400 Grand Avenue
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Listing broker / agent: COMPASS · Ann Gluck · CRMLS
MLS # P1-28645 · Last checked Oct 22, 2026 01:47 UTC
About this property
Located in South Pasadena's prestigious 'Arroyo' neighborhood, this wonderful five-bedroom Colonial offers convenient access to award-winning schools, the South Pasadena Farmers' Market, local restaurants and shops, freeways, and Downtown Los Angeles, providing easy access to LA's network. Built in 1938, this lovely home features a formal entry with leaded glass windows and a spacious living room with a beamed ceiling, fireplace, and built-in bookshelves, overlooking the grassy backyard and sparkling pool. The formal dining room leads to an updated kitchen with a charming breakfast nook and a separate laundry/mudroom with original built-ins and ample storage. There are five bedrooms total; two bedrooms and a hall bath are located on the main level, ideal for guests or multigenerational living, with one bedroom also well suited for an office or den with a built-in desk and bookshelves. Upstairs are three additional bedrooms, including the primary suite with an en-suite bath and two spacious bedrooms that share a Jack-and-Jill bath. Perfect for entertaining, the backyard features a large open-air patio, heated pool and spa, and an outdoor living area with a built-in BBQ, fireplace, and retractable movie screen. Features: *5BR/3BA *updated electrical/plumbing/HVAC *newer landscaping with fruit trees *hardwood floors *original wood paneling *leaded glass windows *vertical-grain Douglas fir front entry with vintage door viewer *built-in hallway phone nook *original milk delivery door. Exquisite architectural details throughout, all within the award-winning South Pasadena school district.
Property details
- MLS number
- P1-28645
- Status
- Pending
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 5 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 2,531 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1775 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1938
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 23
Building
- Year built
- 1938
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Cottage, Colonial
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Foundation
- Raised
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 2
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 2
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Entry Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Barbecue, Dishwasher, Gas Range
- Interior features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Chair Rail, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Decorative, Living Room, Outside
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- No
- Pool
- In Ground, Pool Cover
- Patio / porch
- Brick, Covered, Front Porch, Open, Patio
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Brick, Wood
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Community features
- Biking, Curbs, Golf, Hiking, Horse Trails, Stables, Mountainous, Park, Street Lights, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.6 mi |
| Arroyo Vista Elementary South Pasadena Unified · South Pasadena | K–5 | 0.6 mi |
| Blair High (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | 6–12 | 1.0 mi |
| South Pasadena Senior High South Pasadena Unified · South Pasadena | 9–12 | 1.0 mi |
| Garvanza Elementary School Technology and Leadership Magnet (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 1.2 mi |
| San Rafael Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | Not reported | 1.2 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 | 1.2 mi |
| South Pasadena Middle South Pasadena Unified · South Pasadena | 6–8 | 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
- $2,798,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $2,798,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 11:12 | $2,798,000 |
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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