Set on a tree lined street just minutes from the city's best dining, shopping, and entertainment, 278 S Oak Knoll Ave #3 offers you the best of both worlds. Here you'll enjoy peaceful living in a beautiful setting while still having unbeatable access to Pasadena's exciting offerings with places like Erewhon, Trader Joe's, Sugarfish, and Equinox all within 1 mile. As much as you'll treasure the convenient location, you'll also savor relaxing in your inviting townhome. Abundant natural light, central air, and in-unit laundry make this a wonderful place to call home. Upon entry, you're greeted by a generous living room, the home's social hub. Anchored by a fireplace and providing direct access to the first of 3 outdoor spaces, it's the ideal spot to gather with friends or unwind with your favorite series after a long workday. Nearby, the well-equipped kitchen offers ample storage and plenty of room for meal prep while overlooking the dining room where a sliding glass door opens to a large balcony. This is the perfect place to enjoy al fresco dining on temperate summer evenings. A brilliant skylight illuminates the stairway to the second level where two bedroom suites are placed on opposite ends of the hall for extra privacy. The spacious primary suite includes a private balcony and dual vanity bath. Set within a peaceful complex and offering easy access to its designated two-car garage, this lovely home offers an excellent blend of comfort and convenience.
Sold for $845,000
Listed by: eXp Realty of California, Inc. • Evangelyn Lin • Contact: 626-807-6581
Bought with: Pinnacle Real Estate Group
$845,000
278 S Oak Knoll Ave Unit 3, Pasadena, CA 91101
2beds
1,350sqft
Condominium
Built in 1987
-- sqft lot
$826,600 Zestimate®
$626/sqft
$4,841 Estimated rent
Home value
$826,600
$744,000 - $918,000
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Listed by:
Evangelyn Lin DRE #01817694 626-807-6581,
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Bought with:
Maggie Hsu, DRE #02136411
Pinnacle Real Estate Group
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-21373
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Vanity, Walk-In Shower
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Closet, Upper Level
Features
- Balcony, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Recessed Lighting, Storage, All Bedrooms Up, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Laminate
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls,No One Above,No One Below
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,350 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, On Site, Private, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch, Balcony
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Sprinklers None
Details
- Parcel number: 5734027052
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Insurance, Management, Pet Restrictions, Trash, Water
- HOA fee: $400 monthly
- HOA name: Oak Knoll Townhomes
- HOA phone: 323-949-2158
Location
- Region: Pasadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $626/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $572,071
- Annual tax amount: $9,845
- Date on market: 3/20/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 32 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/12/2026 | Listing removed | $4,500$3/sqft |
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| 2/18/2026 | Listed for rent | $4,500$3/sqft |
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| 4/15/2025 | Sold | $845,000+5.9%$626/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #P1-21373 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2025 | Pending sale | $798,000$591/sqft |
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| 3/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $798,000+67.6%$591/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-21373 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2014 | Sold | $476,000-2.7%$353/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2014 | Pending sale | $489,000$362/sqft |
Source: Podley Properties #314031397 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2014 | Listed for sale | $489,000+196.4%$362/sqft |
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| 2/12/1999 | Sold | $165,000$122/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,845 +52.1% | $572,071 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,475 +0.9% | $560,855 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,419 +3.6% | $549,858 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,197 +4.3% | $539,077 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,942 +4.2% | $528,508 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,704 | $523,090 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,704 -2.3% | $512,834 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,841 | $502,779 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,841 +1.2% | $492,922 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,770 +2.2% | $483,258 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $5,648 +1.1% | $476,000 +125.6% |
| 2014 | $5,588 | $211,001 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $205,930 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $201,893 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $200,385 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $200,862 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $196,924 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $193,064 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $189,280 |
| 2005 | -- | $189,280 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $181,932 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $178,598 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $175,097 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $168,300 |
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Neighborhood: South
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- 2/10McKinley SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Blair High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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