$750,000
SOLD NOV 7, 2025

533 E Rio Grande St Pasadena, CA 91104

Normandie Heights Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
926 Sq Ft
6,592 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$810 Per Sq Ft

10% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Private Yard
  • Front Porch

About This Home

As of November 2025

Welcome to this charming and original Craftsman bungalow in Pasadena's Landmark District of Normandie Heights. Set along a picturesque tree-lined street, this 1911 single-level home was even featured in the Al Pacino film Danny Collins. Offering 2 bedrooms on a generous 6,592 sq ft lot, it blends historic character with modern comfort. Recent upgrades include a new roof with permit in 2025, fresh exterior paint, and a newly built fence. As a contributing structure in the district, the home reflects the architectural legacy that makes Normandie Heights so desirable. The detached garage offers excellent ADU potential--perfect for guests, extended family, or creative use. Centrally located, you're just minutes from Pasadena's shopping, dining, entertainment, and parks, giving you the best of history and lifestyle in one home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Bell

Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. Brokerage Email: michael.bell@sothebyshomes.com License #01164731 Listed on: 10/23/2025

Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelly Evans

Engel & Völkers , Westlake Village License #01729868

Engel & Völkers , Westlake Village

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1911

Lot Details

  • 6,592 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • No Sprinklers
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 926 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Entryway
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio
  • Front Porch

Location

  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating Available
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 17
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5838036010
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1911

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Not Applicable
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Craftsman
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5838036010
  • Year Built: 1911
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 926.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Unfurnished, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 809.94
  • Room Type: Entry, Main Floor Bedroom, Laundry, Kitchen, All Bedrooms Down, Living Room
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub, Bathtub

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Fence: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio, Patio Open, Front Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Phone Available, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
  • Sprinklers: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Dryer Included, Washer Included, Stackable, Individual Room, In Kitchen
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Garden, Sprinklers None, Yard, Rectangular Lot, Landscaped, Lawn, Front Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6592.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1513

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6592.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 17

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 23, 2025
Closed on
Oct 30, 2025
Sold by
Carpenter Anna
Bought by
Bobillo Brenda
Seller's Agent
Michael Bell
Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Evans
Engel & Völkers , Westlake Village
List Price
$680,000
Sold Price
$750,000
Premium/Discount to List
$70,000
10.29%
Views
128

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-32.91%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Outstanding Balance
$600,000
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$126,426

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2016
Sold by
Carpenter Anna
Bought by
Carpenter Lloyd and Carpenter Anna

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2007
Sold by
Carpenter Anna and Alejan Anna
Bought by
Carpenter Anna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $750,000 Usa National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $600,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/07/2025 11/07/25 Sold $750,000 +10.3% $810 / Sq Ft
10/25/2025 10/25/25 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2025 10/23/25 For Sale $680,000 -- $734 / Sq Ft
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $614 $24,425 $16,923 $7,502
2024 $614 $23,947 $16,592 $7,355
2023 $605 $23,478 $16,267 $7,211
2022 $590 $23,019 $15,949 $7,070
2021 $568 $22,569 $15,637 $6,932
2019 $554 $21,901 $15,174 $6,727
2018 $505 $21,473 $14,877 $6,596
2016 $461 $20,641 $14,300 $6,341
2015 $453 $20,332 $14,086 $6,246
2014 $458 $19,935 $13,811 $6,124
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Bell

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Michael Bell

    Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

    (626) 796-4100

    1 in this area

    111 Total Sales

    Michael Bell
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  • Kelly Evans

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Kelly Evans

    Engel & Völkers , Westlake Village

    (805) 573-1788

    1 in this area

    138 Total Sales

    Kelly Evans
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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-24674

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5838-036-010

California Los Angeles County Pasadena 91104 Normandie Heights

533 E Rio Grande St, Pasadena, CA

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