Pasadena Views: Old Town

Posted on March 9, 2009 by irina
Filed Under: Discover Pasadena

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Photo credit: Sasha Netchaev

Old Pasadena beckons both tourists and residents alike with wonderful dining, shopping and spectacular Pasadena architecture. Take a stroll on Colorado Boulevard or any of the historical alleys, catch a movie or enjoy street musicians. It’s a great place to get a feel for what Pasadena California is all about!

How to Get to Old Pasadena

Old Pasadena is just nine miles Northeast of downtown Los Angeles.

Coming from downtown LA, take 110 North. The freeway ends on Arroyo Parkway, take it up to Colorado Boulevard and turn left.
From Orange County, take the 5 North to the 605 North to the 210 West, exit Fair Oaks South.
From the East, take the 10 or 60 to the 605 North to the 210 West, exit Fair Oaks South.
From the West, take the 134 East to the 210, and exit on Orange Grove or Fair Oaks.

You can also take the Metro Gold Line to Old Pasadena. Both Del Mar and the Memorial Park Stations are just a few blocks away. Operating hours for the metro are 4:00 am to 1:00 am daily.

Where Do I Park in Old Pasadena

There’s ample parking in various parking structures and of course, on surface streets. Just remember if you park on the street, read the signs carefully, since the streets are patrolled regularly and tickets are given out freely. Parking in “Park & Walk” garages is FREE for the first 90 minutes. There are several locations:

De Lacey lot on De Lacey between Green Street (Green St is one way heading East – so be careful!) and Colorado Blvd.
Schoolhouse lot on Green Street between Fair Oaks and Raymond
Marriott Lot on Raymond, just North of Holly.

You will also find parking valet stands throughout. There are 15 different Unified Parking locations throughout Old Pasadena. You can drop your car in one location and ask to have your car waiting at a different stand. 🙂

Interested in Living Around Old Pasadena

Interested in seeing what is available for sale in Pasadena? Take a look at condos for sale around Old Town.

Interested in more information about Pasadena and surrounding cities, check out our City Guides below:

Alhambra City Guide

Altadena City Guide

Arcadia City Guide

Eagle Rock City Guide

Monterey Hills City Guide

Pasadena City Guide

San Gabriel City Guide

San Marino City Guide

Sierra Madre City Guide

South Pasadena City Guide

And, if you are interested in fun activities to do in Pasadena, take a look at our 365 Things To Do in Pasadena® page.

Thinking of selling your San Marino or Pasadena home? Interested in finding out the current market value of your single family home, condo or investment property? Then call Irina Netchaev at (626) 629-8439 to discuss what is happening in today’s Pasadena Real Estate Market.

Other Local Properties

$799,000 :: 125 N Raymond Avenue #210, Pasadena CA, 91103

1 bed, 2 baths
Home size: 1,080 sq ft
Lot Size: 30,553 sq ft
Added: 06/17/24, Last Updated: 10/23/24
Property Type: Condo/Townhouse/Co-Op
MLS Number: P1-18105
Community: Pasadena (SW)
The price of this listing was last reduced on 9/14/2024 by 4%
Status: Active

NEW LOOK & NEW PRICE! Welcome to the lovely Raymond Renaissance Building, built in 2009 next to and over the historic Raymond Theater which was extensively renovated and restored. This 47 unit concrete and steel construction complex is located in Old Town Pasadena next to Memorial Park and is a block away from the Metro Gold Line Station and the Levitt Pavilion for summer concerts. You are surrounded by numerous restaurants and retailers providing urban living at its finest. Unit 210 is a modern, loft style condominium with stylish polished concrete floors throughout, high ceilings, recessed lighting, a well equipped kitchen with handsome wood cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The living room is open to the kitchen and has massive windows with city views and access to the generous sized balcony for enjoying city life. There is also a powder room on this level. As you go upstairs there a bright, loft style bedroom with a very large closet and an expansive primary bath with double sinks and linen storage. There is a large landing on this level which makes a perfect spot for a home office and is adjacent to the laundry closet with a side by side washer/dryer. There is also a tankless water heater. Building amenities include gym, spa, and open courtyard with seating and controlled access. Elevators service the garage, lobby and each floor. The secured parking garage offers 1 assigned parking space. This is a great opportunity for a place to live where you don’t need to get in your car for dining, shopping and entertainment options!

