491 E Rio Grande St is a 1,401 square foot house on a 6,625 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on May 25, 1978 for $35,000. Based on Redfin's Pasadena data, we estimate the home's value is $1,067,143.
Single-familyProperty Type
1916Year Built
6,625 sq ftLot Size
$762Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,067,143
$1.0M since sold in May 1978$22K since August
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This home's estimate is 8.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.16M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RS-6
LD-7
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
Landmark Overlay District-7 (Normandie Height
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Apr 3, 2014 • Final
Single family residential - pv solar
Electrical
Solar
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
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: NORMANDIE HEIGHTS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,401
# of Units: 1
Legal Description: NORMANDIE HEIGHTS LOT 7
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,625
Legal Lot Number: 7
Municipality Name: PASADENA
Acres: 0.1521
Depth Footage: 132
Front Footage: 50
Zoning Code: PSR6
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,401
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,625 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1916
Year Renovated: 1916
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5838036005
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Eliot Arts Magnet
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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John Muir High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
21 unhealthy days expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 6.5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.01M – $1.23M
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