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Off market feb 2025 for $1.3M

$1,405,561

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $9,104/mo

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1,608

sq ft

545 E Rio Grande St, Pasadena, CA 91104

About this home

Welcome to this beautifully restored 1923 two-story charmer, perfectly situated on a picturesque tree-lined street in the heart of Historic Normandie Heights. This home masterfully blends its original charm with modern upgrades, offering a warm and inviting space ideal for families or investors alike. Step into a thoughtfully updated interior featuring a spacious, light-filled floor plan. The home boasts 3 bedrooms and 1 bath upstairs, plus an additional bedroom and bath downstairs, perfect for versatile living arrangements. The kitchen, living room, and downstairs bedroom are enhanced with recessed lighting, creating a bright and sophisticated ambiance. The entire kitchen has been meticulously gutted and remodeled with quartz countertops, solid wood cabinetry, and new flooring, all designed to preserve the home’s historic charm while offering modern functionality. Both bathrooms have been completely renovated with elegant tilework and all-new hardware, creating timeless, stylish retreats. Additionally, the upgraded electrical panel ensures the home is move-in ready. The home’s flooring has been beautifully redone throughout, including high-end laminate floors upstairs, refinished Douglas Fir floors downstairs, and new tile in the kitchen and bathrooms, all chosen to complement the property’s classic character. Unwind in the glassed-in sunroom or entertain guests on the private patio and expansive grassy backyard, surrounded by mature Redwood, Walnut, and Cherry trees, along with blooming rose bushes. This serene outdoor space is perfect for relaxation or hosting gatherings. A standout feature of this home is the original basement, preserved from when the house was first built in 1923. This unique space offers additional storage and highlights the home’s historic roots. The property also includes a 350 sqft unit, ideal for conversion into an ADU, offering endless possibilities for extended family living or additional rental income. Currently operating as a successful Airbnb investment property, this home is a unique opportunity for families or investors looking to expand their portfolio. Don’t miss your chance to own this lovingly updated home that balances historic charm with modern comfort. Your dream home—or next great investment—awaits in Normandie Heights! * SOME OF THE IMAGES ARE DIGITALLY ENHANCED OR VIRTUALLY STAGED.

Single-familyProperty Type

1923Year Built

6,591 sq ftLot Size

$874Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Stephen White •DRE #02009880 • The Agency

Contact: 310-919-6676

Bought with Vanessa Peraza Virissimo •DRE #02024331 • Compass

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:CRMLS #SR25021067

Redfin Estimate

$1,405,561

$85K since sold in February 2025$74K since September

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This home's estimate is 13.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.24M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$1,225,215
A
3 beds2 baths1,538 sq ft
622 E Penn St, Pasadena, CA 91104
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,125,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,568 sq ft
1250 N El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
SOLD SEP 22, 2026
$865,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,455 sq ft
1705 N Madison Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$1,479,030
D
3 beds2 baths1,578 sq ft
530 E Jackson St, Pasadena, CA 91104
Keller Williams Realty
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$1,300,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,606 sq ft
1037 Worcester Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$1,420,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,907 sq ft
1085 N Mar Vista Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104

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Market trends in 91104, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

106.9%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$46K MoM

Avg. days on market

36d

6 days MoM

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Sale history for 545 E Rio Grande St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Feb 12, 2025

Sold

$1,320,500

$821/sq ft

CRMLS #SR25021067

Feb 12, 2025

Sold

$1,320,200

$821/sq ft

Jan 30, 2025

Pending

—

Jan 29, 2025

Listed

$1,288,000

$801/sq ft

CRMLS #SR24237729

Nov 25, 2024

Listed

$1,288,000

$801/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 8, 2021

Sold

$970,000

$603/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 23, 2006

Sold

$650,000

$404/sq ft

CRMLS #P0-22072112

Jun 23, 2006

Sold

$649,946

$404/sq ft

Jun 13, 2006

Listing Removed

—

May 8, 2006

Listed

$649,946

$404/sq ft

Two-story 1923 charmer located on a tree-lined street in the Historic Normandie Heights. Light and bright, spacious floor plan, formal dining room, hardwood floors downstairs and refinished Douglas fir floors upstairs. Glassed-in sun room/sleeping porch. Entertain on the patio and the grassy rear yard. Redwood, Walnut and Cherry trees, rose bushes and more. Completely rewired and ready for a/c and dishwasher. All new screens, new side door and two new French doors. Don't forget to soak in the claw-foot tub.

