209 Carlton
Pasadena, CA, 91103
$1,297,700
MLS: DW26194867
Beds
7
Baths
2
Sq Ft
3,314
Lot
0.28 ac
Year Built
1888
MLS #
DW26194867
Days on Market
4
Listed
Sep 4, 2026
Description
Opportunity to own a piece of Pasadena history and more. This property offers a compelling blend of preservation and possibility. According to the Historic Preservation Department, the interior may be remodeled without restriction, creating the perfect canvas to merge historic charm with modern living. Set on a spacious rear lot, the property also allows for expansion or new construction, ideal for a guest house, additional structures, or a custom estate layout. Qualifies for the Mills Act Tax Exemption. According to the individual resource designation type, the property indication of house varied uses include single-family, hotel and two flat apartment building. The property is zoned RM12.-- --The Banbury House is a prominent two-and-a-half-story Victorian distinguished by a gabled roof, dormers, decorative shingle patterns, shiplap siding, and elaborate wood detailing. Its front porch and second-story balcony feature ornate posts, brackets, railings, and stained- and leaded-glass windows. Raised-ball bargeboards accent the gables, while an arroyo stone foundation and retaining wall anchor the property. The interior remains largely intact, with original wood moldings, staircase, and architectural details throughout. A second-floor kitchen reflects the home’s past use as a hotel and two-flat apartment building. Rear additions, including a 1938 laundry room, extended porch, exterior staircase. Mature palms and surrounding landscaping frame what remains the largest and most elaborate home on the street.
Location
Pasadena, Los Angeles County, CA 91103
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Keren Raquel Melendez · ehomes
Listing information is provided courtesy of the Greater Antelope Valley Association of Realtors (GAVAR) and California Regional MLS (CRMLS). Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or by Mike Watson. All data, including square footage, lot size, room count, permits, and school assignment, should be independently verified. Properties shown may be listed by brokerages other than Keller Williams Realty. Listings are subject to prior sale, change, or withdrawal without notice.
Payment estimate
$9,683
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $129,770 · Loan: $1,167,930
Average 30-yr fixed rate 6.71% as of Sep 3, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $7,544
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $1,352
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $487
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Today's Rates
As of Sep 3, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 6.71%
- 15-year fixed
- 6.04%
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). Updated weekly.
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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 $45,420 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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