Pasadena's real estate inventory of homes has decreased in October to 127 units overall - inclusive of single family residences, condos and townhomes.  It is not surprising as folks are getting ready for the holiday season and in the natural annual cycle of real estate, we expect to see less inventory to choose from.  The sales have closed strongly in October at 117 units.  Next month, we will see a marked decrease in this number as evidenced by the decline in the Pasadena home buyers going into escrow in October.

This month, I was able to catpure the median Pasadena home sales price and will be adding that information to all future reports.  Median home sales prices provide a more accurate picture since the median signifies that 50% of Pasadena homes sold for more and 50% of these homes sold for less.  Hope that you will find it useful.

Market Action Indicator for Pasadena's real estate is currently in the buyer's zone though not strongly so.  The 90-day Market Action Index stands this week at 22 so buyers should expect find reasonable levels of selection.  Inventory levels have been relatively consistent relative to sales.  Despite the fact that there is a relatively high amount of available inventory, this Buyer's market is still seeing prices move higher.  Given inventory levels, these price conditions are relatively fragile.  If the market cools off further, the price trend is likely to reverse.

 

The highest sold home in Pasadena for October was at 485 South Grand Avenue, a 4 bedroom/4 bath luxury estate with 6,000 sq. ft. on a 24,345 sq. ft. lot which sold for $4,300,000 at 95.56% of its asking price.

The lowest sold home in Pasadena for October was 476 East Mountain Street, a 1 bedroom and 1 bath with 624 sq. ft of a 2,580 sq. ft. lot whcihc sold for $233,000.  This home sold over its original asking price of $226,900.

Overall, October's single family residences sold at 95.20% of their asking price.

 

Housing Market Statistics for Pasadena California for August 2008 through October 2008:

Single Family Residence	Aug-08	Sep-08	Oct-08
New Listings	80	78	72
Total Listings	325	341	303
Sales Pending	43	95	61
Homes Sold	69	59	71
Listings Expired	36	59	54
Average Days on the Market	133	115	141
Average Price Per Sq. Ft.	$407	$396	$411
Average Selling Price	$923,986	$751,228	$811,092
Median Selling Price	$657,000	$655,000	$620,000
Absorption Rate (# of weeks to sell current inventory at present rate of sales)	20.4	25.0	18.5
Condos	Aug-08	Sep-08	Oct-08
New Listings	31	46	43
Total Listings	136	156	165
Sales Pending	9	38	26
Homes Sold	27	21	31
Listings Expired	22	35	16
Average Days on the Market	115	121	135
Average Price Per Sq. Ft.	$397	$445	$401
Average Selling Price	$515,896	$459,540	$442,758
Median Selling Price	$399,500	$350,000	$415,000
Absorption Rate (# of weeks to sell current inventory at present rate of sales)	21.8	32.2	23.1
Townhomes	Aug-08	Sep-08	Oct-08
New Listings	11	16	12
Total Listings	57	69	68
Sales Pending	6	18	3
Homes Sold	13	15	15
Listings Expired	4	12	10
Average Days on the Market	111	130	72
Average Price Per Sq. Ft.	$385	$358	$347
Average Selling Price	$ 597,477	$ 512,933	$ 544,820
Median Selling Price	$ 539,000	$ 500,000	$ 519,900
Absorption Rate (# of weeks to sell current inventory at present rate of sales)	19.0	19.9	19.6

Data compiled from ITEC (Pasadena Foothill Association Multiple Listing Service).

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As September rolls around, home buyers usually see a decrease in new homes on the market.  Not this September - Pasadena's real estate inventory is as strong as it was during the summer months.  Pasadena home inventory increased for Single Family Homes (SFR), Condos and Townhomes - across the board.  Absorption rate is going up as well which means that these pasadena home listings will take longer to sell than before.

Pasadena SFR sales sold close to asking price at an average of 96.62%.  25 out of 59 home sales sold at full price or over asking.

The lowest priced closed SFR sale was for $230,000 at 816 Lincoln Avenue.

The highest priced closed SFR sale closed at $2,950,000.  This Pasadena luxury home was at 1805 Kinneloa Mesa Road.

READ MORE:  Pasadena Real Estate Market and Housing Report for October 2008

Looking at the Pasadena condominium statistics below, you will notice that the price per square foot of homes sold increased from $397 to $445.  The driving force behind this increase is the multiple sales of condos in the new condominium project at 217 S. Marengo in Pasadena.  Pasadena home shoppers want newly built homes and are willing to pay for them.

