1531 Mentone Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103 - Photo 1

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$919,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,300 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Quintessential California Bungalow circa 1917 exuding pride of ownership in the heart of Pasadena. Set back on a tree lined street with an expansive 9,410 SQFT flat lot Zoned RM-12, this property is brimming with opportunity. Whether you're looking to add an ADU for rental income, renovate the main home and design a resort-style backyard with pool & patio, build a duplex, or create your custom dream home (buyer to verify all), this lot offers the flexibility to bring your vision to life. An inviting front porch greets you upon entry and leads you into this charming residence featuring gleaming wood flooring, wood framed windows, central air & heat, a whole house fan, tankless water heater, and an open living room and dining area. The bright kitchen offers a cozy breakfast nook, solid surface counter tops, updated cabinets with pull-outs, pantry cabinet, plus there's a convenient indoor laundry room. Bedrooms are ample sized and the 3rd bedroom can be a den or a guest suite with its own entry and a beautifully remodeled bathroom. The sprawling lot is fully gated, has numerous fruit trees, and an oversized 2 car detached garage. Centrally located and moments from Old Town Pasadena, The Rose Bowl, Brookside Golf Club, Caltech, Pasadena City College, The Huntington Library, vibrant shopping and dining, scenic parks, hiking trails, and major freeways. A rare offering with both character and potential in one of Pasadena's most sought after neighborhoods.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1531 Mentone Ave

General

Sold For: $919,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: CLAW
MLS ID: 25529623
Added to Site: 267 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Living Room
Eating Areas: Dining Area, Breakfast Area
Furnishings: Unfurnished
Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Features: Remodeled

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

Laundry: Room, Inside

Additional Information

Pool Description: None
Spa Description: None
Security/Safety: Smoke Detector
Other Features: None

Exterior

Deck/Patio: Covered Porch

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Description: Driveway, Driveway Gate, Garage - 2 Car, RV Possible, Garage Is Detached

Location

Area: Pasadena NW
County: Los Angeles
Driving Directions: East of Lincoln Ave & South of W Howard St.

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central
Heating Type: Central

Structural Information

Architectural Style: California Bungalow
Structure Type: Single Family Residence
Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
Disability Access: No Interior Steps
Stories/Levels: 1
Square Feet: 1,300
Sq. Ft. Source: Vendor Enhanced
Year Built: 1917
Year Built Source: Vendor Enhanced
Other Struct. Feat.: French Doors

Additional Structures

Other Structures: None

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.2161
Lot Size: 9413
Lot Size Source: Vendor Enhanced
Lot Dimensions: 63 x 150
Zoning: PSR1
Lot Description: Back Yard, Curbs, Fenced, Front Yard, Lawn, Sidewalks, Level/Flat Lot
Fencing (Description): Chain Link, Block

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $691.54
Assessment Year: 1917

Disclosures and Reports

Disclosures/Reports: None
APN: 5728-008-059

Listed by RE/MAX One, David Rothblum
Sold by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Town Center, Danielle Garrison

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Schools

Schools serving 1531 Mentone Ave

School District:Pasadena Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Octavia E. Butler Magnet School 1505 North Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103	6-8	0.6 mi
John Muir High School 1905 N. Lincoln Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103	9-12	0.4 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1531 Mentone Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

7/22/2025

Sold

$919,000

2.22%

MLS

4/24/2025

Listed

$899,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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