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636 Forest Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030

$2.10M6bd · 4ba · 2,668 sqft
Lot 10,000 sqft•Single Family Residence•
Active
•32d on market•MLS# P1-28766

Property Description

Two homes, updated and upgraded, on one generous lot make 636 Forest Avenue a rare South Pasadena offering. On a quiet residential street, the property combines a renovated 1910 Craftsman main residence with a large fully permitted, detached ADU, creating exceptional possibilities for multi-generational living, rental income, extended family visits or guests. The main house is bright, comfortable, and beautifully upgraded. An open-plan living room includes a charming bayed sitting area, while the spacious kitchen feels fresh and current with a gas range, white herringbone tile backsplash, ample cabinetry, and plenty of room for cooking and gathering. A large laundry just beyond provides additional flexibility as a home office or studio and offers convenient access to the driveway and garage. The primary suite enjoys abundant natural light, an updated full bath, walk-in closet, and sliding doors opening directly to the backyard. Two additional bedrooms, one currently used as an office, share a second updated full bath. Beyond the main residence, the detached, 3 bedroom, 2 bath fully permitted ADU is a separate home of its own. Entered from a pretty paver porch, it is bright and open with an updated kitchen, large comfortable living space, in-unit laundry, three well-proportioned bedrooms and updated baths. A private garden area behind the ADU gives the second residence its own private outdoor retreat. The large, green lot creates plenty of breathing room between the two homes and offers multiple areas for outdoor living, dining, gardening, and entertaining. Don't miss the spacious two-car garage, great for cars and storage! Located in a quiet pocket of South Pasadena, just minutes from Trader Joe's, the Arroyo Seco Golf Course and Bike Trail, South Pasadena Dog Park, Jones Coffee and Mike & Anne's, the property also enjoys easy access to Pasadena, Highland Park and Downtown Los Angeles, all within the highly regarded South Pasadena Unified School District.

Features & Amenities

FeeBuilt 1910

Property Details

Land Type
Fee
Year Built
1910
Property Type
Residential
Property Subtype
Single Family Residence
Garage Spaces
1
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
View
None
City
South Pasadena
Zip Code
91030
County
Los Angeles
Listed byCOMPASS, Teresa Fuller

Mortgage Calculator

Current Rates

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Monthly Payment
$10,593.46
Principal & Interest
Loan Amount
$1,676,000
Total Interest
$2,137,646
Total Payment Over 30 Years
$3,813,646
This calculator provides estimates only. Actual mortgage payments may include taxes, insurance, HOA fees, and PMI. Contact a lender for accurate quotes.

Comparative Market Analysis

Luxury Tier · 5 active · 3 closed

636 Forest Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030

South Pasadena · Single Family Residence

$2.10M
Luxury Tier
Beds
6
Baths
4
Sqft
2,668
Lot
10,000 sqft
Year
1910
$/Sqft
$785
Pool: No✓
Spa: No✓
View: golf✓
Garage: 1-car✓

Listed 11.0% below the median closed sale of $2,354,000. Price per sqft ($785) is a 12% discount to closed comps ($896). Closed comps sold at 106% of list — strong seller's market. Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.

Price Position

Priced below the market — value advantage over the field.

Price advantage
Subject listed at $2.10M· $785/sqft
Total list price
Closed comps
vs closed median $2.35M
−$259K (−11.0%)
Active comps
vs active median $2.20M
−$105K (−4.8%)
Price per sqft
Closed compsinsufficient comp data
Active comps
vs active avg $/sqft $885
−$100 (−11.3%)

Active Properties (5)

Active Comparables

AddressCityYearBDBTHSqFtLotSzLP/SqFtLPDIMScore
1955 MarengoSouth Pasadena1910532,8609,717$1,014$2.90M5475
2025 La France AvenueSouth Pasadena1910533,3487,500$568$1.90M2865
1345 IndianaSouth Pasadena1995442,9677,213$741$2.20M6764
1112 GlendonSouth Pasadena1919322,4528,303$1,183$2.90M25463
2084 HANSCOM DRSouth Pasadena1982442,3786,037$920$2.19M260
Total: 5 · Average4.23.22,8017,754$885.2$2.42M81
Median2,860$2.20M

Closed Properties (3)

Closed Comparables

AddressCityYearDateBDBTHSqFtLotSzLPSPSP/SqFtSP/LPDIMScore
1910 Mill RoadSouth Pasadena192107/21/2026542,3179,252$1.60M$1.98M$8521.233373
1919 Marengo AvenueSouth Pasadena191007/14/2026543,0697,500$2.80M$2.72M$8860.976070
2034 Empress AvenueSouth Pasadena195009/17/2026642,4806,528$2.38M$2.35M$9490.993967
Total: 3 · Average5.34.02,6227,760$2.35M$2.35M$895.667—44
Median2,480$2.35M$2.35M

Market Analysis

List vs Sale $/SqFt

Sale Price Trend

Days on Market

Sale vs List Price

AI-generated CMA

This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.