Listed with Tony Dowdy CalDRE: 01347010 | (323) 804-3542, Coldwell Banker Realty

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$888,000 :: 178 S Euclid Avenue #103, Pasadena CA, 91101

1 bed, 1 bath
Home size: 818 sq ft
Lot Size: 22,617 sq ft
Added: 10/22/24, Last Updated: 10/22/24
Property Type: Condo/Townhouse/Co-Op
MLS Number: P1-19696
Community: Pasadena (SW)
Tract: Not Applicable
Status: Active

178 South Euclid is a jewel in the heart of historic Pasadena, amongst some of the City’s most renowned architectural icons and neighborhoods, across from the Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Equinox Gym and Pasadena Ice Skating Center. The building has has high ceilings, a beautful lobby, spacious rec room with TV, internet access and plenty of comfortable seating as well as an outdoor lounge/work area on the 2nd floor which overlooks the lush courtyard–creating a sanctuary for the owners. This beautiful one bedroom, one bath unit makes entertaining a dream with a well-appointed modern kitchen–featuring Samsung appliances, quartz counters, light oak color floors and cabinets–which opens up to the wet bar, living room, and extra spacious balcony patio whose windows and door bathe the space in natural light. Enjoy luxurious amenities and finishes including a built-in closet organizer, in-unit laundry and 1 assigned parking and storage space in the secure, underground garage. 178 S. Euclid allows its owners to live in one of the most culturally vibrant locations of Southern California. In its vicinity, residents who work or study in the medical profession can find the newly founded Kaiser Medical School, Huntington Hospital and the Fair Oaks/Medical Tech corridor. In addition, the California Institute of Technology (CalTech), Pasadena City College (PCC) and the Huntington Botanical Gardens are within a short bike ride distance. The Metro Gold Line, where one can connect by rail to downtown Los Angeles or anywhere within the Amtrack network, is only a few short blocks away. Close to the elegant Orange Grove neighborhood renowned for the annual Rose Bowl Parade, residents can walk to the Norton Simon Museum, take a stroll over the stately Colorado bridge to view the majestic San Gabriel Mountains, or escape the City into the trails along the Arroyo Seco and participate in a variety of activities and events that the Rose Bowl and Brookside Golf Course offer.

Listed with Shahe Seuylemezian CalDRE: 01400433 | (818) 414-1728, Remax Dream Properties

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$759,990 :: 178 S Euclid Avenue #301, Pasadena CA, 91101

1 bed, 1 bath
Home size: 811 sq ft
Lot Size: 22,617 sq ft
Added: 09/11/24, Last Updated: 10/22/24
Property Type: Condo/Townhouse/Co-Op
MLS Number: IV24189384
Community: Pasadena (SW)
The price of this listing was last reduced on 10/22/2024 by 3%
Status: Active

SIGNIFICANT PRICE REDUCTION!!Don’t miss out on an opportunity to own this charming condo located within walking-distance of Old Town Pasadena. In almost brand-new condition, it features an open-concept layout filled with natural light, highlighting sleek hardwood floors and modern amenities and finishes. An inviting living area leads to your private balcony with stunning views of the San Gabriel Mountains, perfect for morning coffee or evening cocktails while you take in the beautiful surroundings. Cook delicious meals in the modern kitchen, complete with stainless steel appliances, upgraded countertops, and plenty of storage. The dining area is ideal for quiet dinners or entertaining friends.The cozy bedroom offers ample closet space and total black-out blinds to promote solid sleep. The bathroom has stylish fixtures, creating a relaxing, spa-like atmosphere. This modern urban retreat combines peace and convenience. Residents can enjoy a spacious common area for recreation and relaxation. Experience the best of Pasadena living with easy access to dining, shopping, and entertainment. Hike the Eaton Canyon trails, or simply relax in this serene setting.Schedule a showing today and make this mountain-view condo yours!

Listed with RAVI SHARMA CalDRE: 02150987 | 951-363-3110, NEST REAL ESTATE

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$489,000 :: 601 E Del Mar Boulevard #407, Pasadena CA, 91101

1 bed, 1 bath
Home size: 746 sq ft
Lot Size: 23,667 sq ft
Added: 09/06/24, Last Updated: 10/22/24
Property Type: Condo/Townhouse/Co-Op
MLS Number: DW24185730
Community: Pasadena (SE)
Status: Conditional

WOW! WOW! WOW! THE PERFECT Pasadena Home — Your Urban Oasis with Stunning City Views? Nestled on the fourth floor, this elegant one-bedroom condo offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city skyline while sitting on your Balcony. The modern kitchen is equipped with state-of-the-art appliances, Granite counter tops, Lots of Cabinetry and Storage, Newer Paint. The Bathroom has newer tile in both the Shower and the Floor. While the open layout is bathed in natural light, highlighting the beautiful wood flooring throughout — designed for both style and effortless maintenance. Located in a serene and peaceful neighborhood, yet just minutes from the heart of Downtown Pasadena, you’ll enjoy the perfect blend of tranquility and accessibility. With convenient access to major freeways, shopping centers, and a dynamic local scene, this residence is your gateway to experiencing the best of Pasadena living Discover your new home at 601 Del Mar Blvd — where comfort meets convenience, and vibrant city life is always within reach.

