2013 has a strong start for Pasadena home sales. Pasadena California is in a strong seller’s market. No longer do home buyers have plenty of homes to choose from. And, the prices are going up… Thankfully, the interest rates are still at record lows, but they only fuel the desperation seen in the market place with multiple home buyers bidding for same home. This should be no surprise for my readers since I’ve been talking about the market turning for quite awhile now.
But, let’s take a look at historical data.
Highlights:
- Average sold prices in Pasadena are back to just above 2003 levels. $668,040 would buy you an average 3 bedroom, 2 bath home last year.
- Inventory of available homes is the lowest in 10 years – January 2013 had only 122 Pasadena homes for sale!
- More homes are in demand. A whopping 938 homes have been sold last year. We have not seen this volume since 2006.
Interesting Facts:
- 1 in 3 homes were purchased for all cash last year.
- 2nd mortgages are almost non-existent – only 1.8% of home owners were able to get a 2nd loan with their purchase. Almost 43.4% of all home purchases in 2006 had a 2nd mortgage.
- More home buyers are taking advantage of the low interest rates by locking in fixed rate loans. 3.7% in 2012 was the average compared to 6.4% in 2006.
- Affordability is at 51% in 2012, up from only 12% in 2006.
Now… FUN facts:
- Highest priced home sale in Pasadena in 2012 closed at over $8 million!
- So far, in the first month of 2013, Pasadena already had a home sale over $7 million!!!
READ MORE: Pasadena real estate update 2012 – see luxury home sales.
Statistics gathered from Pasadena Foothill Association – Single Family Homes only.
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- Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:12:00 +0000: $1,349,000 :: 1202 E Lexington Street, Pasadena CA, 91104 - Pasadena Home Search
3 beds, 1.75 baths
Home size: 1,837 sq ft
Lot Size: 8,259 sq ft
Added: 08/27/25, Last Updated: 11/21/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: P1-24854
Community: 646 - Pasadena (NE)
Status: Conditional
On a quiet cul-de-sac in Pasadena's Historic Highlands, this updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath traditional home offers lush gardens, upgrades, and a separate bonus studio. Take in beautiful mountain vistas from both the front yard of this generous 8,200+ SF lot, and the interior. Natural light and leafy green views are highlights inside this home, with an easy floor plan allowing separate but contiguous private spaces: living room flows into kitchen and dining, opening to a sunny back deck. The remodeled kitchen is chef-ready with stainless steel appliances, marble subway tile backsplash and farmhouse sink with window overlooking the back yard. Bedrooms and baths are updated with nicely sized closets, including a walk-in closet in the primary suite. Outside, the home's large private back yard boasts a velvety green lawn, an enviable fruiting avocado tree and an orchard of citrus and stone fruit trees, plus a convenient, 140SF storage shed. Finally, the spacious bonus studio (formerly the garage) with kitchen and bonus 3/4 bath offers myriad possibilities -- home office, guest quarters or separate family room. With updated systems and finishes, this move-in ready home ticks the 'location' box; it's situated in one of Pasadena's most beloved pockets, surrounded by historic architecture and pride of ownership. Neighborhood highlights include Seed Bakery, Lavender & Honey coffee shop and Green & Bisque Clayhouse, to name just a few.
