1136 E Rio Grande St, Pasadena, CA 91104
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OFF MARKET

1136 E Rio Grande St
Pasadena, CA 91104

East Central
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,271 sqft (on 0.33 acres)

$2,177,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $13,180/mo*
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$2,177,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $13,180/mo*
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4 Beds
3 Baths
2,271 sqft
(on 0.33 acres)

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Description

Located on an expansive corner lot in the sought-after Historic Highlands Landmark District of Pasadena rests this desirable Prairie style home constructed in 1922 that is often referred to as an ''Airplane Bungalow''. As you cross the shaded front porch and enter into the home you are awestruck by the historic Batchelder tile fireplace in its original beauty from the 20's. The Living room boasts original hardwood floors and massive crown and base moldings, vintage wood trim all maintained in the original finishes for 100 years. The adjoining formal dining room shares the wood accents with the living room and an added bonus of the built-in china cabinet. Through the french door from the dining room is found the covered patio and rear yard. The kitchen features custom cabinets, tile floor, ceiling fan and specialty countertops. Directly off the kitchen is the laundry room and the maids' room or fourth bedroom and a three-quarter bath. On the opposing side of the kitchen is found the family room offering vintage style built-in cabinetry and updated flooring. Also found on the western portion of the ground floor are the second and third bedrooms with original hardwood floors and large closets. The second bedroom has the bonus of french doors leading into the attached sleeping porch or office, surrounded by windows. The second and third bedrooms are accessible to the central hall full bathroom with shower over tub, built-in cabinets and original tile. The second story of the home provides a private primary suite with adjoining full bathroom, walk-in closet, an abundance of windows washing the space in natural light. Who doesn't need storage? A 729 SqFT (not included in total SqFT) basement fills that need with direct access from the interior of the home in addition to the exterior staircase. The property possesses a large motor court providing an abundance of parking in addition to the two-car detached garage. All of this and a 14,300 SqFT lot . . . . . . . Dream of the endless possibilities! !
1136 E Rio Grande St, Pasadena, CA 91104 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,271 sqft single-family home in East Central, built in 1922. It last sold for $1,550,000 on Sep 21, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,177,300, with a rent estimate of $4,711/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
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Outdoor
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A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1136 E Rio Grande St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: OtherHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 12

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1922Year Updated: 1922
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking Spaces: 2

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.33 acres

Price History for 1136 E Rio Grande St

DatePriceEventSource
09/21/2022$1,550,000Sold
Pasadena Foothills MLS #P1-11018
09/12/2022$1,450,000ContingentCRMLS #P1-11018
08/24/2022$1,450,000Listed For SalePasadena Foothills MLS #P1-11018

Market trends in Pasadena

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.22M
$11.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
102.1%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$814
$11MoM
Available listings
378
3MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$18,861
Assessment$1,612,620
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1136 E Rio Grande St

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Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1156 E Howard St, Pasadena, CA
0.09
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$1,500,000
07/17/25
3
2
2,179
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0.08
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$2,634,180
05/26/26
4
2
2,597
1245 E Howard St, Pasadena, CA
0.18
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$2,462,000
03/04/26
5
3
2,777
1259 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena, CA
0.19
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$2,175,000
06/18/26
5
3
2,548
1297 N Hill Ave, Pasadena, CA
0.31
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$1,300,000
07/13/26
4
2
1,782
1241 Bresee Ave, Pasadena, CA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$1,350,000
07/22/25
4
3
1,750
1035 N Hudson Ave, Pasadena, CA
0.64
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
11/13/25
4
2.5
2,182
1275 N Hill Ave, Pasadena, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,225,000
09/09/25
3
2
1,874
1289 N Catalina Ave, Pasadena, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$1,360,000
08/29/25
3
1.5
1,280
1260 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,500,000
05/19/26
2
2.5
1,427

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Neighborhood Overview

East Central
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What Locals Say about East Central

At least 136 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 76 % Say parking is easy

  • 75 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 68 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 67 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 66 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 65 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 63 % Say it's quiet

  • 59 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say there's wildlife

  • 57 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 32 % Say there are community events

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  • Gary Goodman
    "Nice people in a historic neighborhood. It’s safe, quiet and a great place to raise a family. It’s home. "
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  • Coffeebucks10
    "Lots of trees and nature And Mountain Views. It is a friendly neighborhood and lots of people out and about."
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    "My grandparents loved her for their entire life. They really enjoyed their neighborhood and all the stuff and projects they did for them"
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  • Trulia User
    "I live very close to work so commute is short. I don't use public transportation though often see busses and micro busses."
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  • Trulia User
    "I just commute by car, but ever since the pandemic I work from home. Overall I find the area pretty easy to get around. "
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  • Maryrita
    "There’s always something going on at the park! And every New Year’s Day is amazing to watch the Rose Parade floats come in for two days of viewing! Lastly, we have the best Farmer’s Market every Saturday morning."
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  • Randa S.
    "We love our neighborhood and our neighbors! This is a friendly place and we see many people out walking every day. We are close to great places to shop and there are many great restaurants nearby. We are so happy here!"
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  • Lonnieurbina
    "Walkable neighborhood with cars, ambulances and trucks driving up and down Hill Ave. all day and night."
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  • Trulia User
    "Very walkable. Lots of speeding cars up and DOWN Hill Ave. Public bus and train readily available. Low crime."
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  • Stella P.
    "I see people walking their dogs on regular basis which makes the neighborhood very dog friendly neighborhood. "
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  • Patricia H.
    "We have movie nights at the park by the Police Station in the summer. The Senior Center has events also."
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  • FS
    "This is a very friendly and stable neighborhood with long term homeowners. Walking distance to parks and farmer's market. Approx. 1 mile from a dog park. Easy access by car to all the fun businesses on Lake and Old Town."
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  • lisa r.
    "people are nice and helpful when we need something we ask for help it can get quite get noisy by sirens"
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  • lauren A.
    "The fact that there is so many places within walking distance and it’s family friendly and has a lot of businesses around and everything is easy to get to "
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  • Lonnieurbina
    " Stable walking neighborhood. Low crime. Character homes. Busy streets. Available public transportation."
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