Located in Old Town Pasadena

Offering more than 1000 square feet, the living room / media room has a wall mounted flat screen television complete with surround sound speakers. The wood floors have been customized with dark bamboo giving it a very rich ambiance. Custom window treatments add warm accents to the spacious interior. You will enjoy the luxury associated with the master suite with its dual closets and tiled relaxing bath.

This unit is only one of a few that offers an outdoor patio. Step out of your living / media room onto the balcony and enjoy the mountain views. This will become the gathering place for the annual parade and fireworks displays as your view is front and center.

Many Attractions Are A Short Walk Away

This unit is offered at $479,000. Call 626-432-4615 for an appointment to view today.

Start Your Pasadena Home Search

I think you would probably have to go back as far as 2003 or 2004 to find this many homes available for sale priced under $400,000. Consider the other factors in your favor that make this the most opportune time in the last few years to go house hunting:

1. Favorable Interest Rates – rates on 30 year fixed money loans are fantastic. Want to get your rate even lower, consider buying down the rate by paying 1 to 2 points. This might make sense if you plan to stay in your house at least 5 years.
2. First Time Buyer Tax Credit – if this is your first home you will probably qualify for the $8000 federal tax credit. What could be better than a gift from Uncle Sam? You could look at applying the tax credit to the mortgage buy down or point reduction above, giving you the advantage of lower monthly payments.

Is Now the Time to Buy?

That’s a decision you and only you can make. Some people think the market will continue to decline resulting in lower prices. Consider your long term goals. If you plan to sell in the next two years, then who knows. But if you plan to live in the house for the next several years then now could be the time. You should speak with a tax professional and allow them to run a couple of scenarios for you. Look at the cost of renting and then the cost of buying along with the tax implications. Many times it can be a simple math problem, and the answer lies within the tea leaves.

When I performed the search for Pasadena homes priced under $400,000, there were 60+ homes that popped up on my list meeting the pricing criteria.

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Offered @ $579,000

Located in southwest Pasadena in the San Rafael hills, this home sits up on a bluff with views to the north. Over the treetops, you can see the San Gabriel’s while relaxing in your living room, enjoying the fireplace. The San Rafael neighborhood is one of Pasadena’s most desirable places to live. Its winding roads meander through tree lined streets that zigzag up and down the hillsides, which add to the beauty and diversity of Pasadena.

1620 Pleasant Way

This property offers 3 bedrooms and 2 baths in approx 1519 square feet. Just off of the master bedroom is a separate reading room or an ideal space for an office. The home exhibits many of the original building characteristics including bathroom and kitchen tiles and cabinets. A highly desired feature, a separate dining room is also centrally located just between the living room and kitchen.

The home does include central air conditioning and a 3 car garage. The lot size is 5698 square feet and the house was built in 1947. The sloping landscape utilizes a low maintenance ground cover. The floors are a wood style laminate.

Pasadena Homes for Sale in Zip Code 91105

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