Charming home presents a rare opportunity to own property in the highly desirable East Pasadena neighborhood at an accessible price point. With a touch of vision and thoughtful updates, it holds wonderful potential as both a comfortable residence and a valuable investment. The home features three bedrooms and two bathroom, with an estimated living space of 1000 square feet. One of the bedrooms and one bath were added without permits (approximately 286 square feet of the 1000 estimated) by the owner. While the addition was completed to quality standards, it remains unpermitted, and the buyer will be required to assume responsibility for obtaining the necessary permits in accordance with City of Pasadena requirements. Both bathrooms have been recently remodeled, offering a blend of modern comfort within a home rich in history. Lovingly owned by the same family since 1954, the residence carries a legacy of care and memories. Owner peacefully passed away in the home. Near dog park and walking trails, this is more than just a property, it is an opportunity to create something special in one of Pasadena’s most sought-after communities. Bring your imagination and make this house your home.
For sale
Listed by: 1st Realty • Victor Vicia • Contact: 213-448-0000
Price cut: $50K (6/18)
$825,000
494 Avocado Ave, Pasadena, CA 91107
3beds
1,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
4,116 Square Feet Lot
$811,300 Zestimate®
$825/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
One bathroomTwo bedrooms
- 153 days
- 1,544
- 40
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Victor Vicia DRE #00934882 213-448-0000,
1st Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SR26049038
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Converted Bedroom
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Kitchen
Features
- Flooring: Laminate
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport, Driveway, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 4,116 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5752014002
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Building Permit
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Dog Park
Location
- Region: Pasadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $825/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $53,197
- Date on market: 4/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 153 days
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan
Estimated market value
$811,300
$771,000 - $852,000
$4,200/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2026 | Price change | $825,000-5.7%$825/sqft |
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| 5/8/2026 | Price change | $875,000-2.7%$875/sqft |
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| 4/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,500$900/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $53,197 +2% |
| 2025 | $926 +15% | $52,155 +2% |
| 2024 | $806 +1.4% | $51,133 +2% |
| 2023 | $795 +3.2% | $50,131 +2% |
| 2022 | $770 +4.2% | $49,149 +2% |
| 2021 | $739 +2.9% | $48,186 +1% |
| 2020 | $718 | $47,693 +2% |
| 2019 | $718 +6.4% | $46,759 +2% |
| 2018 | $675 | $45,843 +2% |
| 2017 | $675 +3.3% | $44,946 +2% |
| 2016 | $653 +3.7% | $44,066 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $630 +1.6% | $43,405 +2% |
| 2014 | $619 | $42,555 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $41,534 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $40,720 +0.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $40,417 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $40,514 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $39,721 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $38,943 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $38,180 |
| 2005 | -- | $38,180 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $36,699 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $36,028 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $35,323 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $33,953 |
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