisite professionally landscaped front and rear gardens featuring oversized resort style pool, specimen trees: palms, bamboo, foliage plantings and ferns, rear patio, private rear deck, two 2-car detached garages, all add to and extend the livability of the San Marino residence.

Listed with Linda Chang (w/ Brent Chang), Coldwell Banker

Listing information for properties above is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Take a look at some of the other San Marino homes for sale below:

For specific details of the home above, please visit San Marino Luxury Homes For Sale.

IRINA NETCHAEV & ASSOCIATES

PasadenaViews Real Estate Team

445 South Fair Oaks Avenue

Pasadena, CA 91105

Irina at PasadenaViews.com

(626)629-VIEW (8439)

Arcadia home buyers that qualify for the home tax credit have only a few more days to enter into a purchase contract with a seller.  Unless, of course, they are looking for new construction homes to try to get their share of the California Home Tax Credit.

Below is a list of our Dusty Deals™ in Arcadia.  Dusty deals™ are homes that have been listed on the market for over 3 months and are regular home sales, not foreclosures (REOs) or short sales.  The reason we call them Dusty Deals^TM is most home sellers are ready to "deal" and "wheel" and sometimes, we're able to negotiate a much better price with a regular sale vs. a short sale or even a foreclosure.  So... without further delay, here's our Arcadia's dusty deals™ list:

Dusty Deals™ in Arcadia California:

So, whether you are looking to find a property in the next few days or are looking for just that right Arcadia home for sale, use the resources available on this real estate site to search for your next house, condo or townhome. As always, we are here to answer your questions and provide you with guidance.

Here's a list of homes that are currently on the market in Arcadia:

To see all Arcadia home details, please visit Arcadia homes for sale which is updated every few hours and search like a real estate agent.

PasadenaViews Real Estate Team

Pasadena Real Estate Agents

445 South Fair Oaks Avenue

Pasadena, CA 91105

Irina at PasadenaViews.com

(626)629-VIEW (8439)

Monterey Hills condo sales are slowly.... very slowly... rising.  Only 4 closed condo sales last month.  However, the inventory of newly listed condo units is up to 9 last month with the overall volume still staying under 20 properties.

If you are shopping for a Monterey Hills townhome, you have a long wait... nothing is coming up for sale.  Home owners in Monterey Hills are holding on to their condos and townhomes and rent them vs sell them to avoid taking a hit in the selling price.

Since this area is only minutes to downtown LA and is loved by USC Medical students for the convenience to the USC medical center, Pasadena's old town, restaurants and shops, these Pasadena agent condos are quite easy to rent.  Most units are 2 bedrooms and 2 baths and quite a few floor plans have 2 master suites with bedrooms on opposite sides of the living room - great for room mates.

READ MORE:

Top 10 Tips on Buying a condo in Monterey Hills

Here's what the last couple of months of real estate sales look like.

Monterey Hills Condos and Tonwhome Sales Information for 1Q10:

If you are interested in Monterey Hills and would like to get more informaiton about specific Monterey Hills complexes, take a look at these informative articles below:

Austin Terrace

Bradley Court - PUDs

Huntington Terrace

Fremont Villas

Linden Heights

Vallejo Villas

As always, if you have any questions about Monterey Hills real estate or need help with buying a condo, give us a call.  If you are thinking of selling your Monterey Hills condo or townhomes, we have buyers - so please call us to discuss what your condo or townhome is worth.  We're always happy to be of service.

PasadenaViews Real Estate Team

Monterey Hills Real Estate Agents

445 South Fair Oaks Avenue

Pasadena, CA 91105

Irina at PasadenaViews.com

(626)629-VIEW (8439)

Pasadena real estate median sales price for single family homes went up 8.5% from last month.  However, the median price is 17.1% higher than last February 2009.  Looking at the last 3 years, the picture is not so pretty, pasadena's median price is down almost 30% from 2007.

1 month			1 year			3 years
	Jan 10	Feb 10	% Change	Feb 09	Feb 10	% Change	Feb 07	Feb 10	% Change
Median Price	518	562	8.5%	480	562	17.1%	780	562	-27.9%

Here are the real estate statistics for the last 2 months (based on ITEC Multiple Listing Service):

Please note the data is a bit different from the table at the top of the post given the timing of home sales pull.

If you were to buy a Pasadena home 7 years ago, you'd still be ahead on your investment - about 30% ahead.  Average price per square foot in February 2003 was $287.

Interestingly enough, Pasadena condos and townhomes did even better 7 years running.  They are ahead over 45%. 

1 month			1 year			7 years
	Nov 09	Feb 10	% Change	Feb 09	Feb 10	% Change	Feb 03	Feb 10	% Change
Avg. Sq. Ft. Price	356	356	0.1%	343	356	3.7%	245	356	45.4%

Pasadena Foreclosure Statistics:

There are currently 15 foreclosure homes available for sale.

Average foreclosure list price is $451,580.

17 Pasadena foreclosures are currently under contract and are in escrow.

In the last 6 months, there were 56 foreclosure homes that closed escrow and sold on average at 101% of list price. 

35 of the 56 homes were sold over asking.  Some as much as 18% over asking!

Interested in seeing what is currently available?  If so, you can search all Pasadena Foreclosures here.

See all Pasadena Homes for Sale below:

See the listing feed of all Pasadena homes above for all the details and information.  it is updated every few hours.

You can also see all the property listing feeds by city or zip code.

READ MORE:

San Marino Real Estate Statistics

San Gabriel Real Estate Statistics

Altadena California Craftsman

PasadenaViews Real Estate Team

Pasadena Real Estate Agents

445 South Fair Oaks Avenue

Pasadena, CA 91105

Irina at PasadenaViews.com

(626)629-VIEW (8439)