
981 Glen Oaks Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105
981 Glen Oaks Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105
Property Description
Discover a beautifully transformed hillside retreat combining sophisticated design, peaceful seclusion, and spectacular panoramic scenery. The property has undergone an extensive renovation, featuring a fully permitted addition, a spacious outdoor deck, and an elevated balcony with exterior stair access. Positioned within Pasadena’s historic San Rafael neighborhood, just above the world-famous Rose Bowl, the home enjoys exceptional privacy and captivating views of the San Gabriel Mountains, Pasadena skyline, and glittering city lights. These inspiring vistas can be enjoyed from nearly every room. In the living room, soaring vaulted ceilings create a dramatic sense of space and showcase the surrounding scenery. The renovation includes permitted upgrades to the home’s major systems, including the electrical panel and city service line, HVAC, plumbing, tankless water heater, insulation, stucco, garage door, and dual-pane tempered windows and doors. A completely redesigned kitchen and beautifully updated bathrooms feature high-quality materials and refined modern finishes. Completing this exceptional property is an attached two-car garage, along with extensive on-site parking that can accommodate up to 10 vehicles. Thoughtfully renewed from top to bottom, this unique residence offers a rare combination of luxury, privacy, views, and an outstanding Pasadena location.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Luxury Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Pasadena · Single Family Residence
Listed in line with the median closed sale of $2,300,000. Price per sqft ($1,046) is a 58% discount to closed comps ($2,486). Closed comps sold at 276% of list — strong seller's market. Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.
Price Position
Aligned with the market — fair pricing for the comps.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 402 Virginia | Pasadena | 1927 | 4 | 3 | 1,965 | 7,759 | $1,017 | $2.00M | 4 | 76 |
| 1550 Old House Road | Pasadena | 1953 | 3 | 2 | 1,899 | 19,981 | $866 | $1.65M | 16 | 71 |
| 1290 Rancheros Road | Pasadena | 1961 | 3 | 4 | 2,136 | 14,232 | $1,147 | $2.45M | 39 | 66 |
| 3271 New York Drive | Pasadena | 1961 | 3 | 2 | 1,838 | 12,029 | $680 | $1.25M | 17 | 63 |
| 3860 Valley Lights Drive | Pasadena | 1956 | 4 | 3 | 2,139 | 8,599 | $841 | $1.80M | 12 | 62 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.4 | 2.8 | 1,995.4 | 12,520 | $910.2 | $1.83M | 17.6 | |||
| Median | 1,965 | $1.80M | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2210 Brambling Lane | Pasadena | 1994 | 09/30/2026 | 3 | 3 | 2,440 | 31,947 | $1.85M | $1.72M | $704 | 0.93 | 160 | 86 |
| 155 Malcolm Drive | Pasadena | 1976 | 10/07/2026 | 3 | 3 | 1,725 | 6,736 | $1.59M | $1.59M | $925 | 1.00 | 41 | 76 |
| 1265 El Mirador Drive | Pasadena | 1950 | 09/25/2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,081 | 9,126 | $2.29M | $2.30M | $1,105 | 1.00 | 49 | 62 |
| 960 Crestview Drive | Pasadena | 1953 | 10/06/2026 | 3 | 3 | 2,132 | 7,205 | $1.90M | $18.75M | $8,795 | 9.88 | 68 | 61 |
| 705 Rim | Pasadena | 1949 | 09/22/2026 | 3 | 4 | 2,606 | 12,508 | $2.35M | $2.35M | $902 | 1.00 | 75 | 59 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2,196.8 | 13,504.4 | $5.34M | $5.34M | $2,486.2 | — | 78.6 | ||||
| Median | 2,132 | $2.30M | $2.30M | ||||||||||
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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.