1697 Allen Ave

$1,698,000
Price
4
Beds
2,152 Sq. Ft.
$789 / Sq. Ft.
2,152
Sq. Ft.
$789
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Located in highly sought-after unincorporated Pasadena, this property offers versatility, comfort, and thoughtful design throughout. The main home includes 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms across 2,152 sq ft of living space, featuring curved ceilings and archways that connect the living room with fireplace to the family room and dining area. The dining room opens to a large kitchen with an extended island, a Viking Professional 6-burner range with griddle and hood, wine refrigerator, and a reverse osmosis...Located in highly sought-after unincorporated Pasadena, this property offers versatility, comfort, and thoughtful design throughout. The main home includes 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms across 2,152 sq ft of living space, featuring curved ceilings and archways that connect the living room with fireplace to the family room and dining area. The dining room opens to a large kitchen with an extended island, a Viking Professional 6-burner range with griddle and hood, wine refrigerator, and a reverse osmosis hot water tap at the sink. Two of the bedrooms provide direct access to the covered back patio, where mature wisteria vines create a comfortable outdoor setting for dining and relaxation. Off the kitchen, a finished bonus basement with its own mini-split HVAC offers an ideal space for an office, gym, studio, or additional living area. Situated on a corner lot just under 11,000 sq ft, the property includes raised garden beds, a play area, RV parking, an electric driveway gate, and easy-to-maintain front yard landscaping. A self-filling dog water bowl is integrated into the yard, making outdoor living convenient for pets. Additional features include paid-off solar and a sauna. The garage offers two car parking along with a studio complete with a kitchenette and bathroom, providing flexibility for guests, extended family, rental, or workspace needs. This is a well-designed property offering both indoor comfort and valuable outdoor amenities in a desirable Pasadena location.
  1. Listed by Stephanie Martenzi • DRE #02064104 • Brokerage DRE #01360308 • SOUTHLAND PROPERTIES • 626-833-0783

Property Details for 1697 Allen Avenue

View
Hills
Parking Spaces Total
2
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
Central Air, Whole House Fan
Total Units
2.0
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Living Area
2152
LISTING UPDATED: 12/02/2025 10:22 PM

Property Details for 1697 Allen Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #CV25250521
Days on Market42
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1923
Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,934 SF
CountyLos Angeles County

Location

Listing Courtesy of SOUTHLAND PROPERTIES, Stephanie Martenzi, DRE #02064104
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Building Information for 1697 Allen Avenue

Stories1Year Built1923Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,934 SF

Payment Calculator

$9,208 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,390

Property Taxes

$818

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1697 Allen Avenue

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 5173
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $815
  • Tax Lot: 3
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: Yes
  • Assessments: Unknown
  • Community Features: Foothills
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Instant Hot Water, Range Hood, Water Heater
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, 6 Burner Stove, Gas Oven, Gas Range
  • Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Type: Basement, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Sauna, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bathroom Features: Shower, Shower in Tub, Main Floor Full Bath, Separate tub and shower, Soaking Tub
  • Bedroom Features: WalkInCloset
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
  • Water Heater Features: Instant Hot Water
  • Water Heater Type: Instant Hot Water
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Fireplace: FP in Living Room
  • Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Floor Coverings: Wood
  • Flooring: Wood
Exterior Features
  • Entry Location: main
  • Structures: Foothills
  • Structure Type: House
  • Other Structures: Foothills
  • Miscellaneous: Foothills
  • View Description: Hills
  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool: N/K
  • Pool Heat: N/K
  • Spa Features: None
  • Spa Heat: N/K
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Levels: One, Two
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Number Remotes: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Driveway, Garage, Parking Space, RV Access
  • Parking Non-Garage: Garage
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Garage: Garage
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Parking Space, RV Access/Parking
Property / Structure Info
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 1697 Allen Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 21, 2025

Price Change

CLAW #CV25250521MR

$1,698,000—
Nov 21, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #CV25250521

$1,698,000—
Oct 31, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #CV25250521MR

$1,798,000—
Oct 31, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #CV25250521

$1,798,000—
Oct 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #CV25250521

$1,798,000—
Jun 2, 2011

Sold

CRMLS #P772035

$617,000—
Jun 2, 2011

Sold

CLAW #P772035MR

$617,000—
May 2, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #309511696

$617,000

+2.9% / yr

Apr 29, 2011

Pending

CLAW #P772035MR

—
Apr 29, 2011

Pending

CRMLS #P772035

—
Mar 2, 2011

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #P758748MR

—
Mar 2, 2011

Listed (Active)

CLAW #P772035MR

$649,900—
Mar 2, 2011

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #P758748

$675,000—
Mar 2, 2011

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P772035

$649,900—
Nov 4, 2010

Listed (Active)

CLAW #P758748MR

$720,000—
Nov 4, 2010

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P758748

$720,000—
Jan 4, 2008

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #12100359IT

—
Jan 3, 2008

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #B2101757

$949,000—
Jan 3, 2008

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #B2101757MR

—
Jan 3, 2008

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #12100359

$949,000—
Jan 3, 2008

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #B2101757CN

—
Oct 9, 2007

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #12100359

$949,000—
Oct 8, 2007

Listed (Active)

CLAW #12100359IT

$949,000—
Oct 7, 2007

Listed (Active)

CLAW #B2101757MR

$949,000—
Oct 7, 2007

Listed (Active)

