This Charming South Pasadena Cottage has many original character details like the built-in hutch in the dining room, original door knobs and cabinet hinges, moldings and baseboards, hardwood floors, windows and doors. The bright living room has beautiful hardwood floor and lots of windows and French doors that open to the front porch. The dining room has a built-in hutch and additional cabinet space for linens or storage. Each bedroom has a walk-in closet. The front bedroom has French doors that open to the porch. The sunroom next to the dining room is a prefect place to read or relax. This room would also be a great office space or play room. The bright bathroom has additional storage. The interior and exterior of the home is freshly painted. The house has central heat, indoor laundry, and upgraded electrical. The back yard is very private. There is a one car detached garage. This lovely home is in move-in condition and located in the highly desired South Pasadena community and South Pasadena School District.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
4,278 sq ftLot Size
$1,228Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kay Eckert•DRE #01186139• LYONS & ASSOCIATES
Bought with Thomas Flanagan•DRE #01330299• COMPASS
This Charming South Pasadena Cottage has many original character details like the built-in hutch in the dining room, original door knobs and cabinet hinges, moldings and baseboards, hardwood floors, windows and doors. The bright living room has beautiful hardwood floor and lots of windows and French doors that open to the front porch. The dining room has a built-in hutch and additional cabinet space for linens or storage. Each bedroom has a walk-in closet. The front bedroom has French doors that open to the porch. The sunroom next to the dining room is a prefect place to read or relax. This room would also be a great office space or play room. The bright bathroom has additional storage. The interior and exterior of the home is freshly painted. The house has central heat, indoor laundry, and upgraded electrical. The back yard is very private. There is a one car detached garage. This lovely home is in move-in condition and located in the highly desired South Pasadena community and South Pasadena School District.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,981 (−2.6%)
$731,779 + $182,943
$914,722
2024
$11,273 (+2.5%)
$731,779 + $182,943
$914,722
2023
$10,999 (+2.4%)
$717,431 + $179,356
$896,787
2022
$10,740 (+1.8%)
$703,364 + $175,840
$879,204
2021
$10,550 (+1.5%)
$689,573 + $172,393
$861,966
2020
$10,398 (+936.1%)
$676,052 + $169,013
$845,065
2019
$1,004 (−30.0%)
$669,120 + $167,280
$836,400
2018
$1,433 (+1.8%)
$512,812 + $220,297
$733,109
2017
$1,408 (+4.5%)
$41,801 + $15,178
$56,979
2016
$1,348 (+1.6%)
$41,801 + $15,178
$56,979
2015
$1,327
$40,982 + $14,881
$55,863
2014
$1,326 (+9.2%)
$39,577 + $14,371
$53,948
2012
$1,215 (+1.2%)
$39,399 + $14,307
$53,706
2011
$1,201 (+0.3%)
$38,627 + $14,027
$52,654
2010
$1,197 (+34.9%)
$37,870 + $13,752
$51,622
2009
$887 (+2.8%)
$37,587 + $13,650
$51,237
2008
$863
$37,677 + $13,683
$51,360
Tax history for 1916 Alhambra Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,981 (−2.6%)
$731,779 + $182,943
$914,722
2024
$11,273 (+2.5%)
$731,779 + $182,943
$914,722
2023
$10,999 (+2.4%)
$717,431 + $179,356
$896,787
2022
$10,740 (+1.8%)
$703,364 + $175,840
$879,204
2021
$10,550 (+1.5%)
$689,573 + $172,393
$861,966
2020
$10,398 (+936.1%)
$676,052 + $169,013
$845,065
2019
$1,004 (−30.0%)
$669,120 + $167,280
$836,400
2018
$1,433 (+1.8%)
$512,812 + $220,297
$733,109
2017
$1,408 (+4.5%)
$41,801 + $15,178
$56,979
2016
$1,348 (+1.6%)
$41,801 + $15,178
$56,979
2015
$1,327
$40,982 + $14,881
$55,863
2014
$1,326 (+9.2%)
$39,577 + $14,371
$53,948
2012
$1,215 (+1.2%)
$39,399 + $14,307
$53,706
2011
$1,201 (+0.3%)
$38,627 + $14,027
$52,654
2010
$1,197 (+34.9%)
$37,870 + $13,752
$51,622
2009
$887 (+2.8%)
$37,587 + $13,650
$51,237
2008
$863
$37,677 + $13,683
$51,360
*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
4,278 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1925
Sq. Ft.
960
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5320033016
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
Uncovered Spaces: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway, Driveway Level, Garage, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Single Door, Garage Door Opener
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Hookup
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Water Heater Unit
Has Appliances
Formal Dining Room, Separated
Tile Counters
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Shower in Tub, Linen Closet/Storage, Tile Counters
Cooling Information
Wall Window
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down, Great Room, Kitchen, Main Floor Bedroom, Sun, Utility Room
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Street Lighting
School Information
Elementary School: Marengo
Middle Or Junior School: South Pasadena
High School: South Pasadena
High School District: South Pasadena
Elementary School 2: MARENG
Middle Or Junior School 2: SOUPAS
High School 2: SOUPAS
Location Information
Latitude: 34.09890100
Longitude: -118.14295800
Directions: E/Marengo
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Road Surface Type: Maintained, Paved
Zoning: SPR110000*
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 960
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,278 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1925
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5320033016
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: KAY
List Agent Last Name: ECKERT
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: LYONS & ASSOCIATES
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Thomas
Buyer Agent Last Name: Flanagan
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: COMPASS
Around this home
Schools
Marengo Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
South Pasadena Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
South Pasadena Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
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