The Market Action Index indicator has remained relatively flat not providing strong indicators for real estate market conditions.

 Housing Market Statistics for Pasadena - June 2008 through September 2008:

Single Family Residence	Jun-08	Jul-08	Aug-08	Sep-08
New Listings	77	140	80	78
Total Listings	388	390	325	341
Sales Pending	54	66	43	95
Homes Sold	54	65	69	59
Listings Expired	48	42	36	59
Average Days on the Market	121	104	133	115
Average Price Per Sq. Ft.	$445	$417	$407	$396
Average Selling Price	$968,727	$807,139	$923,986	$751,228
Absorption Rate (# of weeks to sell current inventory at present rate of sales)	31.1	26.0	20.4	25.0
Condos	Jun-08	Jul-08	Aug-08	Sep-08
New Listings	52	41	31	46
Total Listings	182	169	136	156
Sales Pending	30	25	9	38
Homes Sold	24	29	27	21
Listings Expired	34	17	22	35
Average Days on the Market	126	92	115	121
Average Price Per Sq. Ft.	$391	$386	$397	$445
Average Selling Price	$503,451	$515,788	$515,896	$459,540
Absorption Rate (# of weeks to sell current inventory at present rate of sales)	32.9	25.3	21.8	32.2
Townhomes	Jun-08	Jul-08	Aug-08	Sep-08
New Listings	36	21	11	16
Total Listings	90	81	57	69
Sales Pending	9	15	6	18
Homes Sold	11	10	13	15
Listings Expired	7	9	4	12
Average Days on the Market	102	84	111	130
Average Price Per Sq. Ft.	$391	$374	$385	$358
Average Selling Price	$     555,236	$ 695,800	$ 597,477	$ 512,933
Absorption Rate (# of weeks to sell current inventory at present rate of sales)	35.5	35.1	19.0	19.9

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Data compiled from ITEC (Pasadena Foothill Association Multiple Listing Service).

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Inventory of homes in Pasadena went down significantly in August.  At the same time the number of homes under contract is a lot lower in August than in previous summer months - again the cyclical nature of the beast.  During the months of June and July, volume of both sales and pending (homes under contract) sales goes up and in the fall months we start seeing a "slow down" in the Pasadena real estate market.

Luxury homes in Pasadena had a lot of movement - 19 homes sold over 1 million dollars.

The highest priced Pasadena luxury home sale for August 2008 was at $5,750,000 on 455 S. San Rafael and sold in a bit over 2 months.

Pasadena Market Action Index

The PASADENA real estate market is currently in the Buyer's Market zone (below 30), though not strongly so. The 90- day Market Action Index stands this week at 21 so buyers should expect find reasonable levels of selection.  The market has settled in at a relative stasis in inventory and sales conditions. It's a Buyer's market that has seen prices trend lower. Expect that consistent up trends in demand will be required before price trends change significantly.

 

READ MORE:  Pasadena Real Estate Market Report - September 2008

Pasadena Real Estate Market Statistics for June 2008 through August 2008:

 

Single Family Residence	Jun-08	Jul-08	Aug-08
New Listings	77	140	80
Total Listings	388	390	325
Sales Pending	54	66	43
Homes Sold	54	65	69
Listings Expired	48	42	36
Average Days on the Market	121	104	133
Average Price Per Sq. Ft.	$445	$417	$407
Average Selling Price	$968,727	$807,139	$923,986
Absorption Rate (# of weeks to sell current inventory at present rate of sales)	31.1	26.0	20.4
Condos	Jun-08	Jul-08	Aug-08
New Listings	52	41	31
Total Listings	182	169	136
Sales Pending	30	25	9
Homes Sold	24	29	27
Listings Expired	34	17	22
Average Days on the Market	126	92	115
Average Price Per Sq. Ft.	$391	$386	$397
Average Selling Price	$503,451	$515,788	$515,896
Absorption Rate (# of weeks to sell current inventory at present rate of sales)	32.9	25.3	21.8
Townhomes	Jun-08	Jul-08	Aug-08
New Listings	36	21	11
Total Listings	90	81	57
Sales Pending	9	15	6
Homes Sold	11	10	13
Listings Expired	7	9	4
Average Days on the Market	102	84	111
Average Price Per Sq. Ft.	$391	$374	$385
Average Selling Price	$     555,236	$ 695,800	$ 597,477
Absorption Rate (# of weeks to sell current inventory at present rate of sales)	35.5	35.1	19.0

 

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Data compiled from ITEC (Pasadena Foothill Association Multiple Listing Service).

