142 N San Rafael Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105

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Off market jul 2023 for $1.7M

$2,207,795

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $11,590/mo

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2,498

sq ft

142 N San Rafael Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105

About this home

BUILD YOUR OWN DREAM BACKYARD! This stunning mid-century modern home, located in the desirable San Rafael neighborhood of Pasadena, is a true architectural gem. Built in 1955 and thoughtfully updated to preserve its original character, this residence offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms, additional home office and a spacious open floor plan that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living. As you enter the home, you'll be struck by the walls of glass, and clean lines that define the mid-century modern style. The living room features a dramatic fireplace and expansive windows that offer stunning views of the lushly landscaped backyard. The primary suite is a serene retreat, a spa-like en suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, and plenty of closet space. The detached two-car garage includes a bonus room that could be used as a home gym or studio. Conveniently located near the Rose Bowl Aquatic Center, Arroyo Seco hiking trails, and iconic Rose Bowl Stadium with easy access to major freeways, Annandale Golf Club, the Caltech Campus, and Pasadena City College. Popular local shopping, dining, and entertainment destinations are also in close proximity. This stunning mid-century modern home offers the perfect combination of style, comfort, and convenience. Don't miss the opportunity to make this architectural masterpiece your own!

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

0.5 acresLot Size

$884Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Hiu Cheung •DRE #02100196 • CRE Decentralized

Bought with Hiu Cheung •DRE #02100196 • CRE Decentralized

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•Source:CRMLS #AR23078738

Redfin Estimate

$2,207,795

$458K since sold in July 2023$60K since October

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This home's estimate is 6.6% lower than the average sale price ($2.36M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 30, 2026
$2,200,000
A
3 beds3.5 baths2,687 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 5, 2026
$3,360,000
B
2 beds2 baths1,897 sq ft
780 Laguna Rd, Pasadena, CA 91105
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$2,608,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths3,002 sq ft
485 Arbor St, Pasadena, CA 91105
Coldwell Banker Realty
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$2,250,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,882 sq ft
756 Linda Vista Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
COMPASS
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$2,220,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,704 sq ft
340 Glen Summer Rd, Pasadena, CA 91105
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$1,550,000
F
2 beds2 baths1,682 sq ft
195 Anita Dr, Pasadena, CA 91105

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Market trends in 91105, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

101.1%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$127K MoM

Avg. days on market

57d

7 days MoM

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3 MoM

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$1,299,950
2 beds2 baths1,275 sq ft
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$3,250,000
3 beds2 baths2,227 sq ft
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$1,495,000
2 beds2.5 baths1,971 sq ft
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$1,148,000
3 beds1 bath1,237 sq ft
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Sale history for 142 N San Rafael Ave

Date

Event

Price

CRMLS #AR23078738

Jul 3, 2023

Sold

$1,750,000

$701/sq ft

Jun 14, 2023

Pending

—

Jun 2, 2023

Contingent

—

May 11, 2023

Listed

$1,850,000

$741/sq ft

CRMLS #AR23021493

Apr 24, 2023

Listing Removed

—

Mar 9, 2023

Listed

$1,900,000

$761/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 1, 2003

Sold

$849,000

$340/sq ft

CRMLS #P0-22019099

Apr 30, 2003

Listed

$899,000

$360/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 1, 1997

Sold

$700,000

$280/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 4, 1996

Sold

$450,000

$180/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,048 (+4.7%)

$1,196,460 + $624,240

$1,820,700

2024

$20,109 (+45.8%)

$1,173,000 + $612,000

$1,785,000

2023

$13,789 (+3.5%)

$1,150,000 + $600,000

$1,750,000

2022

$13,319 (+4.2%)

$928,176 + $232,036

$1,160,212

2021

$12,780 (+4.1%)

$909,977 + $227,487

$1,137,464

2020

$12,277 (−0.3%)

$892,135 + $223,027

$1,115,162

2019

$12,311 (−1.3%)

$882,988 + $220,741

$1,103,729

2018

$12,469 (+1.1%)

$865,675 + $216,413

$1,082,088

2017

$12,333 (+2.1%)

$832,060 + $208,010

$1,040,070

2016

$12,080 (+1.1%)

$832,060 + $208,010

$1,040,070

2015

$11,950 (+2.1%)

$815,746 + $203,932

$1,019,678

2014

$11,706 (+0.8%)

$787,754 + $196,935

$984,689

2012

$11,608 (+2.3%)

$784,194 + $196,045

$980,239

2011

$11,345 (+1.5%)

