Google street view image for 981 E Rio Grande St, Pasadena, CA 91104

Off Market Aug 2006 for $506K

$931,393

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,292/mo

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1,008

sq ft

981 E Rio Grande St, Pasadena, CA 91104

About this home

1st time on the market in over 40 years! Put in some time fixing-up this adorable 1922 cottage and you will benefit from the value of home ownership! The built-in corner dining hutch perfectly displays the china and silver. A built-in secretary and bookshelves are located just off the dining room in the sunroom. A breakfast nook adds even more character to the kitchen. Yes, the O'Keefe & Merritt stove is included! The yard has an open grassy area, flower gardens and a variety of fruit trees. The one car detached garage completes the setting.

Single-familyProperty Type

1922Year Built

5,750 sq ftLot Size

$924Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Judy Schmeling •DRE #01292407 • COMPASS

Bought with •DRE #00619535

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•Source:CRMLS #P0-22076573

Redfin Estimate

$931,393

$425K since sold in August 2006$30K since August

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This home's estimate is 20.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.18M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 13, 2026
$1,000,000
A
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Keller Williams Realty
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$890,000
B
2 beds2 baths938 sq ft
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SOLD APR 9, 2026
$1,095,000
C
2 beds1 bath872 sq ft
930 N Catalina Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
Coldwell Banker Realty
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$1,335,000
D
2 beds2 baths1,008 sq ft
1638 N Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$1,426,788
E
3 beds1 bath1,198 sq ft
1788 N Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$1,315,000
F
2 beds2 baths1,044 sq ft
1839 N Michigan, Pasadena, CA 91104

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Market trends in 91104, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

106.3%

2.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$23K MoM

Avg. days on market

31d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

5 MoM

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Sale history for 981 E Rio Grande St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,147 (+5.8%)

$542,336 + $135,577

$677,913

2024

$7,701 (+0.9%)

$542,336 + $135,577

$677,913

2023

$7,635 (+3.6%)

$531,702 + $132,919

$664,621

2022

$7,372 (+4.2%)

$521,277 + $130,313

$651,590

2021

$7,073 (+4.2%)

$511,056 + $127,758

$638,814

2020

$6,791 (−0.3%)

$501,036 + $125,253

$626,289

2019

$6,809 (−1.8%)

$495,899 + $123,969

$619,868

2018

$6,930 (+1.2%)

$486,176 + $121,539

$607,715

2017

$6,848 (+2.0%)

$467,299 + $116,820

$584,119

2016

$6,711 (+19.5%)

$467,299 + $116,820

$584,119

2015

$5,618 (+0.2%)

$458,137 + $114,530

$572,667

2014

$5,608 (+23.1%)

$379,000 + $94,400

$473,400

2012

$4,557 (+0.4%)

$273,000 + $68,000

$341,000

2011

$4,537 (+0.8%)

$299,200 + $74,800

$374,000

2010

$4,501 (−0.5%)

$299,200 + $74,800

$374,000

2009

$4,525 (−22.9%)

$299,200 + $74,800

$374,000

2008

$5,871

$299,200 + $74,800

$374,000

Tax history for 981 E Rio Grande St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,147 (+5.8%)

$542,336 + $135,577

$677,913

2024

$7,701 (+0.9%)

$542,336 + $135,577

$677,913

2023

$7,635 (+3.6%)

$531,702 + $132,919

$664,621

2022

$7,372 (+4.2%)

$521,277 + $130,313

$651,590

2021

$7,073 (+4.2%)

$511,056 + $127,758

$638,814

2020

$6,791 (−0.3%)

$501,036 + $125,253

$626,289

2019

$6,809 (−1.8%)

$495,899 + $123,969

$619,868

2018

$6,930 (+1.2%)

$486,176 + $121,539

$607,715

2017

$6,848 (+2.0%)

$467,299 + $116,820

$584,119

2016

$6,711 (+19.5%)

$467,299 + $116,820

$584,119

2015

$5,618 (+0.2%)

$458,137 + $114,530

$572,667

2014

$5,608 (+23.1%)

$379,000 + $94,400

$473,400

2012

$4,557 (+0.4%)

$273,000 + $68,000

$341,000

2011

$4,537 (+0.8%)

$299,200 + $74,800

$374,000

2010

$4,501 (−0.5%)

$299,200 + $74,800

$374,000

2009

$4,525 (−22.9%)

$299,200 + $74,800

$374,000

2008

$5,871

$299,200 + $74,800

$374,000

*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

Beds

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,740 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1922

Sq. Ft.

1,008

Year built

1922

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Los Angeles County

APN

5848031017

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.

RS-6

LD-16

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.

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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
Direct Garage Access
Has Parking

Interior

Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Inside, Individual Room

Kitchen Information
Appliances: Free Standing, Gas Cooking, Refrigerator
Breakfast Nook, In Kitchen

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1

Room Information
Living Room

Flooring Information
Vinyl, Wood

Heating Information
Floor Furnace
Has Heating

Interior Features
Levels: One

Exterior

Exterior Information
Roof: Composition

Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data

Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Parcel Number: 5748031017

Utilities

Utilities Information
Sewer: Sewer Paid
Sewer Connected

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 1

Location Information
Latitude: 34.17060100
Longitude: -118.13028700
Directions: East of Lake west of Catalina.

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,008
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,740 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: 1922
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5848031017

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 25
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 25

Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Judy
List Agent Last Name: Schmeling

Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Coldwell Banker

Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Summir
Buyer Agent Last Name: Shier

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Schools

Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

4/10

Eliot Arts Magnet

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

2/10

Pasadena High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi

7/10

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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

$885,000 – $1.07M

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Home values near 981 E Rio Grande St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1006 East Rio Grande St, Pasadena, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1008 Sq. Ft.	$887,016
957 East Rio Grande St, Pasadena, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1350 Sq. Ft.	$1,066,365

Address	Redfin Estimate
998 East Rio Grande St, Pasadena, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1104 Sq. Ft.	$1,027,944
965 East Rio Grande St, Pasadena, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1337 Sq. Ft.	$1,073,611

Address	Redfin Estimate
990 East Rio Grande St, Pasadena, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1240 Sq. Ft.	$1,010,784
975 East Rio Grande St, Pasadena, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1337 Sq. Ft.	$1,089,197

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