491 Mercedes Ave

$1,145,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,534 Sq. Ft.
$746 / Sq. Ft.
1,534
Sq. Ft.
$746
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming Pasadena Home - As-Is Sale! This inviting home features classic touches such as crown molding, wainscoting, and a wood-burning fireplace, complemented by hardwood flooring throughout most of the living areas. The dining room and bedrooms are enhanced with wood shutters, while ceiling fans in every room and newer HVAC with heating and cooling provide year-round comfort. The primary bedroom includes a walk-in closet, and the home is equipped with vinyl windows for efficiency. Appliances including...Charming Pasadena Home - As-Is Sale! This inviting home features classic touches such as crown molding, wainscoting, and a wood-burning fireplace, complemented by hardwood flooring throughout most of the living areas. The dining room and bedrooms are enhanced with wood shutters, while ceiling fans in every room and newer HVAC with heating and cooling provide year-round comfort. The primary bedroom includes a walk-in closet, and the home is equipped with vinyl windows for efficiency. Appliances including refrigerator, stove, washer, and dryer are included (no warranty), along with convenient garage shelving for extra storage. A double-wide driveway ensures ample parking. This property presents an excellent opportunity for a buyer seeking character, functionality, and value in the heart of Pasadena.
  1. Listed by James Bonaccorso • DRE #01348543 • Brokerage DRE #01516202 • Bona Corso & Associates

Property Details for 491 Mercedes Avenue

Architectural Style
Custom Built
View
None
Parking Spaces Total
2
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
Central Air
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area
0
Living Area
1534
LISTING UPDATED: 12/03/2025 07:49 AM

Property Details for 491 Mercedes Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #P1-24113
Days on Market43
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1938
Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,800 SF
CountyLos Angeles County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Bona Corso & Associates, James Bonaccorso, DRE #01348543

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty, Briana McKeague, DRE #02229639

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Building Information for 491 Mercedes Avenue

Stories1Year Built1938Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,800 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,300 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,658

Property Taxes

$642

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 491 Mercedes Avenue

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • 433a Certified: No
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Lot: 12
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Free-Standing Range
  • Interior Features: Crown Molding, Ceiling Fan(s), Wainscoting
  • Room Type: Living Room, Primary Suite, Primary Bathroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Laundry, Kitchen, All Bedrooms Down, Walk-In Closet, Primary Bedroom
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bathroom Features: Shower in Tub, Bathtub, Main Floor Full Bath, Separate tub and shower, Shower
  • Eating Area: Area, In Kitchen, Dining Room, Breakfast Nook
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Dryer Included, Washer Included, Individual Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Flooring Type: Tile, Wood
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
Exterior Features
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Window Features: Shutters
  • Entry Location: Side
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block, Wood
  • Structure Type: House
  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Brick, Slab, Concrete
  • Pool Features: None
  • Spa Features: None
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Lot 6500-9999, Yard, Landscaped, Front Yard
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Levels: One
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage Door Opener, Driveway, Side by Side, Garage - Two Door

Property History for 491 Mercedes Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 3, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #P1-24113

$1,145,000—
Dec 1, 2025

Pending

CRMLS #P1-24113

—
Oct 29, 2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #P1-24113

—
Oct 13, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #P1-24113

$1,195,000—
Sep 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-24113

$1,265,000—
Jun 18, 2002

Sold

CRMLS #H228353

$430,000—
Jun 18, 2002

Sold

CLAW #H228353MR

$430,000—
Jun 11, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #93830318

$430,000—
Jun 3, 2002

Pending

CLAW #H228353MR

—
Jun 3, 2002

Pending

CRMLS #H228353

—
Apr 20, 2002

Listed (Active)

CLAW #H228353MR

$419,000—
Apr 20, 2002

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #H228353

$419,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/03/2025

Sold

CRMLS #P1-24113

$1,145,000
12/01/2025

Pending

CRMLS #P1-24113

—
10/29/2025

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #P1-24113

—
10/13/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #P1-24113

$1,195,000
09/15/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-24113

$1,265,000
06/18/2002

Sold

CRMLS #H228353

$430,000
06/18/2002

Sold

CLAW #H228353MR

$430,000
06/11/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #93830318

$430,000
06/03/2002

Pending

CLAW #H228353MR

—
06/03/2002

Pending

CRMLS #H228353

—
04/20/2002

Listed (Active)

CLAW #H228353MR

$419,000
04/20/2002

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #H228353

$419,000

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

Public Records for 491 Mercedes Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$420,726Additions$214,494Total$635,220
Tax Record2025$7,702 ($642 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,534 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,534 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938ZoningPSR6CountyLOS ANGELESAPN5750-014-012

Schools near 491 Mercedes 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
Norma Coombs Elementary
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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Listing Courtesy of Bona Corso & Associates, James Bonaccorso, DRE #01348543

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