In August of 2016 Trulia.com reported median homes sales jumped 11.0% to $1,000,000 in South Pasadena, California between May 4, 2016 to August 3, 2016 from the previous quarter of $1,040,000, but decreased 3.8% from the price of $899,000 same time a year ago in 2015.An average square foot for homes was lower 1.0% to $599 between May 4, 2016 to August 3, 2016 from $605 same time a year ago in 2015 in South Pasadena, California.For more complete detailed information about latest market trends in South Pasadena, California, please CLICK HERE 08/08/2016

A Look At South Pasadena Homes For Sale and Market UpdateThis is a look at South Pasadena homes for sale, in escrow, closed sales for the month of July and for the first seven months of this year with a comparison to the same periods for the previous two years. Statistical information has been gathered from our local multiple listing service(mls) and may not include all transactions. South Pasadena is a separate city in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County.  It is not a part of Pasadena which is its larger and better known neighbor.  South Pasadena has an estimated population of 25,000 with approximately 21,000 trees and over 100 acres of parks and playgrounds according to the city website.  You will find character homes on tree-lined streets or more modern homes in the hills.  ... 08/05/2016

A Look At The South Pasadena Condo Loft and Townhome Market This is a look at the condo, loft and townhome segment of the South Pasadena real estate market.   In this report, I will share a recap of units for sale, in escrow and closed sales for the month of July and for the first seven months of this year with a comparison to the same periods for the previous two years. Statistical information has been gathered from our local multiple listing service(mls) and may not include all transactions. South Pasadena is a separate city in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County.  It is not a part of Pasadena which is its larger and better known neighbor.  South Pasadena has an estimated population of 25,000 with approximately 21,000 trees and over 100 acres of parks and playgrounds accordin... 08/04/2016

Market Update:  Altos de Monterey Neighborhood in South Pasadena This is a real estate market activity report update for the Altos de Monterey neighborhood in South Pasadena.   The report covers closed transactions for the first six months of 2016 with a comparison to the same period for the previous two years. Additionally, I will share information regarding homes currently offered for sale and in escrow. Statistical information in this report has been gathered from our local multiple listing service(mls) and may not include all transactions in the neighborhood.  Also known as The Altos, the neighborhood was first developed beginning in the 1960s to the 1980s.  The hillside neighborhood is quite different than what is thought of as typically South Pasadena where character style homes o... 07/13/2016

South Pasadena Homes For Sale A Look At Mid-Year 2016 Real Estate Results This is a real estate market activity report for the city of South Pasadena.  In this report I will look at homes for sale, in escrow as well as sold in the first six months of the year.  Additionally, I will share sales results for the same January through June time period for the previous two years.  Statistical information in this report has been gathered from our local multiple listing service(mls) and may not include all transactions in the city. South Pasadena, or South Pas as it is also affectionately called, is a separate city within the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County.   It is known for its tree-lined streets of character homes that often substitute for Anywhere USA in films, television shows and... 07/06/2016

South Pasadena Condos Lofts TownhomesA Look at the Market:  Mid-Year 2016  This is a look at real estate market activity in South Pasadena, California for the first half of 2016.   In this report we will look at the condo, lofts and townhomes segment of the market.   I am sharing current activity as well as sales year-to-date as of June 30 with a recap of the same period for the previous two years. Statistical information in this report has been gathered from our local multiple listing service(mls) and may not include all sales.  While the information is deemed reliable, it has not been verified and is not guaranteed.   South Pasadena(zip code 91030) has a small town charm where you can find tree-lined streets with character homes as well as more modern homes with incredible views in th... 07/06/2016

Are You Looking for A South Pasadena Condo? This is a real estate market activity report for South Pasadena.  This report covers the condo, loft and townhome segment of the market with a recap of units for sale, in escrow and sold during May as well as the first five months of the two previous years.   Statistical information has been gathered from our local multiple listing service(mls) and may not include all transactions in the city. South Pasadena is a separate city in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County.  It is not a part of Pasadena which is its larger and better known neighbor.  South Pasadena has an estimated population of 25,000 on flatlands and hillsides with approximately 21,000 trees and over 100 acres of parks and playgrounds according to the city website.  There i... 06/07/2016

