153 E Villa St #TOP, Pasadena, CA 91103
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OFF MARKET
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 950 sqft

153 E Villa St #TOP, Pasadena, CA 91103

West Central

Home Highlights

Apartment
950 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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About this House

What's unique:Charming balconyQuiet neighborhoodBrand new carpetingTravertine floorNew appliancesLifesource water purification system
This 900 sq ft 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 2nd floor FURNISHED duplex apartment is in one of Pasadena's historic homes. It is conveniently located in walking distance to old town Pasadena (8mins.) and the Metro station (7 mins) and is just off the Fair Oaks/Marengo exit on the 134 freeway.

1.8 Miles to Cheesecake Factory, Wholefoods, TJ's, Colorado Blvd, copious coffee-shops and eateries. 0.6 miles from Post office, Grocery shop, CVS, and Starbucks.

The house has been newly remodeled with state of the art central air conditioning and heat, hardwood floors with brand new carpeting in both bedrooms and new appliances, which include: LIFESOURCE water purification system, washer, dryer, stove, Range hood, refrigerator, garbage disposal and dish washer.

The kitchen is quite large, with a lot of cabinets for storage. The back bedroom and bath have a view of the San Gabriel mountains.

The master bedroom has a 30sq ft. walk in closet! The bathroom is spacious with a Jacuzzi tub and Travertine floor and a view of the mountains.

 Just off the living room, you can look out over the historic neighborhood while sitting on your charming balcony.

There is ample street parking available on this quiet neighborhood
street. An overnight parking pass in the city of Pasadena is provided with the lease.

Available now.

This place will go fast, so email me with your phone number to schedule an appointment to view it.

FURNISHED
MAXIMUM 2 TENANTS
NO PETS NO EXCEPTIONS
153 E Villa St #TOP, Pasadena, CA 91103 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 950 sqft apartment in West Central. More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2025 with an asking price of $3,290 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 9, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $3,032/month.

Home Details for 153 E Villa St #TOP

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 6 Month

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Air Conditioner, Central Air, Ceiling Fan
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Comparable Sales for 153 E Villa St #TOP

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
128 N Oak Knoll Ave #203, Pasadena, CA
0.82
Apartment
$760,000
04/06/26
2
2
1,110 sqft
137 S Wilson Ave #401, Pasadena, CA
1.32
Apartment
$870,000
06/16/26
2
1
910 sqft
477 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena, CA
1.02
Apartment
$2,395
02/15/26
1
1
611 sqft
Address Not Disclosed, Pasadena, CA
1.02
Apartment
$995,000
12/31/25
2
2.5
1,403 sqft
985 E California Blvd #206, Pasadena, CA
1.59
Apartment
$632,000
12/12/25
2
2
1,199 sqft
1066 San Pasqual St #21, Pasadena, CA
1.57
Apartment
$370,000
02/25/26
2
2
1,335 sqft
211 S Wilson Ave #208, Pasadena, CA
1.37
Apartment
$750,000
04/30/26
3
3
1,498 sqft
1000 E California Blvd #102, Pasadena, CA
1.64
Apartment
$700,000
10/21/25
2
2
1,372 sqft
414 Linda Rosa Ave, Pasadena, CA
2.22
Apartment
$1,400,000
03/18/26
2
1
1,023 sqft
136 S Michigan Ave, Pasadena, CA
1.45
Apartment
$2,244,500
07/17/26
4
9
6,042 sqft
Home facts updated by county records

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Neighborhood Overview

West Central
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What Locals Say about West Central

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  • 87% say there are sidewalks
  • 58% say there's holiday spirit
  • 38% say neighbors are friendly
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At least 138 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 78 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 74 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 74 % Say car is needed

  • 70 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 67 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 58 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say parking is easy

  • 54 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 50 % Say it's quiet

  • 38 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 38 % Say kids play outside

