987 Bell St, Pasadena, CA 91104
OFF MARKET

987 Bell St
Pasadena, CA 91104

East Central
  • 5 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 2,893 sqft

$1,801,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $10,619/mo*
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$1,801,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $10,619/mo*
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5 Beds
4.5 Baths
2,893 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Located in a coveted historic ''Bungalow Heaven'' of Pasadena, this charming 2416 s.f. 4-bed 4-bath 2-story house, with a 477 s.f. guest house, has been carefully transformed into a very welcoming residence with no expense spared. Upon entering, you will discover a sun-drenched entry, pairing with a sunroom-like office. Step inside, the home features a flawless open floor plan with exceptional thoughtful details. The one space of living-dining area, connecting the kitchen and family room, provides seamless area for sitting, eating, gathering and entertaining. The kitchen is equipped with white clean-lined cabinetry, oversized quartz island, plenty of storage pantry and top-of-the-line appliances. Head to the family room that leads to back yard oasis which is very tranquil and peaceful, you will have the chance to enjoy the California indoor-outdoor living style. There is an en-suite with its own bathroom completing the first floor. Upstairs, there are a lounge area which is perfect for kids studying, playing or watching TV, two bedrooms sharing a bathroom, and the master suite with its own spa-like bathroom. The master suite boasts two walk-in closets, a luxurious bath with dual vanities, soaking tub and beautiful tiles, and a balcony overlooking the mountain views. Tucked away at rear yard, a permitted guest house features a spacious living-dining-sleeping area with a modern kitchen and a lovely bathroom. With every space feeling beautiful, yet comfortable, inviting and warm, and all the plumbing, electricity, HVAC, roofing, drywall replaced, and walking distance to McDonald Park, local reputable restaurants, shops and grocery stores, easy access to Lake Ave and Freeways, this property is really the one you do not want to miss.
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.

Home Highlights

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Heating & Cooling
HOA
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Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 987 Bell St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: WallHeating Fuel: Wall
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Other
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8
Appliances & Utilities
Microwave

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Composition, Shake ShingleExterior: Other
Parking & Garage
Parking Spaces: 2Parking: Carport

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1905Year Updated: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6969 sqft

Price History for 987 Bell St

DatePriceEventSource
07/27/2025$1,980,000ListingRemovedSDMLS #P1-22900
06/27/2025$1,980,000Listed For SaleSDMLS #P1-22900
11/30/2022$1,700,000Sold
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10/18/2022$1,799,000Listed For SalePasadena Foothills MLS #P1-11672
01/06/2022$1,050,000Sold
N/A
12/22/2021$975,000PendingCRMLS #IV21239447
04/09/2017$900,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/14/2017$900,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/27/2008$785,000ListingRemovedN/A
10/27/2007$785,000PriceChange
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09/13/2007$825,000PriceChange
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02/19/2007$799,000PriceChange
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01/29/2007$875,000Listed For SaleN/A

Market trends in Pasadena

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.23M
$55KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.8%
1.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$802
$9MoM
Available listings
375
30MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$23,176
Assessment$2,000,000
Home facts updated by county records

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Sold Date
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Sqft
975 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA
0.10
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$1,603,000
09/25/25
4
3
1,963
968 Palm Ter, Pasadena, CA
0.29
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$2,493,075
12/30/25
4
4
2,301
992 N Mar Vista Ave, Pasadena, CA
0.22
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$1,733,500
07/01/25
4
2
2,526
1259 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena, CA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$2,175,000
06/18/26
5
3
2,548
1035 N Hudson Ave, Pasadena, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
11/13/25
4
2.5
2,182
1281 E Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA
0.52
Single-Family Home
$1,827,500
11/24/25
4
3
2,382
950 N Holliston Ave, Pasadena, CA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$2,360,500
07/29/25
5
3
2,678
1000 N Chester Ave, Pasadena, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$1,740,000
07/24/25
3
3.5
1,757
1115 Palm Ter, Pasadena, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$1,550,000
08/05/25
3
2
1,670
1159 N Chester Ave, Pasadena, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$1,866,000
09/22/25
3
2
1,844

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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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987 Bell St, Pasadena, CA 91104 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 2,893 sqft single-family home built in 1905. 987 Bell St is located in East Central, Pasadena. This property is not currently available for sale. 987 Bell St was last sold on Nov 30, 2022 for $1,700,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 987 Bell St is $1,801,800.