916 Palm Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
PRICE: $1,598,000 / 3BD 1BA / 1,400 SQFT
Along Palm Avenue, just south of Mission Street, the rhythm of South Pasadena feels especially intact. This is a part of town where the streetscape still reflects intention rather than hurry—mature trees shading early-morning walkers, homes that sit comfortably within their lots, and sidewalks that invite conversation. Daily life here tends to spill outward: neighbors crossing paths on the way to Garfield Park, students moving between school and home, longtime residents keeping an eye on the block without needing to say much at all.
Palm Avenue has long served as a kind of connective tissue between South Pasadena’s civic core and its residential calm. The architecture along this stretch speaks quietly but confidently, echoing the city’s broader commitment to preservation and livability. Nothing here feels isolated; the house exists as part of a shared environment shaped by walkability, public spaces, and a collective understanding that neighborhoods thrive when they’re lived in, not just passed through.
In the wider conversation about South Pasadena real estate, homes on streets like Palm Avenue matter because they illustrate what the city protects so carefully: continuity, scale, and a sense of mutual responsibility. This location doesn’t announce itself, and that’s precisely the point. It reflects a South Pasadena that values participation over performance—a place where the meaning of home is inseparable from the people, institutions, and everyday rituals that surround it.
Here is your Golden Opportunity to 'refresh' this lovely 2-story Craftsman home in its original condition. The living room and dining room both have exquisite stain glass light fixtures, a faux fireplace, and a built-in bench with decorative cushions in the dining room. A charming bedroom is off to the living room. The cozy kitchen has a stove and refrigerator along with tile counter tops. There is a full bathroom next to the kitchen and a separate laundry room. There are 3 bedrooms with one full bathroom upstairs. The backyard features an amazing custom built swimming pool and spa next to a very spacious Bonus Room (can be an ADU, a home office, or a pool house), privately located away from the main house. *Buyer is advised to conduct their own due diligence and thorough inspections of the property, as there are 2 additional unpermitted rooms. (Pre-inspection Reports and Disclosures are available). Seller and Broker make no representations or warranties regarding the existing or status of permits or condition of the property. Accepted offer is subject to court approval and overbidding.
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.
Located along Palm Avenue, the home sits within a stretch of South Pasadena where mature trees, steady foot traffic, and long-established residences reflect a neighborhood shaped by routine, familiarity, and daily civic life.
916 Palm Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030