494 California Ter

$3,800,000
Price
2,992 Sq. Ft.
$1,270 / Sq. Ft.
2,992
Sq. Ft.
$1,270
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Tucked away from the street and surrounded by mature landscaping, this beautiful 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers privacy, tranquility, and space. Located in the highly sought-after Arroyo/Grand area, very close to the Rose Bowl, Old Town Pasadena, and the scenic hiking trails along the Arroyo. Inside, you'll find spacious, light-filled rooms designed for both comfort and entertaining. The large living room welcomes you with warmth and openness, while the generous kitchen with its breakfast area is...Tucked away from the street and surrounded by mature landscaping, this beautiful 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers privacy, tranquility, and space. Located in the highly sought-after Arroyo/Grand area, very close to the Rose Bowl, Old Town Pasadena, and the scenic hiking trails along the Arroyo. Inside, you'll find spacious, light-filled rooms designed for both comfort and entertaining. The large living room welcomes you with warmth and openness, while the generous kitchen with its breakfast area is perfect for casual dining. A formal dining room sets the stage for special occasions, and the expansive family room opens directly to the backyard, creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Outside, the tiered yard offers multiple patio spaces for relaxing and entertaining.
  1. Listed by Alice Meng • DRE #01749302 • Brokerage DRE #02221897 • Engel & Voelkers San Marino

Property Details for 494 California Terrace

View
Neighborhood
Parking Spaces Total
2
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
Central Air
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Living Area
2992
Property Attached YN
false
Common Walls
No Common Walls
LISTING UPDATED: 01/02/2026 12:13 PM

Property Details for 494 California Terrace

StatusActive
MLS #P1-24728
Days on Market69
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1979
Lot Size0.40 AC / 17,487 SF
CountyLos Angeles County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Engel & Voelkers San Marino, Alice Meng, DRE #01749302
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Building Information for 494 California Terrace

Stories1Year Built1979Building Size-Lot Size0.40 AC / 17,487 SF

Payment Calculator

$20,584 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$18,521

Property Taxes

$2,063

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 494 California Terrace

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Lot: 2
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Convection Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Range Hood, Microwave, Gas Cooktop, Vented Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Granite Counters, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Family Room, Primary Suite, Laundry, Walk-In Closet, Separate Family Room, Primary Bedroom, Living Room
  • Room Bathroom Features: Bidet, Quartz Counters, Upgraded, Shower, Remodeled
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island
  • Eating Area: Dining Room, In Kitchen
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, See Remarks
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Flooring: Wood
Exterior Features
  • Security Features: Closed Circuit Camera(s), Security Lights, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Structure Type: House
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Turnkey
  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Terrace, Patio, Deck
  • Pool Features: None
  • Spa Features: None
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Land Lease: No
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Asphalt, Paved, Garage Door Opener, Driveway, Private

Property History for 494 California Terrace

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-24728

$3,800,000—
Aug 17, 2015

Sold

CRMLS #P0-315007246

$1,808,000—
Aug 17, 2015

Sold

CLAW #315007246IT

$1,808,000—
Aug 17, 2015

Sold

CLAW #315007246PF

$1,808,000—
Aug 17, 2015

Sold

VCF #P0-315007246

$1,808,000—
Aug 16, 2015

Pending

CLAW #315007246PF

—
Aug 16, 2015

Pending

VCF #P0-315007246

—
Aug 16, 2015

Pending

CLAW #315007246IT

—
Aug 16, 2015

Pending

CRMLS #P0-315007246

—
Aug 6, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #553889120

$1,808,000—
Aug 6, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #561416938

$1,808,000—
Jul 20, 2015

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P0-315007246

$1,800,000—
Jul 20, 2015

Listed (Active)

VCF #P0-315007246

$1,800,000—
Jul 20, 2015

Listed (Active)

CLAW #315007246PF

$1,800,000—
Jul 20, 2015

Listed (Active)

CLAW #315007246IT

$1,800,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/28/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-24728

$3,800,000
08/17/2015

Sold

CRMLS #P0-315007246

$1,808,000
08/17/2015

Sold

CLAW #315007246IT

$1,808,000
08/17/2015

Sold

CLAW #315007246PF

$1,808,000
08/17/2015

Sold

VCF #P0-315007246

$1,808,000
08/16/2015

Pending

CLAW #315007246PF

—
08/16/2015

Pending

VCF #P0-315007246

—
08/16/2015

Pending

CLAW #315007246IT

—
08/16/2015

Pending

CRMLS #P0-315007246

—
08/06/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #553889120

$1,808,000
08/06/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #561416938

$1,808,000
07/20/2015

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P0-315007246

$1,800,000
07/20/2015

Listed (Active)

VCF #P0-315007246

$1,800,000
07/20/2015

Listed (Active)

CLAW #315007246PF

$1,800,000
07/20/2015

Listed (Active)

CLAW #315007246IT

$1,800,000

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

Public Records for 494 California Terrace

Taxable ValueLand$1,712,240Additions$428,057Total$2,140,297
Tax Record2025$24,758 ($2,063 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,992 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,992 SqFtStories1Lot Size17,487 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1979ZoningPSR4CountyLOS ANGELESAPN5714-011-019

Schools near 494 California Terrace

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

Blair High School
Public6 to 12

Rose City High (Continuation) School
Public9 to 12

Odyssey Charter School - South
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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494 California Terrace is a single family home for sale in Pasadena, CA 91105. This property was listed for sale on October 28, 2025 by Engel & Voelkers San Marino, it's currently listed at $3,800,000. It has been on the market for a total of 69 days and was last sold on August 17, 2015. This listing's school district is Pasadena Unified School District. Nearby schools include McKinley School, Blair High School and Rose City High (Continuation) School. 494 California Terrace is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,992 sqft single family home built in 1979.

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