Fall in love with this, Mills Act charmer. Home of famed Yosemite writer, Shirley Sargent, Pasadena declared this an historic landmark in 2013. A cornerstone house in creating Craftsman Heights Landmark District, this Colonial Revival greets you with a full length porch with mountain view. As you enter, you notice gleaming hardwood floors, Batchelder fireplace, quarter sawn oak built-in book cases, windows, and doors. Dining room boasts a large quarter sawn oak cabinet. Remodeled kitchen offers an over-sized island perfect for informal meals or hosting friends, offering abundant counter space and storage for all your culinary creativity. Finishing the downstairs is an en suite master and beautiful bath featuring calacutta tiles. From there, step into the garden with fruit trees and space enough for a pool. Make your way up the quarter sawn oak staircase to three spacious bedrooms and remodeled bath, complete with wet room and hidden laundry. Upgrades include retrofitting, rebuilt chimney, copper plumbing, newer garage, cool metal roof and HVAC. Don't miss the attic and basement! Built in 1923 by esteemed Fosse Design & Building Co. , this home has all the modern amenities. Mills Act property tax based on appraised value of $362,000 for 2018.
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
8,052 sq ftLot Size
$810Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Linda Seyffert•DRE #01248439• Deasy Penner Podley
Bought with Glenn Golder•DRE #01906389• Deasy Penner Podley
A Taste of New Orleans! This spacious home has gleaming hardwood floors, formal living rm with an attactive fireplace, formal dining rm, a nice family rm with bath completes the ground level of this home. Upstairs are 3 bed rm and 1 bath. Lots of charater & tremendous protential!
Public Records
May 3, 1972
Sold
$24,500
$11/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 7, 1971
Sold
$23,000
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,748 (+4.8%)
$222,000 + $148,000
$370,000
2024
$4,531 (−3.2%)
$222,000 + $148,000
$370,000
2023
$4,682 (−15.9%)
$222,000 + $148,000
$370,000
2022
$5,565 (+7.7%)
$228,000 + $152,000
$380,000
2021
$5,167 (+22.1%)
$280,800 + $187,200
$468,000
2020
$4,230 (−3.1%)
$220,200 + $146,800
$367,000
2019
$4,365 (−1.3%)
$220,200 + $146,800
$367,000
2018
$4,424 (−0.5%)
$283,000 + $81,800
$364,800
2017
$4,446 (+9.6%)
$280,800 + $81,200
$362,000
2016
$4,055 (+4.2%)
$280,800 + $81,200
$362,000
2015
$3,891 (+7.1%)
$255,700 + $73,900
$329,600
2014
$3,632 (−46.7%)
$225,800 + $65,300
$291,100
2012
$6,811 (+2.9%)
$442,100 + $124,270
$566,370
2011
$6,619 (+0.8%)
$442,100 + $124,270
$566,370
2010
$6,567 (−0.6%)
$442,100 + $110,500
$552,600
2009
$6,607 (−11.7%)
$442,100 + $110,500
$552,600
2008
$7,486
$442,100 + $110,500
$552,600
Tax history for 552 Eldora Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,748 (+4.8%)
$222,000 + $148,000
$370,000
2024
$4,531 (−3.2%)
$222,000 + $148,000
$370,000
2023
$4,682 (−15.9%)
$222,000 + $148,000
$370,000
2022
$5,565 (+7.7%)
$228,000 + $152,000
$380,000
2021
$5,167 (+22.1%)
$280,800 + $187,200
$468,000
2020
$4,230 (−3.1%)
$220,200 + $146,800
$367,000
2019
$4,365 (−1.3%)
$220,200 + $146,800
$367,000
2018
$4,424 (−0.5%)
$283,000 + $81,800
$364,800
2017
$4,446 (+9.6%)
$280,800 + $81,200
$362,000
2016
$4,055 (+4.2%)
$280,800 + $81,200
$362,000
2015
$3,891 (+7.1%)
$255,700 + $73,900
$329,600
2014
$3,632 (−46.7%)
$225,800 + $65,300
$291,100
2012
$6,811 (+2.9%)
$442,100 + $124,270
$566,370
2011
$6,619 (+0.8%)
$442,100 + $124,270
$566,370
2010
$6,567 (−0.6%)
$442,100 + $110,500
$552,600
2009
$6,607 (−11.7%)
$442,100 + $110,500
$552,600
2008
$7,486
$442,100 + $110,500
$552,600
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,055 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1961
Sq. Ft.
1,980
Year built
1923
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5730009017
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
RS-6
LD-26
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 (Craftsman Heights)
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Nov 10, 2015 • Final
Electrical
Perform electrical work for a bathroom remodel.
Bathroom
Electrical
Nov 10, 2015 • Final
Single family residential - general
Perform an interior remodel of a bathroom.
Bathroom
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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage - Single Door
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Ice Maker
Has Appliances
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Fireplace Information
Living Room, Raised Hearth, Wood
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Tile, Wood
Heating Information
Central Furnace, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: Multi/Split
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Other
Fencing: Wood
Has Fence
Exterior Features
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Lot Features: Sprinklers Drip System, Sprinklers Timer
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 5730009017
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Location
Location Information
Latitude: 34.16464200
Longitude: -118.13917200
Other Subdivision Name: Not Applicable - 1007242
Directions: Cross Street: Between Los Robles and El Molino;
Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
Zoning: PSR6
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,980
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,055 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5730009017
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 31
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 31
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Linda
List Agent Last Name: Seyffert
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Deasy Penner Podley
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Glenn
Buyer Agent Last Name: Golder
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Podley Properties
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Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Eliot Arts Magnet
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
2/10
John Muir High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.69M – $2.05M
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