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South Pasadena CA Condo, Townhome & Loft February 2012 Report

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South Pasadena CA Condo, Townhome & Loft February 2012 Report


South Pasadena Real Estate - Realtor Michael Jacobs

The Rialto Theater in South Pasadena

What can one expect to find in South Pasadena CA?   Small town atmosphere with big city convenience.  Excellent school district.  Historic public library.  Independent and small businesses along Mission Street, Fair Oaks and El Centro.  Popular recreation and parks program.  Gold Line Station with light rail transportation -- yes public transportation that works!   The weekly Farmers Market.  


South Pasadena Real Estate - Realtor Michael Jacobs

Firefly Restaurant on El Centro in South Pasadena


South Pasadena Real Estate - Realtor Michael Jacobs

South Pasadena Public Library


When most people think of the city of South Pasadena they think of the Crafstman or other character homes that can be found on the tree-lined streets in this small separate city within the San Gabriel Valley.   In the Altos de Monterey or Old Altos areas of the city you will find some custom and semi-custom homes that offer a more contemporary feel with many of them offering some incredible views.   Condominums, townhomes and lofts in South Pasadena have all of the area's amenities but with less maintenance by the homeowner.

In February 2012, there were five sales in the category of condo, townhome and loft.   They ranged in price from $307,000(on Monterey Road) to $600,000(on Ramona) with an average sales price of $480,400 and a median sales price of $485,000.   In February 2011, there were nine sales according to our local multiple listing service and they ranged from $338,500 to $618.000 with an average closed price of $449,500 and a median sales price of $379,000.   Four of the sales in 2011 were new construction.   Two of those were at Station Lofts and two were at Mission Commons.   In 2012 only one new construction loft sold as Station Lofts is sold out and Mission Commons has one remaining unit in escrow.  

Currently there are only five properties in the condo, townhome and loft category within the city of South Pasadena available for sale.   They range in price from $279,000(older building on Fair Oaks with two bedrooms/one bath and approximately 791 square feet) to $749,000(a four bedroom unit at Mission Meridian Village with approximately 1866 square feet).

There are eight properties in the category currently in escrow as of March 25, 2012 according to our multiple listing service records and they range in price from $119,500(Yes, unbelievable price but it is small at approximately 443 square feet and due to its own-your-own type requires all cash) to $629,000(on Mound Avenue with three bedrooms).

South Pasadena Real Estate - Realtor Michael Jacobs

Mission Commons in South Pasadena

Lofts, Work-Live and Retail


If you would like to know more about South Pasadena or any other San Gabriel Valley communities contact Realtor Michael Jacobs at 818.516.4393 cell or michaeljacobs@coldwellbanker.com.

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Michael Jacobs

 

CalBRE # 01165532

P. O. Box 587

Pasadena, CA 91102

Call/Text:  818.516.4393

mtj916@gmail.com

 

 

Dale Baker
Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH
New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy and evening Michael

Michael my friend
, it sure does sound like folks would really like living in South Pasadena. The area sure does offer a lot to folks.

Have a good one
Dale in New Hampshire

Mar 25, 2012 01:22 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Looks to me like there is a little something for everyone in South Pasadena Michael. 

Mar 25, 2012 08:33 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Dale and Roger -- very true, South Pasadena has much to offer with its small town charm that oftens stands in for Anywhere USA in movies, television shows and commercials.   Yet the location of the city makes it highly desirable and convenient.

Mar 25, 2012 10:08 PM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

South Pasadena indeed offers something for everyone!  Great report Michael stocked with great information and tons of Google love!  Hope you have a wonderful California day my friend in all you do!

Mar 26, 2012 01:56 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Michael...I love your reports and your area. I know if I ever consider a mover I will make you my first contact...and buyers or sellers should consider doing the same thing!

Mar 26, 2012 01:57 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

John -- yes, South Pasadena does have a lot to offer and it will be a much nicer day today since yesterday's rainstorm cleared the skies to a beautiful blue -- cool temps but very nice.

Jeffrey -- thanks very much for your kind words.

Mar 26, 2012 02:06 AM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Michael,  Pasadena sounds like such a great place to call home.  I think I have heard of that Firefly.  Is it famous by any chance.

Mar 26, 2012 06:16 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Belinda -- although they share a border, Pasadena and South Pasadena are separate cities.   Firefly in South Pasadena has been around for a few years but you may be thinking of another restaurant by the same name in Studio City in the San Fernando Valley which I believe has some notoriety associated with it.

Mar 26, 2012 07:28 AM
Michelle Gibson
Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. - Wellington, FL
REALTOR

Michael - You did a fantastic job compiling all of this information for your area.  I really like how you not only give the market stats, but also tell us about the area.

Mar 26, 2012 12:30 PM
CA COASTAL ESTATES Lauren Selinsky Perez CRS
California Coastal Estates - Aliso Viejo, CA
"Your Real Estate Broker" #oclauren

Love Pasadena~ and the ambiance of such a charming city.......... The library is so nice in such an old charm ;) of a building.... This she be inviting for a future resident.

Mar 26, 2012 02:28 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Michelle -- thanks.  I like to add some local flavor to the statistics -- choosing a place to live is so much more than numbers.

Lauren -- South Pasadena is often described as "charming".

Mar 26, 2012 11:33 PM