261 S Allen Ave

1,839 Sq. Ft.
$1,411 / Sq. Ft.
1,839
Sq. Ft.
$1,411
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This beautifully renovated three-bedroom, two-bath farmhouse captures the warmth and authenticity of classic country architecture while delivering the comfort and flow today's buyers expect. Thoughtfully updated and impeccably maintained, the home blends timeless character with modern livability, easy, elegant, and inviting. At the heart of the home is a chef's kitchen with a center island and plenty of room for a family great-room style experience, creating a natural hub for daily living and entertaining....This beautifully renovated three-bedroom, two-bath farmhouse captures the warmth and authenticity of classic country architecture while delivering the comfort and flow today's buyers expect. Thoughtfully updated and impeccably maintained, the home blends timeless character with modern livability, easy, elegant, and inviting. At the heart of the home is a chef's kitchen with a center island and plenty of room for a family great-room style experience, creating a natural hub for daily living and entertaining. A gracious living room and dining room provide additional flexibility, ideal for both formal occasions and relaxed gatherings. The floor plan is as practical as it is appealing. One bedroom and a full bath are located on the main level, perfect for guests, multigenerational living, or a home office. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms share a well-appointed and updated bathroom, offering privacy and separation. Outdoors, a wrap-around porch invites morning coffee, afternoon reading, and evening conversation, while the large, flat lot offers a rare expanse of usable outdoor space. A generous grass lawn, charming greenhouse, and ample room for expansion create exceptional future potential, whether a guest house, pool, pickleball court, or additional development opportunities. This is farmhouse living at its best: renovated yet authentic, comfortable yet refined, and set on flat land that offers numerous possibilities.
  1. Listed by Rita Whitney • DRE #01209004 • Brokerage DRE #01904054 • The Agency

Property Details for 261 South Allen Avenue

Architectural Style
Cape Cod, Traditional, Cottage
View
None
Parking Spaces Total
2
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
Central Air
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Living Area
1839
Property Attached YN
false
LISTING UPDATED: 02/15/2026 11:13 PM

Property Details for 261 South Allen Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #P1-25737
Days on Market18
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1898
Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,395 SF
CountyLos Angeles County

Location

Listing Courtesy of The Agency, Rita Whitney, DRE #01209004
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Building Information for 261 South Allen Avenue

Stories2Year Built1898Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,395 SF

Payment Calculator

$13,757 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$12,648

Property Taxes

$1,109

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 261 South Allen Avenue

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract: 1937
  • Tax Lot: 0001
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Urban, Suburban, Street Lights, Storm Drains
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Room Type: Converted Bedroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Laundry, Kitchen, Living Room, Great Room, Family Room
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open to Family Room
  • Eating Area: In Kitchen, Family Kitchen
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Closet, In Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Flooring: Wood
Exterior Features
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Wire
  • Structure Type: House
  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Wrap Around
  • Pool Features: None
  • Spa Features: None
Land/Lot Info
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Land Lease: No
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Levels: Two
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Garage - Two Door, Driveway

Property History for 261 South Allen Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 6, 2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-25737

$2,595,000—
Oct 13, 2005

Sold

CRMLS #22059844

$830,000—
Oct 13, 2005

Sold

VCF #P0-22059844

$830,000—
Oct 13, 2005

Sold

CLAW #22059844IT

$830,000—
Sep 29, 2005

Pending

VCF #P0-22059844

—
Sep 29, 2005

Pending

CLAW #22059844IT

—
Sep 29, 2005

Pending

CRMLS #22059844

—
Sep 23, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #166181670

$830,000

+15.1% / yr

Sep 2, 2005

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #22059844

$799,000—
Sep 2, 2005

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22059844IT

$799,000—
Sep 2, 2005

Listed (Active)

