657-655 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
OFF MARKET
Listed by Michael Bell, Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. . Bought with Nonmember Office

$917,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,442 sqft

657-655 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106

West Central
Est. Refi. Payment $5,816/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 7, 2024 for $790,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$918K
Since last month
Decreased$13K (-1.4%)
Since last year
Increased$140K (+18%)
Since last sale
Increased$127K (+16%)
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 +16% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$917K
August 2026$929K
July 2026$942K
June 2026$943K
May 2026$842K
March 2026$770K
February 2026$771K
January 2026$764K
2025

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Sold Price
Sold Date
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12/11/25
2
2
1,217
709 N Holliston Ave, Pasadena, CA
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$905,820
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3
2
1,392
474 N Euclid Ave, Pasadena, CA
0.70
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$700,000
04/24/26
2
2
1,283
814 N Madison Ave, Pasadena, CA
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$1,205,000
08/17/26
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3
1,850
958 E Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA
0.03
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$1,900,000
05/11/26
6
4
2,620
536 N Madison Ave, Pasadena, CA
0.42
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$1,330,000
01/22/26
3
3
2,448
683 E Villa St, Pasadena, CA
0.35
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$1,180,000
03/27/26
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4
2,512
562-558 N Madison Ave, Pasadena, CA
0.42
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$1,210,000
12/17/25
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3
2,204

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
958 E Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104
0.03
$1,900,000
6
4
2,620
Recently Sold
978 E Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104
0.04
$1,222,800
3
2
1,342
Off Market
623 N Catalina Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
0.08
$1,350,000
2
2
1,306
Recently Sold
1006 E Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104
0.08
$1,129,000
3
2
1,232
Recently Sold
1026 E Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104
0.11
$1,325,000
3
2
1,411
Recently Sold
555 N Catalina Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
0.14
$1,150,800
2
3
1,120
Off Market
1037 Emerson St, Pasadena, CA 91106
0.14
$1,636,500
8
4
2,976
Off Market
619 N Wilson Ave #B, Pasadena, CA 91106
0.15
$860,000
3
2.5
1,650
Recently Sold
823 Earlham St #4, Pasadena, CA 91101
0.13
$770,000
2
2.5
1,203
Recently Sold
643 N Wilson Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
0.15
$1,439,700
5
3
2,262
Off Market
617 N Wilson Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
0.16
$750,000
2
2
1,064
Recently Sold

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 657-655 N Mentor Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Multi-Family
Built in 1948
1,442 sqft
$636/sqft
Garage

About this House

Welcome to this mixed-use commercial and residential building in Pasadena. The front is a 2-unit commercial building that was built in 1948, and attached behind it is an 1892 built 2 bed/1 bath residence. 655 N Mentor is a commercial studio with a bath measured at 210 sf. 657 N Mentor is a commercial studio with a bath measured at 377 sf. The rear home measures 855 sf. Total square footage measured is 1442 sf (tax indicates 1340 sf). The flat lot is 3000 sqft, 50 ft wide, and 60 ft deep. There is a rear yard, driveway with gate, and garage. Fantastic location: 1 block from Lake Avenue, and just below Bungalow Heaven Landmark District. Zoned CL SP-1E (Limited Commercial). Bring your hammer. Sold as-is.
657-655 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106 is a 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,442 sqft multi-family in West Central, built in 1948. It last sold for $790,000 on Oct 7, 2024 (7% below the $850,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $917,500, with a rent estimate of $3,581/month.

Home Details for 657-655 N Mentor Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Den, Entry Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 3
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedLaundry: None
Heating & Cooling
Heating: NoneNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneNo Heating
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneSpa: NoneNo FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: 1Accessibility: No Stairs
View
No ViewView: None
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Driveway,Garage
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 189

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1948
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Mixed UseArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: StuccoNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: Fixer, Repairs MajorParcel Number: 5732015014

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $850,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Oct 07 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: PasadenaCommunity: Not Applicable

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1442 Square Feet

Community

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

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3028 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Cash to New Loan, Submit

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

No Rent Control

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: P1-16700Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: michael.bell@sothebyshomes.comCommon Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06037-N-5732015014-R-N

Additional Information

CurbsGutter(s)Storm Drain(s)Street LightsSuburbanSidewalksSource Internet Entire Listing Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 7, 2024
Source: CRMLS #P1-16700
Sold
$790,000

Market trends in Pasadena

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.19M
$9.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.8%
1.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$779
$27MoM
Available listings
367
22MoM

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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

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    "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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  • 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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  • 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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Frequently asked questions about 657-655 N Mentor Ave

  • What is 657-655 N Mentor Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 657-655 N Mentor Ave in Pasadena, CA is $917,500.
  • What is the price history for 657-655 N Mentor Ave?
    657-655 N Mentor Ave in Pasadena, CA last sold for $790,000 in October 2024.
  • 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.

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