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Pasadena 91103 Linda Vista
981 Glen Oaks Boulevard
$2,288,000
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981 Glen Oaks Boulevard

Pasadena, CA 91105
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
3 Baths
square feet
2,187 Ft²
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About This Property

Discover a beautifully transformed hillside retreat combining sophisticated design, peaceful seclusion, and spectacular panoramic scenery. The property has undergone an extensive renovation, featuring a fully permitted addition, a spacious outdoor deck, and an elevated balcony with exterior stair access.

Positioned within Pasadena's historic San Rafael neighborhood, just above the world-famous Rose Bowl, the home enjoys exceptional privacy and captivating views of the San Gabriel Mountains, Pasadena skyline, and glittering city lights. These inspiring vistas can be enjoyed from nearly every room. In the living room, soaring vaulted ceilings create a dramatic sense of space and showcase the surrounding scenery.

The renovation includes permitted upgrades to the home's major systems, including the electrical panel and city service line, HVAC, plumbing, tankless water heater, insulation, stucco, garage door, and dual-pane tempered windows and doors. A completely redesigned kitchen and beautifully updated bathrooms feature high-quality materials and refined modern finishes.

Completing this exceptional property is an attached two-car garage, along with extensive on-site parking that can accommodate up to 10 vehicles. Thoughtfully renewed from top to bottom, this unique residence offers a rare combination of luxury, privacy, views, and an outstanding Pasadena location.
Unit Size
2,187 Ft²
Days on Market
12 days
Land Size
0.53 acres
Price per sqft
$1,046
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1981

Listed By

LEI SHEN
RE/MAX PREMIER/ARCADIA

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Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Sep 22, 2026 Listed by Re/Max Premier Properties $2,288,000
Listed by Re/Max Premier Properties
Aug 20, 2026 Price Decreased $2,250,000
↓ $145K (6.1%)
Price Decreased
May 15, 2026 Listed by COMPASS $2,395,000
Listed by COMPASS
Updates, upgrades and views in the San Rafael Hills! Fully renovated inside and out, this sleek contemporary home on a large double lot enjoys privacy and lifestyle. Sited in a grove of California Live Oak trees, this home enjoys unparalleled private space and panoramic vistas of the San Gabriel Mountains to the north and east. Enter the property via a gently sloped driveway with ample parking including the attached two-car garage with direct access to the home's interior. From the entry staircase, take in views while approaching the double front door, which opens to reveal a space is defined by elegant restraint. Inside, light-toned floors and soaring vaulted ceilings complement oversized single pane picture windows that showcase the natural surroundings. The generous living room is comfortable and elevated, with a decorative fireplace flanked by twin sliding glass doors. This 230 outdoor extension balcony expands living and entertaining space, offering the peak Southern California lifestyle: take in the sunrise views while drinking coffee alfresco. Updated throughout in 2025, the home boasts a designer central dining room and kitchen, featuring an oversized breakfast bar island, high tech stainless steel appliances and seamless stone countertops and backsplash. Simplicity of finishes here yields a luxe, uncomplicated whole without unnecessary decoration: walls, ceilings and cabinetry are quiet, with clean edges and uninterrupted calm lines. On this main level of the home, find two bedrooms: one with mountain-facing windows, a walk-in closet, and an en suite 3/4 bath, the other enjoys hillside views of trails frequented by family of deer. A full bath completes this level. Downstairs, find a den/office space adjacent to the laundry area, an additional 3/4 bath, and a large third bedroom with generous walk in closet and direct access to the lower level covered patio space. There is natural light virtually everywhere here, but no view of neighbors -- this property embodies a rare combination of privacy, a sense of space and access to the conveniences and fun of the City, closer than they seem. With the Rose Bowl recreation complex and Linda Vista Avenue just down the street, Old Town and the Norton Simon Museum just 2 miles away, and proximity to multiple freeways to Downtown and the Studios to the west, this is a rare offering in an ideal location.
Apr 1, 2025 Sold
Sold
Feb 7, 2025 In contract -
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Property Highlights

Garage
Parking Available
Air Conditioning
Fireplace
With View
Parking Details
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Parking Features: Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Private, Side By Side, DoorSingle
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior Details
Full Bathrooms: 3
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Balcony, SeparateFormalDiningRoom, LivingRoomDeckAttached, BedroomOnMainLevel, MainLevelPrimary, PrimarySuite
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Door Features: Sliding Doors, DoubleDoorEntry
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Decorative, Living Room
Exterior Details
Square Footage: 2187
Square Footage Source: $0
Security Features: Security Lights
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Year Built Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1981
Levels: Two
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Open
Pool Features: None
Lot Features: Sloped Up
Lot Size Area: 23244
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.5336
Lot Size Square Feet: 23244
Tax Lot: 13
Water Source: Public
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: Central Air
Heating Type: Central
Sewer : Public Sewer

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1981
  • Effective Year Built: 1981
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Bedroom Count: 2
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Condition: 0
  • Building Quality: 1
  • Construction Type: 17
  • Building Style: 15
  • Exterior Walls Type: 12
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 1
  • Roof Cover Type: 3
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 1
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 11,058
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 900
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 1,240
  • Total Building Area: 1,275
  • Building Area: 1,275
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 1
  • Heating: 3
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,275
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: PASADENA PARK TRACT
  • Land Acres: 0000000254
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 0100
  • Legal Description 1: L1CENSED SURVEYORS MAP AS PER BK 17 PG 17 OF L S LOT/SEC 13

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Pasadena Unified School District
  • Census Tract: 460800

Zoning

  • Zoning: PSR4

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 26-E3
  • Parcel: 5707-006-005
  • Lot: 13
  • Municipality: HALL OF ADMINISTRATION / GLEND
  • Latitude: 34.1525
  • Longitude: -118.171

    Address

  • Full Address: 981 Glen Oaks Blvd
  • Address - House Number: 981
  • Address - Street Name: Glen Oaks
  • Address - Suffix Type: Blvd
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Pasadena
  • Carrier Code: C032
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1105
  • Zip Code: 91105

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $533,961
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 07-500

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2192
  • Valuation Date: Jan 10, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 69
  • Final Value: 1,502,050
  • High Value: 1,831,341
  • Low Value: 1,172,760

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $452,035
  • Assessed Land Value: $301,360
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $150,675

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Aug 24, 1998
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Oct 28, 1998
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 36
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 98-1971847
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When was property at 981 Glen Oaks Boulevard built and last sold?
The property at 981 Glen Oaks Boulevard was built in 1981 and last sold on Aug 24, 1998 for $365,000.
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The estimated value of the home located at 981 Glen Oaks Boulevard is $2,279,402.
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