533 E Rio Grande Street, Pasadena, CA 91104 - Photo 1

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$750,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
2 Beds
1 Full Bath
926 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

Welcome to this charming and original Craftsman bungalow in Pasadena's Landmark District of Normandie Heights. Set along a picturesque tree-lined street, this 1911 single-level home was even featured in the Al Pacino film Danny Collins. Offering 2 bedrooms on a generous 6,592 sq ft lot, it blends historic character with modern comfort. Recent upgrades include a new roof with permit in 2025, fresh exterior paint, and a newly built fence. As a contributing structure in the district, the home reflects the architectural legacy that makes Normandie Heights so desirable. The detached garage offers excellent ADU potential--perfect for guests, extended family, or creative use. Centrally located, you're just minutes from Pasadena's shopping, dining, entertainment, and parks, giving you the best of history and lifestyle in one home.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 533 E Rio Grande St

General

Sold For: $750,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRMLS
MLS ID: P1-24674
Added to Site: 190 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Entry, Main Floor Bedroom, Laundry, Kitchen, All Bedrooms Down, Living Room
Interior Features: Built-in Features, Unfurnished, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan
Fireplace(s): None
Eating Areas: Dining Room
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Water Heater, Refrigerator
Flooring: Tile, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2

Other Rooms

Laundry: Inside, Dryer Included, Washer Included, Stackable, Individual Room, In Kitchen

Additional Information

Pool Description: None
Spa Description: None

Exterior

Deck/Patio: Porch, Patio, Open Patio, Front Porch

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking: Garage, Driveway

Location

County: Los Angeles
Subdivision: Not Applicable
Driving Directions: House is on E Rio Grande St.

Community

Community Features: Biking, Sidewalks, Suburban, Curbs

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Wall/Window Unit(s)

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Bungalow, Craftsman
Structure Type: Single Family Residence
Construction: Wood Siding
Roof: Composition
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Stories/Levels: One
Stories Description: One
Square Feet: 926
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1911
Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

Property View: None
Lot Size (Acres): 0.1513
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Description: Back Yard, Garden, No Sprinklers, Yard, Rectangular Lot, Landscaped, Lawn, Front Yard

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $809.94

Disclosures and Reports

Special Conditions: Standard

Listed by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc., Michael Bell
Sold by eXp Realty of California Inc, Kelly Evans

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Schools

Schools serving 533 E Rio Grande St

School District:Pasadena Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School 1065 East Washington Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91104	K-5	0.6 mi
Charles W. Eliot Middle School 2184 Lake Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001	6-8	1 mi
John Muir High School 1905 N. Lincoln Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103	9-12	1.3 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 533 E Rio Grande St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

11/07/2025

Sold

$750,000

10.29%

MLS

10/23/2025

Listed

$680,000

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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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