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Do you have $5 million dollars or more to spend on a Pasadena luxury estate?

I thought that it would be fun to showcase the available homes in Pasadena on the market right now.

 

 

	Address	BR	BA	Listing Price	Price / Sq.Ft.	HOA Dues	MLS #	DOM
1	2097 Villa Heights Road, Pasadena	6	7	$5,995,000	$711	$600	22115494	19
2	1613 Vista Lane, Pasadena	5	5	$9,500,000	$2,089	$0	22105103	233
3	1500 Lombardy Road, Pasadena	5	7	$9,500,000	$1,069	$0	22107713	180
4	860 Fairfield Circle, Pasadena	6	7	$12,000,000	$968	$0	22113522	63
5	1060 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena	7	10	$17,500,000	$1,250	$0	22111363	109
6	2 Oak Knoll Terrace, Pasadena	9	9	$19,000,000	$543	$500	22094952	721

 

Here's more information for each of these beautiful homes courtesy of ITEC (Pasadena Foothills Real Estate Association):

1. 2097 Villa Heights Road

One of Pasadena/s finest Estates. Located behind the gates of No. Kinneloa Ranch, this Custom-built Mediterranean rests on an acre of grnds & offers dramatic city & mtn vus. Excellence in design, & craftsmanship coupled w/supr quality of construction. Features incl. ceilings up to 28 ft in height, double crown & base moldings, Cherry wood cabinetry t/o, distressed Cheery HW flrs, French drs, marble, limestone, Walker Zanger tile, steel frame construction w/arched doorways, verandas, & balconies providing an Old World charm. Two semi-circular staircases lead into the dramatic entry Rotunda. The one-of-a-kind kitchen affords a 72 Viking Range in a tiled recessed alcove, two 36 Sub-Zero refrig/Freezer, plus all the culinary accoutrements. A sensational MBR suite offers two fpl's, & an oversized luxurious limestone bath. There are a 1000 s.f. of covered verandas, porches, & balconies. A pool, spa, waterfall w/Koi pond grace the beautifully appointed formal grounds. A true masterpiece!

Listed by Dickson Podley

2. 1613 Vista Lane

This gracious Colonial Revival estate, designed by Giannetti Architects and built in 2005 by Finton Construction, features all the detail one would expect from the grand mansions of Pasadena's golden era: crown molding, French doors, carved fireplaces, marble and mahogany floors, hand-painted wallpaper & paneled walls, exquisite window coverings and crystal chandeliers. A grand two-story entry with circular staircase welcomes you to this classic center hall floor plan. The first floor offers formal living and dining rooms, a family room with fireplace, a projection theatre, a gourmet kitchen with double Thermador ovens and 6 burner cooktop, Sub Zero refrigerators and a breakfast area, a downstairs bedroom with bath and an elevator. The second floor has a beautifully appointed master suite with his/her marble baths, a wood paneled library and three additional bedroom suites. A separate guest house is an additional 1148 square feet with an additional bath.

Listed by Coldwell Banker

3. 1500 Lombardy Road

With over NINE acres, this gated estate is perfect for complete privacy or holds potential for investors. It is indeed an extraordinary property which feels infinitely removed from its central urban location. The natural topography provides an ever changing experience as one traverses the property; oak shaded terraces, sun-drenched sagebrush slopes, awe inspiring vista lookouts, rolling lawns, sheltered glades, and abundant groves. The oversized pool, spa, tennis court and meandering trails compliment the extensive grounds. Floor to ceiling windows and doors with an open floor plan connect the interior to the landscape. This five bedroom, five bathroom residence, rebuilt in the 90's, is inexorably connected to its natural surroundings of unspoiled rolling hills, glorious California Live Oaks and tranquil cultivated gardens. A whimsical vintage caboose is perfect for office or playroom. Discover vestiges of Pasadena's long vanished rural past tucked away in the hills of Linda Vista.

Listed by Prudential California Realty

4. 860 Fairfield Circle

Designed by the noted architect Robert H. Ainsworth, this Mediterranean Revival home was completed in 1931. The property has been featured in several newspapers and architectural publications. Architectural Digest featured the house in 1932. In April 1933, the Architect and Engineer published a lengthy illustrative article about the house. The massive home is sited on the property like a Tuscan Villa, overlooking the terraced gardens and pool to the east. Its classic details of old-world Mediterranean architecture have been enhanced by the current owners with an incredible sense of sophistication and elegance. Grand public rooms with extensive carved wood details create a wonderful venue for formal entertaining. The grounds, designed by the noted landscape designer Rick Button, have been created with plant and tree species indigenous to the Mediterranean landscape.