Listed with Teresa Fuller CalDRE: E | 626-483-0710, COMPASS
Brought to you by Irina Netchaev, Pasadena Views Real Estate Team Inc. Call me today at 626-627-7107, or visit my website at www.pasadenaviews.com/free-home-search/!- Fri, 21 Nov 2025 20:41:00 +0000: $1,400,000 :: 1105 S Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena CA, 91105 - Pasadena Home Search
3 beds, 2 baths
Home size: 1,912 sq ft
Lot Size: 62,980 sq ft
Added: 10/03/25, Last Updated: 11/21/25
Property Type: Condo/Townhouse/Co-Op
MLS Number: P1-24409
Community: 647 - Pasadena (SW)
The price of this listing was last reduced on 10/28/2025 by 7%
Status: Conditional
Sophisticated living within Pasadena's desirable Craven's Court along famed Millionaire's Row, this exceptional end-unit residence boasts one of the most coveted floor plans in the enclave, offering both scale and privacy with only one shared wall. From the moment you arrive, the frosted glass double-door entry welcomes natural light into a refined interior where herringbone hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and thoughtful details set the tone. Just off the entry, a versatile bedroom or office space with a closet and an adjacent guest bath provides function and flexibility. The main level flows seamlessly with a stylish wet bar connecting to the gourmet galley kitchen, featuring stone countertops, custom tile backsplash, a Zephyr range hood, JennAir refrigerator, and the kitchen's centerpiece, a Bertazzoni 5-burner cooktop and oven, regarded as the 'Ferrari' of ranges imported from Italy. A swinging door opens to the dining area, continuing into the spacious living room with crown molding, a fireplace, and direct access to a tranquil private patio with lush greenery and the soothing sound of a fountain. Upstairs, both bedrooms are private suites. The guest suite includes French doors with louvered shutters opening to dual balconies overlooking the patio, generous closet space, and a stone-topped vanity in the ensuite. Across the landing, the primary suite offers crown molding, custom built-ins, abundant closet space, and a spa-like bath with a stone vanity, a glass-enclosed shower, and luxurious finishes. Additional conveniences include a laundry closet, attic storage, and hidden retractable screens throughout. Residents of Craven's Court enjoy a gated pool, lushly landscaped grounds, and a circular driveway that evokes timeless Pasadena elegance. This rare end-unit offers refined living along one of the most storied boulevards in Southern California, combining the feel of a private retreat with proximity to the heart of Pasadena!
Listed with Jason Berns CalDRE: S | 626-826-4544, Keller Williams Realty
Brought to you by Irina Netchaev, Pasadena Views Real Estate Team Inc. Call me today at 626-627-7107, or visit my website at www.pasadenaviews.com/free-home-search/!- Fri, 21 Nov 2025 20:41:00 +0000: $1,999,999 :: 1620 Knollwood Drive, Pasadena CA, 91103 - Pasadena Home Search
3 beds, 1.75 baths
Home size: 1,931 sq ft
Lot Size: 10,420 sq ft
Added: 10/06/25, Last Updated: 11/21/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: P1-24457
Community: 645 - Pasadena (NW)
The price of this listing was last reduced on 11/11/2025 by 5%
Status: Conditional
Think You've Seen This One? Think Again.Fresh and on the market better than ever, this architect-designed mid-century gem in prime Linda Vista has been thoughtfully updated and is absolutely worth a second look--or a first!The sellers took it off the market to make some key improvements, and the results speak for themselves. The primary bathroom has been completely remodeled from top to bottom, featuring elegant finishes that bring a spa-like feel to everyday living. In the kitchen, you'll find a stylish refresh with new countertops, sink, backsplash, fixtures, and freshly painted cabinets with updated hardware. It's now bright, inviting, and ready for your next culinary adventure--plus, there's a brand-new refrigerator to sweeten the deal.Designed by Edwin R. Cleaveland, this mid-century ranch sits in the hills above the Rose Bowl and celebrates the iconic elements of the era: walls of glass framing mountain views, and seamless flow to a private, professionally landscaped yard complete with an outdoor kitchen and fire pit.Significant upgrades throughout the home include:New roof (2022)Fully owned solar system (~$35K)400 AMP electrical panel + upgraded main lineNew HVAC system and ductworkTankless water heaterUpdated drainage and downspoutsDesigner Baldwin hardware on all exterior doorsThe fenced property boasts approximately $50K in landscaping improvements, fresh interior and exterior paint (2025), and a refreshed basement and garage with epoxy flooring and solar-powered ventilation.Enjoy close proximity to Old Town Pasadena, the ArtCenter, Rose Bowl, Kidspace Museum, and miles of nearby trails in this quiet, dog-friendly neighborhood.A rare opportunity to own an architectural classic that perfectly blends timeless design with modern comforts and privacy.
