Playhouse Village
Historic Pasadena Playhouse
The Pasadena Playhouse is a nearly 700-seat auditorium that has been operating since 1912. The theater is internationally known for having staged premieres of works by hundreds of writers, including Tennessee Williams. “It is one of the first and last of its kind in the area,” says Michael Bell, a Sotheby's International Realty agent with over 20 years of brokerage and investment experience. Three blocks west, the Southern California Children’s Museum is an interactive play space for kids, full of immersive activities and hands-on experiences. Around the corner is the USC Pacific Asia Museum, housing art and culture from the continent in a distinct Chinese-style building.
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Shopping around Historic Route 66
There are unique shops along Historic Route 66, including new boutiques and retailers that have been treasured for decades. Vroman’s Bookstore is Southern California’s oldest and largest independent bookstore. They have an events calendar that includes book discussions, story time and author events. Just a few blocks west is Old Town Pasadena, which offers popular retailers like Design with Reach, Apple, Lululemon, Nike and Crate & Barrel, where you can easily lose a day shopping. For groceries, Ralphs is conveniently located in the neighborhood off North Lake Street and for everyday essentials, there is Target off East Colorado Boulevard. Settebello is one of the country's first pizzerias to create authentic pizza Napoletana.
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Jazz Nights at Playhouse Village Park
Playhouse Village is a small neighborhood in the heart of Pasadena, but there are a few dedicated green spaces for residents to unwind. Playhouse Village Park is at the literal center of the community and hosts free events like Jazz in The Park series on Sundays in June and July. It’s walkable for most residents, many attending fitness in the park classes each month on the second and fourth Sunday. Fitness programs are anything from yoga to Tai Chi to strength and conditioning bootcamp. Grant Park on South Michigan Avenue is on three acres and offers amenities like tennis and basketball courts and covered picnic areas.
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Mostly condos and townhomes
Playhouse Village mostly features a variety of condos and townhouses, though some blocks here are lined with traditional single-family homes. “You’re only going to have a handful of single-family homes here, mostly north of Walnut Street,” Kwan says. Homes are from the early 1900s, with a heavy emphasis on the Craftsman-style bungalow, and range in price from $700,000 to $1.1 million. Kwan says the first condos and apartments were built in the 1960s, with another boom in the ‘80s. More contemporary builds have trended toward townhomes. Vintage condos are priced between $600,000 and $800,000 and more modern townhomes are between $700,000 and $1.1 million. “It’s worth noting that over 50% of the residents here are renters, so this is a high-density area with a lot of apartments,” Kwan says.
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International School of Los Angeles
Families with children in Playhouse Village are served by Pasadena Unified, an above-average public school district with a B grade from Niche. Kids can start their education at Hamilton Elementary School, graded B-plus. Students can then advance to Washington STEAM Multilingual Academy, a public magnet middle school graded C-minus by Niche. Students then advance to John Muir High School Early College Magnet, which gets a B-plus from Niche, but an A in college prep. John Muir has a robust AP program with almost a dozen course offerings. The only school in the neighborhood is the International School of Los Angeles, a well-regarded private institution with multiple branches that serves kindergarten through the 12th grade. After graduation, students can stay close to home because Caltech, Fuller Seminary and Pasadena City College are all in the area.
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Uniquely walkable with public transit options
Uniquely walkable, Playhouse Village has robust public transportation options, including bus routes along East Colorado Boulevard and the Gold Line light rail Metro train, which is under a mile away and runs from East LA to Azus. Downtown Pasadena is under a mile away, and Old Pasadena is just beyond that. For those who commute to Los Angeles, downtown is about 10 miles southwest of the neighborhood, a drive that can take as long as 40 minutes during rush hour. Hollywood Burbank Airport is the closest, about 20 miles west.
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Photography Contributed By
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Mike Chou
Mike Chou
K.W. EXECUTIVE
(626) 653-4295
196 Total Sales
4 in Playhouse Village
$601K - $1.1M Price Range
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Beatrice Harendza
Beatrice Harendza
COMPASS
(818) 418-8114
49 Total Sales
2 in Playhouse Village
$620K - $999K Price Range
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Aaron Stel
Aaron Stel
COMPASS
(877) 511-1932
249 Total Sales
1 in Playhouse Village
$665,000 Price
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Leslie Cross
Leslie Cross
Responds QuicklyTownsquare Real Estate Partners Inc.
(626) 657-2932
33 Total Sales
2 in Playhouse Village
$460K - $500K Price Range
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Donald Heller
Donald Heller
Christie's International Real Estate SoCal
(424) 238-6571
110 Total Sales
1 in Playhouse Village
$845,000 Price
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Hosana Saputra
Hosana Saputra
Surterre Properties Inc
(424) 239-2112
17 Total Sales
1 in Playhouse Village
$775,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Central Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Grant Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Jefferson Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Memorial Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Amphitheater
Tournament Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Villa Parke
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Transit
Airport
Bob Hope
24 min drive
Subway
Lake Avenue Station
Bus
Colorado Blvd And Madison Ave W
Bus
Lake Ave & Colorado Blvd
Bus
Colorado & Michigan
Bus
Del Mar Blvd & Hill Ave
Bus
Lake Ave & Cordova St
Bus
Del Mar Blvd & Allen Ave
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Playhouse Village | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8 | 4 |
| Larceny | 7 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Playhouse Village Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Playhouse Village, Pasadena sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Playhouse Village, Pasadena over the last 12 months is $379,000, down 58% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$449,000
Median Sale Price
$379,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$495,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$830,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
309
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-58%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$257
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,693
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1986
Months of Supply
0.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,377
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,147
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,147
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
842
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
595
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Open Houses
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Thursday, Jul 3111am - 2pm
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Saturday, Aug 21 - 3pm
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Thursday, Jul 3111am - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,537 - $4,440 per month
- Trio Apartments
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 532+ Sq Ft
- 621 E Colorado Blvd
- Pasadena, CA
Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
16,340
Median Age
38
Population Density
21 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$81,530
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$106,156
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.6%
College Graduates
65.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
29.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
20''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
84
/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
96
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
65
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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