This inviting contemporary home is a cosmetic fixer located in a serene, quiet area of Pasadena on a tree-lined street. The home has three bedrooms with one and three-quarter baths, along with a master suite. Close to the Rose Bowl, Old Town Pasadena which features dining shopping and entertainment. Conveniently located freeways this home has enormous potential and is ready for a buyer to add their own personal touch!
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
6,816 sq ftLot Size
$809Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Cathy Hunter•DRE #02008644• COMPASS
Bought with Gabriel Perez•DRE #02040309• Keller Williams Realty
This inviting contemporary home is a cosmetic fixer located in a serene, quiet area of Pasadena on a tree-lined street. The home has three bedrooms with one and three-quarter baths, along with a master suite. Close to the Rose Bowl, Old Town Pasadena which features dining shopping and entertainment. Conveniently located freeways this home has enormous potential and is ready for a buyer to add their own personal touch!
Public Records
Nov 16, 1971
Sold
$21,000
$18/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,132 (+5.6%)
$548,832 + $137,206
$686,038
2024
$7,701 (+0.9%)
$538,071 + $134,516
$672,587
2023
$7,635 (+3.6%)
$527,521 + $131,879
$659,400
2022
$7,373 (+4.2%)
$517,178 + $129,294
$646,472
2021
$7,075 (+4.1%)
$507,038 + $126,759
$633,797
2020
$6,795 (+672.9%)
$497,097 + $124,274
$621,371
2019
$879 (+9.4%)
$492,000 + $123,000
$615,000
2018
$803 (+3.0%)
$13,596 + $34,476
$48,072
2017
$780 (+4.2%)
$13,069 + $33,138
$46,207
2016
$748 (+1.5%)
$13,069 + $33,138
$46,207
2015
$737 (+0.3%)
$12,813 + $32,489
$45,302
2014
$735 (+1.6%)
$12,374 + $31,375
$43,749
2012
$724 (+2.5%)
$12,319 + $31,234
$43,553
2011
$706 (+1.4%)
$12,078 + $30,622
$42,700
2010
$696 (+1.4%)
$11,842 + $30,022
$41,864
2009
$687 (+5.4%)
$11,754 + $29,798
$41,552
2008
$652
$11,782 + $29,869
$41,651
Tax history for 1897 Mentone Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,132 (+5.6%)
$548,832 + $137,206
$686,038
2024
$7,701 (+0.9%)
$538,071 + $134,516
$672,587
2023
$7,635 (+3.6%)
$527,521 + $131,879
$659,400
2022
$7,373 (+4.2%)
$517,178 + $129,294
$646,472
2021
$7,075 (+4.1%)
$507,038 + $126,759
$633,797
2020
$6,795 (+672.9%)
$497,097 + $124,274
$621,371
2019
$879 (+9.4%)
$492,000 + $123,000
$615,000
2018
$803 (+3.0%)
$13,596 + $34,476
$48,072
2017
$780 (+4.2%)
$13,069 + $33,138
$46,207
2016
$748 (+1.5%)
$13,069 + $33,138
$46,207
2015
$737 (+0.3%)
$12,813 + $32,489
$45,302
2014
$735 (+1.6%)
$12,374 + $31,375
$43,749
2012
$724 (+2.5%)
$12,319 + $31,234
$43,553
2011
$706 (+1.4%)
$12,078 + $30,622
$42,700
2010
$696 (+1.4%)
$11,842 + $30,022
$41,864
2009
$687 (+5.4%)
$11,754 + $29,798
$41,552
2008
$652
$11,782 + $29,869
$41,651
*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
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,818 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1961
Sq. Ft.
1,158
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5825013005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 8, 2026.
RS-6
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
Sep 7, 2021 • Final
Electrical
Install recessed lights and a ceiling fan in a bedroom.
Electrical
Dec 5, 2019 • Final
Electrical
Upgrade the electrical main service panel.
Electrical
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
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Range/Stove Hood
Has Appliances
Tile Counters
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (3/4): 1
Shower in Tub
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Flooring Information
Carpet
Heating Information
Forced Air, Natural Gas, Wall Heater
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: One
Exterior
Exterior Information
Fencing: Wire
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Stucco
Exterior Features
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Rear, Yard
Property Information
Direction Faces: East
Living Area Source: Public Records
Parcel Number: 5825013005
Attached Property
Property Condition: Fixer, Repairs Cosmetic
Total # of Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Assessor
Location
Location Information
Latitude: 34.17838800
Longitude: -118.15773000
Other Subdivision Name: Not Applicable - 1007242
Directions: Cross Street: Between Idaho and Wyoming;
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
Zoning: PSR6
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,158
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,818 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5825013005
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 49
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 49
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Cathy
List Agent Last Name: Hunter
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Deasy Penner Podley
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Gabriel
Buyer Agent Last Name: Perez
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Keller Williams Realty
Around this home
Schools
Jackson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Octavia E. Butler Magnet School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
John Muir High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.1mi
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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 21 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, 11 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Pasadena, CA • 91103
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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.
10.2 hrs
6.5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$890,000 – $1.08M
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