VCF #P0-22059844

$799,000—
Jul 15, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #115575522

$610,000

+70.6% / yr

Jul 15, 2003

Sold

VCF #P0-22017833

$610,000—
Jul 15, 2003

Sold

CRMLS #22017833

$610,000—
Jul 15, 2003

Sold

CLAW #22017833IT

$610,000—
Jun 9, 2003

Pending

CRMLS #22017833

—
Jun 9, 2003

Pending

CLAW #22017833IT

—
Jun 9, 2003

Pending

VCF #P0-22017833

—
Apr 8, 2003

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22017833IT

$639,000—
Apr 6, 2003

Listed (Active)

VCF #P0-22017833

$639,000—
Apr 6, 2003

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #22017833

$639,000—
Dec 19, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #104791213

$450,000—
Dec 19, 2002

Sold

CLAW #22011281IT

$450,000—
Dec 19, 2002

Sold

CRMLS #22011281

$450,000—
Dec 19, 2002

Sold

VCF #P0-22011281

$450,000—
Nov 13, 2002

Pending

CRMLS #22011281

—
Nov 13, 2002

Pending

VCF #P0-22011281

—
Nov 13, 2002

Pending

CLAW #22011281IT

—
Nov 3, 2002

Listed (Active)

VCF #P0-22011281

$449,000—
Nov 3, 2002

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22011281IT

$449,000—
Nov 3, 2002

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #22011281

$449,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/06/2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-25737

$2,595,000
10/13/2005

Sold

CRMLS #22059844

$830,000
10/13/2005

Sold

VCF #P0-22059844

$830,000
10/13/2005

Sold

CLAW #22059844IT

$830,000
09/29/2005

Pending

VCF #P0-22059844

—
09/29/2005

Pending

CLAW #22059844IT

—
09/29/2005

Pending

CRMLS #22059844

—
09/23/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #166181670

$830,000

+15.1% / yr

09/02/2005

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #22059844

$799,000
09/02/2005

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22059844IT

$799,000
09/02/2005

Listed (Active)

VCF #P0-22059844

$799,000
07/15/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #115575522

$610,000

+70.6% / yr

07/15/2003

Sold

VCF #P0-22017833

$610,000
07/15/2003

Sold

CRMLS #22017833

$610,000
07/15/2003

Sold

CLAW #22017833IT

$610,000
06/09/2003

Pending

CRMLS #22017833

—
06/09/2003

Pending

CLAW #22017833IT

—
06/09/2003

Pending

VCF #P0-22017833

—
04/08/2003

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22017833IT

$639,000
04/06/2003

Listed (Active)

VCF #P0-22017833

$639,000
04/06/2003

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #22017833

$639,000
12/19/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #104791213

$450,000
12/19/2002

Sold

CLAW #22011281IT

$450,000
12/19/2002

Sold

CRMLS #22011281

$450,000
12/19/2002

Sold

VCF #P0-22011281

$450,000
11/13/2002

Pending

CRMLS #22011281

—
11/13/2002

Pending

VCF #P0-22011281

—
11/13/2002

Pending

CLAW #22011281IT

—
11/03/2002

Listed (Active)

VCF #P0-22011281

$449,000
11/03/2002

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22011281IT

$449,000
11/03/2002

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #22011281

$449,000

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

Public Records for 261 South Allen Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$848,096Additions$286,155Total$1,134,251
Tax Record2025$13,313 ($1,109 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt1,692 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,692 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,313 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1898ZoningPSR6CountyLOS ANGELESAPN5736-027-017

Schools near 261 South Allen Avenue

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

Aveson Global Leadership Academy
Charter6 to 12

Pasadena High School
Public9 to 12

Pasadena Rosebud Academy
CharterK to 8

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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261 South Allen Avenue is a single family home for sale in Pasadena, CA 91106. This property was listed for sale on February 6, 2026 by The Agency, it's currently listed at $2,595,000. It has been on the market for a total of 18 days and was last sold on October 13, 2005. This listing's school district is Pasadena Unified School District. Nearby schools include Hamilton Elementary School, Aveson Global Leadership Academy and Pasadena High School. 261 South Allen Avenue is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,839 sqft single family home built in 1898.

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Listing Courtesy of The Agency, Rita Whitney, DRE #01209004

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