138 Backus Ave, Pasadena, CA 91107
OFF MARKET

$1,026,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,450 sqft

138 Backus Ave, Pasadena, CA 91107

East Pasadena
Est. Refi. Payment $6,640/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 14, 2010 for $490,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.03M
Since last month
Increased$30K (+3%)
Since last year
Increased$29K (+2.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$539K (+110%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +65% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.03M
August 2026$998K
July 2026$1M
June 2026$1.01M
May 2026$995K
April 2026$990K
March 2026$1.02M
February 2026$1M
January 2026$964K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
259 S Rosemead Blvd, Pasadena, CA
0.15
Multi-Family Home
$1,550,000
07/02/26
5
7
4,597
175 Madre St, Pasadena, CA
0.42
Multi-Family Home
$855,000
05/19/26
2
2
1,210
2915 Morningside St, Pasadena, CA
0.89
Multi-Family Home
$1,300,000
06/05/26
5
3
2,217
1121 Okoboji Dr, Arcadia, CA
1.09
Multi-Family Home
$674,500
11/25/25
4
2
1,704
87 El Nido Ave #fc598a4a5, Pasadena, CA
0.87
Multi-Family Home
$1,951,000
04/20/26
6
6
2,816
7276 Jackson Pl, San Gabriel, CA
0.98
Multi-Family Home
$1,630,000
10/24/25
5
5
3,164
1117 Okoboji Dr, Arcadia, CA
1.10
Multi-Family Home
$1,380,000
10/14/25
4
4
1,976
903 Sunset Blvd, Arcadia, CA
1.16
Multi-Family Home
$1,300,000
11/14/25
6
4
2,551
9078 Huntington Dr, San Gabriel, CA
0.99
Multi-Family Home
$1,700,000
10/22/25
8
4
2,716
1107 Okoboji Dr, Arcadia, CA
1.11
Multi-Family Home
$1,455,000
12/08/25
5
5
3,010

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
144 Backus Ave, Pasadena, CA 91107
0.01
$1,175,000
4
2
1,692
For Sale
110 Backus Ave, Pasadena, CA 91107
0.03
$1,626,700
4
3
2,720
Off Market
135 Backus Ave, Pasadena, CA 91107
0.05
$1,318,900
6
4
2,630
Off Market
3739 Elma Rd, Pasadena, CA 91107
0.14
$1,947,800
4
3.5
2,700
Off Market
3733 Blanche St, Pasadena, CA 91107
0.14
$990,000
4
3
1,480
For Sale
132 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena, CA 91107
0.10
$1,064,500
2
1
1,156
Off Market
3738 Blanche St, Pasadena, CA 91107
0.16
$2,136,800
6
4
2,668
For Sale
3680 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
0.14
$1,307,400
3
2
1,632
Off Market
3750 Blanche St, Pasadena, CA 91107
0.18
$1,300,000
3
1
1,064
For Sale
3783 Elma Rd, Pasadena, CA 91107
0.20
$2,117,900
5
4
2,779
Off Market
3618 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
0.16
$975,000
3
1.5
1,262
For Sale
45 S Lotus Ave, Pasadena, CA 91107
0.16
$790,700
2
1
633
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Multi-Family
Built in 1997
1,450 sqft
$708/sqft

About this House

For more info, TXT 455963 to 555000 (Std msg and data rates apply. Text T1560 for terms) AWESOME SouthEast Pasadena Home for Sale. Your new home has 4 bedrooms + Den, 3 bathrooms and is on a large, fully landscaped lot with room for RV, swimming pool, toy storage, or anything your imagination desires. This property was last used as a live-in residential care home and that type of application is also an option. This is NOT a Short Sale.
138 Backus Ave, Pasadena, CA 91107 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,450 sqft multi-family in East Pasadena, built in 1997. It last sold for $490,000 on Oct 14, 2010. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,026,200, with a rent estimate of $3,414/month.

Home Details for 138 Backus Ave

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1997Year Updated: 1997
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Conventional

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10600 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 14, 2010
Source: N/A
Sold
$490,000
Aug 20, 2010
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$498,900
Price decreased by 1%
Aug 13, 2010
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$505,000
Price decreased by 5%
Jul 24, 2010
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$528,900
Price decreased by 2%
Jun 19, 2010
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$540,000
Price decreased by 5%

Market trends in Pasadena

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.19M
$9.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.8%
1.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$779
$27MoM
Available listings
367
22MoM

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What Locals Say about East Pasadena

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  • 72 % Say parking is easy

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

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  • 65 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 64 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 64 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 63 % Say it's quiet

  • 58 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 54 % Say there's wildlife

  • 49 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 47 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 44 % Say kids play outside

  • 23 % Say there are community events

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Frequently asked questions about 138 Backus Ave

  • What is 138 Backus Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 138 Backus Ave in Pasadena, CA is $1,026,200.
  • What is the price history for 138 Backus Ave?
    138 Backus Ave in Pasadena, CA last sold for $490,000 in October 2010.
  • Is Pasadena a buyer's or seller's market?
    Pasadena is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Pasadena?
    The median sale price in Pasadena is $1.19M. That is down $9.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 138 Backus Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 138 Backus Ave in Pasadena, CA has air conditioning.

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