This charming and light-filled South Pasadena two-on-a-lot offers unexpected privacy and tranquility. Delivered vacant, this is the perfect opportunity to live in one and rent the other. .. or house multiple generations, siblings or besties. The 1890s front house features two bedrooms and a bath with character kitchen and bath, central air/heat, a newer roof and Douglas fir throughout. Tucked away behind a gate and hedges, the 1950s rear house has three bedrooms, a gorgeous remodeled bath, chef’s kitchen and oak floors. Graceful magnolia, Chinese elm, oak, pepper and olive trees provide shade across the large lot, and areas of turf, hardscape and landscape offer the perfect spots for entertaining, gardening and play. A 2-car carport and finished 2-car garage provide cover for vehicles, storage and extracurriculars. Award winning South Pasadena Schools and easy access to freeways, gold line, DTLA, HP, and Pasadena.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
8,754 sq ftLot Size
$922Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Courtney Smith•DRE #01406768
•323-899-8509 (agent)
•courtney@compass.com (agent)
Bought with Janice Ang•DRE #01113741• Corcoran Global Living
Two houses on a lot located in a desirable neighborhood of South Pasadena with award winning schools. Vintage 2 bedroom and 1 bath home with a separate 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in the rear built in 1954. Includes a 2 car garage and a newer 2 vehicle carport that was constructed in 2008 with permit. The property is situated on a large deep lot with driveway access. An ideal opportunity for an owner/occupant, extended families or investor. Same family ownership and first time on the market since 1975, truly a rare find. Standard sale.
SDMLS #301710903
May 26, 2016
Sold
$850,000
$453/sq ft
Mar 10, 2016
Listed
$899,500
$480/sq ft
+6
Two houses on a lot located in a desirable neighborhood of South Pasadena with award winning schools. Vintage 2 bedroom and 1 bath home with a separate 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in the rear built in 1954. Includes a 2 car garage and a newer 2 vehicle carport that was constructed in 2008 with permit. The property is situated on a large deep lot with driveway access. An ideal opportunity for an owner/occupant, extended families or investor. Same family ownership and first time on the market since 1975, truly a
Two houses on a lot located in a desirable neighborhood of South Pasadena with award winning schools. Vintage 2 bedroom and 1 bath home with a separate 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in the rear built in 1954. Includes a 2 car garage and a newer 2 vehicle carport that was constructed in 2008 with permit. The property is situated on a large deep lot with driveway access. An ideal opportunity for an owner/occupant, extended families or investor. Same family ownership and first time on the market since 1975, truly a rare find. Standard sale.
Public Records
Apr 15, 1975
Sold
$8,000
$4/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,052 (−2.7%)
$1,136,553 + $487,093
$1,623,646
2024
$19,578 (+2.2%)
$1,136,553 + $487,093
$1,623,646
2023
$19,161 (+2.4%)
$1,114,268 + $477,543
$1,591,811
2022
$18,714 (+1.8%)
$1,092,420 + $468,180
$1,560,600
2021
$18,389 (+59.2%)
$1,071,000 + $459,000
$1,530,000
2020
$11,552 (+1.6%)
$1,050,000 + $450,000
$1,500,000
2019
$11,374 (+2.5%)
$649,458 + $270,608
$920,066
2018
$11,093 (+1.4%)
$636,724 + $265,302
$902,026
2017
$10,945 (+479.4%)
$612,000 + $255,000
$867,000
2016
$1,889 (+1.5%)
$612,000 + $255,000
$867,000
2015
$1,861
$44,039 + $44,075
$88,114
2014
$1,861 (+13.1%)
$42,529 + $42,563
$85,092
2012
$1,646 (+1.4%)
$42,337 + $42,371
$84,708
2011
$1,624 (+0.3%)
$41,507 + $41,541
$83,048
2010
$1,618 (+23.2%)
$40,694 + $40,727
$81,421
2009
$1,314 (+2.5%)
$40,390 + $40,423
$80,813
2008
$1,281
$40,486 + $33,020
$73,506
Tax history for 166 Monterey Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,052 (−2.7%)
$1,136,553 + $487,093
$1,623,646
2024
$19,578 (+2.2%)
$1,136,553 + $487,093
$1,623,646
2023
$19,161 (+2.4%)
$1,114,268 + $477,543
$1,591,811
2022
$18,714 (+1.8%)
$1,092,420 + $468,180
$1,560,600
2021
$18,389 (+59.2%)
$1,071,000 + $459,000
$1,530,000
