$3,198,000

1954 Primrose Ave South Pasadena, CA 91030

Estimated payment $17,407/month

Total Views 102,914
5 Beds
5 Baths
3,604 Sq Ft
$887 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Filtered Pool
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Marengo Elementary Rated A+
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

For the first time in decades, this distinguished Craftsman is ready for its next chapter. Thoughtfully refreshed in 2012, the home blends authentic Arts and Crafts era details with generous space and modern comfort.Inside, a traditional foyer opens to a living room anchored by original wood floors, boxed ceilings, stained glass windows, and a cozy fireplace. Pocket doors lead into the formal dining room, where wainscoting, built-in hutches, abundant natural light, and a second fireplace create a convivial atmosphere of timeless elegance. The kitchen, renovated in 2012, features granite counters, oak cabinetry, and plentiful pantry storage, while the family room--complete with its own fireplace--flows seamlessly to the expansive landscaped backyard and pool.Upstairs, discover four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a versatile one-bedroom suite with kitchenette, private laundry, en suite bath, and a terrace overlooking the pool. Ideal as a guest quarters, in-law suite, rental, home office, or a luxurious primary retreat, this bonus space offers endless flexibility.Set on a generous 10,000+ sqft lot, the backyard transforms everyday living into a private escape. A resort-style pool with grotto waterfall, spa, and hidden seating alcoves creates a one-of-a-kind retreat that feels like a vacation at home.Nestled within one of South Pasadena's most desirable neighborhoods--known for its award-winning schools, long-term residents, and strong community pride--this home is just 20 minutes from downtown Los Angeles.Timeless and iconic, this Marengo-area Craftsman home epitomizes the South Pasadena lifestyle: enduring charm, modern functionality, and a legacy designed to last.

Listing Agent

Emilia Aldana

COMPASS License #01910638 Listed on: 09/10/2025

COMPASS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,017

Year Built

  • Built in 1908

Lot Details

  • 10,046 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Sprinkler System

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Copper Plumbing

Interior Spaces

  • 3,604 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Wainscoting
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Awning
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Utility Basement

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Ice Maker
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking Available
  • Auto Driveway Gate
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Pool

  • Filtered Pool
  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Waterfall Pool Feature

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Front Porch

Location

  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Marengo Elementary School
  • South Pasadena Middle School
  • South Pasadena High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 62
  • Tax Tract Number 480500
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5320011022
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,017

Year Built

Built in 1908

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: Stove, Oven, Kitchen Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Downstairs Washer and Dryer, Upstairs Washer and Dryer, and Upstairs Refrigerator
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Traditional, Craftsman
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5320011022
  • Year Built: 1908
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3604.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Pantry, In-Law Floorplan, Granite Counters, Copper Plumbing Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Balcony, Wainscoting, Storage, Coffered Ceiling(s)
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Family Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 887.35
  • Room Type: Family Room, Laundry, Kitchen, Foyer, Walk-In Closet, Office, Living Room, Guest/Maid's Quarters
  • Basement: Unfinished, Utility

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s)
  • Fence: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Front Porch
  • Pool Features: Filtered, In Ground, Waterfall
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Oversized, Street, Driveway, Auto Driveway Gate
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Water Heater, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Water Line to Refrigerator, Ice Maker
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Washer Included, Stackable, Dryer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Suburban

Schools

  • Elementary School: Marengo
  • High School: South Pasadena
  • Middle Or Junior School: South Pasadena
  • Elementary School #2: MARENG
  • High School2: SOUPAS

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10046.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2306

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 10046.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 62
  • Tax Tract Number: 480500

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Range of Values:

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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 $8,017 $602,460 $285,280 $317,180
2024 $8,017 $590,648 $279,687 $310,961
2023 $7,851 $579,067 $274,203 $304,864
2022 $7,671 $567,714 $268,827 $298,887
2021 $7,516 $556,583 $263,556 $293,027
2020 $6,998 $551,687 $260,854 $290,833
2019 $6,898 $540,887 $255,740 $285,147
2018 $6,616 $530,298 $250,726 $279,572
2016 $6,085 $508,930 $240,991 $267,939
2015 $5,979 $501,287 $237,372 $263,915
2014 $5,901 $491,469 $232,723 $258,746
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/10/2025 09/10/25 For Sale $3,198,000 -- $887 / Sq Ft
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity Natl Title Oc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- World Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $938,250 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Closed $403,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Emilia Aldana

COMPASS

(626) 654-3709

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For Emilia Aldana, the world of Real Estate fit like a glove the moment she decided to pursue it as a career, bringing her love of architecture, economics, people, negotiation, and problem-solving together in a most opportune and meaningful way. Emilia genuinely loves creating opportunities and helping people actualize their real estate goals, whether that entails handing them their first set of keys or seeing their profit grow from their home investments. Los Angeles's dynamic pulse and rich

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Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-24073

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APN: 5320-011-022