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972 E California

972 E California, Pasadena, CA, 91106

YEAR BUILT

1968

# STORIES

4

# TOTAL UNITS

11

UNIT SIZE RANGE

790-1,179 sqft

Description

972 E California stands in Pasadena, in the sought-after Caltech neighborhood. The building lies close to the intersection of North Lake Avenue and East Woodbury Road. Residents enjoy views of the neighborhood. The Arroyo Seco River is the nearest water body, adding to the area's charm. This mid-rise building was completed in 1968 and has 4 stories. It contains 11 condominium units that range from 790 to 1,179 square feet. The units come with 1, 2, or 3 bedrooms, providing a variety of living options. Prices for these units range from $680,000 to $701,000. The layout of the building allows for plenty of natural light in the units. Spacious floor plans enhance the living experience. The building has a secure entry, ensuring peace of mind for residents. The design promotes an inviting atmosphere with easy access to outdoor space. Amenities in the area include sidewalks, curbs, and street lights. The nearby park offers opportunities for hiking and biking. A nearby dog park adds a fun option for pet owners. Shopping and dining along South Lake Avenue are within a short distance. Local schools include Hintz & Balvin Communications and personal branding options like the Home Chef Kitchen Store & Cook. The property fits well within the vibrant South Lake District, rich in restaurants, entertainment, and shopping. This location easily connects to the cultural and academic vibe of the California Institute of Technology. Overall, 972 E California presents a solid option for those looking to live in a well-connected and lively neighborhood. The blend of amenities, spacious living, and secure environment caters to a range of lifestyles. It provides both comfort and access to city life in Pasadena.

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972 E California

972 E California, Pasadena, CA, 91106

YEAR BUILT

1968

# STORIES

4

# TOTAL UNITS

11

UNIT SIZE RANGE

790-1,179 sqft

Description

972 E California stands in Pasadena, in the sought-after Caltech neighborhood. The building lies close to the intersection of North Lake Avenue and East Woodbury Road. Residents enjoy views of the neighborhood. The Arroyo Seco River is the nearest water body, adding to the area's charm. This mid-rise building was completed in 1968 and has 4 stories. It contains 11 condominium units that range from 790 to 1,179 square feet. The units come with 1, 2, or 3 bedrooms, providing a variety of living options. Prices for these units range from $680,000 to $701,000. The layout of the building allows for plenty of natural light in the units. Spacious floor plans enhance the living experience. The building has a secure entry, ensuring peace of mind for residents. The design promotes an inviting atmosphere with easy access to outdoor space. Amenities in the area include sidewalks, curbs, and street lights. The nearby park offers opportunities for hiking and biking. A nearby dog park adds a fun option for pet owners. Shopping and dining along South Lake Avenue are within a short distance. Local schools include Hintz & Balvin Communications and personal branding options like the Home Chef Kitchen Store & Cook. The property fits well within the vibrant South Lake District, rich in restaurants, entertainment, and shopping. This location easily connects to the cultural and academic vibe of the California Institute of Technology. Overall, 972 E California presents a solid option for those looking to live in a well-connected and lively neighborhood. The blend of amenities, spacious living, and secure environment caters to a range of lifestyles. It provides both comfort and access to city life in Pasadena.

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Description

972 E California stands in Pasadena, in the sought-after Caltech neighborhood. The building lies close to the intersection of North Lake Avenue and East Woodbury Road. Residents enjoy views of the neighborhood. The Arroyo Seco River is the nearest water body, adding to the area's charm. This mid-rise building was completed in 1968 and has 4 stories. It contains 11 condominium units that range from 790 to 1,179 square feet. The units come with 1, 2, or 3 bedrooms, providing a variety of living options. Prices for these units range from $680,000 to $701,000. The layout of the building allows for plenty of natural light in the units. Spacious floor plans enhance the living experience. The building has a secure entry, ensuring peace of mind for residents. The design promotes an inviting atmosphere with easy access to outdoor space. Amenities in the area include sidewalks, curbs, and street lights. The nearby park offers opportunities for hiking and biking. A nearby dog park adds a fun option for pet owners. Shopping and dining along South Lake Avenue are within a short distance. Local schools include Hintz & Balvin Communications and personal branding options like the Home Chef Kitchen Store & Cook. The property fits well within the vibrant South Lake District, rich in restaurants, entertainment, and shopping. This location easily connects to the cultural and academic vibe of the California Institute of Technology. Overall, 972 E California presents a solid option for those looking to live in a well-connected and lively neighborhood. The blend of amenities, spacious living, and secure environment caters to a range of lifestyles. It provides both comfort and access to city life in Pasadena.

