Knowleton Court Townhomes in Pasadena  This is a real estate market activity report for the Knowleton Court townhome complex in Pasadena 91106.  In this report I will share information regarding activity so far in 2016 as well as a recap of full year sales dating back to 2013. Statistical information in this report has been gathered from our local multiple listing service(mls) and may not reflect all transactions in the complex.    Knowleton Court consists of 32 two level townhomes with two bedrooms and one-and-one-half baths built in 1980. The gated complex has a definite Cape Cod architectural influence.   Each unit has a private two car attached garage but it should be noted they do not have direct access into the home.   Features of the units include:  fireplaces, skylights, washer-... 11/21/2016

  This is a market activity report for Michillinda Terrace in Pasadena.  This intimate group of just twelve townhouse-style condos was built in 2007 by Toledo Homes. In this report I will share information regarding units for sale and sold so far in 2016 along with a recap of sales for the previous three years.   Statistical information in this report has been gathered from our local multiple listing service(mls) and may not include all transactions in the complex.   The floor plans at Michillinda Terrace feature two or three bedrooms with up to four baths. Approximate square footages range from just under 1400 to nearly 2000.   Designed with the signature Mediterranean architectural influence that can be found in many other Toledo Homes built communities, the open courtyard of the comp... 11/18/2016

Casa Pasadena Condos at 1127 East Del Mar Boulevard This is a real estate market activity report for the Casa Pasadena condominium complex located at 1127 East Del Mar Boulevard.   In this report, I will share information regarding sales so far in 2016 with a comparison to closed transactions for the previous three years.  Statistical information has been gathered from our local multiple listing service(mls) and may not include all sales in the complex Casa Pasadena was built in 1967 as apartments and later converted to condominiums.  Its convenient location at the northeast corner of Wilson Avenue and Del Mar Boulevard is just north of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) campus.  In addition to Caltech, Casa Pasadena is close to numerous shopping and dining destinations pl... 11/17/2016

Cordova East Condos at 1115 East Cordova Street in Pasadena   This is a real estate market activity report for the Cordova East condominium complex in Pasadena.   Located at 1115 East Cordova Street, Cordova East was built in 1963 as apartments, it was later converted to condominiums.  The 69 single level units range in size from studios to two bedrooms/two baths and square footages from under 500 to over 1700.   In this report I will share information regarding units for sale as well as closed transactions so far in 2016.  In addition I am including sales for the previous four years.   Statistical data for this report has been gathered from our local multiple listing service(mls) and may not include all transactions in the complex.   Cordova East features a central courtyard with matur... 11/14/2016

Dove Creek Townhome Community in Pasadena This is a real estate market activity report for the Dove Creek townhome community in the city of Pasadena 91107.  In this report I will share information about the community so far in 2016 plus a recap of sales for the previous two years.  All statistical data has been gathered from our local multiple listing service(mls) and may not include all transactions in the complex.  Built in 1988, Dove Creek consists of 48 paired townhomes with multi-level floor plans featuring three or four bedrooms.  Each townhome has an attached garage.  Some of the units have small backyard areas while others have terraces.  There is more of a single family home feel than what you might find in many other Pasadena townhome complexes with streets that wind through t... 11/13/2016

Bellagio Village Townhomes in Pasadena  This is a real estate market activity report for the Bellagio Village townhome complex in Pasadena 91101.  In this report I will share transactions so far in 2016 along with a recap of closed sales for the previous four years.   Statistical information in this report has been gathered from our local multiple listing service(mls) and may not include all transactions in the complex.   Bellagio Village consists of 22 townhomes with attached garages. They were built by Toledo Homes in 2000 and 2001 with a distinctive European-inspired architectural influence. The gated grounds feature a courtyard with mature landscaping, walkways with waterscape features and an impressive clock tower.   The multi-level units feature up to three bedrooms, luxuriously a... 11/12/2016

Tierra Verde Townhomes in Pasadena at 2450 East Del Mar Boulevard This is a real estate market activity report for the Tierra Verde townhome complex in Pasadena 91107.  The 36 unit complex is located at 2450 East Del Mar Boulevard at the southeast corner of Altadena Drive in southeast Pasadena adjacent to the city of San Marino.  I will provide a recap of information for activity so far in 2016 along with statistics for the previous four years.  Statistical information in this report has been gathered from our local multiple listing service(mls) and may not include all transactions in the complex.  Built in 1978, the multi-level townhomes have either two or three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths.  The two car attached garages with direct access into the home is a particularly desirable ... 11/11/2016