What’s Happening In South Pasadena Real Estate? An Update on Homes for Sale in South Pas This is a real estate market activity report for South Pasadena homes for sale, in escrow and sold during May as well as the first five months of 2016. I will share results from the last two years as well. As usual, statistical information has been gathered from our local multiple listing service(mls) and may not include all transactions in the city. South Pasadena is a separate city in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County.  It is not a part of Pasadena which is its larger and better known neighbor.  South Pasadena has an estimated population of 25,000 on flatlands and hillsides with approximately 21,000 trees and over 100 acres of parks and playgrounds according to the city website.  There ... 06/05/2016

Mission Meridian Village in South Pasadena This is a real estate market activity report for Mission Meridian Village in South Pasadena. In this report I will share information for activity so far in 2016 along with a recap of sales for the previous four years.  All statistical information has been gathered from our local multiple listing service(mls) and may not all transactions in the complex.  This unique collection of various housing types  was designed by architects Moule & Polyzoides. Mission Meridian Village is a part of the New Urbanism movement the two principals help coin.  The devlopment consists of lofts, condos, townhomes and patio homes.   Reflecting California architecture, you will find interpretations of Craftsman and Spanish Mission influences along with designs which r... 05/30/2016

South Pasadena TransformsThe traffic utility signal boxes found in our cities are quite functional but not exactly eye-catching.   Most people are likely to agree. How about you? Many cities have transformed these boxes into creative pieces of art.  And so has the city of South Pasadena.   SPARC - South Pasadena Arts Council invited artists to share their creativity throughout the city. Ten utility box locations are part of Phase 1 of the program.  You can find: “Jacaranda Spring” by artist Laurie Hendricks.on Mission Street in front of Orange Grove Park. Artist Timothy Smith created “In The Event Of All Things To Be, Or Have Been, Being Now” at the Gold Line light rail station at Mission and Meridian.   Don Bloom’s “Route 66 Forever” is at the Northwest corner of Fremont Avenue and Mon... 05/21/2016

Franciscan Woods Townhomes With Garages in South Pasadena This is a real estate market activity report for the Franciscan Woods townhome community in South Pasadena.  I will share current information for 2016 as well as a recap of full year sales dating back to 2011. Statistical information in this report has been gathered  from our local multiple listing service and may not include all transactions.    Franciscan Woods consists of 45 multi-level townhomes with attached two car garages with direct access to the home.   The floor plans include two or three bedrooms.   The indoor-outdoor appeal of these townhomes is evident with private patios, decks and balconies.  Additional features  include fireplaces, high and cathedral ceilings, clerestory windows and in-unit laundry connections.  T... 05/09/2016

South Pasadena Lofts Condos Townhomes Market UpdateThis is a real estate market activity report in the city of South Pasadena. In this report I will share information regarding lofts, condos and townhomes.     Real estate statistical information in this update is from our local multiple listing service(mls) and may not include all transactions.  I will share properties currently on the market for sale, in escrow and sold for the first four months of the year with a comparison to sales during the same period dating back to 2013. South Pasadena is not a neighborhood of Pasadena but a separate city (incorporated 1889).  South Pas as it is often referred, boasts a small town atmosphere which often fills in for Anywhere USA in film, television and advertising.  While better known for its tre... 05/06/2016

South Pasadena Homes For Sale and Market Update This is a real estate market activity report  for  South Pasadena.  In this report, I will share information of homes for sale along with those in escrow and sales for the first four months of 2016 along with a comparison to the same period for the previous two years.   Statistical information in this report has been gathered from our local multiple listing service(mls) and may not include all transactions in the market. South Pasadena is a separate city within the West San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County and is known for its small town atmosphere with tree-lined streets of character homes. In the hillside neighborhoods of the city you will find homes many with outstanding views. So Pas as it is known by locals and admirers alike is p... 05/04/2016

