
615 East Howard Street, Pasadena, CA 91104
615 East Howard Street, Pasadena, CA 91104
Property Description
Set on an oversized lot in the heart of Pasadena, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers a rare combination of move-in-ready comfort, generous outdoor space, and exciting future potential. A welcoming front porch sets the tone, opening to a classic living room filled with natural light. The thoughtfully arranged floor plan includes a main-level primary bedroom that serves as a peaceful retreat, complete with French doors opening directly to the backyard. Two additional bedrooms offer flexibility for family, guests, or a home office, including one with a spacious private balcony overlooking the grounds. The expansive, park-like backyard creates an ideal setting for relaxing, entertaining, gardening, or designing your dream outdoor space. A detached garage offers additional flexibility for use as a workshop, studio, office, recreation space, or other creative possibilities, while a separate detached shed provides valuable additional storage. The oversized lot also allows for ample onsite parking. Comfortable as-is, the property also presents tremendous potential for renovation, expansion, or redevelopment, offering a compelling opportunity for an owner-user, investor, or developer to reimagine the property to suit their vision. Buyer to independently verify all development and expansion possibilities. Ideally located just minutes from Old Pasadena, the Pasadena Playhouse District, Rose Bowl Stadium, Brookside Golf Course, and a wide variety of shopping and dining destinations, with convenient access to the 210 Freeway, Metro A Line, and Downtown Los Angeles.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Affordable Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Pasadena · Single Family Residence
Listed 16.6% above the median closed sale of $1,008,000. Price per sqft ($1,272) is a 16% premium to closed comps ($1,093). Closed comps sold at 109% of list — strong seller's market.
Price Position
Positioned above the market — commands a premium.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Peoria St | Pasadena | 1905 | 2 | 1 | 1,044 | 8,226 | $915 | $954,999 | 3 | 84 |
| 463 Macdonald Street | Pasadena | 1925 | 3 | 1 | 950 | 4,054 | $816 | $775,000 | 63 | 81 |
| 1428 Raymond Avenue | Pasadena | 1922 | 2 | 2 | 840 | 5,205 | $1,065 | $895,000 | 30 | 78 |
| 1815 Michigan Avenue | Pasadena | 1923 | 2 | 1 | 1,000 | 7,040 | $1,299 | $1.30M | 58 | 78 |
| 257 Bella Vista | Pasadena | 1924 | 2 | 1 | 1,008 | 6,254 | $913 | $919,999 | 149 | 76 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 2.2 | 1.2 | 968.4 | 6,155.8 | $1,001.6 | $968,799.6 | 60.6 | |||
| Median | 1,000 | $919,999 | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 Hanford | Pasadena | 1926 | 09/16/2026 | 3 | 2 | 958 | 7,605 | $929,000 | $915,000 | $955 | 0.98 | 70 | 88 |
| 1210 Glen Avenue | Pasadena | 1935 | 09/15/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,003 | 6,098 | $945,000 | $945,000 | $942 | 1.00 | 63 | 81 |
| 15 Oak Knoll Gardens Drive | Pasadena | 1922 | 08/12/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,049 | 4,876 | $1.40M | $1.53M | $1,457 | 1.09 | 33 | 80 |
| 1044 Hudson Avenue | Pasadena | 1912 | 08/31/2026 | 2 | 2 | 1,106 | 10,834 | $825,000 | $1.01M | $911 | 1.22 | 40 | 79 |
| 511 Penn Street | Pasadena | 1925 | 10/09/2026 | 2 | 1 | 960 | 5,024 | $995,000 | $1.15M | $1,199 | 1.16 | 27 | 79 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 2.6 | 1.8 | 1,015.2 | 6,887.4 | $1.11M | $1.11M | $1,092.8 | — | 46.6 | ||||
| Median | 1,003 | $1.01M | $1.01M | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.