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Along "Millionaire's Row" in Pasadena

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Along “Millionaire’s Row” in Pasadena


"Millionaire's Row" South Orange Grove Corridor Pasadena Realtor Michael Jacobs 818.516.4393 cell

300 South Orange Grove Boulevard

This is a market update for the South Orange Grove corridor in Pasadena for condominiums and townhomes as of June 10, 2012.   First, an explanation of the boundaries used for this report -- in addition to the properties along South Orange Grove, this report includes the streets that run parallel to California from Green Street south but do not include the condos located on California.  It also includes condos on South Grand and the Moule and Polyzoides complexes along South Arroyo Drive.   The name “Millionaire’s Row” dates back to the early twentieth century when grand mansions lined the wide boulevard -- today condominium and townhome complexes have replaced most of these estate homes.   The Wrigley Mansion the Tournament of Roses Home and the headquarters of the annual Rose Parade is one of the notable exceptions.


"Millionaire's Row" South Orange Grove Corridor Pasadena Realtor Michael Jacobs 818.516.4393 cell

251 South Orange Grove Boulevard


There are currently eleven properties in this category on the market for sale according to our local multiple listing service(MLS).  The price range is from $590,000(a two level Cravens Court townhouse style condo with a large patio) to $1,225,000(a historic Marston & Van Pelt two level with dramatic views of the Colorado Street Bridge in Vista del Arroyo).   Ten properties along “Millionaire’s Row” are in escrow.   In May 2012, there were six sales closing at an average sales prices of $720,000(median sales price $640,000).  The sales ranged from $485,000 to $1,200,000.   May 2010 reflected one sale -- a second floor unit at Rose Tree -- closed at $610,000.


"Millionaire's Row" South Orange Grove Corridor Pasadena Realtor Michael Jacobs 818.516.4393 cell

Along Millionaire's Row with front row view of Wrigley Mansion


For the January 1 through May 31 time period in 2012 there have been 22 sales ranging in price from $353,000(a rare short sale on Millionaire’s Row at 1250 South Orange Grove) to $1,100,000 - a dramatic two story condo at 300 South Orange Grove.   The average sales price for the period according to the MLS is $609,156(median sales price $587,000).   During this same period in 2011, there were 15 sales ranging in closed prices from $369,000 to $1,200,000.  The average sales price was $653,967(median sales price $615,000).



"Millionaire's Row" South Orange Grove Corridor Pasadena Realtor Michael Jacobs 818.516.4393 cell

380 South Orange Grove Boulevard


If you would like more detailed information regarding the South Orange Grove corridor or any Pasadena/San Gabriel Valley neighborhood contact Michael Jacobs at 818.516.4393 cell or michaeljacobs@coldwellbanker.com.    Are you a homeowner thinking of selling, a possible home buyer or just curious about Pasadena/San Gabriel Valley real estate, feel free to contact me.   Have a great day!


"Millionaire's Row" South Orange Grove Corridor Pasadena Realtor Michael Jacobs 818.516.4393 cell

Vista del Arroyo Historic Bungalows


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CalBRE # 01165532

P. O. Box 587

Pasadena, CA 91102

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Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Beautiful properties Michael!

Jun 10, 2012 05:48 AM
Sharon Parisi
United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX
Dallas Homes

Michaels, these look like wonderful properties.  I love the garden areas in your photos.  Dallas tends to have condos and town homes with little green around them.

Jun 10, 2012 05:52 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Roger -- yes, they are.

Sharon -- the older developments along South Orange Grove Boulevard have larger areas for gardens than some of the more densely populated areas in Pasadena which makes them very desirable.   

Jun 10, 2012 05:55 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Michael - Nice market report, drilled down to a very local level. And it looks like there is still some room for millionaires on Millionaire's Row.

Jun 10, 2012 06:33 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Dick -- although inventory of properties along the South Orange Grove Boulevard corridor is low -- there are opportunities.   

Jun 10, 2012 06:40 AM