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Beautiful architecture and home to Caltech
The heart of Southeast Pasadena is the California Institute of Technology, or Caltech, as it is affectionately known. The neighborhood attracts students and faculty, and almost half of its residents have advanced degrees. “The campus is obviously the center of the neighborhood: it has some beautiful historical buildings, and it’s just a great place to go for a walk,” says Coldwell Banker Realtor Laurie Turner, who has over 25 years of experience. “But there’s more to the neighborhood than just the university. The residential architecture is lovely, and the Huntington Library is just across the street.”
California Institute of Technology is in the heart of the Cal-Tech neighborhood of Pasadena, Ca.
There is beautiful architecture to admire throughout Southeast Pasadena.
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Early-to-mid-20th-century character homes
There are more renters than owners in Southeast Pasadena because it’s a college town. “Students and faculty tend to stay close to the university, so I run across investors coming to make purchases because of the school,” says agent Kevin Kwan, founder and CEO of Realiv with almost two decades of experience. “You’re going to see a mix of single-family and condos here, with single-family east of the campus and condo units to the west. You’ve also got a lot of apartments.” Architecture is early-to-mid 20th century, ranging from Tudor and Mediterranean-inspired estates to compact ranch-style homes. Depending on the size and state of renovation, homes are priced between $1 million and $4 million. Condos are priced between $500,000 for something vintage, with about 800 square feet to $2.3 million for a contemporary luxury penthouse.
Beautiful spacious homes are common to see in Cal-Tech's neighborhood of Southeast Pasadena.
Vintage style condos can be had for around $500,000 in Southeast Pasadena.
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Caltech's Nobel Prize count stands at 46
Southeast Pasadena is home to the world-famous California Institute of Technology, a global hub for science and engineering. It is a prestigious school with an acceptance rate of under 3% in 2022, compared to 11% at a top-tier school like the University of California, Berkeley. It has one of the lowest student-to-faculty ratios in the country. The Institute manages the Jet Propulsion Laboratory for NASA and operates essential research facilities, like a worldwide network of astronomical observatories. In late 2024, Caltech’s faculty and alum's Nobel Prize count stood at 46.
Enjoy the beautiful campus of Cal-Tech in Pasadena, Ca.
Tour the campus of Technological University of Southeast Pasadena.
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The university crowd is drawn to Lake Avenue
Southeast Pasadena is only 2 miles from Old Pasadena, a charming town square with an array of retail and restaurant options. Closer to home, there are shopping opportunities along South Lake Avenue. Trader Joe’s and Erewhon for stocking up on groceries, and then there are fashion retailers like Macy’s, Ross and Ann Taylor. Pick up a morning roast at Peet’s Coffee or The Coffee Bean & Tea Life, two popular chains known for signature drinks and ice blends. Bring sure to bring some green to this cash-only establishment operating since 1963.
Get your shopping done at The Shops on Lake Ave. in Cal-Tech region of Pasadena, Ca.
Magnolia House in Southeast Pasadena has an eclectic menu with small plates and cocktails.
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Tournament Park hosted the first eight Rose Bowl games
There are no dedicated parks in Southeast Pasadena, but the Caltech campus is a beautiful place for a stroll. The campus is lush, with a mix of classic buildings from the early 20th century and more contemporary offerings — an architecture buff’s dream. Just south of the neighborhood on the Caltech campus, Tournament Park is a historic park open to the public during the day and can be booked for private gatherings. The park was the site of the first eight Rose Bowl games and received its name because the early parade route ended at the site. The park features a playground, picnic facilities and a lot of grassy lawns to enjoy the Southern California sunshine. The neighborhood is about a mile from the Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Garden, a world-class facility with over a dozen specialized gardens over 120 acres.
Tournament park is tucked away near Cal Tech and has plenty of history.
A local favorite of Cal Tech, The Huntington Library in Pasadena, Ca.
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High school with dual immersion Spanish
Pasadena Unified is an above-average public school district with a B grade from Niche. Kids can start their education at Hamilton Elementary School, which is graded B-plus. Serving kindergarten through eighth grade, the McKinley School also gets a B-plus. Blair High School is graded A-minus by Niche. BHS has dual immersion Spanish and an Armenian Academy offering an Armenian bilingual high school option.
Discover education and a nurturing community at Hamilton Elementary School in San Pasqual.
Blair High School serves grades 9th to 12th.
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Local university traffic and convenient highway access
The two main thoroughfares in Southeast Pasadena are East Del Mar Boulevard and South Lake Avenue, both four-lane roads with intermittent stoplights and bus stops. The roads see a lot of local traffic from the Caltech campus. Historic Route 66 is about a mile north, and Interstate 210 is just a few blocks beyond that. For commuters, downtown Los Angeles is 10 miles away via state Route 110, a drive that can take as long as 45 minutes during unpredictable rush hours. Hollywood Burbank Airport is about 20 miles west, and Los Angeles International is about 30 miles southwest. Both are sneaky long drives, depending on the time of day — it can take over two hours to get to LAX. The closest medical center is Kaiser Permanente, about 4 miles west.
A stroll along Del Mar Blvd in Southeast Pasadena includes many dining and shopping options.
Plenty of transportation options for students in the Cal-Tech area of Pasadena, Ca.
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On average, homes in Southeast Pasadena, Pasadena sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Southeast Pasadena, Pasadena over the last 12 months is $1,960,000, up 58% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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