972 E California Key Stats Last 12 months

Avg. Listed Price$665,667($615/Sqft.)
Avg. Sale Price$660,000($595/Sqft.)
Year over year list priceDown Arrow4.77%
Year over year sale priceDown Arrow 5.85%
Total Listings3 Listed
Total sold2 Sold
Average Days on Market207 days
Average HOA fees per sqft$3 /monthly
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Key Stats

Year over year list priceDown Arrow4.77%
Year over year sale priceDown Arrow5.85%
Total Listings3 Listed
Total sold2 Sold
Average Days on Market207 days
Average HOA fees per sqft$3 /monthly

Glen Gardens Estate Availability & Demand

Unit Availability

High
High availability buildings list units frequently.

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Unit Demand

Medium
Units in high-demand buildings sell quicker.

Unit Demand is a measure of quickly units in a particular building sell as compared with other buildings in the neighborhood. Units in high-demand buildings sell more quickly.

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972 E California Sold Listings

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 3093091114221962026-03-05
MLS#: WS25189260 		Closed$680,000
Unit 201201110722602025-12-23
MLS#: P1-24682 		Closed$640,000
Unit 301301110722652025-03-14
MLS#: PW25004155 		Closed$701,000
Unit 30530581011202022-05-16
MLS#: P1-9234 		Closed$543,000
Unit 201
201

2 Beds

2 Baths

1107 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2025-12-23Closed$640,000
MLS#: P1-24682
Days On Market60
Unit 301
301

2 Beds

2 Baths

1107 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2025-03-14Closed$701,000
MLS#: PW25004155
Days On Market65
Unit 305
305

1 Beds

1 Baths

810 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2022-05-16Closed$543,000
MLS#: P1-9234
Days On Market20
Unit 309
309

2 Beds

2 Baths

1114 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2026-03-05Closed$680,000
MLS#: WS25189260
Days On Market196
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Amenities

This condo building offers a range of amenities to enjoy. Take a stroll along the sidewalks or enjoy the safe streets lined with curbs and street lights. If you love nature, there’s a nearby park perfect for relaxing. Adventurous folks can find plenty of hiking and biking trails for weekend excursions. For pet owners, the dog park is a lovely spot for your furry friends to socialize and play. Enjoy the convenience of hot water in your unit, ensuring comfort all year round.

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Amenities Description

This condo building offers a range of amenities to enjoy. Take a stroll along the sidewalks or enjoy the safe streets lined with curbs and street lights. If you love nature, there’s a nearby park perfect for relaxing. Adventurous folks can find plenty of hiking and biking trails for weekend excursions. For pet owners, the dog park is a lovely spot for your furry friends to socialize and play. Enjoy the convenience of hot water in your unit, ensuring comfort all year round.

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Concierge
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Elevator(s)
Central AC
Central AC
Pool
Pool
Fitness Center
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PetsAllowed

PetsAllowed

Storage

Storage

Smoke Detector(s)

Smoke Detector(s)

Handicap Parking

Handicap Parking

Policies

This building focuses on creating a comfortable community for all residents. To keep the living space pleasant, there is a size limit for pets. This ensures each resident can enjoy a peaceful home without interruption. If you’re thinking about making this condo your home, be sure to check on the policies to ensure they fit your needs. With a welcoming atmosphere and clear guidelines, it offers a great place to settle in.

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Amenities Description

This building focuses on creating a comfortable community for all residents. To keep the living space pleasant, there is a size limit for pets. This ensures each resident can enjoy a peaceful home without interruption. If you’re thinking about making this condo your home, be sure to check on the policies to ensure they fit your needs. With a welcoming atmosphere and clear guidelines, it offers a great place to settle in.

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Pet Allowed
BBQ Permitted
BBQ Permitted
Sublet Allowed
Sublet Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed

Compare with Buildings in the Neighbourhood (Last 12 Months)

Compare building's average price/sq. ft. and HOA fees/sq. ft. to buildings nearby

Building NameAvg price per square footAVG HOA FEE per square foot (Monthly)
972 E California$595/sqft.$3 /sqft.
972 E California Blvd$595/sqft.$3 /sqft.
The Warwick$634/sqft.$3 /sqft.
One Thousand California$673/sqft.$2 /sqft.
1000 E California Blvd$679/sqft.$2 /sqft.
California Villas$583/sqft.$3 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

Polytechnic School

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Private|Grades KG–12
1030 E California ...|0.12 miles away

Rose City High (Continuation)

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Public|Grades 9–12
351 S Hudson Ave|0.39 miles away

McKinley School

C-
Public|Grades KG–8
325 S Oak Knoll Av...|0.42 miles away

Enchanted Castle Pasadena Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–T1
280 S Los Robles A...|0.71 miles away

