548 E Rio Grande St, Pasadena, CA 91104
OFF MARKET
Listed by Antoinette Motte, Engel & Volkers Glendale, (818) 240-8100 . Bought with MAISONRE

548 E Rio Grande St
Pasadena, CA 91104

North Central
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,169 sqft

$1,082,700

Trulia Estimate
as of May 28, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,507/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$1,082,700

Trulia Estimate
as of May 28, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,507/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,169 sqft

Local Information

Map showing home location
© Google
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Description

Buyers, bring your contractor to this architecturally appealing, 1924 Colonial Revival fixer in the center of the Normandie Heights Historic District. The arched columned porch, with transom fan and sidelight windows, welcome you as you enter. A pair of matching arched windows on each side of the entry, along with two eyebrow roof dormer windows provide abundant north facing light.
This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home has many original details, vintage charm, fine woodwork, craftsmanship and a wonderful floor plan.
Enter the living room with hardwood floors, finely crafted crown/trim molding and brick fireplace. Adjacent is the dining room, from which French doors access a lovely terrace. The adjacent breakfast room can also be used as a home office, study or butler’s pantry. The well designed kitchen has all the original fine cabinetry, built in cooling pantry and ironing board, along with wall, ceiling and counter tile. It is a rare opportunity to find all original features still intact. The original owner worked for Crown City Mill and Lumber Company in Pasadena, and had access to the fine quality materials and craftspeople of the day.
The sizeable backyard provides creative possibilities for entertaining, play and gardening. Beautiful mature oak trees frame the home and provide cooling shade in warm weather. The garage at the rear corner of the lot, together with the spacious attic and basement, provide additional storage or alternative use possibilities.
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 November 13, 2023

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 548 E Rio Grande St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Bathroom, Basement, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1169 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: Inside,None
Heating & Cooling
Heating: NoneNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneNo Heating
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Wood FramesFlooring: Laminate, Tile, WoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: FrontFloors: Laminate, Tile, Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Mountain(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionFencing: WoodFoundation: RaisedNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Driveway,Garage,Garage Faces Rear
Pool
Pool: None
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: 7

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1924
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: Wood SidingNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: FixerParcel Number: 5838038009

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $799,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Oct 24 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

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

Community

Community Features: Street Lights, SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6590 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: GD23186947Living Area Range Units: Square FeetCommon Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06037-N-5838038009-R-N

Additional Information

Street LightsSidewalks
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Antoinette Motte DRE #01209771, (626) 484-5244
Engel & Volkers Glendale
Bought with: Shannon Scavo DRE #02127388, (714) 955-9399, MAISONRE
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#GD23186947

Price History for 548 E Rio Grande St

DatePriceEventSource
11/13/2023$850,000Sold
CRMLS #GD23186947
11/02/2023$799,000PendingCRMLS #GD23186947
10/26/2023$799,000ContingentCRMLS #GD23186947
10/17/2023$799,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #GD23186947
Skip to last item
  • Results are loading
Skip to first item

Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$10,247
Assessment$867,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 548 E Rio Grande St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1374 Palm Ter, Pasadena, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$1,000,000
04/13/26
2
1
1,138
1166 N El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$850,000
11/26/25
2
1
1,232
533 E Rio Grande St, Pasadena, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$750,000
11/07/25
2
1
926
841 E Ladera St, Pasadena, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$815,000
08/17/25
2
1
950
870 E Howard St, Pasadena, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$800,000
06/03/25
2
1
909
470 E Ladera St, Pasadena, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$860,000
10/17/25
2
1
1,037
1675 N El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$865,000
06/26/25
2
1
1,041
1188 N Hudson Ave, Pasadena, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$850,000
01/05/26
2
1
964
676 E Rio Grande St, Pasadena, CA
0.02
Single-Family Home
$1,267,130
09/12/25
3
2
1,614
1651 N Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA
0.52
Single-Family Home
$850,000
08/01/25
2
1
1,024

Nearby homes

Get a sense of prices in the area by checking nearby homes.
Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 548 E Rio Grande St.
View nearby schools on GreatSchools
The GreatSchools Rating compares schools on a variety of school quality indicators including test scores, college readiness, equity and more. Learn more.

Neighborhood Overview

North Central
See Local Highlights
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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Rosie Pineda
    "Great diversity in this area which is rare in many parts of souther California. Great community events! "
    0
    Flag
  • 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. "
    0
    Flag
  • Barbara Mitchell
    "I’m retired. Does not apply. Altho Pasadena is very centrally located to downtown LA, Glendale and other large places of business. "
    0
    Flag
  • Larstrella62
    "I have lived here over 36 years and seen it get better, with more business, it’s safer to walk around "
    0
    Flag
  • danielslattery
    "We have happy hours. Potlucks. Street parties and more. Progressive dinner parties. Community yards sales"
    0
    Flag
  • 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. "
    1
    Flag
  • 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)."
    1
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "Our street is pretty busy but wouldn’t live anywhere else, been her 42 years and have not had any issues. "
    2
    Flag
  • 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."
    3
    Flag
  • 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"
    3
    Flag
  • 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. "
    8
    Flag
  • Vmhdesign
    "There are Beautiful craftsman, bungalows and Victorian homes on every block. On Saturday there is a farmers market at the local high school. "
    11
    Flag
  • 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."
    16
    Flag
  • Imani T.
    "Public transportation is good. Neighbors are nice. Neighborhood is safe. Neighbors are like family. Very nice."
    0
    Flag
  • T D
    "Lots of speeding traffic on bigger streets, pedestrians should be careful. Otherwise very safe neighborhood."
    2
    Flag
  • AP
    "It is relatively close to Old Pasadena and it has a sense of small community. There's shops and salons within walking distance."
    5
    Flag
  • 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. "
    2
    Flag
  • 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."
    31
    Flag
  • 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."
    5
    Flag
  • David M.
    "Very quite, relaxing, mesmerizing, walkable place to live. It is a peaceful neighborhood to live for you and your family."
    2
    Flag

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Apartments for Rent

Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Explore by feature

Homes for sale near 548 E Rio Grande St

Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Off Market Homes Near 548 E Rio Grande St

Skip to last item
Skip to first item
The multiple listing data appearing on this website, or contained in reports produced therefrom, is owned and copyrighted by California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. ("CRMLS") and is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Information provided is for viewer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties the viewer may be interested in purchasing. All listing data, including but not limited to square footage and lot size is believed to be accurate, but the listing Agent, listing Broker and CRMLS and its affiliates do not warrant or guarantee such accuracy. The viewer should independently verify the listed data prior to making any decisions based on such information by personal inspection and/or contacting a real estate professional.
Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of 2026-02-09 09:51:42 PST and /or other sources. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information

Homes for rent near 548 E Rio Grande St

Skip to last item
  • Results are loading
Skip to first item
548 E Rio Grande St, Pasadena, CA 91104 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,169 sqft single-family home built in 1924. 548 E Rio Grande St is located in North Central, Pasadena. This property is not currently available for sale. 548 E Rio Grande St was last sold on Nov 13, 2023 for $850,000 (6% higher than the asking price of $799,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 548 E Rio Grande St is $1,082,700.