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Off market jul 2025 for $2.7M

$3,575,849

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $17,882/mo

•

3,554

sq ft

85 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105

About this home

Opportunity awaits to own a classic Cape Cod-style home in Pasadena’s prestigious San Rafael neighborhood. This spacious residence features high ceilings, abundant natural light, and timeless architectural details. The formal living room includes a fireplace and the elegant dining room boasts classic built-ins. A large family room with custom shelving opens to a sun room, perfect for relaxing, reading, yoga, etc. . The kitchen offers ample storage, generous counter space, and a cheerful breakfast nook. A full laundry room with built-in ironing board is conveniently located off the kitchen. The first floor includes a generous Primary Suite with attached full bath, a guest room with adjacent ¾ bath, and a bright home office. Upstairs you’ll find two additional bedrooms, a shared ¾ bath, and a walk-in attic with great storage potential. A gated courtyard provides parking for multiple cars, along with a 3-car garage and a separate storage room. The yard features mature trees and plants and is highlighted by a beautiful rose garden. Designed by Oliver Wilkins of Monterey Park, this home offers wonderful bones and a fantastic opportunity to make it your own.

Single-familyProperty Type

1962Year Built

0.43 acresLot Size

$1,006Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Jan Thornton •DRE #01022261 • Coldwell Banker Realty

Listed by Sue Orme •DRE #00685650 • Coldwell Banker Realty Pasadena

Contact: 626-893-3303

Bought with Sarah Blanchard •DRE #01424933 • Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:CRMLS #PF25113998

Redfin Estimate

$3,575,849

$876K since sold in July 2025$76K since October

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This home's estimate is 3.9% higher than the average sale price ($3.44M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$2,750,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,792 sq ft
350 Glen Summer Rd, Pasadena, CA 91105
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$3,175,000
B
4 beds4.5 baths3,337 sq ft
760 Laguna Rd, Pasadena, CA 91105
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
SOLD OCT 20, 2026
$3,450,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,195 sq ft
874 S Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$3,525,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths2,876 sq ft
980 Mesa Verde Rd, Pasadena, CA 91105
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$2,608,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths3,002 sq ft
485 Arbor St, Pasadena, CA 91105
Coldwell Banker Realty
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$5,150,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,644 sq ft
154 S Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105

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Market trends in 91105, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

101.1%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$127K MoM

Avg. days on market

57d

7 days MoM

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3 MoM

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Sale history for 85 S San Rafael Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,809 (+7.8%)

$1,890,000 + $810,000

$2,700,000

2024

$3,532 (+0.9%)

$108,834 + $149,032

$257,866

2023

$3,500 (+3.3%)

$106,700 + $146,110

$252,810

2022

$3,388 (+4.5%)

$104,608 + $143,246

$247,854

2021

$3,241 (+3.6%)

$102,557 + $140,438

$242,995

2020

$3,129 (−0.2%)

$100,547 + $137,685

$238,232

2019

$3,134 (+0.8%)

$99,517 + $136,274

$235,791

2018

$3,110 (+1.5%)

$97,566 + $133,602

$231,168

2017

$3,066 (+3.5%)

$93,778 + $128,415

$222,193

2016

$2,961 (+1.1%)

$93,778 + $128,415

$222,193

2015

$2,928 (+1.4%)

$91,940 + $125,898

$217,838

2014

$2,888 (+1.0%)

$88,786 + $121,578

$210,364

2012

$2,861 (+2.5%)

$88,385 + $121,029

$209,414

2011

$2,792 (+1.4%)

$86,652 + $118,656

$205,308

2010

$2,754 (−0.2%)

$84,953 + $116,330

$201,283

2009

$2,759 (+5.8%)

$84,319 + $115,461

$199,780

2008

$2,607

$84,520 + $115,736

$200,256

Tax history for 85 S San Rafael Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,809 (+7.8%)

$1,890,000 + $810,000

$2,700,000

2024

$3,532 (+0.9%)

$108,834 + $149,032

$257,866

2023

$3,500 (+3.3%)

$106,700 + $146,110

$252,810

2022

$3,388 (+4.5%)

$104,608 + $143,246

$247,854

2021

$3,241 (+3.6%)

$102,557 + $140,438

$242,995

2020

$3,129 (−0.2%)

