1500 Oxley St, South Pasadena, CA 91030
PRICE: $2,250,000 / 3BD 2BA / 2,196 SQFT
On a quiet stretch of Oxley Street, where mature trees soften the rhythm of the block and neighbors still recognize one another on evening walks, 1500 Oxley sits within one of South Pasadena’s most enduring residential pockets. This part of town reflects the layered character that defines South Pasadena real estate — early twentieth-century architecture, thoughtfully preserved homes, and streets that feel more like small neighborhoods than pass-through corridors. Life here moves at a deliberate pace, shaped by proximity to local schools, parks, and the familiar routes that carry residents toward Mission Street’s storefronts and cafés.
Oxley Street rests in a residential grid that makes daily life largely walkable without sacrificing quiet. Mornings often unfold with parents and students heading toward nearby campuses, while afternoons bring dog walkers looping through tree-lined sidewalks and longtime residents tending to front gardens that have grown alongside the community itself. The neighborhood’s architecture tells a civic story — of preservation, stewardship, and a shared understanding that the built environment contributes to a town’s identity.
Homes in this pocket matter not simply for their design, but for what they represent within South Pasadena: continuity. They are part of a broader tapestry that includes volunteer-led events, locally owned businesses, and city traditions that have endured through generations. A property on Oxley Street becomes part of that narrative, rooted in a community that values both its history and the everyday rituals that make the city feel distinctly its own.
Charming 1904 modern bungalow with old world charm, tastefully updated with modern amenities. 3 beds/2 baths fenced in private garden oasis compound with detached 600 SqFt studio/office space in the heart of quaint and walkable South Pasadena. Close to Mission Street shops, coffee houses, restaurants, Trader Joe's, Garfield Park, and Metro Blue Line, with award-winning South Pasadena Schools. Private compound with many period details complemented by abundant upgrades. Garden designed by Campion Walker featured in Los Angeles Times magazine. Native plants, fruit trees, herbs, gas fire pit, cafe lights, plenty of space for outdoor entertaining. Bright and airy modern designer kitchen with honed marble countertops, vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting, designer fixtures and hardware. Refinished hardwood floors, gas fireplace with artisan tiles, office nook/library with built-ins, crown molding, new foundation, new HVAC, updated plumbing and electrical, built in closets, updated bathrooms. Separate 600 SqFt finished garage for office//artist studio or gym with floor to ceiling built-ins, polished concrete floors, ductless HVAC, and roll up garage door. Outdoor lighting, automatic drip irrigation, alarm system, large attic with access door and ladder. Bright, private, abundant character details, large parking area for multiple cars, newly painted inside and out. A frequent location for film shoots. A private oasis in the heart of downtown South Pasadena. Move in ready!
Local Market Insight
South Pasadena real estate is defined by limited inventory, strong neighborhood identity, and buyers who value walkability, schools, and architectural character. Homes in this market often attract strong interest when well-positioned. This perspective is curated by Jason Bergman, a South Pasadena–based real estate advisor and founder of South Pasadena Social Club, drawing from on-the-ground market experience and local community insight. For deeper insight into South Pasadena real estate trends, pricing behavior, and neighborhood context, visit our South Pasadena Real Estate page.
On Oxley Street, daily life unfolds at a neighborhood scale, where shaded sidewalks and a steady rhythm of foot traffic reflect the residential calm that defines this part of South Pasadena.
1500 Oxley St, South Pasadena, CA 91030