Google street view image for 491 E Rio Grande St, Pasadena, CA 91104

Off market may 1978 for $35K

$1,100,362

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $235/mo

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2 ba

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1,401

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491 E Rio Grande St, Pasadena, CA 91104

About this home

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 $1,100,362.

Single-familyProperty Type

1916Year Built

6,625 sq ftLot Size

$785Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,100,362

$1.1M since sold in May 1978$19K since September

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This home's estimate is 5.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.16M) of 6 comparable homes.

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SOLD JUN 2, 2026
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B
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SOLD JUN 24, 2026
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C
3 beds2 baths1,606 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
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D
3 beds2 baths1,568 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$890,000
E
2 beds2 baths938 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,310,000
F
2 beds1 bath1,326 sq ft
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Market trends in 91104, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

104.3%

2.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$32K MoM

Avg. days on market

40d

4 days MoM

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Sale history for 491 E Rio Grande St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,537 (+11.8%)

$28,474 + $60,838

$89,312

2024

$1,375 (+1.1%)

$27,916 + $59,646

$87,562

2023

$1,360 (+3.0%)

$27,369 + $58,477

$85,846

2022

$1,320 (+4.1%)

$26,833 + $57,331

$84,164

2021

$1,268 (+3.0%)

$26,307 + $56,207

$82,514

2020

$1,232 (+0.2%)

$25,792 + $55,105

$80,897

2019

$1,230 (+7.3%)

$25,528 + $54,540

$80,068

2018

$1,146 (+2.4%)

$25,028 + $53,471

$78,499

2017

$1,119 (+3.9%)

$24,057 + $51,396

$75,453

2016

$1,077 (+1.3%)

$24,057 + $51,396

$75,453

2015

$1,063 (+0.9%)

$23,586 + $50,389

$73,975

2014

$1,054 (+1.4%)

$22,777 + $48,661

$71,438

2012

$1,040 (+2.5%)

$22,675 + $48,442

$71,117

2011

$1,014 (+1.4%)

$22,231 + $47,493

$69,724

2010

$1,000 (+0.7%)

$21,796 + $46,562

$68,358

2009

$994 (+5.8%)

$21,634 + $46,215

$67,849

2008

$940

$21,686 + $46,325

$68,011

Tax history for 491 E Rio Grande St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,537 (+11.8%)

$28,474 + $60,838

$89,312

2024

$1,375 (+1.1%)

$27,916 + $59,646

$87,562

2023

$1,360 (+3.0%)

$27,369 + $58,477

$85,846

2022

$1,320 (+4.1%)

$26,833 + $57,331

$84,164

2021

$1,268 (+3.0%)

$26,307 + $56,207

$82,514

2020

$1,232 (+0.2%)

$25,792 + $55,105

$80,897

2019

$1,230 (+7.3%)

$25,528 + $54,540

$80,068

2018

$1,146 (+2.4%)

$25,028 + $53,471

$78,499

2017

$1,119 (+3.9%)

$24,057 + $51,396

$75,453

2016

$1,077 (+1.3%)

$24,057 + $51,396

$75,453

2015

$1,063 (+0.9%)

$23,586 + $50,389

$73,975

2014

$1,054 (+1.4%)

$22,777 + $48,661

$71,438

2012

$1,040 (+2.5%)

$22,675 + $48,442

$71,117

2011

$1,014 (+1.4%)

$22,231 + $47,493

$69,724

2010

$1,000 (+0.7%)

$21,796 + $46,562

$68,358

2009

$994 (+5.8%)

$21,634 + $46,215

$67,849

2008

$940

$21,686 + $46,325

$68,011

*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

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: 2026

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 Oct 8, 2026

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Schools

Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

4/10

Eliot Arts Magnet

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

2/10

John Muir High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

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

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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$1.05M – $1.27M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
485 E Rio Grande Street, Pasadena, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1630 Sq. Ft.	$1,132,956
515 E Rio Grande Street, Pasadena, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1718 Sq. Ft.	$1,212,186

Address	Redfin Estimate
501 E Rio Grande Street, Pasadena, CA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 816 Sq. Ft.	$839,824
525 E Rio Grande Street, Pasadena, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 924 Sq. Ft.	$958,552

Address	Redfin Estimate
509 E Rio Grande Street, Pasadena, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1567 Sq. Ft.	$1,343,846
533 E Rio Grande Street, Pasadena, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 926 Sq. Ft.	$983,662

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