636 Forest Avenue
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Listing broker / agent: COMPASS · Teresa Fuller · CRMLS
MLS # P1-28766 · Last checked Oct 22, 2026 02:31 UTC
About this property
Two homes, updated and upgraded, on one generous lot make 636 Forest Avenue a rare South Pasadena offering. On a quiet residential street, the property combines a renovated 1910 Craftsman main residence with a large fully permitted, detached ADU, creating exceptional possibilities for multi-generational living, rental income, extended family visits or guests. The main house is bright, comfortable, and beautifully upgraded. An open-plan living room includes a charming bayed sitting area, while the spacious kitchen feels fresh and current with a gas range, white herringbone tile backsplash, ample cabinetry, and plenty of room for cooking and gathering. A large laundry just beyond provides additional flexibility as a home office or studio and offers convenient access to the driveway and garage. The primary suite enjoys abundant natural light, an updated full bath, walk-in closet, and sliding doors opening directly to the backyard. Two additional bedrooms, one currently used as an office, share a second updated full bath. Beyond the main residence, the detached, 3 bedroom, 2 bath fully permitted ADU is a separate home of its own. Entered from a pretty paver porch, it is bright and open with an updated kitchen, large comfortable living space, in-unit laundry, three well-proportioned bedrooms and updated baths. A private garden area behind the ADU gives the second residence its own private outdoor retreat. The large, green lot creates plenty of breathing room between the two homes and offers multiple areas for outdoor living, dining, gardening, and entertaining. Don't miss the spacious two-car garage, great for cars and storage! Located in a quiet pocket of South Pasadena, just minutes from Trader Joe's, the Arroyo Seco Golf Course and Bike Trail, South Pasadena Dog Park, Jones Coffee and Mike & Anne's, the property also enjoys easy access to Pasadena, Highland Park and Downtown Los Angeles, all within the highly regarded South Pasadena Unified School District.
Property details
- MLS number
- P1-28766
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 6 Beds • 4 Baths
- Living area
- 2,668 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.2296 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1910
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 15
Building
- Year built
- 1910
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Living area source
- Measured
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 2
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Appliances
- Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Inside
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 1
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage
- No
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- None
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Wood
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Community features
- Sidewalks
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Vista Elementary South Pasadena Unified · South Pasadena | K–5 | 0.3 mi |
| San Pascual Elementary Science Technology Engineering Arts And Mathematics (STEAM) Magnet (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 0.5 mi |
| South Pasadena Senior High South Pasadena Unified · South Pasadena | 9–12 | 0.9 mi |
| Monterey Hills Elementary South Pasadena Unified · South Pasadena | K–5 | 1.0 mi |
| Garvanza Elementary School Technology and Leadership Magnet (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 1.1 mi |
| South Pasadena Middle South Pasadena Unified · South Pasadena | 6–8 | 1.1 mi |
| Luther Burbank Middle School Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math Magnet (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | 6–8 | 1.1 mi |
| Blair High (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | 6–12 | 1.2 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
- $2,095,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $2,095,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:51 | $2,095,000 |
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Market trends in South Pasadena
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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