1714 Ramona Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
PRICE: $2,998,000 / 5BD 4BA / 3,204 SQFT
Ramona Avenue sits within South Pasadena’s High School Neighborhood, an established residential area where early-20th-century homes and mature streetscapes give the neighborhood a strong sense of continuity. The blocks around Ramona reflect the architectural variety that has developed over generations, with Craftsman, Colonial Revival, and Spanish Colonial Revival homes contributing to the character of the surrounding streets.
That architectural mix is part of what makes this part of South Pasadena feel distinctly residential while remaining closely connected to everyday civic life. Schools, sidewalks, and the nearby commercial activity along Mission Street help shape a neighborhood where much of the city’s daily rhythm remains visible at the street level.
For South Pasadena real estate, the High School Neighborhood offers a clear example of how architecture and community history overlap. Ramona Avenue is not defined by one particular era or style, but by the gradual layering of homes, families, schools, and neighborhood routines that have shaped this part of the city over time.
Rare 1917 Transitional Craftsman with stunning renovations, situated on a quiet tree-lined street under towering palms in South Pasadena. The home carries captivating lore from its very first owner, a dentist who ran a clever Prohibition-era operation. Treating patients in the sunlit parlor served as the perfect front, while the backyard provided discreet access to his clandestine speakeasy upstairs. Now extensively remodeled while preserving its authentic historic frame, upgrades include a brand-new roof, dual-zone HVAC, and dual-pane tempered windows. A welcoming front porch leads into a formal living room anchored by preserved 1917 Philippine Mahogany colonnades and an inglenook fireplace with artisan tile. Double French doors reveal an impressive two-story foyer finished with Italian Carrara checkerboard marble floors and a cascading chandelier, opening into the bright historic parlor. The kitchen is appointed with Monet Garden Marble slab counters and backsplash, custom cabinetry, a prep island, and breakfast peninsula, along with a Sub-Zero refrigerator, 6-burner Wolf range with pot filler, and Cove dishwasher. A private main-floor wing features a designer bath with a floating Italian Calacatta Viola marble vanity, an en-suite multi-generational bedroom, and a 5th bedroom, both opening through sliding glass doors to the rear deck. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite rests beneath authentic 1917 exposed timber trusses from the speakeasy past. This private wing offers a sitting lounge, window daybed nook, open dressing room, two finished storage rooms, and a spa-inspired bath with Calacatta Viola marble, a deep soaking tub, and a frameless glass shower. Two additional bedrooms overlook the backyard tree canopy, one with a secret play nook under the roofline. Kohler collection fixtures are featured throughout. The flat, nearly 9,300-sqft grounds offer exceptional outdoor living with prime ADU potential. A raised deck with a retractable awning steps down to a geometric paver terrace, a lush lawn, and a mature shade tree. A long driveway with 220V 50-amp EV charging leads to the detached oversized garage with room for parking and a workshop or studio. Located in the sought-after South Pasadena school district with its middle and high schools just a 7-8 minute walk away, you are also moments from the Metro station and the vibrant weekly Farmers Market along historic Mission West. This home combines timeless character with modern livability.
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.
Ramona Avenue is part of South Pasadena’s High School Neighborhood, where tree-lined residential blocks and a mix of historic home styles create a streetscape closely connected to the area’s everyday school and neighborhood life.
1714 Ramona Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030