For sale · Active

500 S Allen Avenue

Pasadena, CA 91106

$2,499,000
Bedrooms & bathrooms4 Beds • 3 Baths
Living area2,558 Sq Ft
Lot size0.1823 acres
Property typeSingle Family Residence
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Listing broker / agent: Keller Williams Realty · Brian L Parsons · CRMLS

MLS # P1-28936 · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 10:59 UTC

About this property

Welcome to 500 S Allen Ave, a beautifully maintained Pasadena home where classic character meets inviting everyday living. A charming brick walkway leads through the manicured front garden to a storybook-style facade accented by a distinctive tile roof, arched details, and leaded-glass windows.Inside, the home offers a warm and timeless atmosphere with rich hardwood floors, graceful architectural details, and an abundance of natural light. The spacious living room features a striking fireplace and large leaded-glass windows overlooking the gardens, while the elegant dining area opens seamlessly to the main living spaces. The thoughtfully designed kitchen combines classic cabinetry and marble surfaces with a generous island, farmhouse sink, and ample storage.The backyard is designed for enjoying the Southern California lifestyle, centered around a sparkling swimming pool surrounded by brick patios, mature landscaping, and multiple areas for lounging and entertaining. With its architectural charm, beautifully maintained grounds, and wonderful indoor-outdoor connection, 500 S Allen Ave offers a distinctive Pasadena setting that feels both refined and comfortably lived-in.

Property details

MLS number
P1-28936
Status
Active
Type
Residential
Subtype
Single Family Residence
Beds / baths
4 Beds • 3 Baths
Living area
2,558 Sq Ft
Lot size
0.1823 acres
County
Los Angeles
Year built
1926
Stories
2
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Listing

Days on market
15

Building

Year built
1926
Year built source
Public Records
Stories
2
Levels
Two
Living area source
Public Records

Bathrooms

Full bathrooms
1
Half bathrooms
0
Three-quarter bathrooms
2
Quarter bathrooms
0

Rooms & interior

Rooms
Family Room, Living Room, Office
Appliances
Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Gas

Exterior & parking

Total parking spaces
3
Garage spaces
2
Carport spaces
1
Parking
Driveway, Garage
Attached garage
No
Pool
In Ground, Pool Cover
Spa
None
Patio / porch
Brick, Concrete
Lot size source
Public Records
Property outlook
None

Utilities & community

Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Community features
Suburban, Sidewalks

Fees & lease terms

Association
No
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Nearby public schools

Within 5 miles

Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.

Nearby California public school locations, sorted by distance
School / districtGradesDistance
Hamilton Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena Not reported 0.4 mi
Twentieth Street Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles K–5 1.0 mi
San Marino High (school website, opens in a new tab) San Marino Unified · San Marino 9–12 1.1 mi
McKinley (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena K–8 1.3 mi
Huntington Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) San Marino Unified · San Marino 6–8 1.3 mi
Learning Works (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena 6–12 1.4 mi
Valentine Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) San Marino Unified · San Marino K–5 1.4 mi
Carver Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) San Marino Unified · San Marino K–5 1.5 mi

Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.

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Price and tax history

Asking price

Current asking price
$2,499,000
MLS-reported original asking price
$2,499,000
Asking prices observed by this listing service
Observed (UTC)Asking price
Oct 2, 2026 05:58$2,499,000

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Property taxes

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Local inventory snapshot

Market trends in Pasadena

Active residential homes for sale in Pasadena, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.

Available listings320Current authorized inventory
Median asking price$1,165,000320 listings with a valid price
Median asking price / sq ft$753.06289 listings with confirmed sq ft
Median days on market29.5320 listings with MLS-reported days

Observed price activity · past 30 days

Listings with a reduction44
Listings with an increase1

45 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.

Calculated 2026-10-20 11:07 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.

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