Welcome to this charming and original Craftsman bungalow in Pasadena's Landmark District of Normandie Heights. Set along a picturesque tree-lined street, this 1911 single-level home was even featured in the Al Pacino film Danny Collins. Offering 2 bedrooms on a generous 6,592 sq ft lot, it blends historic character with modern comfort. Recent upgrades include a new roof with permit in 2025, fresh exterior paint, and a newly built fence. As a contributing structure in the district, the home reflects the architectural legacy that makes Normandie Heights so desirable. The detached garage offers excellent ADU potential--perfect for guests, extended family, or creative use. Centrally located, you're just minutes from Pasadena's shopping, dining, entertainment, and parks, giving you the best of history and lifestyle in one home.
Sold for $750,000
Listing Provided by:
Michael Bell DRE #01164731 michael.bell@sothebyshomes.com,
Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
Bought with: eXp Realty of California Inc
$750,000
533 E Rio Grande St, Pasadena, CA 91104
2beds
926sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1911
6,592 Square Feet Lot
$746,700 Zestimate®
$810/sqft
$4,036 Estimated rent
Home value
$746,700
$679,000 - $821,000
$4,036/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 07, 2025 at 02:20pm
Listing Provided by:
Michael Bell DRE #01164731 michael.bell@sothebyshomes.com,
Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
Bought with:
Kelly Evans
eXp Realty of California Inc
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-24674
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: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Tub Shower
Heating
- Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Inside, In Kitchen, Laundry Room, Stacked
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 926 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Open, Patio, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 6,592 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers None, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5838036010
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1911
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Biking, Curbs, Suburban, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Pasadena
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,Submit
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/7/2025 | Sold | $750,000+10.3%$810/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #P1-24674 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2025 | Pending sale | $680,000$734/sqft |
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| 10/30/2025 | Contingent | $680,000$734/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-24674 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $680,000$734/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $737 +19.9% | $24,425 +2% |
| 2024 | $614 +1.5% | $23,947 +2% |
| 2023 | $605 +2.6% | $23,478 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: North Central
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Eliot Arts MagnetGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10John Muir High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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Estimated market value$746,700
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Estimated market value
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