Sometimes, you know right away, that a project will be a lot of fun. This craftsman charmer, is one of those projects! Located on a beautiful tree-lined street, in one of Pasadena's Landmark Districts, this one is ready for your design ideas. You will love the untouched features, the bright and sunny rooms and the large back yard.
Single-familyProperty Type
1921Year Built
6,589 sq ftLot Size
$870Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Harry Hull•DRE #00850680• Hull Homes
Bought with Jacqueline Jance•DRE #01781335• Keller Williams Hollywood Hills
Needs work. Detached garage. Original hardwood floor.
11 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Sergio Duran
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 553 E Rio Grande St
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #315010744
Jan 15, 2016
Sold
$455,000
$464/sq ft
Jan 13, 2016
Pending
—
Dec 20, 2015
Pending
—
Dec 17, 2015
Relisted
—
Dec 8, 2015
Pending
—
Nov 20, 2015
Relisted
—
Nov 15, 2015
Pending
—
Nov 9, 2015
Listed
$500,000
$510/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 26, 1999
Sold
$129,500
$132/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,490 (+5.3%)
$430,897 + $107,722
$538,619
2024
$6,162 (+0.9%)
$430,897 + $107,722
$538,619
2023
$6,107 (+3.6%)
$422,449 + $105,610
$528,059
2022
$5,897 (+4.2%)
$414,166 + $103,540
$517,706
2021
$5,659 (+4.1%)
$406,046 + $101,510
$507,556
2020
$5,436 (−0.2%)
$398,085 + $99,520
$497,605
2019
$5,448 (−1.1%)
$394,004 + $98,500
$492,504
2018
$5,506 (+1.3%)
$386,279 + $96,569
$482,848
2017
$5,436 (+143.9%)
$371,280 + $92,820
$464,100
2016
$2,229 (+1.2%)
$371,280 + $92,820
$464,100
2015
$2,203 (+1.6%)
$131,761 + $39,723
$171,484
2014
$2,169 (+1.0%)
$127,240 + $38,361
$165,601
2012
$2,148 (+2.3%)
$126,665 + $38,188
$164,853
2011
$2,099 (+1.5%)
$124,182 + $37,440
$161,622
2010
$2,069 (−0.3%)
$121,748 + $36,706
$158,454
2009
$2,075 (+6.2%)
$120,839 + $36,432
$157,271
2008
$1,954
$121,127 + $36,519
$157,646
Tax history for 553 E Rio Grande St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,490 (+5.3%)
$430,897 + $107,722
$538,619
2024
$6,162 (+0.9%)
$430,897 + $107,722
$538,619
2023
$6,107 (+3.6%)
$422,449 + $105,610
$528,059
2022
$5,897 (+4.2%)
$414,166 + $103,540
$517,706
2021
$5,659 (+4.1%)
$406,046 + $101,510
$507,556
2020
$5,436 (−0.2%)
$398,085 + $99,520
$497,605
2019
$5,448 (−1.1%)
$394,004 + $98,500
$492,504
2018
$5,506 (+1.3%)
$386,279 + $96,569
$482,848
2017
$5,436 (+143.9%)
$371,280 + $92,820
$464,100
2016
$2,229 (+1.2%)
$371,280 + $92,820
$464,100
2015
$2,203 (+1.6%)
$131,761 + $39,723
$171,484
2014
$2,169 (+1.0%)
$127,240 + $38,361
$165,601
2012
$2,148 (+2.3%)
$126,665 + $38,188
$164,853
2011
$2,099 (+1.5%)
$124,182 + $37,440
$161,622
2010
$2,069 (−0.3%)
$121,748 + $36,706
$158,454
2009
$2,075 (+6.2%)
$120,839 + $36,432
$157,271
2008
$1,954
$121,127 + $36,519
$157,646
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,591 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1921
Sq. Ft.
980
Year built
1921
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5838037017
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
Jan 28, 2029 • Active
Single family residential - foundation bolting
Remodel
May 6, 2016 • Final
Mechanical
Install a mechanical fixture.
HVAC
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: 1
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Stackable
Kitchen Information
Has Appliances
Formal Dining Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Fireplace Information
Wood, See Remarks, Living Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Wood
Interior Features
Entry Level: 0
Levels: One
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Composition
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Back Yard
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Direction Faces: South
Living Area Source: Public Records
Parcel Number: 5838037017
Property Condition: Fixer, Repairs Cosmetic
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Sewer Paid
Location
Location Information
Latitude: 34.17059157
Longitude: -118.13913232
Other Subdivision Name: Not Applicable-646
Directions: Above Washington, between Los Robles and El Molino Cross Streets: Los Robles and El Molino
Subdivision Name: Not Applicable-105
Zoning: PSR6
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 980
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,591 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1921
Year Renovated: 1921
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5838037017
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 65
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Harry
List Agent Last Name: Hull
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Hull Homes
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Jacqueline
Buyer Agent Last Name: Jance
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Keller Williams Hollywood Hills
Around this home
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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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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Estimated sale price
$811,000 – $981,000
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