CRMLS #C505615

Apr 27, 2005

Sold

$565,000

$351/sq ft

Apr 11, 2005

Listed

$555,000

$345/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 25, 1999

Sold

$183,500

$114/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 4, 1989

Sold

$260,000

$162/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,134 (+4.8%)

$190,600 + $125,400

$316,000

2024

$3,943 (−2.7%)

$190,600 + $125,400

$316,000

2023

$4,055 (−18.8%)

$190,600 + $125,400

$316,000

2022

$4,991 (+20.6%)

$194,800 + $128,200

$323,000

2021

$4,139 (+18.2%)

$250,300 + $164,700

$415,000

2020

$3,502 (+2.5%)

$234,800 + $61,200

$296,000

2019

$3,418 (−1.2%)

$234,800 + $61,200

$296,000

2018

$3,461 (−15.1%)

$223,400 + $58,200

$281,600

2017

$4,075 (+2.5%)

$263,300 + $68,700

$332,000

2016

$3,975 (+1.8%)

$263,300 + $68,700

$332,000

2015

$3,905

$257,900 + $67,300

$325,200

2014

$3,902 (+38.5%)

$212,000 + $106,000

$318,000

2012

$2,817 (+2.6%)

$244,500 + $63,700

$308,200

2011

$2,745 (−0.3%)

$173,000 + $45,100

$218,100

2010

$2,754 (+3.1%)

$169,100 + $44,100

$213,200

2009

$2,670 (−65.3%)

$171,300 + $44,600

$215,900

2008

$7,690

$160,000 + $49,000

$209,000

Tax history for 545 E Rio Grande St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,134 (+4.8%)

$190,600 + $125,400

$316,000

2024

$3,943 (−2.7%)

$190,600 + $125,400

$316,000

2023

$4,055 (−18.8%)

$190,600 + $125,400

$316,000

2022

$4,991 (+20.6%)

$194,800 + $128,200

$323,000

2021

$4,139 (+18.2%)

$250,300 + $164,700

$415,000

2020

$3,502 (+2.5%)

$234,800 + $61,200

$296,000

2019

$3,418 (−1.2%)

$234,800 + $61,200

$296,000

2018

$3,461 (−15.1%)

$223,400 + $58,200

$281,600

2017

$4,075 (+2.5%)

$263,300 + $68,700

$332,000

2016

$3,975 (+1.8%)

$263,300 + $68,700

$332,000

2015

$3,905

$257,900 + $67,300

$325,200

2014

$3,902 (+38.5%)

$212,000 + $106,000

$318,000

2012

$2,817 (+2.6%)

$244,500 + $63,700

$308,200

2011

$2,745 (−0.3%)

$173,000 + $45,100

$218,100

2010

$2,754 (+3.1%)

$169,100 + $44,100

$213,200

2009

$2,670 (−65.3%)

$171,300 + $44,600

$215,900

2008

$7,690

$160,000 + $49,000

$209,000

*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

6,591 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1923

Sq. Ft.

1,608

Year built

1923

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Los Angeles County

APN

5838037016

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.

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

Parking

Parking / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway, Street
# of Parking Spaces: 4
RV Parking Dimensions: 1

Interior

Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Kitchen

Kitchen Information
Appliances: Gas Range
Has Appliances
Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Open to Family Room, Quartz Counters

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

Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling

Room Information
Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Main Floor Primary Bedroom

Flooring Information
Carpet, Wood

Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating

Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Ground
Quartz Counters
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 1

Exterior

Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Tile
Fencing: Average Condition
Has Fence

Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Slab

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Concrete
Has Patio
Pool Features: None

Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lot 6500-9999

Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 5838037016
Property Condition: Turnkey
Total # of Stories: 2
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property ADU: No

Utilities

Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Water Source: District/Public

Location

Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Sidewalks

School Information
High School District: Pasadena Unified

Location Information
Latitude: 34.17059000
Longitude: -118.13929800
Directions: North of E Washington Ave off of N Los Robles Ave
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: PSR6

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,608
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,591 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: 1923
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5838037016

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026

Other

Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 310-919-6676
Days Active in MLS: 1
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 16

Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Stephen
List Agent Last Name: White

Listing Office Information
List Office Name: The Agency

Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Vanessa
Buyer Agent Last Name: Peraza Virissimo

Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Compass

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Schools

Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

4/10

Eliot Arts Magnet

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

2/10

John Muir High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

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

6/10 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

Pasadena, CA • 91104

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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

$1.34M – $1.62M

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Home values near 545 E Rio Grande St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
509 East Rio Grande St, Pasadena, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1567 Sq. Ft.	$1,347,157
533 East Rio Grande St, Pasadena, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 926 Sq. Ft.	$966,470

Address	Redfin Estimate
515 East Rio Grande St, Pasadena, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1718 Sq. Ft.	$1,205,881
539 East Rio Grande St, Pasadena, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2161 Sq. Ft.	$1,330,611

Address	Redfin Estimate
525 East Rio Grande St, Pasadena, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 924 Sq. Ft.	$944,745
553 East Rio Grande St, Pasadena, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 980 Sq. Ft.	$852,992

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