Pasadena Homes & Real Estate

Pasadena Neighborhood

Homes for sale in Pasadena vary quite a bit. Prospective homebuyers will find everything from traditional California bungalows and colonial-style homes to mid-century modern ranch-style homes to new construction. There are also plenty of condos available in Pasadena in a variety of styles and price ranges—the best condo communities offer high-end amenities and luxuries. Most homeowners live in distinct neighborhoods, such as Bungalow Heaven, one of Pasadena's best neighborhoods; Washington Square; and historic Old Pasadena.

Home prices in Pasadena range from around $700,000 to well over $1 million in Pasadena's most expensive neighborhoods. Condo prices start at slightly less than $600,000, and tend to be more common in affordable Pasadena neighborhoods. Many neighborhoods here are part of HOAs, but there's an excellent selection of Pasadena neighborhoods with low HOA fees to choose from.

Pasadena Community Amenities

There's no shortage of things to see and do in and around Pasadena. The Pasadena City Park System owns and manages 25 public parks, including Washington Park, Jefferson Park and Defenders Park. Just outside of town is the 346,000-acre San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, home to the Mount Wilson Observatory as well as miles of hiking and biking trails. The Rose Bowl complex in Pasadena includes an aquatic center and tennis center.

It's easy to get around Pasadena, given the city's central location. The Foothill Freeway (I-210) runs right through the city and the Ventura Freeway (SR 134) travels east from downtown Pasadena. The Long Beach Freeway (SR 710) connects the city to Long Beach and cities along the Pacific coast. In addition, the Los Angeles Metro Gold Line light rail system provides public transportation between Pasadena and downtown Los Angeles and other points throughout Los Angeles County. For trips outside of the region, Los Angeles International Airport is less than an hour's drive away and offers non-stop service to more than 175 cities around the globe. Smaller Bob Hope Airport in Burbank is just 15 miles away.

The City of Pasadena is home to a number of annual events. Chief among these is the annual Rose Bowl parade and football game on New Year's Day. However, that's not the only thing happening in Pasadena. The Rose Bowl hosts a popular weekly flea market and swap meet throughout the year. The city is also home to an annual Strawberry Festival, film festival and Craftsman Festival, a celebration of the unique architectural style that was popular in Pasadena during the early 20th century.

There's no lack of cultural activities in Pasadena. The city is the home of the Norton Simon Museum, the legendary Pasadena Playhouse, the Pasadena Symphony, the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens and the innovative Kidspace Children's Museum.

Pasadena residents will also find a myriad of restaurants, cafes and coffee houses. This Los Angeles County city is home to a number of local favorites, such as Union Restaurant for Italian food; La Grange Cafe, located in a restored train depot and Marston's, a favorite for breakfast and brunch.

Pasadena has a thriving economy. Top employers in the city include Kaiser Permanente, Jet Propulsion Lab, the California Institute of Technology and Huntington Hospital.

Pasadena Neighborhood Schools

School age residents in Pasadena attend the schools of either the Pasadena Unified School District or the South Pasadena Unified School District, depending on where in the city they live. In addition to the public schools, Pasadena offers a number of excellent private schools. These include Westridge School, Chandler School and Judson International School. For post-secondary education, Pasadena offers the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena City College, Fuller Theological Seminary, Art Center College of Design and Pacific Oaks College. Of course, the region is also home to the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) and the University of Southern California (USC.)

Pasadena Information Resources

• City of Pasadena
• Pasadena Chamber of Commerce & Civic Association
• Pasadena Visitors Bureau
• Pasadena Wikipedia
• Pasadena City-Data.com