$1,550,000
PRE-FORECLOSURE The borrower is in default on their loan obligation and/or the bank or lender has initiated foreclosure proceedings. This property is occupied, do not disturb the occupants. Trespassing is a criminal offense.

Estimated payment $8,367/month

Total Views 7,090
5 Beds
2 Baths
2,518 Sq Ft
$616 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Bonus Room
  • Home Office
  • 0.44 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

1944 El Sereno Ave is a rare historic gem in the heart of Pasadena, offering 2,518 sq ft of potential on an expansive 19,001 sq ft lot—nearly half an acre. This fixer-upper provides endless opportunities for the savvy buyer: restore the home and create your dream compound, build up to four ADUs (BUYER TO VERIFY) in the back to maximize income while living in the front, develop a lucrative rental income property, or take advantage of its prime location to fix and flip. With its size, charm, and versatility, this property is a canvas ready for your vision. This incredible location continues to get better and better!

Listing Agent

Eric Mandell

Ally Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 818-642-1765 License #01904203 Listed on: 10/03/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1911

Lot Details

  • 0.44 Acre Lot
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 2,518 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Location

  • Urban Location
  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Septic Type Unknown

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7
  • Tax Tract Number 4609
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5836020028

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Foothills
  • Mountainous Community

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1911

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5836020028
  • Year Built: 1911
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2518.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 615.57
  • Room Type: Basement, Bonus Room, Den, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Office

Exterior Features

  • Pool Private: No

Utilities

  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Unknown
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Foothills, Golf, Mountainous, Suburban, Urban

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 19001.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4362

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 19001.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 7
  • Tax Tract Number: 4609

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,945 $215,154 $175,203 $39,951
2024 $2,945 $210,936 $171,768 $39,168
2023 $2,916 $206,800 $168,400 $38,400
2022 $2,822 $202,747 $165,099 $37,648
2021 $2,703 $198,772 $161,862 $36,910
2019 $2,614 $192,878 $157,062 $35,816
2018 $2,560 $189,097 $153,983 $35,114
2016 $2,436 $181,755 $148,004 $33,751
2015 $2,408 $179,026 $145,781 $33,245
2014 $2,372 $175,520 $142,926 $32,594
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/16/2025 12/16/25 For Sale $1,550,000 0.0% $616 / Sq Ft
12/02/2025 12/02/25 Pending -- -- --
10/03/2025 10/03/25 For Sale $1,550,000 -- $616 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Gift Deed -- Wfg National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Financial Title Company La
Grant Deed $140,000 Lawyers Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $756,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $93,800 No Value Available
Closed $42,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: DW25232034

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5836-020-028