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981 Glen Oaks Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105

$2.29M3bd · 3ba · 2,187 sqft
Lot 23,244 sqft•Single Family Residence•
Active
•8d on market•MLS# AR-26207861

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.

Features & Amenities

FeeBuilt 1981

Property Details

Land Type
Fee
Year Built
1981
Property Type
Residential
Property Subtype
Single Family Residence
Parking Spaces
2
Garage Spaces
2
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
View
City Lights, Hills, Mountain(s)
City
Pasadena
Zip Code
91105
County
Los Angeles
Listed byUnknown Office, Lei Shen

Mortgage Calculator

Current Rates

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Monthly Payment
$11,569.37
Principal & Interest
Loan Amount
$1,830,400
Total Interest
$2,334,574
Total Payment Over 30 Years
$4,164,974
This calculator provides estimates only. Actual mortgage payments may include taxes, insurance, HOA fees, and PMI. Contact a lender for accurate quotes.

Comparative Market Analysis

Luxury Tier · 5 active · 5 closed

981 Glen Oaks Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105

Pasadena · Single Family Residence

$2.29M
Luxury Tier
Beds
3
Baths
3
Sqft
2,187
Lot
23,244 sqft
Year
1981
$/Sqft
$1046
Pool: No✓
Spa: No✓
View: city✓
Garage: 2-car✓

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.

At market
Subject listed at $2.29M· $1,046/sqft
Total list price
Closed comps
vs closed median $2.30M
−$12K (−0.5%)
Active comps
vs active median $1.80M
+$489K (+27.2%)
Price per sqft
Closed compsinsufficient comp data
Active comps
vs active avg $/sqft $910
+$136 (+14.9%)

Active Properties (5)

Active Comparables

AddressCityYearBDBTHSqFtLotSzLP/SqFtLPDIMScore
402 VirginiaPasadena1927431,9657,759$1,017$2.00M476
1550 Old House RoadPasadena1953321,89919,981$866$1.65M1671
1290 Rancheros RoadPasadena1961342,13614,232$1,147$2.45M3966
3271 New York DrivePasadena1961321,83812,029$680$1.25M1763
3860 Valley Lights DrivePasadena1956432,1398,599$841$1.80M1262
Total: 5 · Average3.42.81,995.412,520$910.2$1.83M17.6
Median1,965$1.80M

Closed Properties (5)

Closed Comparables

AddressCityYearDateBDBTHSqFtLotSzLPSPSP/SqFtSP/LPDIMScore
2210 Brambling LanePasadena199409/30/2026332,44031,947$1.85M$1.72M$7040.9316086
155 Malcolm DrivePasadena197610/07/2026331,7256,736$1.59M$1.59M$9251.004176
1265 El Mirador DrivePasadena195009/25/2026322,0819,126$2.29M$2.30M$1,1051.004962
960 Crestview DrivePasadena195310/06/2026332,1327,205$1.90M$18.75M$8,7959.886861
705 RimPasadena194909/22/2026342,60612,508$2.35M$2.35M$9021.007559
Total: 5 · Average3.03.02,196.813,504.4$5.34M$5.34M$2,486.2—78.6
Median2,132$2.30M$2.30M

Market Analysis

List vs Sale $/SqFt

Sale Price Trend

Days on Market

Sale vs List Price

AI-generated CMA

This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.