Why Live in Brigden Ranch
Brigden Ranch in northeast Pasadena is a residential neighborhood known for its scenic views of the San Gabriel Mountains and walkable streets with minimal traffic. The area features homes built from the 1920s to the 1940s, including Spanish Revival styles with red clay tile roofs and stucco walls, mid-century classics with brick and siding, and 1970s architecture with prominent garages and shaded walkways. Home sizes vary from cozy 2-bedroom houses to spacious 4-bedroom homes, all with potential mountain-view backdrops. Brigden Ranch is served by the Pasadena Unified School District, with options like Daniel Webster Elementary, Eliot Arts Magnet Academy, Marshall Fundamental, and Pasadena High School, which was recognized as the city's best public school in 2021. For outdoor activities, Victory Park is about a mile southwest, hosting a farmer’s market on Saturdays and an annual Family Fun Fall Festival in October. East Washington Boulevard offers shopping and dining, including Domenico's Italian Restaurant, a local favorite for Italian-American cuisine. Within the neighborhood, Allen Avenue features shops and businesses like Garo’s Basturma and Old Sasoon Bakery, known for Middle Eastern specialties. For fitness and dance, the Lumina Academy of Dance offers classes in ballet and Afro Brazilian styles. Old Town Pasadena, with its diverse dining and entertainment options, is approximately 4 miles away, and downtown Los Angeles is less than 20 miles by car. The neighborhood has a low crime risk compared to the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brigden Ranch a good place to live?
Brigden Ranch is a good place to live. Brigden Ranch is considered fairly walkable and bikeable with some transit options. It has a median age of 48. The average household income is $129,578 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 60% of residents. A majority of residents in Brigden Ranch are home owners, with 34.3% of residents renting and 65.7% of residents owning their home. A
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Is Brigden Ranch, CA a safe neighborhood?
Brigden Ranch, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Brigden Ranch?
The median home price in Brigden Ranch is $1,445,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $289,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.56%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $7,350 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $315K a year to afford the median home price in Brigden Ranch. The average household income in Brigden Ranch is $130K.
What are the best public schools in Brigden Ranch?
The best public schools that serve Brigden Ranch are:
What are the best private schools in Brigden Ranch?
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Are home prices dropping in Brigden Ranch?
Yes, home prices in Brigden Ranch are down 13% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Brigden Ranch, CA
On average, homes in Brigden Ranch, Pasadena sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Brigden Ranch, Pasadena over the last 12 months is $1,470,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,470,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,562,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$938
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median List Price
$1,445,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-14%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-7%