Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined residential street in one of Pasadena's most beloved neighborhoods, this timeless 1912 California Bungalow has been cherished by the same family for 40 years -- a home where generations gathered for birthdays, weddings, and unforgettable family celebrations. Now offered for the first time since 1986, 623 N. Catalina Ave presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of living history without sacrificing a single modern comfort. Thoughtfully maintained and significantly upgraded, the home arrives move-in ready with a brand-new permitted foundation, a freshly replaced front porch roof with full roof tune-up, and a crisp exterior paint job complemented by freshly painted interiors throughout the living room, dining room, and kitchen. The expanded primary suite -- born from a masterful 2006/2007 renovation -- features double-pane windows, a spacious walk-in closet, and a luxurious ensuite bath complete with a spa soaking tub. The well-appointed kitchen is anchored by a Thermador range, Jenn-Air refrigerator, and an LG dishwasher, with the added convenience of an in-unit Kenmore washer and dryer. Modern systems abound: a 220-amp electrical panel with EV charger, a Navien tankless water heater, central air and heat, updated attic insulation, an updated sewer line, and even a Toto Washlet toilet in the guest bath. Outside, a beautifully designed drought-tolerant garden with a combination drip and sprinkler system keeps the lush landscaping thriving with ease. From the leaded glass door lights to the custom chimney spark arrester, every detail tells the story of a home deeply loved. This is a home where history has been honored, systems have been modernized, and nothing essential has been left undone. --and now perfectly prepared for its next chapter.
Sold for $1,350,000
Listed by: COMPASS • Andrea Marcum-Valentine • Contact: 323-360-7663
Bought with: KELLER WILLIAMS EMPIRE ESTATES
$1,350,000
623 N Catalina Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
2beds
1,306sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1912
7,693 Square Feet Lot
$1,350,700 Zestimate®
$1,034/sqft
$3,676 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,350,700
$1.23M - $1.49M
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Thermador rangeExpanded primary suiteSpacious walk-in closetCustom chimney spark arresterBeautifully designed drought-tolerant gardenCrisp exterior paint jobLeaded glass door lights
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Listed by:
Andrea Marcum-Valentine DRE #01737314 323-360-7663,
COMPASS
Bought with:
Denise Brandl, DRE #02025472
KELLER WILLIAMS EMPIRE ESTATES
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-26818
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: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Full Bath on Main Level, Jetted Tub, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Linen Closet, Remodeled, Separate Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: 6 Burner Stove, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Attic, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Decorative
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,306 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Parking
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Living room
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Good Condition,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 7,693 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 153.85 x 50
- Features: Back Yard, Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 5732013053
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1912
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Lights
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Pasadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,034/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $248,722
- Annual tax amount: $3,342
- Date on market: 4/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 12 days
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, microwave oven, trash compactor, washer and dryer.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2026 | Sold | $1,350,000+12.7%$1,034/sqft |
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| 5/23/2026 | Pending sale | $1,198,000$917/sqft |
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| 5/6/2026 | Contingent | $1,198,000$917/sqft |
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| 4/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,198,000$917/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,342 +7.9% | $248,722 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,097 +1% | $243,846 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,068 +3.4% | $239,066 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,967 +4.2% | $234,379 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,847 +3.8% | $229,784 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,744 | $227,429 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,744 +1% | $222,971 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,718 | $218,600 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,718 +1.6% | $214,314 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,676 +2.6% | $210,112 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,608 +2.9% | $206,957 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,534 | $202,904 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $198,028 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $194,146 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $192,696 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $193,155 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $189,369 +6.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $177,378 +9.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $162,136 |
| 2005 | -- | $162,136 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $155,842 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $152,987 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $149,989 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $144,166 |
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Neighborhood: West Central
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