Futures Academy

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Private|Grades 6–12
35 N Lake Ave|0.79 miles away

Future Academy, Pasadena

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Private|Grades 6–12
35 N Lake Ave Ste ...|0.79 miles away
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Schools

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Polytechnic School

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Private|Grades KG–12
1030 E California ...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Rose City High (Continuation)

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Public|Grades 9–12
351 S Hudson Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

McKinley School

C-
Public|Grades KG–8
325 S Oak Knoll Av...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Enchanted Castle Pasadena Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–T1
280 S Los Robles A...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Futures Academy

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Private|Grades 6–12
35 N Lake Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Future Academy, Pasadena

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Private|Grades 6–12
35 N Lake Ave Ste ...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Mayfield Junior School

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Private|Grades KG–8
405 S Euclid Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Pasadena

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Private|Grades 5–10
959 E Walnut St St...|Less than 1 Mile Away

International School of los Angeles - Pasadena

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Private|Grades PK–5
30 Marion Ave|1.02 Miles Away

Blair High School

C+
Public|Grades 6–12
1201 S Marengo Ave|1.12 Miles Away

Lake Avenue Church School

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Private|Grades KG–KG
393 N Lake Ave|1.18 Miles Away

The Waverly School

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Private|Grades PK–12
67 W Bellevue Dr|1.26 Miles Away

Hamilton Elementary School

B-
Public|Grades PK–5
2089 Rose Villa St|1.37 Miles Away

Sequoyah

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Private|Grades KG–12
535 S Pasadena Ave|1.40 Miles Away

Southwestern Academy

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Private|Grades 6–12
2800 Monterey Rd|1.41 Miles Away

Jefferson Elementary School

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Public|Grades PK–5
1500 E Villa St|1.43 Miles Away

William L. Valentine Elementary School

A+
Public|Grades KG–5
1650 Hntngtn Dr|1.47 Miles Away

Henry E. Huntington Middle School

A
Public|Grades 6–8
1700 Hntngtn Dr|1.50 Miles Away

Maranatha High School

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Private|Grades 9–12
169 S Saint John A...|1.59 Miles Away

Friends Western School

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Private|Grades KG–5
524 E Orange Grove...|1.61 Miles Away

St Gregorys a & M Hovsepian School

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Private|Grades PK–8
2215 E Colorado Bl...|1.66 Miles Away

Westridge School for Girls

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Private|Grades 4–12
324 Madeline Dr|1.68 Miles Away

San Marino Montessori

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Private|Grades PK–KG
444 S Sierra Madre...|1.68 Miles Away

Irl - Westmoreland Academy

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Private|Grades KG–12
625 Fair Oaks Ave ...|1.69 Miles Away

Madison Elementary School

D
Public|Grades PK–5
515 E Ashtabula St|1.72 Miles Away

Mayfield Senior School

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Private|Grades 9–12
500 Bellefontaine ...|1.86 Miles Away

Roosevelt Elementary School

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Public|Grades PK–5
315 N Pasadena Ave|1.88 Miles Away

San Marino High School

A+
Public|Grades 9–12
2701 Hntngtn Dr|1.93 Miles Away

Transit

Allen Ave & Colorado Blvd

1.19 miles away|23 min walk

Allen Ave & Corson St

1.46 miles away|28 min walk

Allen Ave & Del Mar Blvd

1.09 miles away|21 min walk

Allen Ave & Las Lunas St

1.73 miles away|34 min walk

Allen Ave & Maple St

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

Allen Ave & Monte Vista St

1.7 miles away|33 min walk
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Transit