Listed with Janette Emamian | , COMPASS
Brought to you by Irina Netchaev, Pasadena Views Real Estate Team Inc. Call me today at 626-627-7107, or visit my website at www.pasadenaviews.com/free-home-search/!- Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:35:00 +0000: $1,888,000 :: 1068 S Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena CA, 91105 - Pasadena Home Search
4 beds, 2.25 baths
Home size: 2,569 sq ft
Lot Size: 20,452 sq ft
Added: 11/21/25, Last Updated: 11/21/25
Property Type: Condo/Townhouse/Co-Op
MLS Number: P1-25023
Community: 647 - Pasadena (SW)
Status: Active
A rare luxury find nestled on the corner of Orange Grove and Madeline Drive, this freestanding residence offers the privacy and feel of a single-family home with the convenience of luxury condominium living. With no shared walls, timeless architecture, and expansive indoor-outdoor spaces, this one-of-a-kind property is an entertainer's dream in one of Pasadena's most sought-after locations. Lush and vibrant landscaping leads you to the front door, where, beyond the grand front entry, hardwood floors lead into elegant living and dining rooms adorned with crown and chair rail moldings. A gas fireplace with a stone hearth and classic white mantle creates a warm focal point in the living room, where dual glass sliders open to a private side patio. A built-in wet bar adds ease for entertaining, while the dining room seamlessly connects to the patio. The gourmet kitchen impresses with stone counters, a custom backsplash, a farmhouse sink, a 5-burner Samsung range, dishwasher, and breakfast nook with sliding doors that open to the back patio oasis. The flexible floor plan includes a downstairs bedroom (currently used as an office/den space) and an adjacent stylish 3/4 bath. Upstairs, two well-sized bedrooms share access to a generous balcony, while a beautifully updated bathroom features a custom-tiled shower and dual vanity. The spacious primary suite offers a walk-in closet and a spa-inspired ensuite with dual sinks, stone counters, and an oversized shower with bench seating. The crown jewel is the expansive 1,700+ sq ft private back patio, complete with stone tile, pergola-covered lounge areas, a fountain centerpiece, and ample room for al fresco dining or sun-soaked relaxation. Additional highlights include indoor laundry, secured subterranean parking and abundant closet and storage spaces, including a private locked storage room. Perfectly situated along Pasadena's famed South Orange Grove corridor, this residence not only delivers refined living but also front-row access to the iconic Rose Parade. A truly rare opportunity to own a stand-alone luxury home in one of Pasadena's most prestigious settings.
Listed with Keller Williams Realty
Brought to you by Irina Netchaev, Pasadena Views Real Estate Team Inc. Call me today at 626-627-7107, or visit my website at www.pasadenaviews.com/free-home-search/!- Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:01:00 +0000: $1,270,000 :: 215 Madeline Drive, Pasadena CA, 91105 - Pasadena Home Search
3 beds, 3 baths
Home size: 2,306 sq ft
Lot Size: 7,292 sq ft
Added: 09/24/25, Last Updated: 11/21/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: P1-24313
Community: 647 - Pasadena (SW)
Tract: Not Applicable
Status: Conditional
Welcome to 215 Madeline Drive, Pasadena, a 2-story 1920 Colonial Revival home, known as the Kumler home, which exudes classic style and charm. This is an exciting opportunity for those seeking to restore and revitalize an architecturally significant property. Located in the Pasadena Avenue Historic District, this home is surrounded by other historic homes on a peaceful cul-de-sac. With 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, the home offers approximately 2,111 sft of living space on a flat and spacious 7,503 sf lot. The exterior boasts a gabled entry porch adorned with simple square Doric columns and a welcoming brick stoop. The entry door, flanked by fluted pilasters with classic cap trim above, harkens back to an era of celebrated architecture in Pasadena. Inside, you'll find time-honored fixed-pane wood windows with projecting sills, elegant built-ins, and a decorative fireplace. The rear of the home surrounds an outdoor patio with room for gardening. The detached rear garage could possibly be converted into an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), allowing for extended family living or more. Don't miss the opportunity to take advantage of the Mills Act, making this home eligible for significant property tax savings. Embrace the chance to restore and cherish this historic gem!
