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$1,710,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Partial Baths
  • 1,258 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 6 days ago
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Known as the landmarked 'Adobe Eulalia Perez,' this 1924 Spanish Colonial Revival adobe is a rare, gated sanctuary in the heart of South Pasadena, offering extraordinary indoor-outdoor living and authentic architectural character. Hidden behind original walls and a secured entry, the home opens into a private courtyard setting that feels like a tucked-away European village, peaceful, romantic, and completely removed from the street.The main residence features a well appointed 1 bedroom and 1 bath with vaulted ceilings, original beams, details, and preserved period flooring, all carefully maintained and thoughtfully updated to honor the home's historic integrity while providing modern comforts. A beautiful galley-style kitchen serves as the heart of the home, offering refined counters, abundant character, and seating for up to four at the counter, flowing naturally to the dining area and a dramatic sunken living room anchored by a rejuvenated original fireplace.The covered courtyard, over 900 square feet, functions as a true extension of the living space, ideal for entertaining or quiet retreat. Highlights include an outdoor fireplace, Jacuzzi, lounge and dining areas, and a private outdoor shower, creating a resort-like atmosphere year-round.A separate guest quarters just off the courtyard provides exceptional flexibility, complete with a Murphy-bed sleeping area, kitchenette, dining nook, and bath, perfect for guests, an art or music studio, home office, or meditation space.A truly special offering for a single professional, young couple, or empty nesters seeking architectural significance, privacy, and proximity/walkability to the South Pasadena community, parks and schools.

Full Property Details for 517 Garfield Ave

General

  • Sold For: $1,710,000
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRMLS
  • MLS ID: P1-25494
  • Added to Site: 155 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Retreat
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Wired for Data, Sunken Living Room, Copper Plumbing (Partial), Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Storage, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Granite Counters
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Gas, Raised Hearth, Patio, Living Room, Outside
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, Dining Room, In Kitchen
  • Appliances: Water Line to Refrigerator, Icemaker, Range Hood, Built-In Range, Refrigerator, Barbecue, Freezer, Gas Range, 6 Burner Stove, Vented Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Water Heater
  • Flooring: Brick, Tile, Wood, Concrete

Rooms

Bathrooms

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

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: In Garage

Additional Information

  • Pool Description: None
  • Spa Description: Private, Heated, Above-Ground

Exterior

  • Deck/Patio: Covered, Front Porch, Concrete, Lanai

Parking

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

Location

  • County: Los Angeles
  • Driving Directions: Take Garfield Ave until it splits by Garfield Park and go north.

Community

  • Community Features: Curbs, Biking, Dog Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Suburban, Park

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Fireplace(s), Central

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: See Remarks, Spanish
  • Structure Type: Single Family Residence
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Clay, Shingle
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Windows: Custom Covering, Stained Glass, Blinds
  • Stories/Levels: One
  • Stories Description: One
  • Square Feet: 1,258
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Taped
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Guesthouse, Storage, Guest House Detached

Lot Features

  • Property View: None
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.1551
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Irrigation System: Sprinkler System
  • Fencing (Description): Wood, Privacy, Good Condition

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,359.3

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Standard

Listed by The Agency, Carmine Sabatella and The Agency, Ryan Delair
Sold by Archetype Real Estate Group In, Stefanie Wu

Listing agents

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  • Ryan Delair

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Schools serving 517 Garfield Ave

School District:South Pasadena Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
Marengo Elementary School
1400 Marengo Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030
K-50.7 mi
South Pasadena Middle School
1500 Fair Oaks Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030
6-80.8 mi
South Pasadena Senior High School
1401 Fremont Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030
9-120.9 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 517 Garfield Ave

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/02/2026
Sold
$1,710,000
14.15%
MLS
1/18/2026
Listed
$1,498,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by The Agency, Carmine Sabatella and The Agency, Ryan Delair
Sold by Archetype Real Estate Group In, Stefanie Wu

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517 Garfield Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030 (MLS# P1-25494) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,710,000 on March 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 517 Garfield Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in South Pasadena? You can browse all South Pasadena real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.