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Sold for $1,827,500
  • Listed by: LA Premier Realty • David Nalbandyan • Contact: 855-525-7653
    Bought with: Redfin Corporation
    $1,827,500

    1281 E Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104

    4beds
    2,382sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1920
    8,344 Square Feet Lot
    $1,831,000 Zestimate®
    $767/sqft
    $6,552 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,831,000

    $1.67M - $2.01M

    $6,552/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Striking fireplaceItalian revival estateResort-style backyardBathed in natural lightSleek porcelain countertopsFormal dining roomTop-tier appliances
    Discover timeless luxury in this beautifully renovated Italian Revival estate, fully upgraded within the past five years, and located in Pasadena’s coveted Bungalow Heaven Landmark District. Bathed in natural light, the home seamlessly blends classic charm with modern sophistication. The spacious living room centers around a striking fireplace, while the formal dining room, framed by elegant French doors, flows effortlessly into the outdoors. The chef’s kitchen impresses with top-tier appliances and sleek porcelain countertops, designed for both culinary artistry and entertaining. The resort-style backyard is an entertainer’s dream, featuring a custom outdoor kitchen, fire pit, and a covered patio with fireplace, chandelier, and TV—perfect for year-round enjoyment. A detached garage with rear workshop and half bath provides excellent ADU potential. Just moments from Pasadena’s best shopping, dining, and transit, this rare offering combines luxury, location, and lifestyle in one remarkable property.

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    Listed by:

    David Nalbandyan DRE #01869296 info@lapremierrealty.com,

    LA Premier Realty

    Bought with:

    Mark Richards, DRE #02105271

    Redfin Corporation

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: BB25218779MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 4
    Rooms
    • Room types: Basement, Family Room, Kitchen, Other
    Other
    • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
    Heating
    • Central
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Laundry: In Kitchen
    Features
    • Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Has basement: Yes
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,382 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Entry location: 1
    • Pool features: None
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Mountain(s)
    Lot
    • Size: 8,344 Square Feet
    • Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Front Yard
    Details
    • Parcel number: 5739015015
    • Lease amount: $0
    • Zoning: PSR6
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1920

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Curbs
    Location
    • Region: Pasadena

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $767/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $999,119
    • Annual tax amount: $11,959
    • Date on market: 9/16/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 144 days
    • Listing terms: Cash to New Loan,Conventional

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/24/2025Sold$1,827,500+1.8%$767/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #BB25218779 Report a problem
    11/21/2025Pending sale$1,795,000$754/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #BB25218779 Report a problem
    10/23/2025Listed for sale$1,795,000$754/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #BB25218779 Report a problem
    10/14/2025Contingent$1,795,000$754/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #BB25218779 Report a problem
    9/17/2025Listed for sale$1,795,000-5.3%$754/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #BB25218779 Report a problem
    8/23/2025Listing removed$1,895,000$796/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #BB25125386 Report a problem
    6/30/2025Listed for sale$1,895,000+124.5%$796/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #BB25125386 Report a problem
    2/7/2025Listing removed$9,995$4/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #BB25006405 Report a problem
    1/28/2025Listed for rent$9,995$4/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #BB25006405 Report a problem
    1/15/2025Listing removed$9,995$4/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #BB25006405 Report a problem
    1/10/2025Listed for rent$9,995$4/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #BB25006405 Report a problem
    2/4/2016Sold$844,000-1.7%$354/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    12/15/2015Pending sale$859,000+7.4%$361/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Pasadena #315009813 Report a problem
    9/24/2007Sold$800,000$336/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$11,959 +5.5%$999,119 +2%
    2024$11,334 +0.8%$979,529 +2%
    2023$11,239 +3.6%$960,323 +2%
    2022$10,852 +4.3%$941,494 +2%
    2021$10,407 +4.2%$923,034 +1%
    2020$9,991 $913,570 +2%
    2019$9,991 -1.7%$895,658 +2%
    2018$10,159 $878,097 +2%
    2017$10,159 +1.1%$860,880 -3%
    2016$10,046 -1.9%$887,658 +1.5%
    2015$10,243 +3.3%$874,325 +2%
    2014$9,914 $857,199 +21.2%
    2012-- $707,500
    2011-- $707,500
    2010-- $707,500
    2009-- $707,500 -11.6%
    2008-- $800,000 +970.6%
    2007-- $74,721 +2%
    2006-- $73,256
    2005-- $73,256 +4%
    2004-- $70,413 +1.9%
    2003-- $69,123 +2%
    2002-- $67,769 +4%
    2000-- $65,139
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: East Central

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