This 1920s bungalow in Pasadena blends historical character with substantial modern upgrades. Located on a premier street lined with Jacarandas and vintage lamp posts, the home retains its original hardwood floors, casement windows, and tiled fireplace.Significant renovations have optimized the layout for contemporary living, including a primary suite addition, a new roof, and updated systems. The exterior has been transformed into a private retreat with lush landscaping and a covered outdoor lounge.Property HighlightsModern Primary Suite (2019): Includes a full bathroom and walk-in closet.Kitchen: Refreshed with soapstone counters, subway tile, and a 2025 oven.Key Infrastructure: New HVAC (2019), 200-amp electrical panel, buried utility lines, and copper plumbing.Functional Additions: Mudroom/laundry room, kitchen pantry, and a front courtyard.Timeline of Improvements 2012: Den renovation with new hardwoods and drywall.2015: Kitchen refresh (soapstone counters, refaced cabinets, linoleum flooring).2019: Full primary suite addition, new roof, HVAC, and gutters; extensive professional landscaping and driveway refresh. 2025: New oven installation.
Under contract
Listing Provided by: Sotheby's International Realty
$1,475,000
1881 Paloma St, Pasadena, CA 91104
3beds
1,680sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
10,564 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$878/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Tiled fireplaceFront courtyardKitchen pantryOriginal hardwood floorsExtensive professional landscapingCovered outdoor loungeDriveway refresh
- 19 days |
- 5,188 |
- 286 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 27, 2026 at 04:04pm
Listing Provided by:
Brian Sprock DRE #01222699 626-233-3322,
Sotheby's International Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-26310
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Bedroom, Basement, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Pantry, Dining Room
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub
Kitchen
- Features: Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Pantry
- Features: Walk-In Pantry
Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- Crown Molding, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Pantry, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: See Remarks, Wood
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,680 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Door-Multi, Driveway, Electric Gate, Garage, Gravel, Garage Faces Rear, RV Potential, One Space
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Parking
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Open, Patio, Wood
- Exterior features: Koi Pond
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 10,564 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5745008020
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Plaster, Wood Siding, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1922
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Valley
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Pasadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $878/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $907,262
- Annual tax amount: $10,837
- Date on market: 3/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 19 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
- Road surface type: Alley Paved, Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$5,240/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2026 | Contingent | $1,475,000$878/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #P1-26310 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,475,000+127.3%$878/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-26310 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2011 | Sold | $649,006+0%$386/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2011 | Listed for sale | $649,000+26%$386/sqft |
Source: Dominion Enterprises Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2004 | Sold | $515,000$307/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,837 +5.5% | $907,262 +2% |
| 2024 | $10,271 +0.9% | $889,474 +2% |
| 2023 | $10,184 +3.6% | $872,034 +2% |
| 2022 | $9,832 +4.3% | $854,936 +2% |
| 2021 | $9,430 +4.2% | $838,174 +1% |
| 2020 | $9,052 | $829,580 +11.3% |
| 2019 | $9,052 +6.6% | $745,373 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,493 | $730,758 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,493 +1.2% | $716,431 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,395 +2.1% | $702,384 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $8,226 +3.2% | $691,834 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,968 | $678,283 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $661,980 +15.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $571,520 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $567,250 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $568,598 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $557,450 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $546,521 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $535,806 |
| 2005 | -- | $535,806 +1014.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $48,078 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $47,198 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $46,274 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $44,479 |
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Est. payment
$8,673/mo
Principal & interest
$7223
Property taxes
$1450
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Neighborhood: East Central
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- 4/10Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 2/10Eliot Arts MagnetGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 7/10Pasadena High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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