495 Ellis St, Pasadena, CA 91105
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495 Ellis St
Pasadena, CA 91105

South Arroyo
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,486 sqft (on 0.30 acres)

$2,260,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $13,682/mo*
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$2,260,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $13,682/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
2 Baths
2,486 sqft
(on 0.30 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.26M
Since last month
Decreased$121K (-5.1%)
Since last year
Decreased$23K (-1%)
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 +115% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$2.26M
July 2026$2.44M
June 2026$2.38M
May 2026$2.34M
April 2026$2.33M
March 2026$2.35M
February 2026$2.29M
January 2026$2.26M
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
380 California Ter, Pasadena, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$3,530,000
09/10/25
3
2.5
2,666
166 S Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$2,617,000
06/15/26
3
4
2,938
670 Westbridge Pl, Pasadena, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,921,000
02/23/26
3
2.5
1,876
436 S Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$2,855,000
08/10/26
4
3
2,855
260 S Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$3,050,000
08/04/26
4
4
4,023
509 Palmetto Dr, Pasadena, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$3,270,000
07/14/26
4
3.5
3,950
154 S Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$5,150,000
04/10/26
4
3.5
3,644
269 Palmetto Dr, Pasadena, CA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$1,710,000
12/03/25
5
3
2,767
696 S Saint John Ave, Pasadena, CA
0.65
Single-Family Home
$1,450,000
01/09/26
4
1.5
3,560
546 La Loma Rd, Pasadena, CA
0.53
Single-Family Home
$5,050,000
05/18/26
4
3
3,356

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
242 S Grand Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
0.03
$4,259,800
4
4
3,430
Off Market
211 S Orange Grove Blvd #5, Pasadena, CA 91105
0.07
$1,850,000
3
2.5
2,311
Recently Sold
251 S Orange Grove Blvd #2, Pasadena, CA 91105
0.06
$1,251,900
2
2.5
1,900
Off Market
251 S Orange Grove Blvd #7, Pasadena, CA 91105
0.06
$1,736,100
2
3
1,900
Off Market
160 S Grand Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
0.09
-
9
5
5,941
Off Market
478 Ellis St, Pasadena, CA 91105
0.06
$3,222,900
3
4
3,773
Off Market
200 S Orange Grove Blvd #207, Pasadena, CA 91105
0.11
$2,427,500
2
2.5
2,561
Off Market
200 S Orange Grove Blvd #307, Pasadena, CA 91105
0.11
$2,891,500
2
2.5
2,510
Off Market
192 S Orange Grove Blvd #201, Pasadena, CA 91105
0.11
$2,638,300
2
2.5
2,752
Off Market
192 S Orange Grove Blvd #301, Pasadena, CA 91105
0.11
$2,770,700
2
2.5
2,767
Off Market
260 S Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105
0.11
$3,050,000
4
4
4,023
Recently Sold
335 S Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105
0.11
$997,000
2
2
1,681
Recently Sold

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1896
Lot Size
0.3 acres
Living Area
2,486 sqft
Price/Sqft
$909

About this House

Premium Location, fabulous address! A beautiful early Pasadena Orange Grove house with elegant setting and in beautiful condition. This home is in the Estate area, just one block north of the Wrigley Mansion/Tournament of Roses house. Original wood paned windows with classic Pasadena charm. There is a large sun room/den/guest room on the main level. The living room has wood floors. The kitchen has tile floors and granite counter tops. A bedroom suite is upstairs and a Second master bedroom is on the main level. This is the perfect location for next year's Rose Parade!! So close to downtown LA and Burbank with very easy freeway access. Close enough to walk to Old Pasadena, Norton Simon Museum and the grocery store, too!

Tenant responsible for electric, gas, trash and water; Landlord pays for gardening.
495 Ellis St, Pasadena, CA 91105 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,486 sqft single-family home in South Arroyo, built in 1896. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2019 with an asking price of $4,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on November 1, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,260,800, with a rent estimate of $4,696/month.