  • 36 % Say there's wildlife

  • 26 % Say there are community events

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  • Stephanie Campbell
    "Everyone picks up after their own dog and there are so many dog owners that it’s not hard to find other dogs and dog owners to bond with."
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  • Fabian Herrera
    "There are many great schools. A lot of beautiful parks and hiking trails. Many activities in and around the area make for great weekends with the family."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s ageless charm is quite old. There are plenty of buildings that are about 100 years old. It’s a quiet neighborhood."
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  • Trulia User
    "Many dogs and friendly people. Fuller college has a nice Park like setting with many trees and rolling lawns that most of the dogs enjoy "
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    "City needs to make this area safe.Make public school much better.A lot of homeless lately.Noise level is high."
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  • Lei Y.
    "Close to Caltech and old town PASADENA. Walking distance to almost everywhere. Safe and quiet. 100 steps to rose parade. "
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  • Tom K
    "Excellent access to downtown Los Angeles. Numerous options. Still, traffic can be awful. That’s part of living here."
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  • Terry P.
    "My neighbors are disrespectful and according to PPD, it’s the middle of the hood. I had my car broken into 5 days before Christmas, right in front of my home within an hour!"
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  • Jacquie C. G.
    "There are coyotes sometimes running in the neighborhood, despite being far from mountains. And there are a LOT of skunks roaming around. My dog gets sprayed a couple times a year. "
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  • Nathaniel T.
    "the commute is convenient to local malls and shops movies and bars............................................."
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  • Jacquie C. G.
    "Good blend of people from many different ethnic and economic backgrounds. Mostly a friendly neighborhood. "
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  • Elivin R.
    "The neighborhood is ok. Very accessible to restaurants and shops. People are nice but a bit dangerous"
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  • Patricia A.
    "Walking distance from the Rose Parade, metro rail, Carnegie Observatory. There are lots of nearby shops and restaurants you can walk to."
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  • Marih_j8
    "Live in the area, lots of homeless in the area mostly apartments so can be difficult to find parking."
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  • Traveljoy73
    "The rose parade is only a couple blocks away , The metro is only one block away and it’s convenient to take the bus to TownPasadena"
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  • Melissa H.
    "farmer's market on Saturday. Rose Bowl parade. there are numerous events at the Rose Bowl such as swap meets, concerts, marathons, biking, fireworks "
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  • Heath L.
    "There's a park within walking distance, other people have dogs here, and our place only allows small dogs and cats. Big dogs, you'll have to work it out with the management."
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  • Padilla64
    "one more thing I can say about where I live it is something that a lot of people can agree with me and I cannot find other people who has different opinion of what I am about to say is that, nice!"
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  • Felicianacristobal
    "I live here in the community for 10-years over. Lots of people walk their dog. Lots of people looking for parking space. Close to Mexican restaurant. And yoga place."
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  • Joe D.
    "Always calm and tons of restaurant near. small shops and near the train station. safe neighbourhood with tons of night life. "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 9, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$3,290
Mar 28, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,290
Jun 26, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Jun 12, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,990
Price decreased by 5%
May 29, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,150

Frequently asked questions about 153 E Villa St #TOP

  • Is Pasadena a buyer's or seller's market?
    Pasadena is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Pasadena?
    The median sale price in Pasadena is $1.2M. That is up $3.33K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the West Central neighborhood?
    Residents describe the West Central neighborhood in Pasadena, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in West Central, Pasadena.
  • What are the closest schools to 153 E Villa St #TOP?
    The closest schools to 153 E Villa St #TOP in Pasadena, CA are John Muir High School (rated 4/10), Madison Elementary School (rated 2/10), Octavia E. Butler Magnet School (Middle, rated 4/10).
  • Does 153 E Villa St #TOP have air conditioning?
    Yes, 153 E Villa St #TOP in Pasadena, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 153 E Villa St #TOP have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 153 E Villa St #TOP in Pasadena, CA has in-unit laundry.

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