History, charm, and income! Welcome to this character-filled, three-unit property on Fairview Avenue in South Pasadena. This area is considered a walker's paradise and is in the heart of the Library/Mission West district. It offers a wonderful opportunity for a savvy buyer to purchase a well-maintained a vacant income property. The garage space could be converted into an ADU to create a 4th unit and there would still be 2 parking spaces on the Oxley side of the property. This home has been in the family since the sellers' grandparents lived here. They built the second structure over the garage in 1948. The sellers and their mother attended El Centro school two blocks up which was originally built in 1885. It is about to be developed into an amazing multi-use property called Fairview Court. The existing school building will be repurposed into shops and restaurants and the old Auditorium will become a live music venue. There is so much to do and see in this lovely community including the award-winning Farmer's Market on Thursdays 3 blocks away, shopping, restaurants, vintage boutiques, music/arts festivals and, of course, the South Pasadena Public Library and Senior Center which is right across the street. The Metro Gold Line is 3 blocks away. The South Pasadena Unified School District is top-rated. The school district serves over 4600 students in K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 24 to 1. All 5 South Pasadena schools have received 'Most Distinguished' awards and are Blue Ribbon schools. Yes, this was a filming location for the 1978 film 'Halloween, ' as the house of Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis. ) If you watch the film you'll recognize the infamous stoop that Jamie Lee Curtis sat on, holding a pumpkin. Unit #1 is a large 1-bedroom suite with bath, living room, dining room, kitchen, pantry, utility room, basement and a large, charming river rock porch. Unit #2 has 2 beds and 1 bath and kitchen and unit #3 has 1 bed and 1 bath, living room and kitchen. Each of the 3 units has picturesque windows and lovely views of the surrounding trees and neighborhood. The 2-car garage faces Oxley St. There is a separate laundry room that is shared as well as a shared back patio perfect for barbecues. There is a fruit-bearing avocado tree that was planted by the sellers' grandfather in the 1940's. This exceptional property is a wonderful place to live, work, and play in one of the most desirable communities in greater LA.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1906Year Built
5,258 sq ftLot Size
$743Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Heidi Babcock•DRE #01778021• eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles
Listed by Andrea Marcum-Valentine•DRE #01737314• eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles
Bought with Andrea Marcum-Valentine•DRE #01737314• eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles
Wonderful Craftsman home in a great location with many spacious rooms. Can be one big home or as it is currently used as a triplex. Lots of original details.
3 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,258 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
546
Year built
1948
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5315006058
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 30, 2026.
RS
Residential Single-Family District
The RS zoning district is intended for areas appropriate for the development of detached, single-family homes. The allowable residential density is a maximum of five dwelling units per acre. The RS zoning district is consistent with the Low Density Neighborhood land use designation of the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage - Side Entry, Garage - Two Door
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room, Area
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Gas Range
Has Appliances
Cooling Information
Wall Window
Has Cooling
Room Information
Utility Room, Walk-In Pantry, Laundry, Kitchen, Living Room
Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Biking, Street Lighting, Sidewalks
Location Information
Latitude: 34.11354300
Longitude: -118.15549500
Other Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
Directions: South on Fremont, West on Oxley. Property is on the corner of Fairview and Oxley.
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Road Surface Type: Paved
Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 546
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,258 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5315006058
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 11
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 11
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Heidi
List Agent Last Name: Babcock
Co-List Agent First Name: Andrea
Co-List Agent Last Name: Marcum-Valentine
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles
Co-List Office Name: eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Andrea
Buyer Agent Last Name: Marcum-Valentine
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles
Around this home
Schools
Arroyo Vista Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
South Pasadena Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
South Pasadena Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
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