Listed with Jason Lucero CalDRE: 01152067 | 562-861-7242, Pak Home Realty

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$650,000 :: 288 S Oak Knoll Avenue #8, Pasadena CA, 91101

2 beds, 2 baths
Home size: 1,020 sq ft
Lot Size: 7,432 sq ft
Added: 10/21/24, Last Updated: 10/21/24
Property Type: Condo/Townhouse/Co-Op
MLS Number: CV24217653
Community: Pasadena (SW)
Status: Active

Great location, close to 210 Freeway and shopping. This newly painted condo features 2 bedrooms upstairs and 1 full bathroom upstairs and 1/2 bath downstairs. This condo was recently remodeled with new appliances, garbage disposal, kitchen plumbing. The condo is centrally located, near schools, old town Pasadena, shops and Freeway. The low HOA covers water, trash, and outside maintenance. One car covered parking is included with storage in the front of your parking spot. This condominium is located close to Lake Avenue Shopping District, Cal Tech and Colorado business district. First floor has a living area, dining area and a newly remodeled kitchen with plenty of storage. Laundry in located by the stairs.

Listed with Pauline Barba CalDRE: 01984414 | 909-993-5710, REALTY MASTERS & ASSOCIATES

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$1,880,000 :: 39 S Los Robles Avenue #6019, Pasadena CA, 91101

2 beds, 3 baths
Home size: 1,627 sq ft
Lot Size: 0 sq ft
Added: 05/02/24, Last Updated: 10/21/24
Property Type: Condo/Townhouse/Co-Op
MLS Number: AR24085566
Community: Pasadena (SE)
Status: Active

Experience luxury living at its finest in this newly built DOMAINE, stunning condo nestled in the heart of Pasadena. Boasting modern design elements and ample natural light streaming through expansive windows with motorized shades, this furnished residence offers an open floor plan perfect for casual dining and entertaining. Retreat to the master suite, a true sanctuary featuring a balcony for tranquil moments. Positioned in a corner location, privacy is paramount, complemented by top-notch security features. With two bedrooms, each with full baths, and an additional half bath conveniently located near the entrance for guests, every detail has been considered. Enjoy the convenience of two underground gated parking spaces, including an EV car charger. With its central location, explore nearby theaters, restaurants, shopping areas, the Pasadena Convention Center, Civic Center, and more—all within walking distance. Welcome home to unparalleled elegance and convenience.

Listed with Eddy Tjoa CalDRE: 02085018 | 626-378-8209, Coldwell Banker Realty

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$775,000 :: 380 S Euclid Avenue #207, Pasadena CA, 91101

2 beds, 2 baths
Home size: 1,389 sq ft
Lot Size: 31,642 sq ft
Added: 10/18/24, Last Updated: 10/19/24
Property Type: Condo/Townhouse/Co-Op
MLS Number: AR24216201
Community: Pasadena (SW)
Status: Active

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo with den feels like the perfect balance of space and privacy, tucked into a quiet, well-kept building near the Civic Center and Madison Heights neighborhoods. As soon as you step inside, you’ll notice how open and light-filled the space is, thanks to big windows that look out with no neighbors in sight. It feels like your own little retreat from the world, right in the heart of the city.Right off the living room, you’ll find a bonus den – perfect for a home office, creative space, or a cozy reading nook. The primary bedroom is impressively spacious, offering two closets and an attached full bath. With only one shared wall, the unit feels peaceful and quiet.Just steps from Old Town Pasadena’s shops, restaurants, and the Del Mar Metro Station, everything you need is right around the corner. Plus, this condo includes two side-by-side parking spaces, a much coveted feature.Spacious, private, and perfectly located, this condo truly offers the best of Pasadena living.

Listed with Yumi Kim CalDRE: 01987116 | 855-450-0442, Real Brokerage Technologies, Inc

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$2,788,000 :: 382 W Green Street #139, Pasadena CA, 91105

3 beds, 4 baths
Home size: 2,904 sq ft
Lot Size: 44,737 sq ft
Added: 10/15/24, Last Updated: 10/19/24
Property Type: Condo/Townhouse/Co-Op
MLS Number: P1-19626
Community: Pasadena (SW)
Tract: Other
Status: Active

