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Off market jan 2022 for $4M

$4,163,199

•

4,563

sq ft

981 Arden Rd, Pasadena, CA 91106

About this home

First time on the market since 1963, this Colonial Revival is known as the M. B. Kerr Home that was designed by prominent architect G. Lawrence Stimson in the Arden Road Landmark District. The home is 4,563 sf (tax record) and includes a 360 sf enclosed patio and a 695 sf guest house, all totaling 5618 sf. The large irregular lot has 167 ft of frontage, and is as deep as 293 ft, totalling about . 86 or an acre. This estate property is sold as-is and needs a thorough rehabilitation.

Single-familyProperty Type

1922Year Built

0.86 acresLot Size

$912Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Michael Bell •DRE #01164731 • Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

Bought with Nicholas Borrelli •DRE #01481673 • Coldwell Banker George Realty

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•Source:CRMLS #P1-8076

Redfin Estimate

$4,163,199

$163K since sold in January 2022$9,000 since October

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B
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C
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D
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E
4 beds4.5 baths5,895 sq ft
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F
5 beds5 baths4,786 sq ft
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Market trends in 91106, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.6%

+0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$945K

$98K MoM

Avg. days on market

56d

3 days MoM

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Sale history for 981 Arden Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,596 (+6.9%)

$139,231 + $175,028

$314,259

2024

$4,299 (+1.0%)

$136,501 + $171,597

$308,098

2023

$4,259 (+3.7%)

$133,825 + $168,233

$302,058

2022

$4,107 (+4.7%)

$131,201 + $164,935

$296,136

2021

$3,922 (+3.6%)

$131,201 + $164,935

$296,136

2020

$3,787 (−0.1%)

$128,629 + $161,701

$290,330

2019

$3,792 (+1.0%)

$127,311 + $160,043

$287,354

2018

$3,754 (+1.5%)

$124,815 + $156,905

$281,720

2017

$3,699 (+3.7%)

$119,969 + $150,813

$270,782

2016

$3,567 (+1.2%)

$119,969 + $150,813

$270,782

2015

$3,525 (+2.4%)

$117,617 + $147,856

$265,473

2014

$3,441 (+1.0%)

$113,582 + $142,784

$256,366

2012

$3,407 (+2.6%)

$113,069 + $142,139

$255,208

2011

$3,322 (+1.4%)

$110,852 + $139,352

$250,204

2010

$3,277 (−0.2%)

$108,679 + $136,620

$245,299

2009

$3,284 (+5.8%)

$107,867 + $135,599

$243,466

2008

$3,104

$108,124 + $135,922

$244,046

Tax history for 981 Arden Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,596 (+6.9%)

$139,231 + $175,028

$314,259

2024

$4,299 (+1.0%)

$136,501 + $171,597

$308,098

2023

$4,259 (+3.7%)

$133,825 + $168,233

$302,058

2022

$4,107 (+4.7%)

$131,201 + $164,935

$296,136

2021

$3,922 (+3.6%)

$131,201 + $164,935

$296,136

2020

$3,787 (−0.1%)

$128,629 + $161,701

$290,330

2019

$3,792 (+1.0%)

$127,311 + $160,043

$287,354

2018

$3,754 (+1.5%)

$124,815 + $156,905

$281,720

2017

$3,699 (+3.7%)

$119,969 + $150,813

$270,782

2016

$3,567 (+1.2%)

$119,969 + $150,813

$270,782

2015

$3,525 (+2.4%)

$117,617 + $147,856

$265,473

2014

$3,441 (+1.0%)

$113,582 + $142,784

$256,366

2012

$3,407 (+2.6%)

$113,069 + $142,139

$255,208

2011

$3,322 (+1.4%)

$110,852 + $139,352

$250,204

2010

$3,277 (−0.2%)

$108,679 + $136,620

$245,299

2009

$3,284 (+5.8%)

$107,867 + $135,599

$243,466

2008

$3,104

$108,124 + $135,922

$244,046

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.86 Acres

Year renovated

1923

Sq. Ft.

4,563

Year built

1922

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Los Angeles County

APN

5327013037

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 7, 2026.

RS-4

LD-28

Single-Family Residential District

The purposes of the RS zoning districts are to: Provide appropriately located areas for single-family residential neighborhoods that are consistent with and implement the Single-Family Residential land use designation of the General Plan, and that are consistent with the standards of public health and safety established by this Zoning Code; and Ensure adequate light, air, privacy, and open space for each dwelling, and protect residents from the harmful effects of excessive noise, population density, traffic congestion, and other adverse environmental effects. The designation of property in the RS zoning district shall include the Zoning Map showing a numerical suffix to the RS map symbol (e.g., RS-2) which shall note the maximum number of dwelling units allowed per acre of site area.

Zone overlays

Arden Road Landmark District

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure

Sep 28, 2028 • Active

Mechanical

Replace ductwork for the main house and install a new heat pump system. Add a heat pump system to the downstairs of the main house and replace the heat pump system for the pool house.

HVAC

Jun 17, 2028 • Active

Electrical

Perform electrical work for an interior remodel and restoration project. The scope includes installing new interior finishes, windows, and doors in a residential building and an existing pool house. Install a new composite shingle roof over the existing roof framing with no added square footage.

Electrical

Remodel

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Parking

Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage, Carport, Driveway
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2

Interior

Laundry Information
Has Laundry

Kitchen Information
Appliances: Water Heater Unit
Has Appliances
Formal Dining Room, Area, Breakfast Nook

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Shower in Tub, Double Sinks In Master Bath, Bathtub, Shower

Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling

Room Information
Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Sun, Foyer, Primary Suite, Laundry, Living Room, Family Room, Formal Entry, Entry, Kitchen

Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace

Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating

Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Balcony, Built-Ins, Storage Space, Open Floor Plan
Levels: Two
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector

Exterior

Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Fencing: None
Construction Materials: Stucco

Foundation Information
No

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: None
Pool Features: None

Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Sprinklers None, Landscaped, Front Yard, Back Yard, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft, Yard, Lawn

Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 5327013037
Total # of Stories: 2
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property ADU: No

Utilities

Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Natural Gas Connected, Telephone - In Street, Sewer Connected, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: District/Public

Location

Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Gutters, Curbs, Street Lighting, Sidewalks, Suburban

Location Information
Latitude: 34.13116100
Longitude: -118.12990800
Other Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Subdivision Name: Not Applicable

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,563
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.86 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: 1923
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5327013037

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 7, 2026

Other

Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Michael
List Agent Last Name: Bell

Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Nicholas
Buyer Agent Last Name: Borrelli

Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Coldwell Banker George Realty

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K - 12
Preschool & daycare

McKinley School

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2/10

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Public 6-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 98° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

6/10 Air Factor

10 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years

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In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in June and 6.8 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$3.96M – $4.79M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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911 Arden Rd, Pasadena, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2570 Sq. Ft.	$2,338,682
950 Arden Rd, Pasadena, CA 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6848 Sq. Ft.	$6,184,877
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800 South Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2184 Sq. Ft.	$1,856,004
975 Dale St, Pasadena, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2076 Sq. Ft.	$1,881,476
936 Dale St, Pasadena, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1736 Sq. Ft.	$1,630,770

Address	Redfin Estimate
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