2020
$11,552 (+1.6%)
$1,050,000 + $450,000
$1,500,000
2019
$11,374 (+2.5%)
$649,458 + $270,608
$920,066
2018
$11,093 (+1.4%)
$636,724 + $265,302
$902,026
2017
$10,945 (+479.4%)
$612,000 + $255,000
$867,000
2016
$1,889 (+1.5%)
$612,000 + $255,000
$867,000
2015
$1,861
$44,039 + $44,075
$88,114
2014
$1,861 (+13.1%)
$42,529 + $42,563
$85,092
2012
$1,646 (+1.4%)
$42,337 + $42,371
$84,708
2011
$1,624 (+0.3%)
$41,507 + $41,541
$83,048
2010
$1,618 (+23.2%)
$40,694 + $40,727
$81,421
2009
$1,314 (+2.5%)
$40,390 + $40,423
$80,813
2008
$1,281
$40,486 + $33,020
$73,506
*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
8,757 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
980
Year built
1890
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5311003036
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 30, 2026.
RH
Residential High Density District
The RH zoning district is intended for areas appropriate for high density attached dwelling units, including courtyard housing, townhouses, condominiums, and apartments. The allowable residential density ranges from 30.1 to 45 dwelling units per acre. Up to 70 dwelling units per acre are allowed for properties located within the Housing Opportunity (HO) Overlay District. The RH zoning district is consistent with the High Density Neighborhood land use designation of the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Property details
Parking
Garage
Carport, Carport Detached, Converted Garage, Garage Is Attached, 2 Car Garage, Driveway Gate, Controlled Entrance
Garage Structures Total: 1
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
# of Parking Spaces (Total): 5
# of Covered Parking Spaces: 4
# of Carport Spaces: 2
# of Open Other Spaces: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Kitchen Information
Free Standing Gas
Laundry Information
Laundry in Unit, Laundry in Garage
Additional Rooms
Art Studio, Dining Area, Living Room
Flooring Information
Hardwood Floors, Tile Floors
Equipment
Dishwasher, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Water Line to Refrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Central Cooling
Central Heat
Multi-Unit Income
Gross Income: 0
Multi-Unit Other Financial Information
Scheduled Actual: Scheduled
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Type Type: 1, 2
Type Of Units: Two-On-A-Lot
# of Buildings: 2
Has Water Heaters: True
Laundry Equipment: Own
Unit 1 Information
# of Beds: 2
# of Baths: 1.00
Projected Rent: $2,800
# of Units: 1
Unit 2 Information
# of Beds: 3
# of Baths: 1.00
Projected Rent: $3,500
# of Units: 2
Exterior
Building Information
Detached/No Common Walls
Faces North
Exterior Features
Other Structural Features: Two On A Lot
Property Information
Property Type: Residential Income
Land Information
Other Structures: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,754
Lot Size (Acres): 0.201
Zoning: SPR310000*
Property Features
Has View
View: Hills, Mountains
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessed Total Value: $867,000
Assessed Land Value: $612,000
Assessed Land %: 70.59
Assessed Improvement Value: $255,000
Assessed Improvement %: 29.41
Assessor Parcel Number: 5311-003-036
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Public
Location
Community Information
# of Units in Complex (Total): 2
Location Information
Directions: Exit the 110 North at York, Right at exit, Right at Arroyo Verde, Left at Monterey
Cross Streets: Monterey between Arroyo Verde + Pasadena Ave
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 980
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,757 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5311003036
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 30, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: Owner Is Listing Agent, Termite - Report Only, Historical, Owner Has R.E. License, Property Report
Listing Information
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Around this home
Schools
Arroyo Vista Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
South Pasadena Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
10/10
South Pasadena Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
10/10
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