1261 N Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103

About this single-family home

A thoughtfully landscaped front yard with succulents and fruit trees introduces this Pasadena bungalow, blending timeless character with modern updates. The welcoming covered porch opens to a spacious living room anchored by a fireplace and filled with natural light from large windows. Oversized pocket doors lead to the formal dining room with built-in cabinetry, creating a warm and inviting setting. An arched opening with a peninsula connects seamlessly to the expansive kitchen, equipped with stainless steel appliances, a window overlooking the outdoors, and direct access to the backyard.Just beyond the kitchen, a 3/4 bath with dual sinks and a separate water closet with shower opens to a large laundry room, combining function and convenience. A connecting hallway, accessible from both the kitchen and the living room, leads to a bedroom, the staircase to the second floor--illuminated by a large window--and access to the basement, currently staged as a media and creative studio with space for music, streaming, or recreation.The upper level offers four bedrooms, including a spacious primary bedroom. The additional bedrooms provide flexibility for family, guests, or a home office. A walk-in hallway closet and a 3/4 bath complete the second floor.Outdoor living includes an expansive fully covered paved backyard, thoughtfully designed as an all-weather retreat with generous space for lounging, dining, and play. A finished detached garage adds further versatility, ideal as a studio, workshop, or gym.Notable upgrades include solar panels for energy efficiency, a whole-house water softener, newer condenser, refinished wood floors, new attic insulation (2025), new roof (2025), dual-pane windows, and an EV charger outlet.Centrally located, this home is minutes from the Rose Bowl, Brookside Park, Old Town Pasadena, Lake Avenue shopping and dining, Caltech, and cultural landmarks, offering the perfect blend of Pasadena's architectural heritage and modern living.

Listing description from the November 2025 sale, as reported to CRMLS.

Sale history

$1,180,000

Sold November 2025 · listed $1,200,000, on market August 2025 · MLS #P1-23836 · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Julia Kwon · Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic · Contact: (626) 440-5100 · Bought with: Howard Zuckerman · Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

$1,160,000

Sold May 2022 · listed $999,888, on market April 2022 · MLS #P1-9048 · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Lisa Kroese · Listing Office: John Mark Real Estate · Contact: (818) 864-6415 · Bought with: Julia Kwon · Berkshire Hathaway Home Servic

$650,000

Sold June 2017 · on market July 2016 · MLS #P0-316007006 · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Kristan Evans · Listing Office: Gotham Realty, Inc. · Contact: (626) 536-4848 · Bought with: John Singson · Westco Realty

$487,500

Sold August 2014 · listed $499,900, orig. $525,000, on market May 2014 · MLS #DW14104657 · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Jeff Zolot · Listing Office: Genesis Realty · Contact: 818-857-5730 · Bought with: Kristan Evans · Gotham Realty, Inc.

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