This lovely traditional home is located in the much desired South Orange Grove neighborhood and has much to offer. You enter into the spacious living room w/ HW floors under carpet, handsome fireplace, crown moldings and multiple large windows providing lots of natural light. The dining area is attached and next to the spacious kitchen with a large eat-in area or room to expand. There are 2 big BR's w/ HW floors and 2 well appointed bathrooms. Off the LR there is a family room and office and could serve multiple functions. There is a lathe covered private back patio and the large back yard provides the space for gardening, a dog run and could accommodate a pool. Upgrades include copper plumbing, replaced waste line and a new electrical sub-panel. This home has been well loved and maintaine
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$891Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tony Dowdy•DRE #01347010• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Nina Kirkendall•DRE #01245547• Keller Williams Realty
This lovely traditional home is located in the much desired South Orange Grove neighborhood and has much to offer. You enter into the spacious living room w/ HW floors under carpet, handsome fireplace, crown moldings and multiple large windows providing lots of natural light. The dining area is attached and next to the spacious kitchen with a large eat-in area or room to expand. There are 2 big BR's w/ HW floors and 2 well appointed bathrooms. Off the LR there is a family room and office and could serve multiple functions. There is a lathe covered private back patio and the large back yard provides the space for gardening, a dog run and could accommodate a pool. Upgrades include copper plumbing, replaced waste line and a new electrical sub-panel. This home has been well loved and maintaine
Public Records
Nov 4, 1994
Sold
$240,000
$136/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 29, 1987
Sold
$240,000
$136/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,176 (+5.4%)
$895,968 + $223,988
$1,119,956
2024
$12,506 (+0.9%)
$895,968 + $223,988
$1,119,956
2023
$12,399 (+3.6%)
$878,400 + $219,597
$1,097,997
2022
$11,967 (+4.3%)
$861,177 + $215,292
$1,076,469
2021
$11,477 (+4.2%)
$844,292 + $211,071
$1,055,363
2020
$11,013 (−0.3%)
$827,738 + $206,933
$1,034,671
2019
$11,043 (−1.9%)
$819,251 + $204,812
$1,024,063
2018
$11,251 (+161.5%)
$803,188 + $200,797
$1,003,985
2017
$4,303 (+2.4%)
$289,452 + $57,879
$347,331
2016
$4,201 (+1.1%)
$289,452 + $57,879
$347,331
2015
$4,155 (+1.9%)
$283,777 + $56,745
$340,522
2014
$4,079 (+0.9%)
$274,040 + $54,799
$328,839
2012
$4,042 (+2.3%)
$272,802 + $54,552
$327,354
2011
$3,950 (+1.5%)
$267,453 + $53,483
$320,936
2010
$3,892 (−0.6%)
$262,209 + $52,435
$314,644
2009
$3,917 (+6.3%)
$260,250 + $52,044
$312,294
2008
$3,684
$260,869 + $52,168
$313,037
Tax history for 1261 Brookmere Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,176 (+5.4%)
$895,968 + $223,988
$1,119,956
2024
$12,506 (+0.9%)
$895,968 + $223,988
$1,119,956
2023
$12,399 (+3.6%)
$878,400 + $219,597
$1,097,997
2022
$11,967 (+4.3%)
$861,177 + $215,292
$1,076,469
2021
$11,477 (+4.2%)
$844,292 + $211,071
$1,055,363
2020
$11,013 (−0.3%)
$827,738 + $206,933
$1,034,671
2019
$11,043 (−1.9%)
$819,251 + $204,812
$1,024,063
2018
$11,251 (+161.5%)
$803,188 + $200,797
$1,003,985
2017
$4,303 (+2.4%)
$289,452 + $57,879
$347,331
2016
$4,201 (+1.1%)
$289,452 + $57,879
$347,331
2015
$4,155 (+1.9%)
$283,777 + $56,745
$340,522
2014
$4,079 (+0.9%)
$274,040 + $54,799
$328,839
2012
$4,042 (+2.3%)
$272,802 + $54,552
$327,354
2011
$3,950 (+1.5%)
$267,453 + $53,483
$320,936
2010
$3,892 (−0.6%)
$262,209 + $52,435
$314,644
2009
$3,917 (+6.3%)
$260,250 + $52,044
$312,294
2008
$3,684
$260,869 + $52,168
$313,037
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
1949
Sq. Ft.
1,763
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5317005008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 30, 2026.
RS-4
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Sep 22, 2026 • Active
Single family residential - roof/stucco/siding/window
Replace or add a layer of shingles to the roof using class A materials. Install a cool roof system.
Roofing
Oct 17, 2023 • Final
Sundry - sundry - public works
Repair a concrete sidewalk for the city.
Grading
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.
Lot Features: Patio Home, Lot-Level/Flat, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Back Yard, Landscaped, Lot Shape-Rectangular, Corner Lot
Property Information
Direction Faces: East
Living Area Source: Public Records
Parcel Number: 5317005008
Year Built Source: Assessor
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs
School Information
High School District: Pasadena Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 34.12425300
Longitude: -118.15692000
Other Subdivision Name: Not Applicable - 1007242
Directions: Go west on Columbia from S. Orange Grove and make the first left on Brookmere. the house is on the east side of the street. Columbia & Brookmere
Subdivision Name: Not Applicable - 1007242
Zoning: PSR4
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,763
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1949
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5317005008
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 13
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 13
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Tony
List Agent Last Name: Dowdy
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Company
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Nina
Buyer Agent Last Name: Kirkendall
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Keller Williams Realty
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Schools
McKinley School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
2/10
Blair High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
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