987 Bell St, Pasadena, CA 91104
FOR SALE
Listed by Rui Huang, COMPASS, (626) 205-4040

987 Bell St
Pasadena, CA 91104

East Central
  • 4 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 2,657 sqft

$1,850,000

Est. Mortgage $10,815/mo*

$1,850,000

Est. Mortgage $10,815/mo*
4 Beds
5 Baths
2,657 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Located in a historic 'Bungalow Heaven' of Pasadena, this charming 4-bed 4-bath 2-story house, with a guest house, has been carefully transformed into a 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 an open floor plan connecting a living-dining area, kitchen and family room together. The kitchen is equipped with white clean-lined cabinetry, oversized quartz island 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 enjoy the California indoor-outdoor living style. There is an en-suite with its own bathroom, a laundry and powder room 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 a luxurious bath with dual vanities, soaking tub and beautiful tiles, and a balcony overlooking the mountain views. Tucked away at rear yard, a guest house features a spacious living-dining-sleeping area with modern kitchen and lovely bathroom. With every space feeling beautiful and comfortable, all the plumbing, electricity, HVAC, roofing and drywall replaced in 2022, and easy access to parks, shops and Freeways, this property is truly the one you do not want to miss.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Yes
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$696
Listed
98 days ago

Home Details for 987 Bell St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 5
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2657 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water HeaterDishwasherLaundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,InsideRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Living RoomSpa: NoneHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: 220 Volts
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: WoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Mountain(s)
Security
Security: Prewired, Closed Circuit Camera(s), Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: ConcreteFencing: WoodFoundation: Raised, SlabNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Concrete,Driveway,Uncovered
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 13Days on Market: 98

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1905
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding, Copper PlumbingNot Attached Property
Property Information
Condition: Updated/RemodeledParcel Number: 5740012001

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,850,000Price Per Sqft: $696

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Pasadena

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: P1-25666

Community

Community Features: ParkNot Senior Community

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7200 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Cash to New Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: P1-25666Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: rui.huang@compass.comCommon Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06037-N-5740012001-R-N

Additional Information

ParkSource Internet Entire Listing Display
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listing Provided by: Rui Huang DRE #02016329
COMPASS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Source: CRMLS, MLS#P1-25666
Also Listed on CRMLS, SDMLS.

Price History for 987 Bell St

DatePriceEventSource
01/31/2026$1,850,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #P1-25666
07/27/2025$1,980,000ListingRemovedSDMLS #P1-22900
06/27/2025$1,980,000Listed For SaleSDMLS #P1-22900
11/30/2022$1,700,000Sold
N/A
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
N/A
09/13/2007$825,000PriceChange
N/A
02/19/2007$799,000PriceChange
N/A
01/29/2007$875,000Listed For SaleN/A

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Property Tax and Assessment

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

Comparable Sales for 987 Bell St

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Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.10
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1,963
0.29
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$1,600,000
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2.5
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0.52
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$1,827,500
11/24/25
4
3
2,382
0.35
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$1,740,000
07/24/25
3
3.5
1,757
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$1,928,000
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3
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0.44
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$2,360,500
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$1,550,000
08/05/25
3
2
1,670
0.35
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Neighborhood Overview

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

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

Learn more about our methodology.
  • Gary Goodman
    "Nice people in a historic neighborhood. It’s safe, quiet and a great place to raise a family. It’s home. "
  • Coffeebucks10
    "Lots of trees and nature And Mountain Views. It is a friendly neighborhood and lots of people out and about."
  • 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"
  • 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."
  • 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. "
  • 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."
  • 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!"
  • Lonnieurbina
    "Walkable neighborhood with cars, ambulances and trucks driving up and down Hill Ave. all day and night."
  • Trulia User
    "Very walkable. Lots of speeding cars up and DOWN Hill Ave. Public bus and train readily available. Low crime."
  • Stella P.
    "I see people walking their dogs on regular basis which makes the neighborhood very dog friendly neighborhood. "
  • Patricia H.
    "We have movie nights at the park by the Police Station in the summer. The Senior Center has events also."
  • 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."
  • lisa r.
    "people are nice and helpful when we need something we ask for help it can get quite get noisy by sirens"
  • 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 "
  • 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 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 2,657 sqft single-family home built in 1905. 987 Bell St is located in East Central, Pasadena. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by CRMLS on Jan 31, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# P1-25666.