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A comfortable neighborhood in Central Pasadena
Madison Heights has seen its share of history — and history-making residents. Its first planned subdivision, “Madison Avenue Heights,” opened in July 1906 and consisted of 63 lots. Between 1910 and 1917, the neighborhood grew, and stylish single-family houses began cropping up along the gridded, residential streets, thanks to many notable architects who put roots down there, including Henry and Charles Greene, Arthur and Alfred Heineman and Wallace Neff. In the 1930s, Albert Einstein and his wife occupied a Saltbox home on South Oakland Avenue and decades later, President Barack Obama rented an apartment in a complex on Glenarm Street while he was a student at Occidental College. Today this central Pasadena neighborhood is home to residents who appreciate its historic architecture, its suburban charm and its location conveniently close to shopping, dining and access to North and Central LA. "Madison Heights is the quintessential, charming, older homes neighborhood. You can find so many beautiful homes in a wide variety of styles," says Darrell Done, an architectural property specialist with Coldwell Banker Pasadena. "It’s also very centrally located and accessible. If I have a client who’s moving from Manhattan or Chicago, I recommend Madison Heights because you don’t have to drive everywhere all the time."
A multifaceted housing market
Madison Heights is one of the few neighborhoods in the area offering single-family homes in many architectural styles. Its residential blocks are lined with Colonial Revivals with clapboard siding and gabled roofs; whimsical English Tudor Revivals with steeply pitched roofs and large front-facing windows; and even a few carefully restored 1800s-era homes. Houses sit back on their lots, allowing for roomy front lawns, Backyards are often large enough for an ADU or a pool. Tall, mature trees are abundant, lining the streets and dotting front and back yards, making the subdivisions green and lush. Wide, flat sidewalks are abundant, too, adding to curb appeal and providing space for an afternoon stroll. Prices range from $610,000 for 500 square feet to $7.8 million for 6,400 square feet. There are also a variety of townhouses and condos, with prices ranging from $350,000 for 675 square feet to $1.6 million for 3,100 square feet.
An Array style of homes can be found from Craftsman, Colonial Revival & English Tudor Revivals.
These townhomes are just right off the freeway in Madison heights area and are affordable.
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Pasadena Unified Schools
The Pasadena Unified School District encompasses the public schools serving Madison Heights, including multiple elementary, middle, and high schools. Children may begin their education at McKinley School, which serves kindergarten through eighth grade and has a B-minus grade on Niche, before moving on to Blair High School. Blair High scores a B+ on Niche and offers "shadow days" to prospective students to meet teachers and learn more about the school’s International Baccalaureate program.
Blair High is local High School is the Madison Heights area.
McKinley School is a highly rated K-8 School in the Playhouse District community.
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Excellent city parks
Residents flock to Central Park in nearby Old Town Pasadena for fresh air and exercise. This nine-acre green space boasts a large ADA-accessible playground for kids and lots of open fields dotted with pockets of shade from tall trees, perfect for a game of tag or simply relaxing on a blanket with a good book. A paved trail loops around the park, and there are two dedicated greens for the Pasadena Lawn Bowling and Croquet Club. At nearby Allendale Park, the Pasadena Pickleball Group regularly plays on the park's four courts.
Take your dog for a walk at Central Park, a center point for the neighborhood.
Join a pickleball game at Allendale Park, a popular park for pickle ball.
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Shops in Old Town Pasadena
For shopping, residents have easy access to the dozens of popular national retailers lining Colorado Boulevard in Old Town Pasadena. Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s can be found along Historic Route 66, which runs through the center of the neighborhood, along with other popular retailers like CVS and Petco. As for dining, Madison Heights is home to several well-loved locally-owned eateries. The Raymond has served the neighborhood since 1886, first as a hotel and then as a restaurant, and is known for its charmingly old-fashioned atmosphere. Local Night owls appreciate Lucky Boy, one of the few Pasadena restaurants open until midnight. Locals can stop by after an evening out and indulge in one of their burgers or breakfast burritos.
Trader Joe’s at Madison Heights has everything you need.
You can find popular retailers on Colorado Blvd. in the Old Town area.
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Getting around Pasadena
Madison Heights is well-connected by major thoroughfares, including Lake Avenue and California Boulevard. Pasadena Transit provides bus services that connect Madison Heights to key destinations throughout the city, including the Pasadena Civic Center, shopping districts, and other neighborhoods. The Metro Gold Line’s Fillmore and Del Mar stations are also close to the neighborhood, offering residents rail connections to Downtown Los Angeles and beyond.
Huntington Library and other nearby attractions
There are a number of significant historical sites, museums and entertainment centers within walking distance — 1 mile or less — from Madison Heights. The most famous of these is, of course, the Huntington Library and Gardens, which borders the neighborhood to the east and houses a world-renowned art gallery and rare book collection, along with one of the top botanical gardens in the U.S. Other nearby attractions include the Armory Center for the Arts, the USC Pacific Asia Museum and the Pasadena Convention Center, not to mention the Caltech campus.
Stop by the Pasadena Convention Center, located in the heart of the city of Pasadena.
The Huntington Library is a Pasadena treasure and you can enjoy art & nature in one place.
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Just a little North of Madison Heights is the Pasadena Victory Farmers Market, a popular weekly
Rose Parade and other events
Madison Heights is just a few blocks south of the heart of Pasadena, where events are held throughout the year. These range from the renowned Pasadena Rose Parade, which draws tens of thousands of spectators each year, to the Pasadena Fourth of July Parade, to smaller community events like the Pasadena Farmers’ Market.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Madison Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Madison Heights, Pasadena sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Madison Heights, Pasadena over the last 12 months is $850,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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