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Sold for $1,145,000
  • Listed by: Keller Williams Realty • David Knight • Contact: daveknightrealestate@gmail.com
    Bought with: COMPASS
    $1,145,000

    540 Prospect Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030

    2beds
    1,160sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1953
    0.3 Acres Lot
    $884,100 Zestimate®
    $987/sqft
    $4,691 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $884,100

    $840,000 - $928,000

    $4,691/mo

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    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.

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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

    Bought with:

    Lynwen Hughes-Boatman, DRE #00895008

    COMPASS

    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
    • 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: $987/sqft
    • Date on market: 6/18/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 32 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/27/2026Sold$1,145,000+27.4%$987/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #P1-27671 Report a problem
    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

    Public tax history

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    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 91030

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