400 Grand Avenue
South Pasadena, CA, 91030
$2,798,000
MLS: P1-28645
Beds
5
Baths
3
Sq Ft
2,531
Lot
0.18 ac
Year Built
1938
MLS #
P1-28645
Days on Market
9
Listed
Aug 31, 2026
Description
Located in South Pasadena's prestigious 'Arroyo' neighborhood, this wonderful five-bedroom Colonial home offers convenient access to award-winning schools, the South Pasadena Farmers' Market, local restaurants and shops, freeways, and Downtown Los Angeles, providing easy access to LA's network. Built in 1938, this lovely home features a formal entry with leaded glass windows and a spacious living room with a beamed ceiling, fireplace, and built-in bookshelves, overlooking the grassy backyard and sparkling pool. The formal dining room leads to an updated kitchen with a charming breakfast nook and a separate laundry/mudroom with original built-ins and ample storage. There are five bedrooms total; two bedrooms and a hall bath are located on the main level, ideal for guests or multigenerational living, with one bedroom also well suited for an office or den with a built-in desk and bookshelves. Upstairs are three additional bedrooms, including the primary suite with an en-suite bath and two spacious bedrooms that share a Jack-and-Jill bath. Perfect for entertaining, the backyard features a large open-air patio, heated pool and spa, and an outdoor living area with a built-in BBQ, fireplace, and retractable movie screen. Features: *5BR/3BA *updated electrical/plumbing/HVAC *newer landscaping with fruit trees *hardwood floors *original wood paneling *leaded glass windows *vertical-grain Douglas fir front entry with vintage door viewer *built-in hallway phone nook *original milk delivery door. Exquisite architectural details throughout, all within the award-winning South Pasadena school district.
Location
South Pasadena, Los Angeles County, CA 91030
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Ann Gluck · COMPASS
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
$20,530
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $279,800 · Loan: $2,518,200
Average 30-yr fixed rate 6.71% as of Sep 3, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $16,266
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $2,915
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $1,049
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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 South Pasadena home with as little as 3.5% down using an FHA loan — roughly $97,930 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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