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Sold for $1,928,000
  • Listed by: eXp Realty of California, Inc. • Evangelyn Lin • Contact: 626-807-6581
    Bought with: Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic
    $1,928,000

    1103 N Catalina Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104

    3beds
    1,395sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1923
    9,376 Square Feet Lot
    $1,899,300 Zestimate®
    $1,382/sqft
    $4,264 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,899,300

    $1.71M - $2.11M

    $4,264/mo

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    What's special

    Hand-crafted fireplaceLush backyardVerdant backyard oasisBabbling fountainCharacter-rich design elementsCustom tile backsplashCopper sink
    A happy home that's been filled with love, 1103 N Catalina Ave offers more than gorgeous curb appeal, charming Craftsman architecture, and beautiful updates. Here you've also found a warm and welcoming residence in Pasadena's treasured Bungalow Heaven that fosters closeness, gratitude, and daily joy. At the end of a long day, the spacious front porch invites you to relax with a good book and a delicious glass of wine, waving to friendly neighbors as they stroll by on their evening walk. Just inside, natural light pours into the home's window-lined living room, anchored by a hand-crafted fireplace and featuring gleaming hardwood floors. With Venetian plaster walls, this is a picturesque setting for hosting guests or simply enjoying peaceful repose. An elegant arched doorway, one of many character-rich design elements, leads to the formal dining room where dinner parties turn into cherished memories. Nearby, the home's kitchen is a showcase space that perfectly balances form and function. You'll love the high-end Thermador appliances as well as the thoughtful design details which include the copper sink and custom tile backsplash. In the back of the home, the primary suite is a quiet retreat featuring a stylish, remodeled bathroom and direct access to the lush backyard. Two additional bedrooms are bright and cheerful, and they share a fully renovated hall bathroom. In the verdant backyard oasis, weekends are times for treasured togetherness. Whether you're entertaining on the expansive patio, meditating by the babbling fountain, or roasting marshmallows around the fire pit late into the night, you'll savor this private space that surrounds you with natural beauty. The garage has been converted into a versatile studio space perfect for a home office, gym, or create workshop. Set in a beloved, tight-knit pocket of Pasadena, 1103 N Catalina Ave makes you realize the good life isn't a dream...it's waiting for you right here.

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    Listed by:

    Evangelyn Lin DRE #01817694 626-807-6581,

    eXp Realty of California, Inc.

    Bought with:

    Matt McIntyre, DRE #01844466

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-21922MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bonus Room, Entry/Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Office, Other, Recreation, Dining Room
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Main Level Primary
    Bathroom
    • Features: Bathtub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Vanity, Walk-In Shower
    Other
    • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
    Heating
    • Central, Fireplace(s)
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: In Garage, Laundry Room, Outside
    Features
    • Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Dry Bar, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Main Level Primary, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Flooring: Tile, Wood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,395 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Converted Garage, Driveway, On Street
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: Parking
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
    • Pool features: None
    • Spa features: None
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Trees/Woods
    Lot
    • Size: 9,376 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 5740013016
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Craftsman
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • Year built: 1923

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
    Location
    • Region: Pasadena

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,382/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $986,491
    • Annual tax amount: $11,581
    • Date on market: 4/28/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 8 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Inclusions: Appliances, Blink door bell, and security cameras.

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/21/2025Sold$1,928,000+37.7%$1,382/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #P1-21922 Report a problem
    5/9/2025Pending sale$1,400,000$1,004/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #P1-21922 Report a problem
    4/29/2025Listed for sale$1,400,000+64.7%$1,004/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #P1-21922 Report a problem
    12/15/2016Sold$850,000+3%$609/sqft
    Source: Pasadena Foothills MLS #316009151 Report a problem
    11/16/2016Pending sale$825,000$591/sqft
    Source: Sotheby's International Realty - Pasadena Brokerage #316009151 Report a problem
    11/8/2016Listed for sale$825,000+33.1%$591/sqft
    Source: Sotheby's International Realty #316009151 Report a problem
    9/30/2003Sold$620,000+28.4%$444/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/27/2002Sold$483,000+37.2%$346/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/9/2002Sold$352,000$252/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$11,581 +5.2%$986,491 +2%
    2024$11,014 +0.9%$967,149 +2%
    2023$10,919 +3.6%$948,186 +2%
    2022$10,538 +4.3%$929,595 +2%
    2021$10,108 +4.2%$911,369 +1%
    2020$9,700 $902,026 +2%
    2019$9,700 -2.1%$884,340 +2%
    2018$9,909 $867,000 +2%
    2017$9,909 +1.2%$850,000 +14.1%
    2016$9,796 +12.8%$744,640 +4.6%
    2015$8,687 +9.7%$712,000 +5.5%
    2014$7,918 $675,000 +18.7%
    2012-- $568,900
    2011-- $568,900
    2010-- $568,900
    2009-- $568,900 -15.2%
    2008-- $671,105 +2%
    2007-- $657,947 +2%
    2006-- $645,047
    2005-- $645,047 +4%
    2004-- $620,000 +28.4%
    2003-- $483,000 +1123.8%
    2002-- $39,468 +4%
    2000-- $37,938
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: East Central

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