Come experience this classic Spanish home in a desirable South Pasadena location. Many of the original features of this 1925 beauty are still intact. This well-apportioned 2-bedroom & 1-bathroom home has much to offer. There is an office/nursery off the larger bedroom and a finished garage currently being used as a studio. The easy to maintain rectangular parcel has a lush front lawn adorned by a Chinese elm tree, the ample backyard is waiting for your personal landscape preferences and graced by a healthy oak tree. Upon entering the living room you will be greeted by a stunning living room fireplace, barrel ceiling, and a giant arched window. There is a formal dining room beaming with natural light. With 1,269 SF (per LA County) of living space the floor plan provides many options for the next owner. The patio areas off the kitchen and office offer room for a BBQ and would be ideal for entertaining outdoors. The home has a wide driveway with a gate and a detached two-car garage currently divided into a finished studio and a storage room. View this property with an open mind and your creative ideas, so after you close escrow you can maximize its full potential.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
4,895 sq ftLot Size
$1,156Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by James Tripodes•DRE #01455574• COMPASS
Bought with Adam Sires•DRE #01399199• Nourmand & Associates-BH
This romantic Spanish style home is situated under lush, mature trees. It is in the Marengo neighborhood. There is a special appeal with indoor/outdoor living areas that create inviting retreats. The living room, master bedroom and back yard patio have fireplaces for those cool evenings. This home has been lovingly maintained and upgraded. The living room and dining room have coved ceilings, pictures windows and hardwood floors. The kitchen has Caesar Stone counters, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast area and built-in desk. The bathroom has a frameless shower with Oceanside Glass tile work and a separate bathtub. There is copper plumbing, updated electrical and replaced roof. There is a sitting/nursery adjacent to the larger bedroom. The garage has been converted with French doors that open to the garden and patio. This room (14x17-246sf)could be used as a guest room, gym or in-home office. There is plenty of space for off street parking in the driveway.
CRMLS #P0-22022041
Aug 18, 2003
Sold
$510,000
$402/sq ft
Jul 11, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Jul 2, 2003
Listed
$489,000
$385/sq ft
Adorable Spanish, 2bd 1 ba, off/nursery in Marengo District, tree-line street, Best Schools, hrdwd flrs, 3 frpls, romantic patio, tons of character. Refrigerator, washer and dryer included. No Lock box, Appt only. HOUSE WILL OPEN MON THRU THURS. 6PM-7PM reviewing offer 7/10
Public Records
Nov 14, 2000
Sold
$320,000
$252/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,244 (−2.9%)
$965,527 + $241,381
$1,206,908
2024
$14,665 (+2.2%)
$965,527 + $241,381
$1,206,908
2023
$14,351 (+2.6%)
$946,596 + $236,649
$1,183,245
2022
$13,983 (+5.1%)
$928,036 + $232,009
$1,160,045
2021
$13,309 (+1.5%)
$909,840 + $227,460
$1,137,300
2020
$13,118 (+1.6%)
$781,387 + $296,466
$1,077,853
2019
$12,916 (+2.3%)
$773,375 + $293,427
$1,066,802
2018
$12,626 (+1.3%)
$758,211 + $287,674
$1,045,885
2017
$12,458 (+6.5%)
$728,770 + $276,504
$1,005,274
2016
$11,699 (+20.3%)
$728,770 + $276,504
$1,005,274
2015
$9,726 (−0.4%)
$714,481 + $271,083
$985,564
2014
$9,767 (+30.1%)
$583,000 + $227,000
$810,000
2012
$7,508 (−0.2%)
$516,400 + $200,600
$717,000
2011
$7,526 (−11.0%)
$439,700 + $170,800
$610,500
2010
$8,456 (−19.0%)
$439,700 + $170,800
$610,500
2009
$10,437 (+64.2%)
$497,000 + $193,000
$690,000
2008
$6,358
$656,800 + $249,200
$906,000
Tax history for 1730 Monterey Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,244 (−2.9%)
$965,527 + $241,381
$1,206,908
2024
$14,665 (+2.2%)
$965,527 + $241,381
$1,206,908
2023
$14,351 (+2.6%)
$946,596 + $236,649
$1,183,245
2022
$13,983 (+5.1%)
$928,036 + $232,009
$1,160,045
2021
$13,309 (+1.5%)
$909,840 + $227,460
$1,137,300
2020
$13,118 (+1.6%)
$781,387 + $296,466
$1,077,853
2019
$12,916 (+2.3%)
$773,375 + $293,427
$1,066,802
2018
$12,626 (+1.3%)
$758,211 + $287,674
$1,045,885
2017
$12,458 (+6.5%)
$728,770 + $276,504
$1,005,274
2016
$11,699 (+20.3%)
$728,770 + $276,504
$1,005,274
2015
$9,726 (−0.4%)
$714,481 + $271,083
$985,564
2014
$9,767 (+30.1%)
$583,000 + $227,000
$810,000
2012
$7,508 (−0.2%)
$516,400 + $200,600
$717,000
2011
$7,526 (−11.0%)
$439,700 + $170,800
$610,500
2010
$8,456 (−19.0%)
$439,700 + $170,800
$610,500
2009
$10,437 (+64.2%)
$497,000 + $193,000
$690,000
2008
$6,358
$656,800 + $249,200
$906,000
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,895 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1925
Sq. Ft.
1,269
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5318013051
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 30, 2026.
RM
Residential Medium Density District
The RM zoning district applies to areas appropriate for a variety of housing types. Typical residential land uses include single-family bungalow courts, courtyard housing, townhomes, duplexes, triplexes, multiplexes, and other attached dwellings on smaller lots. The allowable residential density ranges from 5.1 to 30 dwelling units per acre, except that any property in the RM district that is also included on the Housing Element Table VI-50 or VI-51 shall require a minimum density of 20 dwelling units per acre. The RM zoning district is consistent with the Medium 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
Parking / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 2
Converted Garage, Driveway, Driveway - Brick, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage, Garage - Side Entry, Garage - Two Door, On Site, Side by Side
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen, Washer Hookup
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Range/Stove Hood, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater Unit
Has Appliances
Formal Dining Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bathtub, Shower, Walk-in shower
Cooling Information
Central, Electric
Has Cooling
Room Information
Galley Kitchen, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Office, Walk-In Closet
Fireplace Information
Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outdoors, Gas, Gas Starter, Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Brick, Patio, Patio Open, Porch, Porch - Front
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Corner Lot, Down Slope from Street, Front Yard, Gentle Slope, Landscaped, Lawn, Lot Shape-Rectangular, Near Public Transit, Park Nearby, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers On Side, Treed Lot, Utilities - Overhead, Yard
Lot Dimensions Source: Public Records
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Direction Faces: South
Parcel Number: 5318013051
Total # of Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Public Records
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Paid
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lighting, Suburban
School Information
High School District: South Pasadena
Location Information
Latitude: 34.11244800
Longitude: -118.14757600
Directions: From Fair Oaks take Monterey Road east, from Los Robles or Garfield take Monterey Road west.
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: SPR310000*
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,269
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,895 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1925
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5318013051
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 9
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 9
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: James
List Agent Last Name: Tripodes
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: COMPASS
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Adam
Buyer Agent Last Name: Sires
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Nourmand & Associates-BH
Around this home
Schools
Marengo Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
South Pasadena Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
South Pasadena Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
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