1247 E Topeka
Pasadena, CA, 91104
$1,249,000
Original list price: $1,299,000
MLS: AR25247707
Beds
4
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,750
Lot
0.17 ac
Year Built
1921
MLS #
AR25247707
Days on Market
143
Listed
Oct 26, 2025
Description
**** BACK ON THE MARKLET **** Charming character home located in Pasadena’s sought-after Historic Highlands neighborhood. This inviting residence offers four bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a recently refreched hallway bath and a spacious primary suite with its own private bath located toward the rear of the home. The central kitchen opens to both the living room and an adjacent bedroom, creating a versatile great-room layout highlighted by a brick fireplace and hardwood floors. The detached garage includes a one-car bay plus an additional storage area at the back. Recent upgrades include a newer roof, updated rear siding, and the remodeled hallway bath. The expansive backyard provides plenty of room to expand the home, add an ADU, or create your own outdoor retreat. With its authentic charm, functional layout, and potential to personalize, this home presents a rare opportunity. Perfect for owner-occupants, investors, or do-it-yourself buyers, it offers solid fundamentals and outstanding value in one of Pasadena’s most desirable and architecturally rich neighborhoods. *** Tenants will be out on Oct 13th *** Seller will deliver the property vacant.
Location
Pasadena, Los Angeles County, CA 91104
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Nizar Kailani · Kailani Realty
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Payment estimate
$9,852
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $124,900 · Loan: $1,124,100
Average 30-yr fixed rate 7.40% as of Oct 8, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $7,783
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $1,301
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $468
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Today's Rates
As of Oct 8, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 7.40%
- 15-year fixed
- 6.73%
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). Updated weekly.
About the area · Mike Watson
About the Antelope Valley
The Antelope Valley spans Lancaster, Palmdale, Quartz Hill, Rosamond, Lake Los Angeles, California City, Edwards AFB, and the Plant 42 aerospace corridor. Mike Watson is a lifelong AV resident and the #1 producing individual Realtor in the region by transaction count. Every active listing on this site is paired with a free market analysis tailored to the specific street, honest financing guidance (FHA, VA, USDA, CalHFA, conventional, and assumable loans where the financing supports it), and side-by-side comparisons against the rest of the active inventory in your target ZIP.
Financing Options
FHA Financing — 3.5% Down＋
First-time and repeat buyers can purchase this Pasadena home with as little as 3.5% down using an FHA loan — roughly $43,715 down. FHA loans feature flexible credit guidelines and government-backed rates, making homeownership accessible for buyers who haven't saved a large down payment. Seller concessions up to 6% of the purchase price are also allowed.
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