Last Sold Price
2 beds1,169 sqft$727/sqft
548 E Rio Grande St, Pasadena, CA 91104

Description

Buyers, bring your contractor to this architecturally appealing, 1924 Colonial Revival fixer in the center of the Normandie Heights Historic District. The arched columned porch, with transom fan and sidelight windows, welcome you as you enter. A pair of matching arched windows on each side of the entry, along with two eyebrow roof dormer windows provide abundant north facing light. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home has many original details, vintage charm, fine woodwork, craftsmanship and a wonderful floor...Buyers, bring your contractor to this architecturally appealing, 1924 Colonial Revival fixer in the center of the Normandie Heights Historic District. The arched columned porch, with transom fan and sidelight windows, welcome you as you enter. A pair of matching arched windows on each side of the entry, along with two eyebrow roof dormer windows provide abundant north facing light. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home has many original details, vintage charm, fine woodwork, craftsmanship and a wonderful floor plan. Enter the living room with hardwood floors, finely crafted crown/trim molding and brick fireplace. Adjacent is the dining room, from which French doors access a lovely terrace. The adjacent breakfast room can also be used as a home office, study or butler’s pantry. The well designed kitchen has all the original fine cabinetry, built in cooling pantry and ironing board, along with wall, ceiling and counter tile. It is a rare opportunity to find all original features still intact. The original owner worked for Crown City Mill and Lumber Company in Pasadena, and had access to the fine quality materials and craftspeople of the day. The sizeable backyard provides creative possibilities for entertaining, play and gardening. Beautiful mature oak trees frame the home and provide cooling shade in warm weather. The garage at the rear corner of the lot, together with the spacious attic and basement, provide additional storage or alternative use possibilities.
LISTING CLOSED: 11/13/2023 12:00 AM

Property Details for 548 East Rio Grande Street

Status
MLS #
GD23186947
Days on Market
7
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Detached
Year Built
1924
Lot Size
0.15 AC / 6,590 SF
Architectural Style
Colonial
View
Mountain(s)
Parking Spaces Total
1
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
None
Total Units
1.0
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Living Area
1169
Property Attached YN
false
Common Walls
No Common Walls
New Construction
No
Stories Total
1
Entry Level
1
Fireplace
Yes
View
Yes
View
Yes
Parking for RV
Garage
Association
No
Association Fee
$.00
Zoning
PSR6
Senior Community
No
Parcel Number
5838038009
Area
Pasadena NE (646)
High School District
Pasadena Unified
Directions
From 210 Fwy, north on Los Robles, above Washington Blvd., right turn on Rio Grande Streeet.

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$860,000

Avg days on market

16

Sale-to-list ratio

102.1%

Pasadena, CA

9 comparable properties found

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1

$800,000

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Bedrooms
1,108
Square Feet
0.21
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
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Bedrooms
1,037
Square Feet
0.08
Acres
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3

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Bedrooms
1,041
Square Feet
0.10
Acres
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1/26
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2
Bedrooms
1,056
Square Feet
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Acres
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Sold 02/24/25

2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1,077
Square Feet
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Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
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Sold 08/01/25

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Bedrooms
1,024
Square Feet
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Acres
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Sold 08/14/25

2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1,100
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
a view of a house with a yard and plants
1/31
8

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Sold 11/18/24

2
Bedrooms
1,024
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
a view of a house with backyard and a tree
9

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Sold 04/13/26

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Bedrooms
1,138
Square Feet
0.14
Acres

Location

Sold By MAISONRE, Shannon Scavo, DRE #02127388

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Building Information for 548 East Rio Grande Street

Stories1Year Built1924Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,590 SF

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Property Information for 548 East Rio Grande Street

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Current Financing: None
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 461501
  • Tax Census Tract: 4615.01
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $383
  • Tax Lot: 22
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: Yes
  • Assessments: Unknown
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: None
  • Equipment: N/K
  • Interior Features: Crown Molding, Tile Counters
  • Room Type: Basement, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bathroom Features: Bathtub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Tile Counters
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Laundry Features: None, Inside
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: FP in Living Room
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating Type: None
  • Heating: None
  • Heat Equipment: N/K
  • Flooring Type: Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Floor Coverings: Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
Exterior Features
  • Window Features: Wood Frames
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Entry Location: Front
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Structure Type: House
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool: N/K
  • Pool Heat: N/K
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • Lot Features: Level with Street, Level
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Levels: One
  • Water: Other/Remarks, Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public, See Remarks
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Non-Garage: Garage
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Garage: Garage
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Rear
Property / Structure Info
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 548 East Rio Grande Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 13, 2023

Sold

CRMLS #GD23186947

$850,000
Nov 13, 2023

Sold

SDMLS #GD23186947

$850,000
Nov 2, 2023

Pending

CRMLS #GD23186947

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/13/2023

Sold

CRMLS #GD23186947

$850,000
11/13/2023

Sold

SDMLS #GD23186947

$850,000
11/02/2023

Pending

CRMLS #GD23186947

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

Public Records for 548 East Rio Grande Street

Taxable ValueLand$693,600Additions$173,400Total$867,000
Tax Record2025$10,247 ($854 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,169 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,169 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,590 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1924ZoningPSR6CountyLOS ANGELESAPN5838-038-009

Schools near 548 East Rio Grande Street

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 8
Rating
School
Distance
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Eliot Arts Magnet
Public6 to 8

John Muir High School
Public9 to 12

Octavia E. Butler Magnet School
Public6 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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