Listed by Coldwell Banker

5. 1060 S. San Rafael

This is a Roland Coate treasure perched on the banks of the Arroyo in Pasadena. This grand estate has it all. The listing photos begin to tell the story, a private and confidential showing will continue the journey. Detached guest house with separate entrance. Pool Cabana, tennis court, breathtaking gardens and towering Oaks.

Listed by Steve Davies Estates

6. 2 Oak Knoll Terrace

Located in the prestigious Oak Knoll neighborhood adjacent to the Langham Huntington Hotel, (formerly the Ritz Carlton), this gated estate comprise a magnificent 12,000sf Colonial home plus a separate 23,000sf art gallery. Situated on 2.45 private acres, the stately residence, designed by renowned architects Myron Hunt & expanded by Gordon Kauffmann, features a center hall floorplan with grand public rooms, library, pub, nine large bedrooms and a finished 2000sf basement. French doors open to a wonderful terrace and backyard, inviting pool, garden pavillion & pool house. Meander along a scenic garden path and you will encounter an amazing art gallery, designed in 1973 by Ladd & Kelsey, with a 2-story domed atrium, state-of-the-art technology plus guest quarters with kitchen facilities. Transform this unique showplace into your own museum or theater. Convenient to fine dining, shopping and downtown LA, this exceptional estate in prime Pasadena awaits a special buyer's personal touch.

Listed by Coldwell Banker

 

READ MORE: Luxury Condos are coming to Pasadena

Pasadena Luxury Home Sales for August 2008

San Marino Luxury Home Sale for August 2008

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Do you have $5 million dollars or more to spend on a Pasadena luxury estate?

I thought that it would be fun to showcase the available homes in Pasadena on the market right now.

 

 

	Address	BR	BA	Listing Price	Price / Sq.Ft.	HOA Dues	MLS #	DOM
1	2097 Villa Heights Road, Pasadena	6	7	$5,995,000	$711	$600	22115494	19
2	1613 Vista Lane, Pasadena	5	5	$9,500,000	$2,089	$0	22105103	233
3	1500 Lombardy Road, Pasadena	5	7	$9,500,000	$1,069	$0	22107713	180
4	860 Fairfield Circle, Pasadena	6	7	$12,000,000	$968	$0	22113522	63
5	1060 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena	7	10	$17,500,000	$1,250	$0	22111363	109
6	2 Oak Knoll Terrace, Pasadena	9	9	$19,000,000	$543	$500	22094952	721

 

Here's more information for each of these beautiful homes courtesy of ITEC (Pasadena Foothills Real Estate Association):

1. 2097 Villa Heights Road

One of Pasadena/s finest Estates. Located behind the gates of No. Kinneloa Ranch, this Custom-built Mediterranean rests on an acre of grnds & offers dramatic city & mtn vus. Excellence in design, & craftsmanship coupled w/supr quality of construction. Features incl. ceilings up to 28 ft in height, double crown & base moldings, Cherry wood cabinetry t/o, distressed Cheery HW flrs, French drs, marble, limestone, Walker Zanger tile, steel frame construction w/arched doorways, verandas, & balconies providing an Old World charm. Two semi-circular staircases lead into the dramatic entry Rotunda. The one-of-a-kind kitchen affords a 72 Viking Range in a tiled recessed alcove, two 36 Sub-Zero refrig/Freezer, plus all the culinary accoutrements. A sensational MBR suite offers two fpl's, & an oversized luxurious limestone bath. There are a 1000 s.f. of covered verandas, porches, & balconies. A pool, spa, waterfall w/Koi pond grace the beautifully appointed formal grounds. A true masterpiece!

Listed by Dickson Podley

2. 1613 Vista Lane

This gracious Colonial Revival estate, designed by Giannetti Architects and built in 2005 by Finton Construction, features all the detail one would expect from the grand mansions of Pasadena's golden era: crown molding, French doors, carved fireplaces, marble and mahogany floors, hand-painted wallpaper & paneled walls, exquisite window coverings and crystal chandeliers. A grand two-story entry with circular staircase welcomes you to this classic center hall floor plan. The first floor offers formal living and dining rooms, a family room with fireplace, a projection theatre, a gourmet kitchen with double Thermador ovens and 6 burner cooktop, Sub Zero refrigerators and a breakfast area, a downstairs bedroom with bath and an elevator. The second floor has a beautifully appointed master suite with his/her marble baths, a wood paneled library and three additional bedroom suites. A separate guest house is an additional 1148 square feet with an additional bath.