Del Mar Townhomes in Pasadena This is a real estate market activity report for the Del Mar Townhomes in Pasadena 91101. In this report I will share information regarding properties for sale as well as closed transactions so far in 2016 as well as full year results for the previous two years.   Statistical information has been gathered from our local multiple listing service(mls) and may not include all transactions in the complex.   Historically these popular Pasadena townhomes with garages rarely become available for sale.     Located near Old Pasadena, Paseo Colorado, the Civic Center, Pasadena Playhouse District and South Lake Avenue a multitude of shopping, dining, entertainment and cultural venues are just steps away from your home.  The Del Mar station of the Gold Line light rail ... 11/10/2016

Royal Gardens Pasadena Condos at 150 South Michigan Avenue This is a real estate market activity report for the Royal Gardens condominiums at 150 South Michigan Avenue.   I chose this particular building as an example that underscores the low turnover in many Pasadena condominium complexes.    This small 12 unit complex was built in 1983.  The complex is gated with a small lobby area and elevator access to all floors. There is a subterranean parking garage. There is no pool, spa or other common area amenities at Royal Gardens.  The location is highly convenient.  Neighbors include California Institute of Technology(Caltech) just to the south and Pasadena City College(PCC) just to the east.   Numerous shopping, dining, entertainment and cultural venues  not far away on South Lake Avenue ... 11/09/2016

On November 4, 2016, Trulia.com reported median homes sales declined 3.0% to $704,500 between August 3, 2016 to November 2, 2016 from the previous quarter of $730,000, but rose 3.7% from the price of $679,250 same time a year ago in 2015, in Pasadena, California.An average square foot for homes was higher 7.0% to $525 through November 2, 2016 from $484 same time a year ago in 2015 in Pasadena, California.For more complete detailed information about latest market trends in Pasadena, California, please CLICK HERE 11/09/2016

The Groves of Pasadena Condo Complex This is a real estate market activity report for The Groves of Pasadena condo complex located at 1310 East Orange Grove Boulevard.  In this report I will share information regarding units for sale and sold so far in 2016 with a comparison to closed transactions for the previous four years.   All statistical information in this report has been gathered from our local multiple listing service(mls) and may not reflect all transactions.   The 58 unit The Groves of Pasadena complex was built in 1982 and is located at the southwest corner of East Orange Grove Boulevard and Holliston Avenue.   It is convenient to the Foothill(210)Freeway and close to both the Allen as well as Lake Avenue Gold Line light rail stations.   The abundant shopping, dining, entert... 11/07/2016

Condos at 700 South Lake Avenue in Pasadena  A Market Activity Report This is a real estate market activity report for the condos at 700 South Lake Avenue in Pasadena(zip code 91106).   I will share information regarding units for sale, in escrow and closed escrow so far in 2016 with a comparison to sales for the previous four years.  All statistical information has been gathered from our local multiple listing service(mls) and may not include all transactions in the complex. The aptly named 700 South Lake complex is located just north of the luxurious Langham Huntington Hotel and Spa adjacent to the Oak Knoll and Madison Heights residential districts.   Built in 1974, there are 80 units in multiple buildings with single level flat or two level townhouse-style floor plans.  The spacious... 11/06/2016

Pasadena Condos and Townhomes Along The  South Orange Grove Boulevard Corridor  A Look At This Very Special Market This is a real estate market activity report for the condos and townhomes along the South Orange Grove Boulevard corridor.   Often called Millionaire’s Row for the grand mansions and estates which lined this wide palm-lined street, South Orange Grove consists of many different condominium and townhome complexes many with expansive and beautifully landscaped garden and lawn areas which are unique to the area.    Tournament House or the Wrigley Mansion is a hub of activity this time of year in anticipation of The Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose Bowl Game on Monday, January 2, 2017.   The theme for the parade has been chosen. The Grand Marshalls have been named and the Roy... 11/04/2016

Pasadena CA Orange Grove Village Townhomes with Garages This is a real estate market activity report for the Orange Grove Village townhome complex in Pasadena.  In this report I will share information regarding units currently available for sale as well as a recap of closed sales so far in 2016 with a comparison to transactions for the previous four years.   All statistical information is from our local multiple listing service(mls) and may not reflect all transactions in the complex.     While the appearance of Orange Grove Village may be similar to many townhome communities across Los Angeles County and throughout the country, it is a bit unusual for Pasadena. By the way although the appearance is similar to the Orange Grove Village II townhomes they are separate complexes.  The vast ... 10/29/2016