$768,818 + $192,201

$961,019

2010

$11,179 (−0.9%)

$753,744 + $188,433

$942,177

2009

$11,282 (+8.2%)

$748,111 + $187,025

$935,136

2008

$10,427

$749,889 + $187,470

$937,359

Tax history for 142 N San Rafael Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,048 (+4.7%)

$1,196,460 + $624,240

$1,820,700

2024

$20,109 (+45.8%)

$1,173,000 + $612,000

$1,785,000

2023

$13,789 (+3.5%)

$1,150,000 + $600,000

$1,750,000

2022

$13,319 (+4.2%)

$928,176 + $232,036

$1,160,212

2021

$12,780 (+4.1%)

$909,977 + $227,487

$1,137,464

2020

$12,277 (−0.3%)

$892,135 + $223,027

$1,115,162

2019

$12,311 (−1.3%)

$882,988 + $220,741

$1,103,729

2018

$12,469 (+1.1%)

$865,675 + $216,413

$1,082,088

2017

$12,333 (+2.1%)

$832,060 + $208,010

$1,040,070

2016

$12,080 (+1.1%)

$832,060 + $208,010

$1,040,070

2015

$11,950 (+2.1%)

$815,746 + $203,932

$1,019,678

2014

$11,706 (+0.8%)

$787,754 + $196,935

$984,689

2012

$11,608 (+2.3%)

$784,194 + $196,045

$980,239

2011

$11,345 (+1.5%)

$768,818 + $192,201

$961,019

2010

$11,179 (−0.9%)

$753,744 + $188,433

$942,177

2009

$11,282 (+8.2%)

$748,111 + $187,025

$935,136

2008

$10,427

$749,889 + $187,470

$937,359

*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

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.5 Acres

Year renovated

1955

Sq. Ft.

2,498

Year built

1955

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Los Angeles County

APN

5708024015

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 6, 2026.

RS-2

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

Hillside Overlay District

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure

Dec 3, 2026 • Active

Plumbing

Perform plumbing work for an interior remodel of a kitchen, living room, dining room, and den. Add a new powder room within the existing space and install two new sliding patio doors.

Kitchen

Plumbing

Remodel

Dec 3, 2026 • Active

Mechanical

Perform mechanical work for an interior remodel of a kitchen, living room, dining room, and den. Add a powder room within the existing space and install two new sliding patio doors.

Bathroom

HVAC

Kitchen

Remodel

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
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2

Interior

Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Closet

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathtub, Shower

Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling

Room Information
Entry, Family Room, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Office

Fireplace Information
Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Has Fireplace

Flooring Information
Carpet, Stone, Wood

Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating

Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 2
Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Exterior

Exterior Information
Structure Type: House

Exterior Features
Pool Features: None

Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre

Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 5708024015
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor

Utilities

Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public

Location

Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: Beven and Brock
Association Fee: $121
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Amenities: Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Onsite Property Management, Security

Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Biking, Dog Park, Golf Course, Hiking, Park, Mountainous, Sidewalks

School Information
High School District: Pasadena Unified

Location Information
Latitude: 34.14674500
Longitude: -118.17130400
Directions: Take exit 12 for San Rafael Ave, merge onto N Linda Vista Ave then turn right onto N San Rafael Ave
Zoning: PSR2

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,498
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5708024015

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 6, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 21
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 67

Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Hiu Chui
List Agent Last Name: Cheung

Listing Office Information
List Office Name: CRE Decentralized

Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Hiu Chui
Buyer Agent Last Name: Cheung

Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: CRE Decentralized

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Madison Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi

2/10

Octavia E. Butler Magnet School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi

4/10

John Muir High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi

4/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

4/10 Fire Factor

2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 97° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

6/10 Air Factor

11 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years

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Estimated sale price

$2.10M – $2.54M

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Home values near 142 N San Rafael Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
241 N San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5568 Sq. Ft.	$4,847,019
250 N San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3410 Sq. Ft.	$2,886,968
58 N San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 10 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4968 Sq. Ft.	$4,338,981
1140 Chateau Road, Pasadena, CA 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5995 Sq. Ft.	$6,505,504
150 Los Altos Drive, Pasadena, CA 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4140 Sq. Ft.	$3,912,575
100 Los Altos Drive, Pasadena, CA 4 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 10277 Sq. Ft.	$6,934,810
131 Linda Vista Avenue, Pasadena, CA 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4259 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
160 N San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2132 Sq. Ft.	$2,729,504
134 N San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3807 Sq. Ft.	$3,264,847
100 N San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3119 Sq. Ft.	$2,967,789
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