Listed by Coldwell Banker

3. 1500 Lombardy Road

With over NINE acres, this gated estate is perfect for complete privacy or holds potential for investors. It is indeed an extraordinary property which feels infinitely removed from its central urban location. The natural topography provides an ever changing experience as one traverses the property; oak shaded terraces, sun-drenched sagebrush slopes, awe inspiring vista lookouts, rolling lawns, sheltered glades, and abundant groves. The oversized pool, spa, tennis court and meandering trails compliment the extensive grounds. Floor to ceiling windows and doors with an open floor plan connect the interior to the landscape. This five bedroom, five bathroom residence, rebuilt in the 90's, is inexorably connected to its natural surroundings of unspoiled rolling hills, glorious California Live Oaks and tranquil cultivated gardens. A whimsical vintage caboose is perfect for office or playroom. Discover vestiges of Pasadena's long vanished rural past tucked away in the hills of Linda Vista.

Listed by Prudential California Realty

4. 860 Fairfield Circle

Designed by the noted architect Robert H. Ainsworth, this Mediterranean Revival home was completed in 1931. The property has been featured in several newspapers and architectural publications. Architectural Digest featured the house in 1932. In April 1933, the Architect and Engineer published a lengthy illustrative article about the house. The massive home is sited on the property like a Tuscan Villa, overlooking the terraced gardens and pool to the east. Its classic details of old-world Mediterranean architecture have been enhanced by the current owners with an incredible sense of sophistication and elegance. Grand public rooms with extensive carved wood details create a wonderful venue for formal entertaining. The grounds, designed by the noted landscape designer Rick Button, have been created with plant and tree species indigenous to the Mediterranean landscape.

Listed by Coldwell Banker

5. 1060 S. San Rafael

This is a Roland Coate treasure perched on the banks of the Arroyo in Pasadena. This grand estate has it all. The listing photos begin to tell the story, a private and confidential showing will continue the journey. Detached guest house with separate entrance. Pool Cabana, tennis court, breathtaking gardens and towering Oaks.

Listed by Steve Davies Estates

6. 2 Oak Knoll Terrace

Located in the prestigious Oak Knoll neighborhood adjacent to the Langham Huntington Hotel, (formerly the Ritz Carlton), this gated estate comprise a magnificent 12,000sf Colonial home plus a separate 23,000sf art gallery. Situated on 2.45 private acres, the stately residence, designed by renowned architects Myron Hunt & expanded by Gordon Kauffmann, features a center hall floorplan with grand public rooms, library, pub, nine large bedrooms and a finished 2000sf basement. French doors open to a wonderful terrace and backyard, inviting pool, garden pavillion & pool house. Meander along a scenic garden path and you will encounter an amazing art gallery, designed in 1973 by Ladd & Kelsey, with a 2-story domed atrium, state-of-the-art technology plus guest quarters with kitchen facilities. Transform this unique showplace into your own museum or theater. Convenient to fine dining, shopping and downtown LA, this exceptional estate in prime Pasadena awaits a special buyer's personal touch.

Listed by Coldwell Banker

 

READ MORE: Luxury Condos are coming to Pasadena

Pasadena Luxury Home Sales for August 2008

San Marino Luxury Home Sale for August 2008

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My friend and one of the top realtors in Miami Beach luxury real estate market place, Ines Hegedus Garcia does a fabulous monthly post focusing on Million dollar luxury homes.  Following in Ines's footsteps, Pasadena Real Estate blog will be doing a monthly post featuring Pasadena luxury properties.  So without further ado, here's the August Million Dollar Sales for Pasadena.

Currently there are 94 Pasadena single family properties currently listed for $1,000,000 or above.

The highest listing is for $19,000,000 in the beautiful Oak Knoll neighborhood of Pasadena.  Located at 2 Oak Knoll Terrace next to Langham Pasadena Hotel (formerly Pasadena Ritz Carlton.)

The lowest listing over $1,000,000 is listed for $1,058,000 - a 3 bedroom/3 bath home in North East Pasadena at 3145 San Pasqual.  It is situated on 2.45 acres and has its own private art gallery.

There are 23 Pasadena luxury properties over $1,000,000 under contract (in escrow) now.

