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$1,350,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2,518 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 7 days ago
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1944 El Sereno Ave is a rare historic gem in the heart of Pasadena, offering 2,518 sq ft of potential on an expansive 19,001 sq ft lot-nearly half an acre. This fixer-upper provides endless opportunities for the savvy buyer: restore the home and create your dream compound, build up to four ADUs (BUYER TO VERIFY) in the back to maximize income while living in the front, develop a lucrative rental income property, or take advantage of its prime location to fix and flip. With its size, charm, and versatility, this property is a canvas ready for your vision. This incredible location continues to get better and better!

Full Property Details for 1944 El Sereno Ave

General

  • Price: $1,350,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRMLS
  • MLS ID: DW25232034
  • Updated: 1/8/2026
  • Days on Market: 90 days
  • Added to Site: 104 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Basement, Bonus Room, Den, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Office
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Family Room

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Inside

Additional Information

  • Pool Description: None

Location

  • County: Los Angeles
  • Driving Directions: Just south of woodbury off of Fair Oaks Ave

School Information

  • School District: Pasadena Unified

Community

  • Community Features: Curbs, Foothills, Golf, Mountainous, Suburban, Urban

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air

Utilities

  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Structure Type: Single Family Residence
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Entry Location: Front and Back alley
  • Stories/Levels: Two
  • Stories Description: Two
  • Square Feet: 2,518
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1911
  • Year Built Source: Public Records

Lot Features

  • Property View: None
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.4362
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 19,001
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Description: 0-1 Unit/Acre

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $536.14

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Standard

Listed by Ally Commercial Real Estate, Eric Mandell

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— 1944 El Sereno Ave —

  • Eric Mandell

    Ally Commercial Real Estate

818-642-1765

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NMLS#: 1598647

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Schools serving 1944 El Sereno Ave

School District:Pasadena Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
Jackson Elementary School, Altadena, CA
593 West Woodbury Road, Altadena, CA 91001
K-50.8 mi
Octavia E. Butler Magnet School
1505 North Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103
6-80.5 mi
John Muir High School
1905 N. Lincoln Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103
9-120.5 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 1944 El Sereno Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/08/2026
Price Reduced
$1,350,000
-12.9%
MLS
10/03/2025
Listed
$1,550,000
1007.14%
MLS
9/21/1999
Sold
$140,000
—
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Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Tax History for 1944 El Sereno Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,142
7%
$215,154
2%
2024
$2,945
1%
$210,936
2%
2023
$2,916
3%
$206,800
2%
2022
$2,822
4%
$202,747
2%
2021
$2,703
3%
$198,772
1%
2020
$2,612
—
$196,735
2%
2019
$2,614
2%
$192,878
2%
2018
$2,560
2%
$189,097
2%
2017
$2,518
3%
$185,390
2%
2016
$2,436
1%
$181,755
2%
2015
$2,408
2%
$179,026
2%
2014
$2,372
—
$175,520
—
2013
$2,370
—
$174,728
—
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