525 E  Jackson St, Pasadena, CA 91104
SOLD
OCT 15, 2025
Listed by Karyn Sontag, Keller Williams OC Coastal Realty, (949) 373-1600 . Bought with Prophet 5 Inc

525 E Jackson St
Pasadena, CA 91104

North Central
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,198 sqft

$1,300,000

Last Sold: Oct 15, 2025
9% below list $1.44M
$591/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $7,736/mo*

$1,300,000

Last Sold: Oct 15, 2025
9% below list $1.44M
$591/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $7,736/mo*
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,198 sqft

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Description

Looking for a project with an incredible payoff? This 1920s Craftsman, on the market for the first time in 54 years, is a rare find in the historic Orange Heights neighborhood. This home is a complete fixer-upper and a blank canvas for a visionary buyer. While it needs a top-to-bottom renovation, its original soul is intact, offering a truly unique opportunity to restore a piece of history.

This property may qualify for the Mills Act, which could provide a massive property tax reduction, making this a smart long-term investment.

The home retains many of its original features, including stained-glass windows, Batchelder tile fireplace, and intricate built-in cabinets with leaded-glass fronts. The hardwood floors, sanded only twice in over five decades, are ready to be stripped and brought back to life.

The kitchen requires a full gut and remodel, and the entire home is a blank slate. The floor plan includes a main-level living room, a formal dining room, one bedroom, and a full bath. A sunroom offers a small retreat, and a half basement provides extra storage. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a full bath, with the potential to convert the space back into a large primary suite.

The oversized lot includes a private yard with a large pool, perfect for entertaining. The detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) has a full bath and kitchenette, offering possibilities for rental income, a studio, or a guest house or take it down and use it for outdoor entertaining space !

The property has some recent updates, including replaced sewer lines under the house, new pipes from the 1990s, and a water heater from three years ago. The roof was inspected and repaired in 2024. The property also includes an original garage, a shed, and a storage barn.

This is more than a house; it's a chance to embark on an incredible restoration project and own a home with both historic significance and huge potential.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from October 15, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Pool
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$591/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 525 E Jackson St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Converted Bedroom, Bedroom, Basement, Dining Room, Entry Foyer, Foyer, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2198 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedLaundry: In Kitchen
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Stained GlassFlooring: WoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: TwoEntry Location: 1Accessibility: NoneFloors: Wood
View
No ViewView: None

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Covered, Front Porch, PorchFencing: Chain LinkOther Structures: Shed(s)Exterior: Awning(s)Has a Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Driveway,Garage Faces Side,Workshop in Garage
Pool
Pool: Fenced, Heated, In Ground, PrivatePool
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 34

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Craftsman
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: Fixer, Repairs MajorParcel Number: 5730008022

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,435,000Price Per Sqft: $591/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Oct 15 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Pasadena
School Information
High School District: Pasadena Unified

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Storm Drain(s), Suburban, SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10465 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional, 1031 Exchange

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: OC25144639Living Area Range Units: Square FeetBack On Market Date: Thu Oct 09 2025Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06037-N-5730008022-R-N

Additional Information

CurbsGutter(s)Storm Drain(s)SuburbanSidewalks
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Karyn Sontag DRE #01209652
Keller Williams OC Coastal Realty
Steven Wong DRE #02246370
Keller Williams Realty
Bought with: James Fletcher DRE #02152639, Prophet 5 Inc
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#OC25144639

Price History for 525 E Jackson St

DatePriceEventSource
10/15/2025$1,300,000Sold
CRMLS #OC25144639
10/10/2025$1,435,000ContingentCRMLS #OC25144639
09/26/2025$1,435,000PendingCRMLS #OC25144639
09/19/2025$1,435,000ContingentCRMLS #OC25144639
09/16/2025$1,435,000PriceChange
CRMLS #OC25144639
08/15/2025$1,485,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #OC25144639
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,736
Assessment$89,033
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 525 E Jackson St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.04
Single-Family Home
$1,975,000
10/21/25
3
2.5
2,004
0.10
Single-Family Home
$1,270,000
06/02/25
3
3
1,638
0.11
Single-Family Home
$1,499,000
08/15/25
5
2
2,048
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,480,000
12/29/25
4
3
2,160
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
11/13/25
4
2.5
2,182
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,630,000
06/13/25
3
4
2,156
0.37
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
06/17/25
4
3
1,762
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,180,000
02/26/26
3
2
1,637
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,376,000
09/09/25
2
2
1,656

Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

What Locals Say about North Central

At least 199 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 78 % Say car is needed

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 65 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 62 % Say parking is easy

  • 60 % Say there's wildlife

  • 59 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

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

  • 56 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 52 % Say kids play outside

  • 51 % Say it's quiet

  • 46 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 45 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 28 % Say there are community events

Learn more about our methodology.
  • Rosie Pineda
    "Great diversity in this area which is rare in many parts of souther California. Great community events! "
  • Barbara Mitchell
    "This is a very dog-friendly neighborhood. Lots of fellow dog-walkers and a nearby park. But also the occasional skunk or coyote, so you always have to be on alert. "
  • Barbara Mitchell
    "I’m retired. Does not apply. Altho Pasadena is very centrally located to downtown LA, Glendale and other large places of business. "
  • Larstrella62
    "I have lived here over 36 years and seen it get better, with more business, it’s safer to walk around "
  • danielslattery
    "We have happy hours. Potlucks. Street parties and more. Progressive dinner parties. Community yards sales"
  • Benjaminramos323
    "We like to see other friendly dog owners getting along with other dog owners. Like how they pick up after their mess. And be respectful and kind with each other. "
  • Barbara Mitchell
    "There are some areas that are less safe than others…ask your old-time neighbors. (For example, don’t walk in these streets alone or at night)."
  • Trulia User
    "Our street is pretty busy but wouldn’t live anywhere else, been her 42 years and have not had any issues. "
  • John D.
    "We live on Glen Ave which is a quiet street with really good neighbors all around. It's much more attractive and well kept than South of Washington or immediately North of Woodbury, although North of Woodbury has been gentrifying extremely rapidly especially since Covid started. There are quite a few churches and a Buddhist temple. This area is very convenient with really awesome supermarkets like Super King and Vallarta that have much better produce options than Vons or Pavilions, which are also nearby. It's extremely quick to get to Trader Joe's as well. You can easily access outdoor and water activities at the Rose Bowl, the arroyo, or Descanso Gardens and there is a 24 hour fitness at Woodbury & Lincoln if you want to stay indoors. The kids from the high school walk home through the neighborhood but they generally behave themselves and it hasn't been a problem. Street parking is easy but guests parking overnight in Pasadena need a $5 permit that you get from a kiosk at the fire station on Fair Oaks."
  • Shakiyla A. D.
    "Some people like to speed on the street. So it’s good to just keep a safe distance when crossing the street"
  • Hfrasert
    "North lake sees a lot of transients and drug activity. i live right offnofnLake, I hear sirens a lot, and ive had my maik tampered with muktiole times. "
  • Vmhdesign
    "There are Beautiful craftsman, bungalows and Victorian homes on every block. On Saturday there is a farmers market at the local high school. "
  • Lorraine F.
    "Well I live in upper Altadena, but i used to live down on w mountain and I liked it there. I mean other than the “landlord” there (she’s long gone btw) , and there was the occasional parties that personally didn’t bug me but I know how it can be. But anyway Altadena is really cool and mostly quiet. And ever now and then you’ll see a couple of horseback riders which I love and I’d say that sorta unique."
  • Imani T.
    "Public transportation is good. Neighbors are nice. Neighborhood is safe. Neighbors are like family. Very nice."
  • T D
    "Lots of speeding traffic on bigger streets, pedestrians should be careful. Otherwise very safe neighborhood."
  • AP
    "It is relatively close to Old Pasadena and it has a sense of small community. There's shops and salons within walking distance."
  • Ariana P.
    "Most dogs are enclosed so it's a good place to walk your dogs around the block. Also, there is always people so your dog would get used to being around people. "
  • liz
    "While it is nice. It is surrounded by very sketchy areas with high crime. This home stands out as is one of the nicest homes."
  • Hartemployment
    "it's one of only a few city blocks that has it's electricity lines underground. so we don't experience interference from fallen tree branches when there's wind."
  • David M.
    "Very quite, relaxing, mesmerizing, walkable place to live. It is a peaceful neighborhood to live for you and your family."

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525 E Jackson St, Pasadena, CA 91104 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,198 sqft single-family home built in 1920. 525 E Jackson St is located in North Central, Pasadena. This property is not currently available for sale. 525 E Jackson St was last sold on Oct 15, 2025 for $1,300,000 (9% lower than the asking price of $1,435,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 525 E Jackson St is $1,814,000.