In August, there were 19 closed sales:

 

1. 3610 Shadow Grove, Pasadena - listed for $1,099,000 and sold for $1,075,000

2. 203 Columbia Street, Pasadena - listed for $1,650,000 and sold for $1,560,000

3. 435 Woodward Blvd, Pasadena - listed for $3,600,000 and sold for $3,250,000

4. 455 South San Rafael, Pasadena - listed for $5,750,000 and sold for $5,750,000

5. 466 Fillmore Street, Pasadena - listed for $1,349,000 and sold for $1,300,000

6. 430 Laguna Road, Pasadena - listed for $2,195,000 and sold for $2,305,500

7. 715 Lakewood Place, Pasadena - listed for $1,299,000 and sold for $1,299,000

8. 717 Heatherside Road, Pasadena - listed for $1,098,000 and sold for $1,033,000

9. 736 Arden Street, Pasadena - listed for $1,100,000 and sold for $1,035,000

10. 568 Rosemont Street, Pasadena - listed for $1,999,999 and sold for $1,900,000

11. 856 Vallombrosa Drive, Pasadena - listed for $1,175,000 and sold for $1,300,000

12. 965 Arden Road, Pasadena - listed for $2,795,000 and sold for $2,600,000

13. 1064 Linda Vista, Pasadena - listed for $2,095,000 and sold for $2,020,000

14. 835 Chula Vista Avenue, Pasadena - listed for $1,350,000 and sold for $1,230,000

15. 1220 Charles Street, Pasadena - listed for $1,350,000 and sold for $1,350,000

16. 1438 Ontario Avenue, Pasadena - listed for $1,100,000 and sold for $1,050,000

17. 1525 Glen Oaks Blvde, Pasadena - listed for $3,900,000 and sold for $3,500,000

18. 1645 Homet Road, Pasadena - listed for $1,249,000 and sold for $1,205,000

19. 1419 Edgehill Place, Pasadena - listed for $1,295,000 and sold for $1,200,000

If you are interested in Pasadena luxury million dollar condos and townhomes, there are 7 current condos for sale over $1,000,000 and one townhome that sold for over $1,000,000.

2023 Rosemont Avenue #4 in Pasadena sold this month for $1,050,000.  This townhome was originally listed for sale at $1,100,000.

If you are ready to start your Pasadena luxury home search or would like to find a million dollar condo or townhome, please visit our home search page.

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Another school year is getting ready to start this Thursday, September 4, 2008 in Pasadena, but being the local Pasadena real estate resource, we've been getting a lot of emails about available public schools in Pasadena.

Here's a comprehensive list of all PUSD (Pasadena Unified School District) schools and their contact information.  PUSD also encompasses Altadena.

Pasadena school boundary maps are available at www.pusd.us/oe with a convenient neighborhood school locator available which allows you to key in your Pasadena, Sierra Madre or Altadena address to find your elementary, middle or high school.

The schools below have all participated in the California Standard Tests which are designed to assess student achievement in grades 2 through 11 in a variety of different subject matters including English Language Arts and Math. 

When selecting a Pasadena school, many parents look at the Academic Performance Indesx or API.  It is the cornerstone of the California state accountability  system which measures each individual school's imporvement.

The top API rated Pasadena Elementary Schools for 2006-2007 are:

	API Score	Change in API
Don Benito Elementary School	841	+5
Willard Elementary School	841	-9
Sierra Madre Elementary School	834	+48

 

 

