253 E Villa St, Pasadena, CA 91101
OFF MARKET
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 500 sqft

253 E Villa St, Pasadena, CA 91101

West Central

Home Highlights

Apartment
500 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Contemporaneity style and qualityUpdated bathroomNew wood floorRedone new kitchen
Cozy unit updated and refurbished with contemporaneity style and quality. 1 Bedroom and 1 bath is located in central Pasadena and close to popular revitalized place.
The improvement includes: New wood floor, updated bathroom, redone new kitchen. There is 8 units complex and one dedicated parking space. Upstairs

Owner pays water, trash and gardening
253 E Villa St, Pasadena, CA 91101 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 500 sqft apartment in West Central. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2025 with an asking price of $1,750 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 25, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,941/month.

Home Details for 253 E Villa St

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Comparable Sales for 253 E Villa St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
477 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena, CA
0.99
Apartment
$2,395
02/15/26
1
1
611 sqft
128 N Oak Knoll Ave #203, Pasadena, CA
0.73
Apartment
$760,000
04/06/26
2
2
1,110 sqft
137 S Wilson Ave #401, Pasadena, CA
1.23
Apartment
$870,000
06/16/26
2
1
910 sqft
Address Not Disclosed, Pasadena, CA
0.99
Apartment
$995,000
12/31/25
2
2.5
1,403 sqft
985 E California Blvd #206, Pasadena, CA
1.53
Apartment
$632,000
12/12/25
2
2
1,199 sqft
1066 San Pasqual St #21, Pasadena, CA
1.51
Apartment
$370,000
02/25/26
2
2
1,335 sqft
211 S Wilson Ave #208, Pasadena, CA
1.29
Apartment
$750,000
04/30/26
3
3
1,498 sqft
1000 E California Blvd #102, Pasadena, CA
1.58
Apartment
$700,000
10/21/25
2
2
1,372 sqft
125 Hurlbut St #205, Pasadena, CA
1.73
Apartment
$955,000
09/24/26
2
2
1,120 sqft
414 Linda Rosa Ave, Pasadena, CA
2.10
Apartment
$1,400,000
03/18/26
2
1
1,023 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

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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
Aug 25, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,750
Aug 15, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,750
Feb 22, 2024
Source: CRMLS #WS23204365
ListingRemoved
Jan 30, 2024
Source: CRMLS #WS23204365
Listed For Rent
$1,650
Mar 24, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved

Frequently asked questions about 253 E Villa St

  • 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.
  • 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 253 E Villa St?
    The closest schools to 253 E Villa St 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 253 E Villa St have parking?
    Yes, 253 E Villa St in Pasadena, CA has on-site parking.

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