Listed with Michael Bell | 626-796-4100, Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
Brought to you by Irina Netchaev, Pasadena Views Real Estate Team Inc. Call me today at 626-627-7107, or visit my website at www.pasadenaviews.com/free-home-search/!- Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:01:00 +0000: $750,000 :: 894 894B S Pasadena Avenue, Pasadena CA, 91105 - Pasadena Home Search
4 beds, 2 baths
Home size: 1,779 sq ft
Lot Size: 8,098 sq ft
Added: 09/24/25, Last Updated: 11/21/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: P1-24315
Community: 647 - Pasadena (SW)
Tract: Not Applicable
Status: Conditional
Welcome to 894 and 894B South Pasadena Avenue, Pasadena: an opportunity to restore and revitalize a historic duplex in the Pasadena Avenue Historic District. The front house with 1196 sqft (approx.) was built in 1903 by August C. Brandt, one of the contractors for Greene and Greene. This single-family traditional cottage is on one level with influences of the Colonial Revival style. A large pergola with carved beams extends from the roof eaves into the front yard and over the driveway, forming a porte cochere to the backyard. The home has a simple rectangular footprint and a hipped roof clad in shingles with flared eaves and curved, exposed rafter tails. While it has a similar footprint to other cottages in the district, its lower-pitch roof and larger windows along with the pergola/porte cochere show some early influences of the Arts and Crafts movement. In the rear, a Craftsman-style unit with 583 sqft (approx.) was built in 1911 and has a front-facing gabled roof and exteriors clad in coursed wood shakes. In addition, there is also a noncontributing shed at the end of the concrete driveway with exteriors of board and batten siding and a double-leaf door with strap hinges. 2 electrical meters! Don't miss the chance to restore this historic gem with two units on a lot and the opportunity to take advantage of the Mills Act, making this home eligible for significant property tax savings.
Listed with Michael Bell CalDRE: S | 626-796-4100, Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
Brought to you by Irina Netchaev, Pasadena Views Real Estate Team Inc. Call me today at 626-627-7107, or visit my website at www.pasadenaviews.com/free-home-search/!- Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:01:00 +0000: $1,330,000 :: 1112 S Pasadena Avenue, Pasadena CA, 91105 - Pasadena Home Search
6 beds, 3 baths
Home size: 2,938 sq ft
Lot Size: 9,026 sq ft
Added: 09/25/25, Last Updated: 11/21/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: P1-24316
Community: 647 - Pasadena (SW)
Tract: Not Applicable
Status: Conditional
Welcome to 1112 South Pasadena Avenue, Pasadena. An exciting opportunity to restore and revitalize a two-story Craftsman bungalow in the Pasadena Avenue Historic District has arrived. Built by prominent Pasadena architect Charles Wesley Buchanan in 1908, this single-family home with a moderately pitched cross-gabled roof and weatherboard exterior siding shows off influences of the Swiss Chalet style. Both side elevations have small balconies of weatherboard siding supported by carved wood brackets at the second level beneath the gable ends. All of the windows throughout the house are wood with wood surrounds and projecting sills. At the end of the concrete driveway is a one-story, two-bay garage (potentially an accessory dwelling unit (ADU)) with a front-gabled roof, projecting room beams in the gable end, an exterior clad in weatherboard siding, and a pair of barn doors with decorative half-timbering. The house and the garage maintain a high level of integrity, ripe for a wonderful restoration. Don't miss the opportunity to take advantage of the Mills Act, making this home eligible for significant property tax savings.
