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$2,595,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,839 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 3 days ago
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This beautifully renovated three-bedroom, two-bath farmhouse captures the warmth and authenticity of classic country architecture while delivering the comfort and flow today's buyers expect. Thoughtfully updated and impeccably maintained, the home blends timeless character with modern livability, easy, elegant, and inviting.At the heart of the home is a chef's kitchen with a center island and plenty of room for a family great-room style experience, creating a natural hub for daily living and entertaining. A gracious living room and dining room provide additional flexibility, ideal for both formal occasions and relaxed gatherings.The floor plan is as practical as it is appealing. One bedroom and a full bath are located on the main level, perfect for guests, multigenerational living, or a home office. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms share a well-appointed and updated bathroom, offering privacy and separation. Outdoors, a wrap-around porch invites morning coffee, afternoon reading, and evening conversation, while the large, flat lot offers a rare expanse of usable outdoor space. A generous grass lawn, charming greenhouse, and ample room for expansion create exceptional future potential, whether a guest house, pool, pickleball court, or additional development opportunities.This is farmhouse living at its best: renovated yet authentic, comfortable yet refined, and set on flat land that offers numerous possibilities.

Full Property Details for 261 S Allen Ave

General

  • Price: $2,595,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRMLS
  • MLS ID: P1-25737
  • Updated: 2/16/2026
  • Days on Market: 14 days
  • Added to Site: 13 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Converted Bedroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Laundry, Kitchen, Living Room, Great Room, Family Room
  • Fireplace(s): None
  • Eating Areas: In Kitchen, Family Kitchen
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Flooring: Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • 3/4 Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: In Closet, In Kitchen

Additional Information

  • Pool Description: None
  • Spa Description: None

Exterior

  • Deck/Patio: Front Porch, Wraparound

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Garage (Two Doors), Driveway

Location

  • County: Los Angeles
  • Driving Directions: South of Del Mar on the West side of the street
  • Direction Faces: East

Community

  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Urban, Suburban, Street Lights, Storm Drains

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Traditional, Cottage
  • Structure Type: Single Family Residence
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Stories/Levels: Two
  • Stories Description: Two
  • Square Feet: 1,839
  • Sq. Ft. Source: See Remarks
  • Year Built: 1898
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

  • Property View: None
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.2157
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,395
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Irrigation System: Sprinkler System
  • Lot Description: Sprinklers in Front, Sprinklers in Rear
  • Fencing (Description): Chain Link, Wire

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,411.09

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Inclusions: TBA

Listed by The Agency, Rita Whitney

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Schools serving 261 S Allen Ave

School District:Pasadena Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
Hamilton Elementary School, Pasadena, CA
2089 Rose Villa Street, Pasadena, CA 91107
K-50.3 mi
McKinley School
325 South Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
K-51.3 mi
Pasadena High School
2925 East Sierra Madre Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91107
9-121.8 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 261 S Allen Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/05/2026
Listed
$2,595,000
212.65%
MLS
9/23/2005
Sold
$830,000
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Tax History for 261 S Allen Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$13,313
6%
$1,134,251
4%
2023
$12,555
4%
$1,090,209
2%
2022
$12,118
4%
$1,068,833
2%
2021
$11,623
4%
$1,047,876
1%
2020
$11,154
—
$1,037,133
2%
2019
$11,184
-2%
$1,016,798
2%
2018
$11,367
1%
$996,862
2%
2017
$11,240
2%
$977,316
2%
2016
$11,014
3%
$958,154
4%
2015
$10,715
13%
$921,000
14%
2014
$9,446
—
$810,000
—
2013
$9,493
—
$810,000
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261 S Allen Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 (MLS# P1-25737) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 261 S Allen Avenue is currently listed for $2,595,000 and was received on February 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 261 S Allen Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Pasadena? You can browse all Pasadena real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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