635 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
OFF MARKET
Listed by James Tripodes, COMPASS, (626) 205-4040 . Bought with Strategic Estates Group

635 N Marengo Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101

West Central
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,983 sqft (on 0.37 acres)

$1,328,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $8,092/mo*
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$1,328,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $8,092/mo*
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4 Beds
2 Baths
1,983 sqft
(on 0.37 acres)

Local Information

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

Description

Opportunity awaits the discerning buyer looking for an expansive lot and an architecturally significant home in Pasadena. This 1903 Vernacular Hipped Cottage was designed by one of Pasadena’s most noted early architects, Charles W. Buchanan, and built for August and Barbara Nottmeyer. The architecture personifies the shift at the turn of the last century away from Victorian style to the growing popularity of the Arts and Crafts movement. This lovely home offers 1,983 SF of living space and is perched on an expansive 16,076 SF flat-rectangular-lot. The dwelling contains 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a California basement. The sprawling lot is approximately 74 feet wide and 217 feet deep, there is a long driveway and a detached two-car carport. Within the home you will find period appropriate design elements, like columns and a built-in bench at the entry, oak floors, and 10-foot ceilings. The living room opens up to a spacious dining room which connects to a huge kitchen and big laundry room. The exterior of the home is adorned by architecturally important details like a wide front porch with a beadboard ceiling, exposed rafter tails, wide window frames, columns, dormers, and a river rock foundation. Overall, this property provides three specific attributes that nearly all buyers care about; it is conveniently located - close to the 210 FWY and Old Pasadena; it has unique architecture and a 120-year history; and most importantly it offers an enormous lot for a creative buyer to utilize, whether adding an ADU, building a custom garage, installing a pool, or a designing your own private compound. With this much land your options to add value are enormous. Due to the property’s distinguished provenance the buyer is also advised to look into the possibility of this home qualifying for Mills Act status, which may help significantly reduce their property tax obligation.
635 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,983 sqft single-family home in West Central, built in 1903. It last sold for $1,035,000 on Oct 24, 2023 (5% below the $1,095,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,328,500, with a rent estimate of $4,860/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Carport Spaces
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 635 N Marengo Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,UtilityNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Basement, Entry Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Pantry
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1983 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Overhead UtilitiesAppliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, RefrigeratorDishwasherLaundry: Washer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,Inside,Laundry RoomMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Wall/Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneSpa: NoneNo FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Standard
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Blinds, Wood FramesDoor: Panel DoorsFlooring: Laminate, WoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: Front PorchFloors: Laminate, Wood
View
No ViewView: None
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Covered, Front Porch, Porch, WoodFencing: Chain Link, WoodFoundation: Raised, StoneNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Carport Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 4Has a CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 6Parking: Asphalt,Carport,Detached Carport,Driveway,On Site,Paved,Side By Side
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: 24

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1903
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Craftsman
Building
Construction Materials: Lap Siding, PlasterNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 5725014001

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,095,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Sep 08 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: Curbs, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, ParkNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.37 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Trust

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash to New Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: PF23150776Living Area Range Units: Square FeetCommon Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06037-N-5725014001-R-N

Additional Information

CurbsStreet LightsSuburbanSidewalksPark
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by James Tripodes DRE #01455574
COMPASS
Bought with: Tagui Davtyan DRE #01855376, (818) 572-1980, Strategic Estates Group
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#PF23150776

Price History for 635 N Marengo Ave

DatePriceEventSource
10/24/2023$1,035,000Sold
CRMLS #PF23150776
10/04/2023$1,095,000PendingCRMLS #PF23150776
09/08/2023$1,095,000ContingentCRMLS #PF23150776
08/15/2023$1,095,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #PF23150776
10/30/2008$23,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Pasadena

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.22M
$11.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
102.1%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$814
$11MoM
Available listings
378
3MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$12,608
Assessment$1,055,700
Home facts updated by county records

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  • 38 % Say neighbors are friendly

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