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    • Listed by: Keller Williams Realty • David Knight • Contact: 626-657-0359
    $899,000

    540 Prospect Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030

    2beds
    1,160sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1953
    0.3 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $775/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Located in highly sought after South Pasadena, this inviting home sits on an oversized lot and offers exceptional potential. Thoughtful mid-century modern influences can be found throughout, from built-in furnishings and shelving to the distinctive fireplace and vintage tilework, creating a home rich in character and charm. The bright and airy living room serves as the heart of the home, featuring a large sliding glass door that fills the space with natural light and provides access to the rear patio. This connection between indoor and outdoor spaces creates an ideal setting for both everyday living and entertaining. The primary bedroom offers generous closet space and convenient en-suite bathroom access, while an additional well-sized bedroom is serviced by a hall bathroom. Outside, the expansive lot presents endless opportunities for recreation, gardening, or creating your dream outdoor retreat. Conveniently situated just moments from Mission Street's popular shops, restaurants, and cafes, and within close proximity to South Pasadena's award-winning schools, this property presents a rare opportunity to enjoy the charm, convenience, and lifestyle that make South Pasadena so desirable.
    34 days
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    4,605
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    343
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listed by:

    David Knight DRE #01829234 daveknightrealestate@gmail.com,

    Keller Williams Realty,

    Amber Waas DRE #01263026 626-657-0359,

    Keller Williams Realty

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-27671MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bathroom, Bonus Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room
      Bathroom
      • Features: Jack and Jill Bath
      Bathroom
      • Features: Tile Counters, Tub Shower
      Kitchen
      • Features: Tile Counters
      Heating
      • Wall Furnace
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Laundry: None
      Features
      • Built-in Features, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Jack and Jill Bath
      • Flooring: Vinyl
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Living Room
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,160 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Driveway, Garage
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Concrete, Covered
      • Pool features: None
      • Spa features: None
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: None
      Lot
      • Size: 0.3 Acres
      • Features: Sprinklers None
      Details
      • Additional structures: Shed(s)
      • Parcel number: 5317035901
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Condition
      • Fixer
      • Year built: 1953

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Suburban
      Location
      • Region: South Pasadena

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $775/sqft
      • Date on market: 6/18/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 34 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        $4,099/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/20/2026Pending sale$899,000$775/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #P1-27671 Report a problem
        6/18/2026Listed for sale$899,000$775/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #P1-27671 Report a problem

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 91030

        Getting around

        85 / 100
        Very Walkable
        61 / 100
        Good Transit
        54 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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