CLAW #B2101757CN

$949,000—
Oct 7, 2007

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #B2101757

$949,000—
Aug 6, 2007

Withdrawn / Cancelled

VCF #P0-22096223

$975,000—
Aug 6, 2007

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #22096223IT

—
Aug 6, 2007

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #22096223

$975,000—
Jul 25, 2007

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22096223IT

$975,000—
Jul 24, 2007

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #22096223

$975,000—
Jul 24, 2007

Listed (Active)

VCF #P0-22096223

$975,000—
Mar 31, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #131794297

$505,000—
Mar 31, 2004

Sold

CLAW #22031537IT

$505,000—
Mar 31, 2004

Sold

VCF #P0-22031537

$505,000—
Mar 31, 2004

Sold

CLAW #A400794MR

$505,000—
Mar 31, 2004

Sold

CRMLS #A400794

$505,000—
Mar 31, 2004

Sold

CRMLS #22031537

$505,000—
Feb 27, 2004

Pending

CRMLS #A400794

—
Feb 27, 2004

Pending

CRMLS #22031537

—
Feb 27, 2004

Pending

CLAW #22031537IT

—
Feb 27, 2004

Pending

VCF #P0-22031537

—
Feb 27, 2004

Pending

CLAW #A400794MR

—
Feb 13, 2004

Sold

VCF #P0-22031537

—
Feb 13, 2004

Listed (Active)

CLAW #A400794MR

$528,876—
Feb 13, 2004

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22031537IT

$528,876—
Feb 13, 2004

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #A400794

$528,876—
Feb 13, 2004

Listed (Active)

VCF #P0-22031537

$528,876—
Feb 12, 2004

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #22031537

$528,876—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/21/2025

Price Change

CLAW #CV25250521MR

$1,698,000
11/21/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #CV25250521

$1,698,000
10/31/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #CV25250521MR

$1,798,000
10/31/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #CV25250521

$1,798,000
10/28/2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #CV25250521

$1,798,000
06/02/2011

Sold

CRMLS #P772035

$617,000
06/02/2011

Sold

CLAW #P772035MR

$617,000
05/02/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #309511696

$617,000

+2.9% / yr

04/29/2011

Pending

CLAW #P772035MR

—
04/29/2011

Pending

CRMLS #P772035

—
03/02/2011

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #P758748MR

—
03/02/2011

Listed (Active)

CLAW #P772035MR

$649,900
03/02/2011

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #P758748

$675,000
03/02/2011

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P772035

$649,900
11/04/2010

Listed (Active)

CLAW #P758748MR

$720,000
11/04/2010

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P758748

$720,000
01/04/2008

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #12100359IT

—
01/03/2008

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #B2101757

$949,000
01/03/2008

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #B2101757MR

—
01/03/2008

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #12100359

$949,000
01/03/2008

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #B2101757CN

—
10/09/2007

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #12100359

$949,000
10/08/2007

Listed (Active)

CLAW #12100359IT

$949,000
10/07/2007

Listed (Active)

CLAW #B2101757MR

$949,000
10/07/2007

Listed (Active)

CLAW #B2101757CN

$949,000
10/07/2007

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #B2101757

$949,000
08/06/2007

Withdrawn / Cancelled

VCF #P0-22096223

$975,000
08/06/2007

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #22096223IT

—
08/06/2007

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #22096223

$975,000
07/25/2007

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22096223IT

$975,000
07/24/2007

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #22096223

$975,000
07/24/2007

Listed (Active)

VCF #P0-22096223

$975,000
03/31/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #131794297

$505,000
03/31/2004

Sold

CLAW #22031537IT

$505,000
03/31/2004

Sold

VCF #P0-22031537

$505,000
03/31/2004

Sold

CLAW #A400794MR

$505,000
03/31/2004

Sold

CRMLS #A400794

$505,000
03/31/2004

Sold

CRMLS #22031537

$505,000
02/27/2004

Pending

CRMLS #A400794

—
02/27/2004

Pending

CRMLS #22031537

—
02/27/2004

Pending

CLAW #22031537IT

—
02/27/2004

Pending

VCF #P0-22031537

—
02/27/2004

Pending

CLAW #A400794MR

—
02/13/2004

Sold

VCF #P0-22031537

—
02/13/2004

Listed (Active)

CLAW #A400794MR

$528,876
02/13/2004

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22031537IT

$528,876
02/13/2004

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #A400794

$528,876
02/13/2004

Listed (Active)

VCF #P0-22031537

$528,876
02/12/2004

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #22031537

$528,876

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1697 Allen Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$632,383Additions$158,090Total$790,473
Tax Record2025$9,812 ($818 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt2,152 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,152 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,930 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1923ZoningLCR2YYCountyLOS ANGELESAPN5851-015-003

Schools near 1697 Allen Avenue

This home is within Pasadena Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Daniel Webster School
PublicK to 5

Eliot Arts Magnet
Public6 to 8

Pasadena High School
Public9 to 12

Marshall Fundamental School
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1697 Allen Avenue is a single family home for sale in Pasadena, CA 91104. This property was listed for sale on October 28, 2025 by SOUTHLAND PROPERTIES, it's currently listed at $1,698,000. It has been on the market for a total of 42 days and was last sold on June 2, 2011. This listing's school district is Pasadena Unified School District. Nearby schools include Daniel Webster School, Eliot Arts Magnet and Pasadena High School. 1697 Allen Avenue is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 2,152 sqft single family home built in 1923.

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