Welcome to a very special updated Craftsman on a charming tree-lined street in the heart of South Pasadena. Front steps lead to a classic veranda and handsome front door opening to a gracious living room with Motawi Tileworks fireplace and appropriate built-ins. An elegant dining room with garden view window bay is adjacent. The gourmet kitchen consists of abundant cabinetry, granite counters, Subzero refrigerator, center island with auxiliary sink and 6 burner Wolf range. A large family room with fireplace is open to the kitchen. There is a main floor bedroom with spacious bath en suite. Upstairs are four additional, light-filled bedrooms including a primary suite with fireplace, generous closet with built-ins, primary bath, and balcony overlooking the back garden and fountain. A convenient laundry is also upstairs. Outdoor amenities include a fabulous deck off the family room, a beautifully landscaped garden, a great swimming pool and spa, a two car garage with storage loft, and a 148 sq.ft. bonus room and/or office. Additional features include large closets and ample storage throughout, solar panels (owned), 220 car charger, and a street-to-street lot. Located in the coveted Marengo area, this home is in close proximity to South Pasadena's blue ribbon schools, Mission District, Farmers Market, and Garfield Park.
Sold for $3,112,500
Listed by: Coldwell Banker Realty • Catherine Cheney • Contact: 626-233-2938
Bought with: Compass
Tax assessed value
$3,112,500
1031 Stratford Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
5beds
2,868sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1906
7,857 Square Feet Lot
$3,094,600 Zestimate®
$1,085/sqft
$7,124 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,094,600
$2.82M - $3.40M
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Subzero refrigeratorGourmet kitchenSpacious bath en suiteTree-lined streetClassic verandaLarge family roomPrimary suite with fireplace
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Listed by:
Catherine Cheney DRE #01173415 626-233-2938,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Loren Dunsworth, DRE #01972671
Compass
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-23740
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Dual Sinks, Granite Counters, Remodeled, Tub Shower, Vanity
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room, Upper Level
Features
- Built-in Features, Balcony, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom on Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,868 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Wood, Balcony
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Filtered, Heated, In Ground
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated, In Ground
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Park: Garfield Park
Lot
- Size: 7,857 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Sprinklers In Front, Near Park, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 5318017021
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1906
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Park
- Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
Location
- Region: South Pasadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,085/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,112,500
- Date on market: 8/18/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 32 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
- Inclusions: Stove, refrigerator, dishwasher.
- Exclusions: Washer & Dryer
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2025 | Sold | $3,112,500+0.8%$1,085/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #P1-23740 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2025 | Pending sale | $3,088,000$1,077/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-23740 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2025 | Contingent | $3,088,000$1,077/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-23740 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2025 | Listing removed | $12,500$4/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-23088 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,088,000+68.3%$1,077/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-23740 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2025 | Listed for rent | $12,500$4/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-23088 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2014 | Sold | $1,835,000-2.1%$640/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2014 | Listed for sale | $1,875,000+394.1%$654/sqft |
Source: Partners Trust - PASADENA #214005091 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/1997 | Sold | $379,500$132/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $3,112,500 +34.9% |
| 2025 | $26,435 -2.9% | $2,306,506 +2% |
| 2024 | $27,216 +2.2% | $2,261,282 +2% |
| 2023 | $26,631 +2.4% | $2,216,945 +2% |
| 2022 | $26,003 +1.8% | $2,173,476 +2% |
| 2021 | $25,546 +1.4% | $2,130,860 +1% |
| 2020 | $25,182 | $2,109,012 +2% |
| 2019 | $25,182 +3.9% | $2,067,660 +2% |
| 2018 | $24,229 | $2,027,119 +2% |
| 2017 | $24,229 +1.3% | $1,987,372 +4.6% |
| 2016 | $23,912 +9.3% | $1,900,205 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $21,880 +185.2% | $1,871,663 +201.4% |
| 2014 | $7,671 | $620,910 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $605,986 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $594,105 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $589,666 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $591,068 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $579,479 +11.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $521,608 +17.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $442,950 |
| 2005 | -- | $442,950 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $425,751 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $417,949 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $409,755 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $393,846 |
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Neighborhood: 91030
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- 10/10Marengo Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
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- 10/10South Pasadena Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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