Historic Highlands Spanish Revival Bungalow with fully renovated approx 300 sqft separate private studio//Carriage House with new bath and adjoining laundry room is fully permitted and has a private entrance that accesses the landscaped rear garden. The main house exudes charm with french windows and dining area off of kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances. Newly renovated in 18/19 with Mitsubishi HVAC, roof, hardwood floors, sewer line is move in ready. Property is beautifully landscaped with front and back succulent gardens with drip irrigation systems. A gem!
Single-familyProperty Type
1922Year Built
3,425 sq ftLot Size
$1,495Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Heidi Seber•DRE #01214981• COMPASS
Bought with Laura A Berns•DRE #01407023• Keller Williams Realty
Bought with Jason Berns•DRE #01787757• Keller Williams Realty
Historic Highlands Spanish Revival Bungalow with fully renovated approx 300 sqft separate private studio//Carriage House with new bath and adjoining laundry room is fully permitted and has a private entrance that accesses the landscaped rear garden.The main house exudes charm with french windows and dining area off of kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances.Newly renovated in 18/19 with Mitsubishi HVAC, roof, hardwood floors,sewer line is move in ready. Property is beautifully landscaped with front and back succulent gardens with drip irrigation systems. A gem!
CRMLS #P0-818001736
May 16, 2018
Sold
$540,000
$985/sq ft
May 7, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Apr 17, 2018
Listed
$539,000
$984/sq ft
Charming historic home for sale in the coveted Historic Highlands district of Pasadena. The home includes beautifully refinished hardwood floors, new paint, home security cameras, updated electrical and a tranquil backyard. You will fall in love with this 1920's charmer. Great condo alternative.
CRMLS #P0-22145153
Aug 16, 2011
Sold
$230,000
$420/sq ft
May 19, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Oct 27, 2010
Listed
$210,000
$383/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 13, 2011
Sold
$230,000
$420/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 31, 1978
Sold
$15,000
$27/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,941 (+5.3%)
$533,697 + $133,422
$667,119
2024
$7,541 (+0.9%)
$533,697 + $133,422
$667,119
2023
$7,476 (+3.6%)
$523,233 + $130,806
$654,039
2022
$7,218 (+4.2%)
$512,974 + $128,242
$641,216
2021
$6,929 (+4.2%)
$502,916 + $125,728
$628,644
2020
$6,652 (+7.8%)
$493,055 + $123,263
$616,318
2019
$6,170 (+99.2%)
$488,000 + $122,000
$610,000
2018
$3,098 (+1.5%)
$440,640 + $110,160
$550,800
2017
$3,053 (+2.1%)
$199,134 + $49,783
$248,917
2016
$2,990 (+1.1%)
$199,134 + $49,783
$248,917
2015
$2,957 (+1.9%)
$195,230 + $48,807
$244,037
2014
$2,902 (+0.9%)
$188,532 + $47,133
$235,665
2012
$2,875 (+507.4%)
$187,680 + $46,920
$234,600
2011
$473 (+1.4%)
$184,000 + $46,000
$230,000
2010
$467 (+2.1%)
$16,598 + $9,880
$26,478
2009
$457 (+5.6%)
$16,474 + $9,807
$26,281
2008
$433
$16,514 + $9,831
$26,345
Tax history for 1097 E Rio Grande St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,941 (+5.3%)
$533,697 + $133,422
$667,119
2024
$7,541 (+0.9%)
$533,697 + $133,422
$667,119
2023
$7,476 (+3.6%)
$523,233 + $130,806
$654,039
2022
$7,218 (+4.2%)
$512,974 + $128,242
$641,216
2021
$6,929 (+4.2%)
$502,916 + $125,728
$628,644
2020
$6,652 (+7.8%)
$493,055 + $123,263
$616,318
2019
$6,170 (+99.2%)
$488,000 + $122,000
$610,000
2018
$3,098 (+1.5%)
$440,640 + $110,160
$550,800
2017
$3,053 (+2.1%)
$199,134 + $49,783
$248,917
2016
$2,990 (+1.1%)
$199,134 + $49,783
$248,917
2015
$2,957 (+1.9%)
$195,230 + $48,807
$244,037
2014
$2,902 (+0.9%)
$188,532 + $47,133
$235,665
2012
$2,875 (+507.4%)
$187,680 + $46,920
$234,600
2011
$473 (+1.4%)
$184,000 + $46,000
$230,000
2010
$467 (+2.1%)
$16,598 + $9,880
$26,478
2009
$457 (+5.6%)
$16,474 + $9,807
$26,281
2008
$433
$16,514 + $9,831
$26,345
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,425 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1922
Sq. Ft.
548
Year built
1922
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5849024021
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
RS-6
LD-16
Single-Family Residential District
The purposes of the RS zoning districts are to: Provide appropriately located areas for single-family residential neighborhoods that are consistent with and implement the Single-Family Residential land use designation of the General Plan, and that are consistent with the standards of public health and safety established by this Zoning Code; and Ensure adequate light, air, privacy, and open space for each dwelling, and protect residents from the harmful effects of excessive noise, population density, traffic congestion, and other adverse environmental effects. The designation of property in the RS zoning district shall include the Zoning Map showing a numerical suffix to the RS map symbol (e.g., RS-2) which shall note the maximum number of dwelling units allowed per acre of site area.
Zone overlays
Historic Highlands
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Jul 11, 2022 • Final
Electrical
Install an electric vehicle charger on the side of a single-family home.
Electrical
Ev charger
Apr 10, 2020 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Garage, Area
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Garbage Disposal, Gas Cooking, Refrigerator
Has Appliances
In Living Room
Corian Counters
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Shower in Tub
Room Information
Art Studio, Retreat, Recreation, Office, Bonus Room
Flooring Information
Wood
Heating Information
Natural Gas
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Location: Living Room
Levels: One
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Flat Roof
Other Structures: Guest House
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Stucco
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Front Yard, Yard, Walkstreet
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Direction Faces: South
Living Area Source: Public Records
Parcel Number: 5849024021
Total # of Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property ADU: No
Location
Location Information
Latitude: 34.17083900
Longitude: -118.12787000
Other Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
Directions: Cross Street: Mar Vista; Please use google maps.
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
Zoning: PSR6
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 548
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3,425 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: 1922
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5849024021
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 56
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 56
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Heidi
List Agent Last Name: Seber
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: COMPASS
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Laura
Buyer Agent Last Name: A Berns
Co-Buyer Agent First Name: Jason
Co-Buyer Agent Last Name: Berns
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Keller Williams Realty
Co-Buyer Office Name: Keller Williams Realty
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Schools
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
4/10
Eliot Arts Magnet
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
2/10
Pasadena High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
7/10
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