Home Details for 495 Ellis St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, OtherAir ConditioningCooling System: OtherHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details
Additional StorageTypes of Rooms: Breakfast Nook, Master Bath, Office, Sun RoomStorageCeiling Fan
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1896
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
GardenLawnSprinkler System
Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.30 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 1, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$4,250
Sep 5, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$4,250
Price decreased by 2%
Aug 23, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$4,350
Price decreased by 3%
Aug 8, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$4,500
Jun 29, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$4,150

Market trends in Pasadena

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.19M
$30KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
102.0%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$805
$10MoM
Available listings
388
9MoM
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Neighborhood Overview

South Arroyo
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What Locals Say about South Arroyo

At least 64 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 84 % Say car is needed

  • 79 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 77 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 76 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 76 % Say parking is easy

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 69 % Say there's wildlife

  • 68 % Say it's quiet

  • 66 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 61 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 61 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 45 % Say kids play outside

  • 27 % Say there are community events

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  • Dave G
    "The rose bowl and the surrounding event spaces. Various neighborhood block parties and celebrations "
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    "In see owners out walking with their dogs all the time. Lots of sidewalks and safe places to walk. Traffic is not too heavy. "
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  • Trulia User
    "People really try to come together to help people through many things as giving advice to superb businesses and personal advice even condolences to neighbors dealing with grief, during Covid neighbors were helping others by trading items they needed for other items as a switch not purchasing! Ppl are helpful in finding and relocating owners often with their lost animals !! "
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  • Trulia User
    "Quaint and charming, mature trees and well maintained homes and yards. Safe, well lit and very pleasant. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I love this area of Pasadena and efficient short commute safely driving, public transit is and always was prior to COVID start safe."
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  • Trulia User
    "Some cars speed downhill on our street and dogs are startled; and also, sometimes Cayotes roam about in broad daylight "
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  • Snesbitt
    "Tons of people walk their dogs in this neighborhood. There are wide sidewalks and plenty of set back from the street and traffic. "
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  • Snesbitt
    "My commute is very short. Typically it is under 5 minutes. Working in Pasadena is a great alternative to working downtown "
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  • Pamela H.
    "Love the location. Walking distance to old town and 25 mins from work in Studio City. Super safe and quiet"
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  • Gary K.
    "We see people walking their dogs at various times. Everyone seems very comfortable with this end it helps neighbors get to know each other."
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  • Em A
    "I don’t have a commute, but there are restaurants within walking distance, and my children’s school is also within walking distance."
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    "The neighborhood is dog friendly Some people don't curb their dogs on the sidewalk, there should be a fine for people that do this."
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  • Drew10weaver
    "The rose parade starts next to our house. There are a lot of events at the rose bowl. There are always events in old town which is within walking distance. "
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  • Rosajj0008
    "There is public transportation. You have metro trains go to downtown. But I always drive. There is Uber everywhere. A lot of places are walkable. It’s an easy area to live. "
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  • Darlavidger
    "This is a fantastic neighborhood. The neighbors are very friendly and kind. I would recommend this place for families who have children and pets. "
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  • Daniel S.
    "It’s clean, quiet & beautiful yet has quick access to major freeways, exciting restaurants & a host of small businesses "
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  • Betsy
    "I’ve lived here almost 30 years. It’s a beautiful, safe community with so much to do all around us. "
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  • Pashaa34
    "It is in the city, near the main road, but far enough away that it has its own quietness. It is near the freeway. It is more affordable. "
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  • leafar6611
    "This first-class area offers excitement for adults and children alike. Parks, dining, entertainment, children's activities are all within walking distance. Pasadena provides children with live entertainment at Libraries and during Festivals. This is an awesome place to live if you could afford it."
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  • H
    "Cute established area of smaller character homes (mine's a 2+1on cul de sac of mid-century moderns) and million-dollar-plus estates. Nice mix of folks in age, lifestyle, interests. Lots of dog lovers (mine kinda people.) Walk to Old Pas or So Pas. "
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  • mdancsecs
    "This area is the best intersection of beauty and charm with community feel"
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Frequently asked questions about 495 Ellis St

  • What is 495 Ellis St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 495 Ellis St in Pasadena, CA is $2,260,800.
  • 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 $30K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the South Arroyo neighborhood?
    Residents describe the South Arroyo neighborhood in Pasadena, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and well-kept. See recently sold homes in South Arroyo, Pasadena.
  • Does 495 Ellis St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 495 Ellis St in Pasadena, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 495 Ellis St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 495 Ellis St in Pasadena, CA has in-unit laundry.