Sequestered privacy awaits at the end of a quaint cul-de-sac in one of Pasadena's most cherished neighborhoods. Short distance from Caltech, and minutes from Lake Avenue shopping and dining district, this hard-to-come-by 1936 Traditional home features 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms spanning over two stories with a thoughtful layout that combines scaled graciousness and charm with flexible living options, ideal for guests, work-from-home, or multigenerational living.Inside, the home welcomes you with a spacious family room that flows seamlessly into the dining area - both enjoying views of the idyllic, private backyard. On one side, the kitchen and adjacent cozy library/reading room, while the opposite wing features the primary bedroom facing the garden and two additional bedrooms with bathrooms. Upstairs, natural light pours into a bright central living space that connects two additional bedrooms and attic, offering a private retreat for family or visitors.The beautifully landscaped backyard with orange, kumquat, fig and peach trees is a true oasis, complete with a spacious pool, shaded outdoor dining pavilion, poolside lounging area, and detached garage - all enclosed for tranquility and ease of entertaining.
Sold for $2,390,000
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Listed by: COMPASS • George Penner • Contact: 626-807-8558
Bought with: COMPASS
$2,390,000
394 S Bonnie Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
5beds
2,545sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
7,553 Square Feet Lot
$2,379,600 Zestimate®
$939/sqft
$7,824 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,379,600
$2.14M - $2.64M
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Beautifully landscaped backyardIdyllic private backyardThoughtful layoutDetached garageNatural lightPoolside lounging areaSpacious family room
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Listed by:
George Penner DRE #01394929 (626)807-8558,
COMPASS
Bought with:
Ann Gluck, DRE #01780026
COMPASS
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-22341
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: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 4
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Den, Kitchen, Library, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
Heating
- Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Attic
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,545 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage - Attached, Carport
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Above Ground
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 7,553 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 5736020013
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1936
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Suburban, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Pasadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $939/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,052,121
- Annual tax amount: $12,411
- Date on market: 5/20/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 63 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/12/2025 | Sold | $2,390,000-0.4%$939/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #P1-22341 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2025 | Contingent | $2,400,000$943/sqft |
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| 6/27/2025 | Price change | $2,400,000-7.5%$943/sqft |
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| 5/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,595,000+284.4%$1,020/sqft |
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| 7/10/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/4/2022 | Listed for rent | $6,900$3/sqft |
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| 7/8/2003 | Sold | $675,000+88.8%$265/sqft |
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| 10/31/1996 | Sold | $357,500$140/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,411 +5.2% | $1,052,121 +2% |
| 2024 | $11,794 +0.9% | $1,031,493 +2% |
| 2023 | $11,693 +3.1% | $1,011,269 +2% |
| 2022 | $11,337 +4.8% | $991,441 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,821 +4.2% | $972,002 +1% |
| 2020 | $10,385 | $962,036 +2% |
| 2019 | $10,385 -2% | $943,174 +2% |
| 2018 | $10,598 | $924,682 +2% |
| 2017 | $10,598 +1.1% | $906,552 +2% |
| 2016 | $10,480 +2.2% | $888,777 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $10,255 +3.3% | $875,428 +2% |
| 2014 | $9,925 | $858,281 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $837,651 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $821,227 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $815,090 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $817,028 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $801,008 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $785,303 +11.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $702,269 |
| 2005 | -- | $702,269 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $675,000 +67.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $402,018 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $394,136 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $378,833 |
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Neighborhood: South East
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