988 Bell St, Pasadena, CA 91104
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OFF MARKET

$1,487,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,686 sqft

988 Bell St, Pasadena, CA 91104

East Central
Est. Refi. Payment $9,012/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 12, 2016 for $800,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.49M
Since last month
Decreased$26K (-1.7%)
Since last year
Decreased$6K (-0.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$692K (+86.5%)
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 +82% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.49M
July 2026$1.52M
June 2026$1.55M
May 2026$1.52M
April 2026$1.54M
March 2026$1.54M
February 2026$1.5M
January 2026$1.45M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1175 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$870,000
11/03/25
3
2
1,143
1085 N Mar Vista Ave, Pasadena, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,420,000
08/04/26
4
2
1,907
967 N El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$1,180,000
02/26/26
3
2
1,637
733 N Mar Vista Ave, Pasadena, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$1,480,000
07/14/26
3
2
1,632
975 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$1,603,000
09/25/25
4
3
1,963
1180 N Catalina Ave, Pasadena, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,325,000
05/08/26
2
2
1,573
1177 N Catalina Ave, Pasadena, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,725,000
08/20/26
3
2
1,383
1046 N Michigan Ave, Pasadena, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$1,625,000
06/26/26
3
2
1,923
1250 N El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA
0.48
Single-Family Home
$1,125,000
07/31/26
3
2
1,568
1289 N Catalina Ave, Pasadena, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$1,360,000
08/29/25
3
1.5
1,280

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
930 N Catalina Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
0.09
$1,095,000
2
1
872
Recently Sold
1025 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
0.07
$1,585,700
4
2
2,092
Off Market
975 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
0.07
-
4
3
1,963
Off Market
1044 N Catalina Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
0.09
$1,049,400
3
1
936
Off Market
923 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
0.11
$1,050,000
3
2
1,062
For Sale
1065 E Mountain St, Pasadena, CA 91104
0.14
$935,000
2
2
1,217
Recently Sold
1103 N Catalina Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
0.13
-
3
2
1,395
Off Market
899 N Wilson Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
0.15
$1,233,000
2
2
1,191
Recently Sold
858 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
0.17
$1,419,500
2
1
1,380
Off Market
880 N Wilson Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
0.18
$1,283,400
3
1
978
Off Market
1035 N Mar Vista Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
0.18
$1,055,700
2
1
887
Off Market
870 N Wilson Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
0.20
-
3
2
1,362
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1920
Living Area
1,686 sqft
Price/Sqft
$882

About this House

Located in the heart of Pasadena's Bungalow Heaven Landmark District, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, classic craftsman-style home has been tastefully updated to showcase the 1920s charm while meeting today's needs. Original features abound including the classic front porch, original front door, windows & built-ins between the living room & dining room. Both the living & family rooms features fireplaces. The newer kitchen with white cabinetry & granite counters, and newer baths with designer vanities, wood wainscoting & tile tub-surrounds take cues from the original character while adding a level of sophistication. There's also a newer roof, newer exterior & interior paint, and newer laminate wood floors & mouldings throughout. The fully-fenced backyard features a large patio, lawn, and a lovely garden with multiple seating areas from which to take it all in. There's also an oversized side yard with fruit trees & space to garden, and a wide driveway leading to a newly constructed 2 car garage.
988 Bell St, Pasadena, CA 91104 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,686 sqft single-family home in East Central, built in 1920. It last sold for $800,000 on Oct 12, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,487,400, with a rent estimate of $4,350/month.

Home Details for 988 Bell St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalMicrowave
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Other

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920Year Updated: 1940
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8755 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 12, 2016
Source: N/A
Sold
$800,000
Sep 4, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$800,000
Jun 8, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$800,000
Jul 3, 2014
Source: N/A
Sold
$715,000
Apr 28, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$719,000
Price decreased by 1%

Market trends in Pasadena

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.19M
$30KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
102.0%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$805
$10MoM
Available listings
388
9MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about East Central

At least 136 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % 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 988 Bell St

  • What is 988 Bell St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 988 Bell St in Pasadena, CA is $1,487,400.
  • What is the price history for 988 Bell St?
    988 Bell St in Pasadena, CA last sold for $800,000 in October 2016.
  • 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 $30K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 988 Bell St?
    The lot at 988 Bell St in Pasadena, CA is about 0.20 acres (8,755 sq ft).

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