20 W PASADENA Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85013

$870,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,558 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 19,802 Status: Closed
Current Price: $870,000 List Date: 5/11/2023 Last Modified: 3/13/2026

Description

The c. 1948 P.M. & Edna Laughrun Residence is an enduring example of Spanish colonial revival ranch architecture in the prestigious Medlock historic district; a multi-million dollar enclave of impressive estates in Uptown Phoenix. This extraordinary home is set on an estate-sized, irrigated lot (approx. half an acre) and has retained its original and historically significant elements for decades, including preserved brick exterior, Mission-tiled roof (main house roof replaced November '21 with warranty), stained wood soffits, wood-burning corner fireplace, coved ceilings, large picture + casement windows and gorgeous concrete floors. Romantic covered front + rear porches feature concrete underfoot and stained wood soffits overhead. Straight out of an old Hollywood movie, the enchanting

Supplements: rear yard showcases an expansive brick-lined patio, original water feature/fountain, seemingly endless park-like grounds, original brick BBQ, planter beds and towering palm trees. Easily walk to uptown eateries and destinations, including Postino, Joyride, Federal Pizza, Windsor, Churn, Frances, Changing Hands, Practical Art, Fame Caffe, Oak, Stinkweeds. A moment's walk away is Uptown Plaza with local favorites AJ's, Huss Brewing, Shake Shack, Local Nomad and Flower Child. Close to light rail station and quick access to downtown and the 51. Walk to the Bridal Path, Uptown Farmers' Market, and enjoy events like the annual light parade in the comfort of your own neighborhood. Walk from your quiet oasis backyard to shopping for groceries at AJ's, browsing the books at Changing Hands, or enjoying a bruschetta board and bottle at Postino's in minutes! The best of walkable Phoenician living combined with your own slice of paradise on Pasadena Ave. Two of the house's bedrooms are very large for a historic home, and the third features a walk-in closet. The epic kitchen features many original details including extensive cabinetry storage, tiled counters/backsplash, built-in banquet seating, built-in buffet cabinets, built-in ironing board and oversized milk door. The hall bath is a study in mid-century period finishes with the original blue/peach/pink tiled walls, original vanity and preserved blue tub and adorable pedestal sink. The 2nd bath is also preserved with the original green tilework in shower and pedestal sink. A stately ~130' driveway leads to a porte-cochere and a 426 square foot detached garage/ancillary structure with water and electricity (previously approved for livable space conversion to an Airbnb, studio rental, or guest casita  or your very own detached at-home office!). Beyond the garage is an RV slab and gate with alley access. A new metal fence and gate have been installed in the last five years. RARE opportunity to preserve, enhance or expand with 19,802 square foot R-3 zoned lot. Property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and currently receives a 50% tax savings for owner-occupants. This house is move-in ready, with ample opportunity to expand if desired now or in the years to come. Other homes on this street typically sell for over a million dollars. In the Madison School District, or walk to Brophy and Xavier high schools. Midcentury charm, nearly half an acre of land, and all within a convenient stroll to the best of what Phoenix has to offer. Why dream when this historic gem can be yours!

More Information MLS# 6554649

Contract Information

Type: Exclusive Right To Sell Ownership: Fee Simple Sold Price: $870,000 Status: Closed Current Price: $870,000 List Date: 2023-05-10

Location, Tax & Legal

Assessor's Map #: 23 Legal Description (Abbrev): LOT 55 SOUTH MEDLOCK PLACE MCR 001642 Assessor's Parcel #: 9 Tax Municipality: Phoenix Taxes: 2363 Map Code/Grid: N34 House Number: 20 Compass: W Street Name: PASADENA St Suffix: Avenue City/Town Code: Phoenix State/Province: AZ Zip Code: 85013 Zip4: 2002 County Code: Maricopa Assessor Number: 162-23-009 Subdivision: SOUTH MEDLOCK PLACE Tax Year: 2022

General Property Description

Dwelling Styles: Detached # of Interior Levels: 1 Approx SQFT: 1558 Price/SqFt: 558.41 Approx Lot SqFt: 19802 Approx Lot Acres: 0.455 Flood Zone: No Horses: N Builder Name: Paul Laughruns Lead Based Hazard Disclosure: Yes Elementary School District: Madison Elementary District High School District: Phoenix Union High School District Elementary School: Madison Richard Simis School Jr. High School: Madison Meadows School High School: Central High School Community Pool Y/N: No Private Pool Y/N: No Fireplace YN: Yes Fireplaces Total: 1 Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Exterior Stories: 1 # Bedrooms: 3 Total Bathrooms: 2 Year Built: 1949

Legal Info

Range: 3E Section: 17 Township: 2N Lot Number: 55

Special Listing Cond

N/A: 1

Construction

Brick: 1

Const - Finish

Other (See Remarks): 1

Roofing

Tile: 1

Status Update

Multiple Offers Received: 1

Association & Fees

HOA Y/N: N PAD Fee Y/N: N Cap Improvement/Impact Fee: 0 Cap Improvement/Impact Fee $/%: $ Cap Improvement/Impact Fee 2: 0 Cap Improvement/Impact Fee 2 $/%: $ Land Lease Fee Y/N: N Rec Center Fee Y/N: N Ttl Mthly Fee Equiv: 0

