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$2,095,000
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636 Forest Avenue

South Pasadena, CA 91030
bedrooms
6 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths
square feet
2,668 Ft²
$10,287
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Two homes, updated and upgraded, on one generous lot make 636 Forest Avenue a rare South Pasadena offering. On a quiet residential street, the property combines a renovated 1910 Craftsman main residence with a large fully permitted, detached ADU, creating exceptional possibilities for multi-generational living, rental income, extended family visits or guests. The main house is bright, comfortable, and beautifully upgraded. An open-plan living room includes a charming bayed sitting area, while the spacious kitchen feels fresh and current with a gas range, white herringbone tile backsplash, ample cabinetry, and plenty of room for cooking and gathering. A large laundry just beyond provides additional flexibility as a home office or studio and offers convenient access to the driveway and garage. The primary suite enjoys abundant natural light, an updated full bath, walk-in closet, and sliding doors opening directly to the backyard. Two additional bedrooms, one currently used as an office, share a second updated full bath. Beyond the main residence, the detached, 3 bedroom, 2 bath fully permitted ADU is a separate home of its own. Entered from a pretty paver porch, it is bright and open with an updated kitchen, large comfortable living space, in-unit laundry, three well-proportioned bedrooms and updated baths. A private garden area behind the ADU gives the second residence its own private outdoor retreat. The large, green lot creates plenty of breathing room between the two homes and offers multiple areas for outdoor living, dining, gardening, and entertaining. Don't miss the spacious two-car garage, great for cars and storage! Located in a quiet pocket of South Pasadena, just minutes from Trader Joe's, the Arroyo Seco Golf Course and Bike Trail, South Pasadena Dog Park, Jones Coffee and Mike & Anne's, the property also enjoys easy access to Pasadena, Highland Park and Downtown Los Angeles, all within the highly regarded South Pasadena Unified School District.
Unit Size
2,668 Ft²
Days on Market
46 days
Land Size
0.23 acres
Price per sqft
$785
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1910

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Last updated: 28 days ago (CRMLS #P1-28766)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Aug 11, 2026 Listed by COMPASS $2,095,000
Listed by COMPASS
Dec 18, 2020 Sold
Sold
Sep 30, 2020 Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty $825,000
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
RARE FIND! Investors' dream!! So much potential awaits this South Pasadena home. Situated on a 10,017 sf flat usable lot with a 1,470 sf house per public records. Built in 1910. Features two bedrooms, a bonus room, 1.5 bath, large kitchen, service porch, central air, 3 storage units. The property is located in a peaceful neighborhood surrounded by award winning schools, fabulous restaurants and shops and easy access to the Metro Gold Line and freeway. Don't miss this special opportunity.

Property Highlights

Garage
Air Conditioning
Fireplace
Parking Details
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior Details
Full Bathrooms: 2
Appliances: Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Laundry Features: Inside
Fireplace Features: None
Exterior Details
Square Footage: 2668
Year Built Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1910
Levels: One
Patio and Porch Features: None
Pool Features: None
Lot Size Area: 10000
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.2296
Lot Size Square Feet: 10000
Tax Lot: 14
Water Source: Public
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: Central Air
Heating Type: Forced Air
Sewer : Public Sewer

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1910
  • Effective Year Built: 1925
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Bedroom Count: 2
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Condition: 3
  • Building Quality: 4
  • Construction Type: 17
  • Building Style: 15
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 8
  • Roof Cover Type: 3
  • Floor Count: 100
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 8
  • Basement Area: 72
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 1
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10,017
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 2,000
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 500
  • Total Building Area: 1,470
  • Building Area: 1,470
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 1
  • Heating: 6
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,470
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 2

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: J A GATES SUB
  • Land Acres: 0000000230
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 0100
  • Legal Description 1: J A GATES SUB LOT/SEC 14

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: South Pasadena Unified School District
  • Census Tract: 480602

Zoning

  • Zoning: SPR110000*

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 36-E1
  • Parcel: 5313-003-028
  • Lot: 14
  • Municipality: EAST /SOUTH PASADENA
  • Latitude: 34.1181
  • Longitude: -118.164

    Address

  • Full Address: 636 Forest Ave
  • Address - House Number: 636
  • Address - Street Name: Forest
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: CA
  • City Name: South Pasadena
  • Carrier Code: C013
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 2308
  • Zip Code: 91030

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $1,430,517
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 09-030

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2232
  • Valuation Date: Aug 04, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 69
  • Final Value: 1,572,175
  • High Value: 1,923,155
  • Low Value: 1,221,195

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $1,175,651
  • Assessed Land Value: $940,521
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $235,130

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Dec 14, 2020
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Dec 18, 2020
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 36
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 20-1682803
Data used for valuation calculations is provided by RealtyHop, and other third party sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 636 Forest Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 636 Forest Avenue was built in 1910 and last sold on Dec 14, 2020 for $1,130,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 636 Forest Avenue is $2,116,185.
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