979 E Topeka St, Pasadena, CA 91104
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979 E Topeka St
Pasadena, CA 91104

East Central
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,691 sqft (on 0.32 acres)

$2,553,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $15,432/mo*
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$2,553,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $15,432/mo*
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3 Beds
3 Baths
2,691 sqft
(on 0.32 acres)

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1906
Lot Size
0.32 acres
Living Area
2,691 sqft
Price/Sqft
$949
Parking
Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 979 E Topeka St, Pasadena, CA. 979 E Topeka St is in the East Central neighborhood in Pasadena, CA and in ZIP code 91104. This property has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and approximately 2,691 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.32 acres and was built in 1906.
979 E Topeka St, Pasadena, CA 91104 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,691 sqft single-family home in East Central, built in 1906. It last sold for $1,380,000 on Dec 30, 2014. More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2025 with an asking price of $6,800 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 6, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,553,700, with a rent estimate of $7,224/month.

Home Details for 979 E Topeka St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 13Types of Rooms: Family Room
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Other
Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1906Year Updated: 1932
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.32 acres

Price History for 979 E Topeka St

DatePriceEventSource
03/06/2025$6,800ListingRemovedCRMLS #P1-21068
03/01/2025$6,800Listed For RentCRMLS #P1-21068
09/12/2024$6,200ListingRemovedCRMLS #P1-19162
09/06/2024$6,200Listed For RentCRMLS #P1-19162
04/05/2018$5,100ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/30/2018$5,100Listed For RentAgent Provided
02/07/2015$4,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
01/10/2015$4,900Listed For RentAgent Provided
12/30/2014$1,380,000Sold
N/A
12/10/2014$1,245,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/28/2003$760,000Sold
N/A
07/10/1995$252,090Sold
N/A
04/27/1995$79,234Sold
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$20,407
Assessment$1,745,906
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 979 E Topeka St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
831 E Rio Grande St, Pasadena, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$1,650,000
07/22/26
3
3
1,968
698 E Elizabeth St, Pasadena, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$2,020,000
05/15/26
3
3
1,947
867 New York Dr, Altadena, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,350,000
09/23/25
4
2.5
2,106
1202 E Lexington St, Pasadena, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$1,405,000
12/16/25
3
2
1,837
852 E Howard St, Pasadena, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$1,468,000
12/19/25
3
2
1,870
1920 Maiden Ln, Altadena, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$1,610,000
07/15/26
4
3
1,837
744 New York Dr, Altadena, CA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$1,525,000
04/16/26
3
2.5
1,986
1680 N Mar Vista Ave, Pasadena, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,730,000
04/02/26
3
2
1,667
689 E Woodbury Rd, Altadena, CA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$1,342,500
06/03/26
3
2
1,813
1245 E Howard St, Pasadena, CA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$2,462,000
03/04/26
5
3
2,777

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

East Central
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What Locals Say about East Central

At least 136 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 76 % Say parking is easy

  • 75 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 68 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 67 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 66 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 65 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 63 % Say it's quiet

  • 59 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say there's wildlife

  • 57 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 32 % Say there are community events

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  • Gary Goodman
    "Nice people in a historic neighborhood. It’s safe, quiet and a great place to raise a family. It’s home. "
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  • Coffeebucks10
    "Lots of trees and nature And Mountain Views. It is a friendly neighborhood and lots of people out and about."
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  • Trulia User
    "My grandparents loved her for their entire life. They really enjoyed their neighborhood and all the stuff and projects they did for them"
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  • Trulia User
    "I live very close to work so commute is short. I don't use public transportation though often see busses and micro busses."
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  • Trulia User
    "I just commute by car, but ever since the pandemic I work from home. Overall I find the area pretty easy to get around. "
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  • Maryrita
    "There’s always something going on at the park! And every New Year’s Day is amazing to watch the Rose Parade floats come in for two days of viewing! Lastly, we have the best Farmer’s Market every Saturday morning."
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  • Randa S.
    "We love our neighborhood and our neighbors! This is a friendly place and we see many people out walking every day. We are close to great places to shop and there are many great restaurants nearby. We are so happy here!"
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  • Lonnieurbina
    "Walkable neighborhood with cars, ambulances and trucks driving up and down Hill Ave. all day and night."
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  • Trulia User
    "Very walkable. Lots of speeding cars up and DOWN Hill Ave. Public bus and train readily available. Low crime."
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  • Stella P.
    "I see people walking their dogs on regular basis which makes the neighborhood very dog friendly neighborhood. "
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  • Patricia H.
    "We have movie nights at the park by the Police Station in the summer. The Senior Center has events also."
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  • FS
    "This is a very friendly and stable neighborhood with long term homeowners. Walking distance to parks and farmer's market. Approx. 1 mile from a dog park. Easy access by car to all the fun businesses on Lake and Old Town."
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  • lisa r.
    "people are nice and helpful when we need something we ask for help it can get quite get noisy by sirens"
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  • lauren A.
    "The fact that there is so many places within walking distance and it’s family friendly and has a lot of businesses around and everything is easy to get to "
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  • Lonnieurbina
    " Stable walking neighborhood. Low crime. Character homes. Busy streets. Available public transportation."
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Frequently asked questions about 979 E Topeka St

  • What is 979 E Topeka St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 979 E Topeka St in Pasadena, CA is $2,553,700.
  • What is the price history for 979 E Topeka St?
    979 E Topeka St in Pasadena, CA last sold for $1,380,000 in December 2014.
  • 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 $1.22M. That is down $11.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 979 E Topeka St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 979 E Topeka St in Pasadena, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 979 E Topeka St have a pool?
    Yes, 979 E Topeka St in Pasadena, CA has a pool.