Orange Grove Village II Townhomes with Garages in Pasadena This is a real estate market activity report for the Orange Grove Village II townhome complex in Pasadena.  I will share information regarding townhomes for sale along with year-to-date sales along with a recap of closed transactions for the previous three years.   Statistical information in this report has been gathered from our local multiple listing(mls) and may not include all transactions in the complex.   Built in 1977, the gated complex consists of 53 townhomes with private two car garages. There are two or three bedroom floor plans and up to two-and-one-half baths.   The professionally managed association  is arranged around several clusters of residences.  There are beautifully landscaped grounds with a pool, spa, loung... 10/28/2016

Casa Serena Condos in Pasadena at 420 South Madison Avenue Units For Sale and Market Update This is a at real estate market activity report for the Casa Serena condominium complex in Pasadena.  Located at 420 South Madison Avenue between Del Mar and California boulevards, the complex was built in 1970 as apartments and later converted to condos.   With 48 single level units, the floor plans offer one or two bedrooms and two baths. They are quite spacious too with just under 1000 to over 1300 approximate square feet of living. Each has a private balcony or patio area.   Professionally managed, Casa Serena offers well-maintained common areas and grounds which includes a pretty pool area in a central landscaped courtyard  There is a lobby entrance and two elevators.   The hallways are extr... 10/26/2016

Pasadena Upper Hastings Ranch NeighborhoodHomes For Sale and Market Update This is a real estate market activity report for the Upper Hastings Ranch neighborhood in Pasadena.  Hastings Ranch is situated in the northeast area of Pasadena(zip code 91107) adjacent to the San Gabriel foothills adjacent to the city of Sierra Madre.  It consists of three separate neighborhoods:  Lower Hastings Ranch, Upper Hastings Ranch and Hastings Heights.   The Upper Hastings Ranch neighborhood is situated north of Sierra Madre Boulevard, west of Michillinda Avenue, south of the Hastings Heights neighborhood and east of the Eaton Canyon Golf Course.    This  neighborhood was first developed in the early 1950s.  Although Pasadena is not known for its large scale tract developments, there are more than 1000... 10/25/2016

Pasadena Lower Hastings Ranch Neighborhood Homes For Sale and Market Update  This is a real estate market activity report for the Lower Hastings Ranch neighborhood in Pasadena.  Hastings Ranch in Pasadena(zip code 91107) consists of three separate neighborhoods:  Lower Hastings Ranch, Upper Hastings Ranch and Hastings Heights.    In my report, I will share information for the single family homes for sale, in escrow along with closed transactions for the first nine months of 2016 for Lower Hastings Ranch.   In addition, I will include a comparison to closed sales in the same period for the previous two years for each neighborhood.  Statistical information in this report has been gathered from our local multiple listing service (mls) and may not include all transactions in the neighborhoo... 10/25/2016

Historic Highlands Landmark District in PasadenaPasadena Historic Highlands Homes For Sale and Third Quarter 2016 Real Estate Market Update  This a real estate market activity report for the Historic Highlands neighborhood in Pasadena for the first nine months of 2016.    Statistical information included in this report has been gathered from our local multiple service(mls) and may not reflect all transactions. In this report I will share a recap of homes on the market for sale and in escrow as well closed sales from January through September.  Additionally, I am including a recap of closed sales for the same January through September period for the previous two years. Historic Highlands consists of approximately 715 per the community website.  The neighborhood was organized in the 1990s... 10/21/2016

 This is a real estate market activity report for the Chapman Woods neighborhood of Pasadena.  In this report I will share information regarding homes for sale, in escrow and closed transactions in the first nine months of 2016 with a comparison to the same period for 2015.  Statistical information in this report has been gathered from our local multiple listing service (mls) and may not include all transactions in the community.    Chapman Woods is a neighborhood located in unincorporated Los Angeles County with a Pasadena address in zip code 91107.  It is located near major freeways and the Gold Line light rail station at Sierra Madre Villa.  There are numerous shopping, dining, entertainment, recreation and cultural options nearby either in Pasadena or the city of Arcadia. The neighb... 10/20/2016