Showing Notification Methods

Text: 1 Email: 1 Phone Call: 1

Lockbox Type

None: 1

Architecture

Ranch: 1 Spanish: 1

Architect

Architect: Unknown

Master Bathroom

None: 1

Master Bedroom

Not Split: 1

Additional Bedroom

Separate Bedroom Exit: 1 Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet: 1

Add'l Property Use

None: 1

Fireplace Features

Fireplace Living Rm: 1

Flooring

Concrete: 1 Tile: 1

Community Features

Historic District: 1 Near Light Rail Stop: 1

Dining Area

Formal: 1 Eat-in Kitchen: 1

Heating

Natural Gas: 1

Kitchen Features

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Gas Oven: 1 Gas Range: 1 Built-in Microwave: 1 Non-laminate Counter: 1 Pantry: 1 Refrigerator: 1

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Central Air: 1

Interior Features

No Interior Steps: 1

Laundry

Washer Included: 1 Dryer Included: 1 220 V Dryer Hookup: 1 In Garage: 1

Basement

Basement Y/N: N

Separate Den/Office

Sep Den/Office Y/N: N

Accessibility Feat.

Hard/Low Nap Floors: 1

Technology

Cable TV Avail: 1 High Speed Internet: 1

Fencing

Block: 1 Wood: 1 Other: 1

Water Source

City Water: 1

Exterior Features

Built-in BBQ: 1 Covered Patio(s): 1 Patio: 1

Spa

None: 1

Sewer

Sewer - Public: 1

Parking Spaces

Slab Parking Spaces: 7 Total Covered Spaces: 2 Garage Spaces: 1 Carport Spaces: 1

Parking Features

Detached: 1 RV Gate: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1 RV Access/Parking: 1

Irrigation

Flood: 1

New Financing

Cash: 1 VA: 1 Conventional: 1 FHA: 1

Plumbing

Gas Hot Water Heater: 1

Utilities

APS: 1 SW Gas: 1

Existing 1st Loan

Conventional: 1

Property Description

Nat Reg Historic Hms: 1 North/South Exposure: 1 Alley: 1

Landscaping

Grass Front: 1 Grass Back: 1 Irrigation Front: 1 Irrigation Back: 1

Services

City Services: 1

Items Updated

Plmbg Yr Updated: 2004 Plmbg Partial/Full: Full Ht/Cool Yr Updated: 2000 Ht/Cool Partial/Full: Partial Roof Yr Updated: 2021 Roof Partial/Full: Full

Contact Info

List Agent Cell Phn2: 602-908-5801

Disclosures

Seller Discl Avail: 1 Agency Discl Req: 1

Possession

Close of Escrow: 1

Association Fee Incl

No Fees: 1

Assoc Rules/Info

None: 1

Sold Info

Loan Type: Conventional Loan Years: 30 Closing Cost Split: Normal - N Payment Type: Fixed Buyer Concession to Seller: 0 Buyer Concession $/%: % Seller Concession to Buyer: 15000 Seller Concession $/%: $

Remarks Misc

Cross Street: Central Ave & Camelback Rd Directions: North on Central, West on Pasadena to home Geo Lat: 33.510888 Geo Lon: -112.075341

Status Change Info

Off Market Date: 2023-05-14 Under Contract Date: 2023-05-14 Close of Escrow Date: 2023-06-05 Sold Price: $870,000

Property Features

Special Listing Cond: N/A Status Update: Multiple Offers Received Add'l Property Use: None Architecture: Ranch; Spanish Master Bathroom: None Master Bedroom: Not Split Additional Bedroom: Separate Bedroom Exit; Other Bedroom Walk-in Closet Fireplace Features: Fireplace Living Rm Flooring: Concrete; Tile Spa: None Community Features: Historic District; Near Light Rail Stop Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen Kitchen Features: Gas Oven; Gas Range; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Pantry; Non-laminate Counter Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included; 220 V Dryer Hookup; In Garage Interior Features: No Interior Steps Technology: Cable TV Avail; High Speed Internet Exterior Features: Built-in BBQ; Covered Patio(s); Patio Parking Features: Detached; Garage Door Opener; RV Access/Parking; RV Gate Construction: Brick Const - Finish: Other (See Remarks) Roofing: Tile Cooling: Central Air; Ceiling Fan(s) Heating: Natural Gas Plumbing: Gas Hot Water Heater Utilities: APS; SW Gas Water Source: City Water Irrigation: Flood Sewer: Sewer - Public Services: City Services Fencing: Block; Wood; Other Property Description: Nat Reg Historic Hms; North/South Exposure; Alley Landscaping: Grass Front; Grass Back; Irrigation Front; Irrigation Back Showing Notification Methods: Text; Email; Phone Call Lockbox Type: None Possession: Close of Escrow Association Fee Incl: No Fees Existing 1st Loan: Conventional New Financing: Cash; VA; FHA; Conventional Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req
Listing Office: Twins & Co. Realty, LLC
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Last Updated: March - 13 - 2026
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