Why Live in Pasadena
Pasadena, located in the southwest corner of central Lexington, offers a blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience. The neighborhood is part of the Southland region, providing residents with access to vibrant events, shopping options, and highly rated schools without losing its community feel. The area features rancher-style homes with modern updates, vaulted ceilings, and built-in garages, alongside traditional Colonial revival homes with brick exteriors and columns. Dining options include Coffee Times Coffee House, Bella Notte, and Sahara Mediterranean Cuisine, with additional fast food and casual restaurants along Harrodsburg Road. Shopping needs are met by nearby Big Lots, The Home Depot, Walmart Neighborhood Market, Walgreens, and CVS, with grocery options like Good Foods Co-Op and Kroger.
The Tahlsound concert series, held at the Oleika Temple Great Lawn, offers monthly music events from April to September. Southland Lanes provides bowling fun, while Southland Park features baseball and softball pitches, tennis courts, and the Southland Aquatic Center. Nearby parks include Garden Springs Park and Wellington Park, with The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky just 4 miles away. Schools in the area are highly rated, with Clays Mill Elementary, Jessie Clark Middle, and Lafayette High School serving the community.
Pasadena is well-connected via KY-4/New Circle Road, US-68/Harrodsburg Road, and Clays Mill Road, with downtown Lexington 4 miles away and Blue Grass Airport 6 miles northwest. Baptist Health Lexington is 2 miles northeast for medical emergencies. Potential residents should be aware of higher flood risks in some areas and increased noise levels near major roads. Traffic can be significant during peak hours, but multiple Lextran bus stops along Harrodsburg Road offer public transportation options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pasadena a good place to live?
Pasadena is a good place to live. Pasadena is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Pasadena is a suburban neighborhood. Pasadena has 9 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.0 people per acre and a median age of 43. The average household income is $103,830 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 50.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Pasadena are home owners, with 17.2% of residents renting and 82.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Pasadena can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Pasadena neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Pasadena?
The median home price in Pasadena is $375,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $75,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,940 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $83K a year to afford the median home price in Pasadena. The average household income in Pasadena is $104K.
What are the best public schools in Pasadena?
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Home Trends in Pasadena, KY
On average, homes in Pasadena, Lexington sell after 87 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Pasadena, Lexington over the last 12 months is $309,000.
Median Sale Price
$309,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$407,070
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$240,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$174
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median List Price
$375,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%