Pasadena Unified School District

351 S. Hudson Avenue

Pasadena, CA  91109

       626-795-6981       

Pasadena Unified School District Elementary Schools

Altadena Elementary School

743 E. Calaveras Street

Altadena, CA  91001

       626-798-7878       

Principal: Gregory White

Number of Students:  375

Burbank Elementary School

2046 N. Allen Avenue

Altadena, CA  91001

       626-798-6769       

Principal:  Kelly Lawson

Number of Students:  385

Cleveland Elementary School

524 Palisade Street

Pasadena, CA  91003

       626-794-7169       

Principal:  Dr. Francine Williams

Number of Students:  388

Don Benito Fundamental School

3700 Denair Street

Pasadena, CA  91107

Principal:Victoria E. Rueda

Number of Students:  812

Field Elementary School

3600 E. Sierra Madre Blvd.

Pasadena, CA  91107

       626-351-8812       

Principal:  Ana Maria Apodaca

Number of Students:  356

Franklin Elementary School

527 W. Ventura Street

Altadena, CA  91001

       626-798-9116       

Principal:  Caroline E. Bermudez

Number of Students:  408

Hamilton Elementary School

2089 Rose Villa Street

Pasadena, CA  91007

       626-793-0678       

Principal:  Sarah Rudchenko

Number of Students:  514

Jackson Elementary School

593 W. Woodbury Road

Altadena, CA  91001

       626-798-6773       

Principal:  Rose Ingber

Number of Students:  441

 Jefferson Elementary School

1500 E. Villa Street

Pasadena, CA  91106

       626-793-0656       

Principal:  Jill L. Girod

Number of Students:  639

Loma Alta Elementary School

3544 N. Canon Blvd.

Altadena, CA  91001

       626-797-1173       

Number of Students:  317

Longfellow Elementary School

1065 E. Washington Blvd.

Pasadena, CA  91104

       626-794-1134       

Number of Students: 587

Madison Elementary School

515 Ashtabula Street

Pasadena, CA  91104

       626-793-1181       

Principal:  Sandra M. Macis

Number of Students: 592

McKinley K-8 School

325 South Oak Knoll Avenue

Pasadena, CA  91101

       626-844-7880       

Principal:  Marisa Sarian

Number of Students:  1077

Norma Coombs alternative K-8 School

2600 Paloma Street

Pasadena, CA  91107

       626-798-0759       

Principal:  Vanessa Watkins

Total Students: 576

Roosevelt School

315 North Pasadena Avenue

Pasadena, CA  91103

      626-795-9501      

Principal:  Dr. Kathee Hennigan Bautista

Total Students:  310

San Rafael Elementary School

1090 Nithsdale Road

Pasdena, CA  91103

      626-793-4189      

Principal:  Alyson Beecher

Number of Students:  355

Sierra Madre K-8 School

Lower Grade Campus (PreK - 5)

141 West Highland Avenue

Sierra Madra, CA  91024

      626-355-1428      

Upper Grade Campus (6,7,8)

160 N. Canon

Sierra Madre, CA  91024

Principal:  Gayle Bluemel

Number of Students:  943

Washington Accelerated Elementary School

1520 North Raymond Avenue

Pasadena, CA  91103

      626-791-4573      

Principal:  Karrone M. Meeks-Clark

Number of Students:  778

 

      626-836-2947      

Principal:  Gayle Bluemel

Number of Students: 943

Webster K-8 School

2101 E. Washington Blvd.

Pasadena, CA  91104

      626-798-7866      

Principal:  Sharon J. Lefler

Number of Students:  575 

Willard Elementary School

301 S. Madre Street

Pasadena, CA  91107

      626-793-6163      

Principal:  Dr. Kathy J. Onoye

Number of Students:  625

Pasadena Unified School District Middle Schools

Eliot Middle School

2184 N. Lake Avenue

Altadena, CA  91001

      626-794-7121      

Principal:  Peter Pannell

Number of Students:  651

Washington Middle School

1505 N. Marengo Avenue

Pasadena, CA  91103

      626-798-6708      

Principal:  Alejandor Ruvalcaba

Number of Students:  550

Wilson International Baccalaureate Middle School

300 South Madre Avenue

Pasadena, CA  91106

      626-449-7390      

Principal:  Ruth Esseln

Number of Students: 713

Other Middle School Programs:

Blair International Baccalaureate Magnet School (7 - 12)

Marshall Fundamental Secondary School (6 - 12)

McKinley K-8 School (K - 8)

Norma Coombs Alternative School (K - 8)

Sierra Madre School Upper Campus (6 - 8)

Webster K - 8  School

Pasadena Unified School District High Schools

Blair International Baccalaureate Magnet School

www.blairibmagnet.org

1201 S Marengo Avenue

Pasadena, CA  91106

      626-441-2201      

Principal:  Rich Boccia

Number of Students:  1205

John Marshall Fundamental Secondary School

www.marshallfundamental.org

990 N. Allen Avenue

Pasadena, CA  91104

      626-798-0713      

Principal:  Steven R. Miller

Number of Students: 1759

John Muir High School

www.johnmuirhs.org

1905 N. Lincoln Avenue

Pasadena, CA  91103

     626-798-7881     

Principal:  Sheryl Orange

Number of Students:  1306

Pasadena High School

www.pasadenahigh.org

2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd.

Pasadena, CA  91107

     626-798-8901     

Principal:  Dr. Derick Evans

Number of Students: 2307

Please visit my Pasadena Resource Guide for restaurants, museums and additional Pasadena city information.

Update:  September 4, 2008 Academic Performance Index (API) Scores have been posted for Pasadena Unfified School District.  The API is a single number, ranging from a low of 200 to a high of 1000, that reflects a school's performance level, based on the results of statewide testing.