When entering this 3 bedroom/4 bath corner home one is reminded of a sophisticated city townhouse or even a London Brownstone in Chelsea, but instead of a small community garden nearby, one can enjoy miles of private and public gardens, a resort style pool, pathways surrounded by boundless nature, historic fountains and private mansions interspersed within this backyard haven..The entry hall welcomes you into the elegant yet casual ambience. The dining room to your leftfeatures Palladian style windows which view the exterior lush greenery. The light streamsthrough this space just as it does through the entire home. The kitchen, with ample cabinetry and Caesar stone counters, features Subzero and Wolf appliances and opens to the entertainment area graced with a stone fireplace and French doors opening out to a private patio surrounded by lushgreenery. This enclosed space is ideal for dining alfresco or enjoying morning coffee.Continue to the 2nd floor either by the interior elevator, which is accessible from the private 4-car garage or by the contemporary open switchback stairwell which leads to a window at the end of a hallway from which both the primary and guest ensuite bedrooms are entered. Treetop views from the primary bedroom windows allow one the especially desired privacy so relished in the bedroom.The top floor leads to a bedroom/office with a 10 ft high ceiling and floor to ceiling windows on one side and bifold windows on the other opening to a corner terrace which features a built-in fireplace and unobstructed views of the mountains, treetops and dramatic rooftop of the historicMerritt Mansion. This indoor/outdoor space is the Piece de La Resistance. Beyond this retreat, within walking distance, is the Norton Simon Museum and Old TownPasadena with its restaurants and upscale shops.

Listed with Josephine Yang CalDRE: 01188008 | (626) 823-8145, Coldwell Banker Realty

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$2,010,000 :: 355 E California Blvd #3, Pasadena CA, 91106

3 beds, 4 baths
Home size: 2,630 sq ft
Lot Size: 8,229 sq ft
Added: 10/04/24, Last Updated: 10/18/24
Property Type: Condo/Townhouse/Co-Op
MLS Number: WS24206314
Community: Pasadena (SW)
The price of this listing was last reduced on 10/18/2024 by 7%
Status: Active

Welcome to your stunning new luxury condo in the heart of Pasadena! – an exquisite French Normandy-style condo. Unit 3 is the largest and most unique in this complex. Enter through the gated, landscaped courtyard to the elegant double doors of this unit. Upon entry, you’ll find a spacious open floor plan for living, kitchen, and dining areas, with ceramic tiles floors throughout the main level, imbuing the home with elevated elegance. The gourmet kitchen features top-of-the-line finishes, stainless steel appliances, and ample counter space for all your culinary adventures. An artistic floor-to-ceiling partition separates the front and back sections. In the back, there’s a powder room, a laundry room, and staircases leading to both the second floor and the complex garage, making this the only unit with direct garage access. The master suite on the second floor boasts a designer ensuite bathroom with a modern LED light mirror, a freestanding vintage bathtub, a shower room, and a walk-in closet. The second ensuite offers luxury and comfort with a private balcony. The upstairs loft provides plenty of space for family activities or home office. On the third floor, an amazing bonus suite features a large closet and a versatile space perfect for playing, gaming, working out, or an office. The unit includes two assigned spaces in the basement garage with a Tesla EV wall charger and fully paid solar panels on the deck of the roof. Additional features such as motorized window treatments and remote-control blinds add to the home’s value and appeal. Conveniently located just minutes from Old Town Pasadena, Paseo Colorado, Shops at Lake, the Gold Line/Metro Link station, Caltech, PCC, and more, you’ll have the best of Pasadena.

Listed with JUIFANG CHEN CalDRE: 01801736 | 626-636-5851, UNIVERSAL ELITE REALTY

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$849,000 :: 266 S Madison Avenue #105, Pasadena CA, 91101

2 beds, 2 baths
Home size: 1,384 sq ft
Lot Size: 23,305 sq ft
Added: 10/04/24, Last Updated: 10/18/24
Property Type: Condo/Townhouse/Co-Op
MLS Number: P1-19500
Community: Pasadena (SE)
Status: Active

Welcome to this turnkey end-unit condo in the desirable Casa Ricardo building, located near Madison Heights in Pasadena. Upon entering you’ll find an open floor plan bathed in natural light, complemented by sleek flooring & recessed lighting throughout. The spacious living area extends to a private balcony, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The adjoining dining area flows seamlessly into the modern kitchen, which features granite countertops, a central island with bar seating & a gas cooktop. A white refrigerator, oven & dishwasher, complete this well-designed space. A convenient storage closet is located near the front entrance, providing ample space for coats & shoes. Down the hall, the first bedroom is generously sized, offering recessed lighting & a spacious closet. Across the hall is a beautifully updated bathroom, showcasing a frameless glass shower enclosure with marble-tiled walls, dual sink vanity with quartz countertops & modern fixtures. The spacious primary suite offers a peaceful retreat, featuring recessed lighting, a large walk-in closet & built-in cabinets for additional storage. The attached ensuite bathroom is complete with a marble-tiled tub & shower combination & a dual sink vanity with quartz countertops. This secure building offers a gated lobby & elevator access for added convenience & peace of mind. Centrally located, you’re just moments away from the South Lake District, Old Town Pasadena, CalTech & the Metro Gold Line, making it the ideal place to enjoy all that Pasadena has to offer. Don’t miss your chance to make this exceptional updated condo yours.

Listed with Jason Berns CalDRE: 01787757 | (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/!