615 E Howard Street
Pasadena, CA 91104
Listing broker / agent: Andrius Vaitkevicius · Andrew Vaitkevicius · CRMLS
MLS # 26891251 · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 01:53 UTC
About this property
Set on an oversized lot in the heart of Pasadena, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers a rare combination of move-in-ready comfort, generous outdoor space, and exciting future potential. A welcoming front porch sets the tone, opening to a classic living room filled with natural light. The thoughtfully arranged floor plan includes a main-level primary bedroom that serves as a peaceful retreat, complete with French doors opening directly to the backyard. Two additional bedrooms offer flexibility for family, guests, or a home office, including one with a spacious private balcony overlooking the grounds. The expansive, park-like backyard creates an ideal setting for relaxing, entertaining, gardening, or designing your dream outdoor space. A detached garage offers additional flexibility for use as a workshop, studio, office, recreation space, or other creative possibilities, while a separate detached shed provides valuable additional storage. The oversized lot also allows for ample onsite parking. Comfortable as-is, the property also presents tremendous potential for renovation, expansion, or redevelopment, offering a compelling opportunity for an owner-user, investor, or developer to reimagine the property to suit their vision. Buyer to independently verify all development and expansion possibilities. Ideally located just minutes from Old Pasadena, the Pasadena Playhouse District, Rose Bowl Stadium, Brookside Golf Course, and a wide variety of shopping and dining destinations, with convenient access to the 210 Freeway, Metro A Line, and Downtown Los Angeles.
Property details
- MLS number
- 26891251
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 924 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.234 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1905
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 53
Building
- Year built
- 1905
- Architectural style
- Craftsman
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Den, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Office
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- None
- Cooling
- Wall Window Units
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Inside
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 4
- Parking
- Driveway
- Attached garage
- No
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Front Yard
- Property outlook
- Mountains
Utilities & community
- Sewer
- Other
- Community features
- Gated
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Octavia E. Butler Magnet (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | 6–8 | 0.5 mi |
| Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | Not reported | 0.6 mi |
| Washington Elementary STEM Magnet (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | Not reported | 0.6 mi |
| Charles W. Eliot Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Altadena | 6–8 | 0.8 mi |
| Altadena Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Altadena | K–5 | 0.9 mi |
| Madison Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | Not reported | 0.9 mi |
| John Muir High (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | 9–12 | 1.3 mi |
| Alma Fuerte Public (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles County Office of Education · Pasadena | K–8 | 1.4 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $1,125,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,175,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $1,175,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-10-18 13:51 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2026 20:55 | $1,125,000 |
| Oct 2, 2026 05:48 | $1,175,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Pasadena
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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