 

District

API '08

API '07

T

Growth

PASADENA UNIFIED	720	707	D	13
Elementary Schools
Altadena Elementary	717	668	7	49
Aveson School of Leaders	871	B	B	B
Burbank Elementary	739	783	5	-44
Cleveland Elementary	758	756	5	2
Daniel Webster	749	777	5	-28
Don Benito Fundamental	840	846	A	-6
Field (Eugene) Elementary	782	776	5	6
Franklin Elementary	806	760	5	46
Hamilton Elementary	842	829	A	13
Jackson Elementary	718	719	5	-1
Jefferson Elementary	725	709	5	16
Loma Alta Elementary	736	724	5	12
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary	780	775	5	5
Madison Elementary	709	726	5	-17
McKinley	783	788	5	-5
Norma Coombs Alternative	812	820	A	-8
Roosevelt Elementary	763	747	5	16
San Rafael Elementary	702	706	5	-4
Sierra Madre Elementary	870	840	A	30
Washington Accelerated Elementary	779	741	5	38
Willard Elementary	842	836	A	6
Middle Schools
Aveson Global Leadership Academy	788	B	B	B
Charles W. Eliot Middle	614	630	9	-16
Washington Middle	599	630	9	-31
Woodrow Wilson Middle	683	673	6	10
High Schools
Blair High	650	640	8	10
John Muir High	601	569	12	32
Marshall Fundamental	731	723	5	8
Pasadena High	713	704	5	9

Information gathered from PUSD School Guide Open Enrollment Brochure and Application for 2008-2009 school year.

http://www.pasadenacarealestatehomes.com/0076BD

I was just reading Petrea Burchard's post about a Pasadena bungalow that she photographed and was reflecting on the fascination that many of us have over these beautiful bungalows that make Pasadena so special.

What draws us to these homes?  Is it because they were so affordable and yet so beautiful?  Most of the homes in the Bungalow Heaven historic landmark district literally came out of the box.  In the early 1900s, you could buy a bungalow kit from Sears Roebuck if you lived on the East coast or on the West coast from The Ready Cut Bungalow Company.  These bungalow kit homes were priced from as little as $650.  Of course, the owners needed to throw in an extra $150 towards plumbing fixtures and a lot of sweat labor.

Or, is it because a lot of these Pasadena bungalows, also known as, California Bungalows, were built in the early 1900 when the Pasadena population was growing at an enormously fast rate?  Pasadena's Bungalow Heaven saw its population quadruple to 45,000 in 1920 from 10,000 in 1900.

I think that our love for the Pasadena bungalow is simply due to the simplicity and beauty of the bungalows design - kit or no kit.

So what is a Bungalow kit home?

Rosemary Thornton, co-author of the book about kit houses answers:

 

"Kit homes were sold via mail order catalogs and shipped to the wanna-be homeowner in about 10,000 pieces. These complex do-it-yourself kits came with a 75-page instruction book that told you how all those pieces went together. Kit home companies promised that a man "of average abilities" could build his own kit home in about 30-90 days."

 

Can you imagine ordering your home on-line and then having to go through a 75-page manual and 10,000 separate pieces to put it together?  To me, that is a monumental achievement! 

So maybe, it's not only the charm of these Pasadena bungalows that have us enthralled, but the love and strength that it took to build them, to achieve that ultimate dream - a dream of homeownership, that keeps us in awe.

PS The photo above is a home on Holliston Avenue in Historic Highlands.  It is not a kit box house.  I just think it is one of the more beautiful craftsman homes in Pasadena.  I've taken the liberty to post it here.  I will be posting photos of California Bungalow homes in this post later. 

http://www.pasadenacarealestatehomes.com/0076BC

PROSPECT PARK

        

Prospect Park is a tiny neighborhood just North of the 134 Freeway and West of 210 - where the two freeways meet and is off of Orange Grove and Prospect Blvd.  This area was designated as a housing development in 1906 and had Sylvanus Marston clinker-brick portals on Orange Grove at Prospect Boulevard.  Beautiful and mature camphor trees create a shady arch over the wide boulevard as you enter from Orange Grove.  This neighborhood showcases a collection of Greene & Greene houses, the Gamble House and Frank Lloyd Wright's La Miniatura.

READ ALSO:  Pasadena Historic Neighborhoods

Gamble House (1908)

4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena

Called a Gamble House because it was built for David and Mary Gamble of, yes... you guessed it, Proctor & Gamble fame.