615 S Mentor Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91106
Listing broker / agent: Coldwell Banker Realty · Heather Scherbert · CRMLS
MLS # P1-28804 · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 02:22 UTC
About this property
Privately positioned on a peaceful, tree-lined street in Pasadena's coveted Caltech neighborhood conveniently close to South Lake district, this striking Spanish home beautifully blends romantic historic character with a flexible and comfortable floor plan. Boasting 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this retreat is enveloped by multiple surrounding doors leading to drought-tolerant landscaping that creates a vibrant, low-maintenance paradise. The thoughtfully designed floor plan offers potential for multiple areas to gather, entertain, meditate and study. The captivating formal living room and elegant dining room both feature elevated ceilings and double sets of French doors, effortlessly opening to tranquil courtyard spaces and the lush gardens beyond. Flooded with natural light, there are three spacious bedrooms on the main level, including a fourth upper-level primary suite with balcony and rooftop deck. The majestic oak tree that canopies over the backyard deck creates a beautiful setting for dinners. The garage is offered as a dedicated art studio or creative workspace. An unbeatable location just moments from the Caltech campus, the Huntington Library, and the vibrant shops of South Lake Avenue, this is the serene Pasadena oasis you have been searching for. Offers due Friday, September 18th at noon.
Property details
- MLS number
- P1-28804
- Status
- Pending
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 4 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 2,673 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.2711 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1922
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 8
Building
- Year built
- 1922
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Architectural style
- Spanish
- Stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Roof
- Flat, Spanish Tile
- Living area source
- Measured
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 1
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Art Studio, Bedroom, Entry Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Range, Range Hood
- Interior features
- Built In Features, Balcony, Separate Formal Dining Room, Bedroom On Main Level, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Closet
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 1
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Attached garage
- No
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Deck, Patio
- Lot features
- Landscaped
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Wood
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Community features
- Sidewalks
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 |
|---|---|---|
| McKinley (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | K–8 | 0.4 mi |
| Blair High (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | 6–12 | 1.1 mi |
| Twentieth Street Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 1.1 mi |
| Hamilton Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | Not reported | 1.4 mi |
| Valentine Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) San Marino Unified · San Marino | K–5 | 1.5 mi |
| Huntington Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) San Marino Unified · San Marino | 6–8 | 1.5 mi |
| Madison Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | Not reported | 1.7 mi |
| Marengo Elementary South Pasadena Unified · South Pasadena | K–5 | 2.0 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
- $1,995,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,995,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 19:26 | $1,995,000 |
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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