$100,547 + $137,685

$238,232

2019

$3,134 (+0.8%)

$99,517 + $136,274

$235,791

2018

$3,110 (+1.5%)

$97,566 + $133,602

$231,168

2017

$3,066 (+3.5%)

$93,778 + $128,415

$222,193

2016

$2,961 (+1.1%)

$93,778 + $128,415

$222,193

2015

$2,928 (+1.4%)

$91,940 + $125,898

$217,838

2014

$2,888 (+1.0%)

$88,786 + $121,578

$210,364

2012

$2,861 (+2.5%)

$88,385 + $121,029

$209,414

2011

$2,792 (+1.4%)

$86,652 + $118,656

$205,308

2010

$2,754 (−0.2%)

$84,953 + $116,330

$201,283

2009

$2,759 (+5.8%)

$84,319 + $115,461

$199,780

2008

$2,607

$84,520 + $115,736

$200,256

*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

0.43 Acres

Year renovated

1962

Sq. Ft.

3,554

Year built

1962

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Los Angeles County

APN

5715010010

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 6, 2026.

RS-4

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.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure

Mar 14, 2029 • Active

Mechanical permit - express

Perform a remodel on a single-family home.

Remodel

Mar 14, 2029 • Active

Electrical permit - express

Perform a remodel on a single-family home.

Electrical

Remodel

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Property details

Parking

Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Garage - Three Door
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 3

Interior

Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room

Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher
Has Appliances
Breakfast Nook

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3

Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling

Room Information
Attic, Entry, Family Room, Living Room, Main Floor Primary Bedroom

Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace

Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating

Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: street level
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Exterior

Exterior Information
Structure Type: House

Exterior Features
Pool Features: None

Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Secluded

Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 5715010010
Total # of Stories: 2
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property ADU: No

Utilities

Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public

Location

Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs

School Information
High School District: Pasadena Unified

Location Information
Latitude: 34.14133200
Longitude: -118.17225000
Directions: South of Colorado Blvd.
Zoning: PSR4

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,554
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5715010010

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 6, 2026

Other

Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 626-893-3303
Days Active in MLS: 10
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 10

Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Jan
List Agent Last Name: Thornton
Co-List Agent First Name: Sue
Co-List Agent Last Name: Orme

Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
Co-List Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty Pasadena

Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Sarah
Buyer Agent Last Name: Blanchard

Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Sotheby's International Realty

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K - 12
Preschool & daycare

McKinley School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

2/10

Blair High School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

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

4/10 Fire Factor

2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 97° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

6/10 Air Factor

11 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years

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In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in June and 6.8 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$3.40M – $4.11M

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Home values near 85 S San Rafael Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
130 S San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3720 Sq. Ft.	$3,826,313
75 S San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4448 Sq. Ft.	$4,675,436
125 S San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3087 Sq. Ft.	$3,165,065
155 Club Road, Pasadena, CA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3475 Sq. Ft.	$2,685,333
101 Club Road, Pasadena, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2656 Sq. Ft.	$2,576,491
110 Club Road, Pasadena, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2200 Sq. Ft.	$2,270,901
60 Club Road, Pasadena, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2512 Sq. Ft.	$2,528,898

Address	Redfin Estimate
1050 San Rafael Lane, Pasadena, CA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4047 Sq. Ft.	$4,068,698
155 S San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 5 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 6027 Sq. Ft.	$7,687,462
175 S San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4613 Sq. Ft.	$5,438,813
135 Club Road, Pasadena, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1852 Sq. Ft.	$2,208,563
63 Club Road, Pasadena, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2962 Sq. Ft.	$2,937,203
45 Club Road, Pasadena, CA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3740 Sq. Ft.	$3,352,565
70 Club Road, Pasadena, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2628 Sq. Ft.	$2,803,857

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105 S San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2755 Sq. Ft.	$2,963,668
137 S San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3211 Sq. Ft.	$4,157,807
65 S San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5411 Sq. Ft.	$4,839,039
125 Club Road, Pasadena, CA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2456 Sq. Ft.	$2,837,767
55 Club Road, Pasadena, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3240 Sq. Ft.	$3,144,677
44 Club Road, Pasadena, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3952 Sq. Ft.	$3,315,987
78 Club Road, Pasadena, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2911 Sq. Ft.	$3,061,688

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