156 S Oak Knoll Avenue 305
Pasadena, CA 91101
Listing broker / agent: Meridian Capital Realty · Matthew Helganz · matt@helganzrealestate.com · CRMLS
MLS # P1-29261 · Last checked Oct 22, 2026 08:37 UTC
About this property
This is a rare find: a top-floor, light-filled corner sanctuary right in the cultural heartbeat of the Playhouse District, tucked away with only one shared wall and no neighbors above you. Offering approximately 851 square feet of space, the home boasts striking architectural volume from high ceilings and abundant natural light that instantly draws you in, complete with the added bonus of a versatile open loft upstairs. The main level features an open layout with a beautifully updated kitchen and bathroom, alongside a private balcony for unwinding. Upstairs, the loft features a real closet--a rare find for open-concept spaces--making it an ideal home office, creative studio, den, guest retreat, or second bedroom. Beyond the character and warmth of the home, it comes equipped with all the everyday conveniences: in-unit laundry, a dedicated parking space in a secure gated garage, a low monthlyHOA fee and an elevator in the building, and central air and heat. Step right outside your door to explore South Lake Avenue, local theaters, dining, and shops. It's the ultimate blend of character, privacy, flexibility, and effortless Pasadena living
Property details
- MLS number
- P1-29261
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Condominium
- Beds / baths
- 1 Beds • 1 Baths
- Living area
- 851 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.491 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1988
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 6
Building
- Year built
- 1988
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Living area source
- Public Records
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Kitchen, Loft, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Interior features
- Loft, Primary Suite
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Closet
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 1
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Parking
- Assigned, Underground
- Attached garage
- No
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- See Remarks
- Lot features
- Sprinklers None
- Lot size source
- Public Records
- Fencing
- None
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Community features
- Biking, Curbs, Gutters, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Urban
- Association amenities
- Maintenance Grounds, Management, Trash, Water
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $350.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| McKinley (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | K–8 | 0.2 mi |
| Twentieth Street Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 0.8 mi |
| Madison Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | Not reported | 1.1 mi |
| Blair High (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | 6–12 | 1.3 mi |
| Hamilton Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | Not reported | 1.6 mi |
| Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | Not reported | 1.8 mi |
| Thurgood Marshall Secondary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | 6–12 | 1.9 mi |
| Valentine Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) San Marino Unified · San Marino | K–5 | 2.1 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $649,900
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $649,900
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 00:04 | $649,900 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Pasadena
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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Calculated 2026-10-22 09:26 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
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