Listed with Michael Bell CalDRE: S | 626-796-4100, Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
Brought to you by Irina Netchaev, Pasadena Views Real Estate Team Inc. Call me today at 626-627-7107, or visit my website at www.pasadenaviews.com/free-home-search/!- Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:01:00 +0000: $1,898,000 :: 3032 Wallingford Road, Pasadena CA, 91107 - Pasadena Home Search
3 beds, 2 baths
Home size: 2,110 sq ft
Lot Size: 11,104 sq ft
Added: 11/05/25, Last Updated: 11/21/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: P1-24830
Community: 648 - Pasadena (SE)
Status: Conditional
Welcome to 3032 Wallingford Road, where your new home awaits at the end of a peaceful private cul-de-sac and is located in the Award Winning San Marino School District! This charming single-story ranch home offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with a spacious living room featuring a cozy fireplace, and a bright family room lined with windows that seamlessly blend the outdoors with the indoors, filling the space with natural light. The generous dining room featuring a second fireplace is ideal for hosting large gatherings or enjoying intimate family dinners.The updated kitchen makes meal prep a breeze, complete with a gas stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and a sunny breakfast nook, a perfect spot for casual dining or for arts and crafts with the kids. The large primary bedroom includes an adjoining 3/4 bath, while two additional bedrooms share a beautifully updated full bathroom. The generously sized lot of 11,102 square feet offers a private backyard that is a true retreat, featuring a variety of fruit trees and ample space for children, pets, or the gardening enthusiast. It also offers the opportunity to build an ADU! Freshly planted front yard hedge bushes will soon provide enhanced privacy from the neighboring property to the north as the new bushes mature. Additional features include wood flooring throughout most of the home, central air and heat, an attached two-car garage, and automatic landscape sprinklers.
Listed with Reni Rose | 626-437-6000, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Brought to you by Irina Netchaev, Pasadena Views Real Estate Team Inc. Call me today at 626-627-7107, or visit my website at www.pasadenaviews.com/free-home-search/!- Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:01:00 +0000: $1,300,000 :: 888 S Pasadena Avenue, Pasadena CA, 91105 - Pasadena Home Search
3 beds, 2 baths
Home size: 1,917 sq ft
Lot Size: 11,679 sq ft
Added: 09/24/25, Last Updated: 11/21/25
Property Type: Single Family
MLS Number: P1-24314
Community: 647 - Pasadena (SW)
Tract: Not Applicable
Status: Conditional
Welcome to 888 South Pasadena Avenue, Pasadena and discover an opportunity to restore and revitalize this 1927 Spanish Revival-style single-family home in the Pasadena Avenue Historic District. This home features an L-shaped floorplan with a one-story northern wing and a two-story southern wing. With 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, this home offers approximately 1917 sqft of living space on an approximately 11,677 sqft spacious lot. The exterior of the home is clad in smooth stucco with a sloping stucco chimney with two clay pots centered on the north elevation. Enter through the single-leaf main entry door that was constructed of vertical wood planks with a single square glazed panel covered by an iron grill. The interior invites your imagination to restore this historic home to its former glory. A two-car garage at the rear of the house with stucco exteriors and a pent roof of red barrel tile with a driveway could be potentially converted into an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), allowing for extended family living or more. Don't miss the opportunity to take advantage of the Mills Act, making this home eligible for significant property tax savings. Don't miss the chance to embrace and cherish this historic gem!
Listed with Michael Bell CalDRE: S | 626-796-4100, Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
Brought to you by Irina Netchaev, Pasadena Views Real Estate Team Inc. Call me today at 626-627-7107, or visit my website at www.pasadenaviews.com/free-home-search/!- Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:47:00 +0000: $1,750,000 :: 920 Granite Dr #502, Pasadena CA, 91101 - Pasadena Home Search
2 beds, 2.5 baths
Home size: 1,850 sq ft
Lot Size: 82,795 sq ft
Added: 09/16/25, Last Updated: 11/21/25
Property Type: Condo/Townhouse/Co-Op
MLS Number: TR25218678
Community: 648 - Pasadena (SE)
Status: Conditional
Contemporary, lavish, move in ready, and located in the heart of Pasadena's desirable South Lake Ave District Granite Park Place. A full service luxury building with concierge, valet parking services, club room, fitness center, pool and spa, outdoor fireplace, and poolside barbecue. Top of the line interior amenities include kitchens with Viking Professional Series stainless steel appliances, pearl quartz countertops, solid wood cabinets and hardwood flooring by Khars, and marble baths with Kohler fixtures. Walking distance to shops, market and restaurants
Listed with Linda Haslim | 626-675-2828, Coldwell Banker Envision
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