South Pasadena Neighborhood Market Report:  Altos de Monterey This is a real estate market activity report update for the Altos de Monterey neighborhood in South Pasadena.   The report covers closed transactions for first quarter 2016 with a comparison to the first three months sales for the previous two years.   Statistical information in this report has been gathered from our local multiple listing service(mls) and may not include all transactions in the neighborhood.  Additionally, I will share information regarding homes currently offered for sale and in escrow. Also known as The Altos, the neighborhood was first developed beginning in the 1960s to the 1980s.  The hillside neighborhood is quite different than what is thought of as typically South Pasadena where character style homes... 04/20/2016

 Wordless Wednesday:   There Will Be No Heads Buried In The Sand Today        04/13/2016

In April of 2016 Trulia.com reported median homes sales prices dropped 10.0% to $850,000 in the 1st quarter of 2016, from $945,000 of previous quarter, but increased 1.8% of $865,250 from the 1st quarter of 2015 in South Pasadena, California.An average square foot for homes jumped 10.0% to $574 in 1st quarter of 2016 from $523 from the 1st quarter of 2015 in South Pasadena, California.For more complete detailed information about market trends at South Pasadena, California in the 1st quarter of 2016, please CLICK HERE 04/12/2016

South Pasadena CA Condos Townhomes Lofts 1st Qtr 2016 Market Report This is a real estate market activity report for the condominium, townhome and loft segment of the South Pasadena real estate market.   This report will cover the first quarter of 2016 with a comparison to the same time period in 2014 and 2015.  While better known for its character homes on tree-lined streets, wonderful estate residences or view properties in the hills, there are other housing options available in the city which is also called by locals and admirers alike as South Pas. Statistical information for this report has been gathered from our local multiple listing service(mls) and may not include all sales in the marketplace.   There are currently just three properties listed in the mls as available for sale r... 04/06/2016

South Pasadena Homes For Sale and 1st Qtr 2016 Market Report This is a real estate market activity report  for the  South Pasadena real estate market.  In this report, I will share information of homes for sale along with those in escrow and sales for the first quarter of 2016 along with a comparison to the same three month period in 2014 and 2015.  Statistical information in this report has been gathered from our local multiple listing service(mls) and may not include all transactions in the market. South Pasadena is a separate city within the West San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County and is known for its small town atmosphere with tree-lined streets of character homes. So Pas as it is known by locals and admirers alike is proud of its highly acclaimed schools, well-regarded parks ... 04/05/2016

Ostrich Farm Lofts in South Pasadena Offers More Than A Bit of History This is a real estate market activity report for the Ostrich Farm Lofts in South Pasadena.  This report covers units for sale, in escrow and sold so far in 2016.  I will also share  closed sales for the complex for full year 2011 through 2015. Statistical information in this report has been gathered from our local multiple listing  service(mls) and may not include all sales in the complex. True to its unique name, the location at 1010 Sycamore Avenue in South Pasadena, was the original site of the first ostrich farm in the United States in the late 1800s.  It has been said that the original ostriches made the journey from their native South Africa to Texas before eventually arriving by train to what is now the Ostric... 03/28/2016

Monterey Townhomes in South Pasadena This is a real estate market activity report for the Monterey Townhomes in South Pasadena.  I will share information for activity so far in 2016 as well as full year sales results from 2011 through 2015.  Statistical information in this report has been gathered from our local multiple listing service and may not include all transactions in the complex.   Located at the southeast corner of Indiana Avenue and Monterey Road there are three addresses at the complex for the 43 unit South Pasadena townhome community: 1200 Indiana, 1202 Indiana and 1204 Indiana. Built in 1971, these multi-story townhomes feature two or three bedrooms, two and one half baths, high ceilings and attached garages.  Patios and balconies enhance the indoor-outdoor appeal of these... 03/18/2016