Welcome to 3901 Elma Road! Located in a highly desirable East Pasadena neighborhood, this listing offers a rare opportunity to own a spacious home with incredible development potential.
Sitting on a 6,835 sq. ft. lot, this 1,619 sq. ft. home, featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a den, a finished attic, and a 3-car garage, was extensively remodeled and expanded in 2010. Upgrades at the time include a new roof structure, exterior stucco, drywall and insulation along with new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. With a flexible layout and ample space, it’s ready for a new owner’s vision, whether to move in as-is or modernize over time. The surrounding neighborhood is known for mountain views, newly paved streets and offers a peaceful yet convenient setting near shopping, dining and parks.
For those looking to maximize the lot’s potential, this property is a candidate for SB9 and/or ADU development, which allows owners to have up to four units on a single-family lot. Options include building a second unit on the lot, for which the current owner had previously attained ready-to-issue plans, or converting the existing interior space or 3-car garage into an ADU.
Whether you're looking for a home with room to grow or an investment opportunity with strong upside, this East Pasadena property is full of potential and a must see to appreciate!
Sold for $1,255,000 on 05/08/25
Listing Provided by:
ROBERT HUANG DRE #01887827 626-232-2624,
DYNASTY REAL ESTATE
$1,255,000
3901 Elma Rd, Pasadena, CA 91107
3beds
1,617sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
6,835 Square Feet Lot
$1,242,900 Zestimate®
$776/sqft
$5,041 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 09, 2025 at 06:43am
Listing Provided by:
ROBERT HUANG DRE #01887827 626-232-2624,
DYNASTY REAL ESTATE
Bought with:
Jack Yang, DRE #02013453
Re/Max Premier Prop SanMarino
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: WS25043244
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,617 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: front door
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 6,835 sqft
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 5755023025
- Zoning: LCR1YY
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Suburban, Sidewalks, Valley
Location
- Region: Pasadena
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
Services availability
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Estimated market value
$1,242,900