431 La Terraza St, South Pasadena, CA 91030
PRICE: $1,748,000 / 3BD 2BA / 1,837 SQFT
On a quiet rise along La Terraza Street, this home feels stitched into the everyday rhythms that make South Pasadena what it is. Mornings here unfold with familiar rituals: neighbors greeting each other on dog walks, the soft echo of footsteps heading toward nearby cafes, the slow reveal of the San Gabriel Mountains as the light changes. La Terraza has long been one of those streets locals recognize not for flash, but for its calm consistency—a place where homes hold their ground over decades while life gently evolves around them.
The surrounding neighborhood tells a larger story about South Pasadena itself. Tree-lined sidewalks invite wandering rather than rushing, and the architecture—layered with Craftsman, Spanish, and mid-century influences—reflects a town that values continuity as much as character. Daily life happens at a human pace: conversations at the farmers market, school pickup lines that double as social gatherings, evenings when front windows glow just enough to suggest dinner tables and shared routines inside.
In that sense, this home matters not because it’s new to South Pasadena real estate, but because it participates in the civic fabric of the city. Its location supports the kind of living that defines the community—walkable, neighborly, and rooted in place. Homes like this quietly reinforce what residents already know: that South Pasadena isn’t just a collection of streets and structures, but a shared commitment to living thoughtfully together.
A plain beautiful home in an old community of reputable school district, turnkey, move-in ready. One level bungalow, a real comfort without climbing steps nor stairs, old fashioned; three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, one 3/4 bathroom, hardwood flooring in bedrooms, tile flooring in living room and family room and kitchen area, nice kitchen with cabinets, spacious living room with fireplace, big family room, recessed lighting throughout, blinds on all windows, big back yard for family gathering, two car attached garage with wide driveway. Fresh air when wake up in the morning, going outside along the curb with trees, lesser traffic due to cul-de-sac shape in that section of La Terraza Street. Good for all age groups: young couple with kids, seniors, retirees with pets, enjoy private country style living in a quiet urban neighborhood. Nearby local access to Freeways: 210, 5, 10, 710; twenty minutes to downtown Los Angeles, ten minutes to San Marino, Pasadena; fifteen minutes to Alhambra, Monterey Park and San Gabriel.
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 La Terraza Street, daily life in South Pasadena feels measured and residential, with hillside streets that encourage walking close to home and a neighborhood rhythm shaped more by neighbors and routines than through traffic.
431 La Terraza St, South Pasadena, CA 91030