Google street view image for 948 Cornell Rd, Pasadena, CA 91106

Off Market Nov 2011 for $551K

$1,214,901

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,408/mo

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1,034

sq ft

948 Cornell Rd, Pasadena, CA 91106

About this home

Vintage Cottage Big House Bones! Walkability seems to be an important consideration in today's market. This location is ideally situated near Polytechnic School, Caltech, South Lake Business District and a beautiful neighborhood 948 Cornell Road is a small version of Pasadena's famous Mediterranean homes in the nearby neighborhoods with many of the high-end charming features found therein. There are large public rooms good for entertaining. Arched windows with decorative moldings. A coved/barrel ceiling in the living room accented by wonderful decorative hardware, which includes the light fixtures. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout add to the cottage charm. The current owner is the 3rd owner since it was built in 1926 and has lovingly cared for and maintained the property.

Single-familyProperty Type

1926Year Built

5,600 sq ftLot Size

$1,175Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Carol Thomson •DRE #00702846 • Coldwell Banker Realty

Bought with Matt McIntyre •DRE #01844466 • BHHS California Properties

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•Source:CRMLS #P0-22156613

Redfin Estimate

$1,214,901

$664K since sold in November 2011$1,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 14.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.42M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,528,000
A
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SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$1,057,650
B
2 beds1 bath951 sq ft
427 Waldo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$1,850,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,152 sq ft
557 S Berkeley, San Marino, CA 91108
Rodeo Realty
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,579,000
D
2 beds2 baths1,370 sq ft
380 Alpine, Pasadena, CA 91106
SOLD FEB 17, 2026
$1,600,000
E
2 beds2 baths957 sq ft
295 Marguerita Ln, Pasadena, CA 91106
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$900,000
F
1 bed1 bath624 sq ft
165 S Meridith Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106

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Market trends in 91106, CA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

101.6%

2.0% MoM

Median sale price

$900K

$48K MoM

Avg. days on market

42d

13 days MoM

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8 MoM

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Sale history for 948 Cornell Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,054 (+5.5%)

$158,000 + $68,000

$226,000

2024

$2,894 (+3.5%)

$158,000 + $68,000

$226,000

2023

$2,795 (−20.2%)

$158,000 + $68,000

$226,000

2022

$3,501 (+3.7%)

$199,000 + $85,000

$284,000

2021

$3,378 (+13.3%)

$199,000 + $85,000

$284,000

2020

$2,981 (+3.1%)

$196,000 + $84,000

$280,000

2019

$2,890 (−5.9%)

$176,000 + $75,000

$251,000

2018

$3,072 (−2.8%)

$166,000 + $71,000

$237,000

2017

$3,160 (+5.0%)

$178,000 + $76,000

$254,000

2016

$3,010 (+2.5%)

$178,000 + $76,000

$254,000

2015

$2,938 (+5.2%)

$169,000 + $73,000

$242,000

2014

$2,792 (−56.3%)

$155,300 + $66,700

$222,000

2012

$6,383 (+146.4%)

$146,900 + $63,100

$210,000

2011

$2,590 (+1.5%)

$374,000 + $160,500

$534,500

2010

$2,552 (−0.5%)

$84,935 + $124,529

$209,464

2009

$2,564 (+6.4%)

$84,301 + $123,599

$207,900

2008

$2,410

$84,502 + $123,893

$208,395

Tax history for 948 Cornell Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,054 (+5.5%)

$158,000 + $68,000

$226,000

2024

$2,894 (+3.5%)

$158,000 + $68,000

$226,000

2023

$2,795 (−20.2%)

$158,000 + $68,000

$226,000

2022

$3,501 (+3.7%)

$199,000 + $85,000

$284,000

2021

$3,378 (+13.3%)

$199,000 + $85,000

$284,000

2020

$2,981 (+3.1%)

$196,000 + $84,000

$280,000

2019

$2,890 (−5.9%)

$176,000 + $75,000

$251,000

2018

$3,072 (−2.8%)

$166,000 + $71,000

$237,000

2017

$3,160 (+5.0%)

$178,000 + $76,000

$254,000

2016

$3,010 (+2.5%)

$178,000 + $76,000

$254,000

2015

$2,938 (+5.2%)

$169,000 + $73,000

$242,000

2014

$2,792 (−56.3%)

$155,300 + $66,700

$222,000

2012

$6,383 (+146.4%)

$146,900 + $63,100

$210,000

2011

$2,590 (+1.5%)

$374,000 + $160,500

$534,500

2010

$2,552 (−0.5%)

$84,935 + $124,529

$209,464

2009

$2,564 (+6.4%)

$84,301 + $123,599

$207,900

2008

$2,410

$84,502 + $123,893

$208,395

*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

5,656 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1926

Sq. Ft.

1,034

Year built

1926

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Los Angeles County

APN

5327013021

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 30, 2026.

RS-4

LD-15

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

Tournament Fields Landmark District

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
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Gated
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 1

Interior

Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen Information
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Has Appliances
Breakfast Nook
Tile Counters

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Separate tub and shower, Shower in Tub

Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling

Room Information
Master Bedroom, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Basement

Fireplace Information
Gas, Living Room, Decorative
Has Fireplace

Heating Information
Natural Gas, Central Furnace, Forced Air
Has Heating

Interior Features
Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps,Living Room
Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings
Levels: One
Window Features: Custom Covering, Drapes/Curtains

Exterior

Exterior Information
Roof: Spanish Tile
Construction Materials: Stucco

Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Has Sprinklers

Lot Information
Lot Features: Lot-Level/Flat, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Back Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Yard, Walkstreet, Park Nearby

Property Information
Direction Faces: North
Living Area Source: Public Records
Parcel Number: 5327013021
Year Built Source: Assessor

Location

Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs

School Information
High School District: Pasadena Unified

Location Information
Latitude: 34.13252800
Longitude: -118.13062300
Directions: Lake Avenue (South of California), east of South Lake East of South Lake Ave

Public facts

Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,034
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,656 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: 1926
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5327013021

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Exclusions: Vice (garage work bench) LR, DR, Hall rugs.

Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 43
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 43

Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Carol
List Agent Last Name: Thomson

Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Coldwell Banker Residental Brokerage

Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Matthew

Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Around this home

Schools

McKinley School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

2/10

Blair High School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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, 20 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

6/10 Air Factor

10 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Pasadena, CA • 91106

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.7 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

$1.16M – $1.40M

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Home values near 948 Cornell Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
940 Cornell Rd, Pasadena, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2047 Sq. Ft.	$2,097,734
972 Cornell Rd, Pasadena, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1523 Sq. Ft.	$1,685,569

Address	Redfin Estimate
952 Cornell Rd, Pasadena, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1196 Sq. Ft.	$1,392,768
986 Cornell Rd, Pasadena, CA 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2016 Sq. Ft.	$1,955,308

Address	Redfin Estimate
960 Cornell Rd, Pasadena, CA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 672 Sq. Ft.	$1,744,210
992 Cornell Rd, Pasadena, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2300 Sq. Ft.	$1,809,138

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