Welcome to this gracious Cape Cod Revival estate in one of South Pasadena's best loved neighborhoods. Sitting on over an acre of land this home is private but close to nearby restaurants, shopping & parks. Expansive front lawn with circular drive & extra parking. Elegant entrance to wide center hall with lovely warm wood floors throughout most of the home. This home has been extensively updated but still retains the charm & grace of its original design. There are 6 bedrooms, 5 up, one down. Beautiful large living room with wood burning fireplace & adjacent wood paneled library with fireplace of its own. Large formal dining room leads to bright open kitchen. The spacious gourmet kitchen has been fully remodeled with center island, Caesarstone counters, Subzero refrigerator, large eating area, dual dishwashers, steam oven, rotisserie oven, warming drawer & 2 convection ovens great for cooking & entertaining. Master suite with spacious bath, steam shower, soaking tub & separate dressing area. The home has an original character carriage house with many possibilities next to the newer saltwater pool with waterslide, Baja shelf, jet spa & BBQ all great for fun & relaxation. Mature trees & large lawn complement this exceptional property in a great SPAS location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
1.09 acresLot Size
$1,070Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Charles Scott•DRE #01190909• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Warm comfortable elegance best describes this two story residential estate. Located in a prime area of South Pasadena. Built in 1930 & situated on over an acre sized lot, this home has approx 5490 square feet of living space which consists of 6 bedrooms(two master suites), a sleeping porch, 5 & 1/2 baths, living & dining room, kitchen, full laundry room, powder room, & library. Other features are an alarm system, storage basement and an attached 3 car garage. This home displays many Craftsman-like details. Mahogany wall paneling & doors. French doors, leaded glass windows, bay windows, an opened beamed ceiling in living room, 2 fireplaces, & a second floor skylight. In the rear yard there is a large swimming pool and an original carriage house which has been plumbed and electrically outfitted. The surrounding yard space is park-like with large trees and lush vegetation. The property has been in the same family for 53 years and has it all-spaciousness, privacy, and location.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$59,885 (−2.9%)
$3,551,390 + $1,751,322
$5,302,712
2024
$61,685 (+2.2%)
$3,551,390 + $1,751,322
$5,302,712
2023
$60,363 (+2.4%)
$3,481,755 + $1,716,983
$5,198,738
2022
$58,941 (+1.8%)
$3,413,486 + $1,683,317
$5,096,803
2021
$57,916 (+1.4%)
$3,346,555 + $1,650,311
$4,996,866
2020
$57,100 (+1.5%)
$3,280,937 + $1,617,952
$4,898,889
2019
$56,234 (+2.3%)
$3,247,296 + $1,601,362
$4,848,658
2018
$54,947 (+3.1%)
$3,183,624 + $1,569,963
$4,753,587
2017
$53,299 (+6.8%)
$3,060,000 + $1,428,000
$4,488,000
2016
$49,926 (+56.9%)
$3,060,000 + $1,428,000
$4,488,000
2015
$31,830 (+1.5%)
$3,000,000 + $1,400,000
$4,400,000
2014
$31,365 (+1.8%)
$2,211,284 + $518,261
$2,729,545
2012
$30,818 (+1.7%)
$2,201,291 + $515,919
$2,717,210
2011
$30,315 (−0.2%)
$2,158,129 + $505,803
$2,663,932
2010
$30,366 (−24.9%)
$2,115,813 + $495,886
$2,611,699
2009
$40,423 (+970.6%)
$2,100,000 + $470,000
$2,570,000
2008
$3,776
$2,856,000 + $714,000
$3,570,000
Tax history for 2045 Monterey Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$59,885 (−2.9%)
$3,551,390 + $1,751,322
$5,302,712
2024
$61,685 (+2.2%)
$3,551,390 + $1,751,322
$5,302,712
2023
$60,363 (+2.4%)
$3,481,755 + $1,716,983
$5,198,738
2022
$58,941 (+1.8%)
$3,413,486 + $1,683,317
$5,096,803
2021
$57,916 (+1.4%)
$3,346,555 + $1,650,311
$4,996,866
2020
$57,100 (+1.5%)
$3,280,937 + $1,617,952
$4,898,889
2019
$56,234 (+2.3%)
$3,247,296 + $1,601,362
$4,848,658
2018
$54,947 (+3.1%)
$3,183,624 + $1,569,963
$4,753,587
2017
$53,299 (+6.8%)
$3,060,000 + $1,428,000
$4,488,000
2016
$49,926 (+56.9%)
$3,060,000 + $1,428,000
$4,488,000
2015
$31,830 (+1.5%)
$3,000,000 + $1,400,000
$4,400,000
2014
$31,365 (+1.8%)
$2,211,284 + $518,261
$2,729,545
2012
$30,818 (+1.7%)
$2,201,291 + $515,919
$2,717,210
2011
$30,315 (−0.2%)
$2,158,129 + $505,803
$2,663,932
2010
$30,366 (−24.9%)
$2,115,813 + $495,886
$2,611,699
2009
$40,423 (+970.6%)
$2,100,000 + $470,000
$2,570,000
2008
$3,776
$2,856,000 + $714,000
$3,570,000
*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
6
Baths
5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.09 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
5,490
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5321001025
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 30, 2026.
RE
Residential Estate District
The RE zoning district applies to areas appropriate for detached, single-family residential homes on large estate parcels. The allowable residential density is a maximum of three dwelling units per acre. The RE zoning district is consistent with the Very 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
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Circular Driveway, Driveway - Gravel, Driveway, Garage - Side Entry, Garage - Three Door
Basement, Jack & Jill, Library, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet
Fireplace Information
Fire Pit, Library, Living Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Wood
Heating Information
Central Furnace, Zoned
Has Heating
Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings
Levels: Two
Spa Features: In Ground
Has Spa
Window Features: Bay Window
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Composition
Other Structures: Barn
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Stone
Has Patio
Pool Features: Fenced, In Ground, Saltwater, Waterfall
Has Pool
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Lot-Level/Flat, Lawn, Lot Over 40000 Sqft, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinkler System
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Below Grade Finished Area: 80
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Direction Faces: North
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 5321001025
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Turnkey
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer Available
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 1
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lighting, Suburban
School Information
High School District: South Pasadena
Location Information
Latitude: 34.11210600
Longitude: -118.14031200
Directions: East of Fair Oaks, W of Garfield on Monterey Road
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,490
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.09 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5321001025
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Exclusions: Plasma TV's and brackets, washer, 2 dryers
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 15
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 15
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Charles
List Agent Last Name: Scott
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServic
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: WILLA
Buyer Agent Last Name: LARA
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: IRN REALTY
Around this home
Schools
Marengo Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
South Pasadena Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
South Pasadena Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
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