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Allen Ave & Colorado Blvd

1.19 miles away|23 min walk

Allen Ave & Corson St

1.46 miles away|28 min walk

Allen Ave & Del Mar Blvd

1.09 miles away|21 min walk

Allen Ave & Las Lunas St

1.73 miles away|34 min walk

Allen Ave & Maple St

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

Allen Ave & Monte Vista St

1.7 miles away|33 min walk

Allen Ave & Orange Grove Blvd

1.79 miles away|35 min walk

Allen Ave & Walnut St

1.35 miles away|26 min walk

Allen / Colorado

1.23 miles away|24 min walk

Allen / Corson

1.47 miles away|29 min walk

Allen / Las Lunas

1.72 miles away|34 min walk

Allen / Loma Vista

1.95 miles away|38 min walk

Allen / Monte Vista

1.73 miles away|34 min walk

Allen / Orange Grove

1.8 miles away|35 min walk

Allen Station

1.47 miles away|29 min walk

Allen Station - Main Entrance

1.5 miles away|29 min walk

Allen / Villa

1.6 miles away|31 min walk

Allen / Walnut

1.35 miles away|26 min walk

Arroyo Pkwy & California Blvd

0.99 miles away|20 min walk

Arroyo Pkwy & Fillmore St

0.99 miles away|19 min walk

Arroyo Pkwy & Glenarm St

1.09 miles away|21 min walk

Bonnie Ave & Colorado Blvd

1.07 miles away|21 min walk

Bonnie / Colorado

1.08 miles away|21 min walk

California Blvd & Arroyo Pkwy

0.96 miles away|19 min walk

California Blvd & El Molino Ave

0.35 miles away|7 min walk

California Blvd & Hudson Ave

0.23 miles away|5 min walk

California Blvd & Lake Ave

0.09 miles away|2 min walk

California Blvd & Los Robles Ave

0.62 miles away|12 min walk

California Blvd & Marengo Ave

0.88 miles away|17 min walk

Colorado / Allen

1.21 miles away|24 min walk

Colorado / Arroyo Pkwy

1.21 miles away|24 min walk

Colorado Blvd and Allen Ave E

1.21 miles away|24 min walk

Colorado Blvd and Allen Ave W

1.21 miles away|24 min walk

Colorado Blvd and Altadena Dr E

1.95 miles away|38 min walk

Colorado Blvd and Arroyo Pkwy E

1.2 miles away|24 min walk

Colorado Blvd and Berkeley Ave E

1.39 miles away|27 min walk

Colorado Blvd and Catalina Ave E

0.71 miles away|14 min walk

Colorado Blvd and Catalina Ave W

0.72 miles away|14 min walk

Colorado Blvd and Craig Ave E

1.56 miles away|30 min walk

Colorado Blvd and Craig Ave W

1.55 miles away|30 min walk

Colorado Blvd and Garfield Ave E

1.07 miles away|21 min walk

Colorado Blvd and Garfield Ave W

1.08 miles away|21 min walk

Colorado Blvd and Hill Ave E

0.88 miles away|17 min walk

Colorado Blvd and Hill Ave W

0.88 miles away|17 min walk

Colorado Blvd and Lake Ave E

0.72 miles away|14 min walk

Colorado Blvd and Lake Ave W

0.73 miles away|14 min walk

Colorado Blvd and Los Robles Ave E

0.95 miles away|19 min walk

Colorado Blvd and Los Robles Ave W

0.97 miles away|19 min walk

Colorado Blvd and Madison Ave E

0.86 miles away|17 min walk

Colorado Blvd and Madison Ave W

0.86 miles away|17 min walk

The Neighbourhood: 972 E California

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972 E California Demographics

This neighborhood indicates a good mix of people which makes it a good place for families. About 10.24% are children aged 0–14, 25.35% are young adults between 15–29, 30.6% are adults aged 30–44, 16.39% are in the 45–59 range and 17.42% are seniors aged 60 and above. Commuting options are also varying where 60.54% of residents relying on driving, while others prefer public transit around 4.63%, walking around 13.98%, biking around 2.02%, allowing residents to choose travel modes that best fit their daily routines. Most homes in the area are with 76.07% of units are rented and 23.93% are owner occupied. The neighborhood offers different household types. About 14.64% are single family homes and 1.13% are multi family units. Around 46.48% are single-person households, while 53.52% are multi person households. This mix works well for families, roommates, and individuals. Education levels in the neighborhood vary widely where 31.35% of residents have bachelor’s degrees. Around 5.9% have high school or college education. Another 7.88% hold diplomas while 37.75% have completed postgraduate studies. The remaining are 17.12% with other types of qualifications.

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Demographics Description

This neighborhood indicates a good mix of people which makes it a good place for families. About 10.24% are children aged 0–14, 25.35% are young adults between 15–29, 30.6% are adults aged 30–44, 16.39% are in the 45–59 range and 17.42% are seniors aged 60 and above. Commuting options are also varying where 60.54% of residents relying on driving, while others prefer public transit around 4.63%, walking around 13.98%, biking around 2.02%, allowing residents to choose travel modes that best fit their daily routines. Most homes in the area are with 76.07% of units are rented and 23.93% are owner occupied. The neighborhood offers different household types. About 14.64% are single family homes and 1.13% are multi family units. Around 46.48% are single-person households, while 53.52% are multi person households. This mix works well for families, roommates, and individuals. Education levels in the neighborhood vary widely where 31.35% of residents have bachelor’s degrees. Around 5.9% have high school or college education. Another 7.88% hold diplomas while 37.75% have completed postgraduate studies. The remaining are 17.12% with other types of qualifications.

Age Demographics

10.24% (0 - 14 years old)

25.35% (15 - 29 years old)

30.6% (30 - 44 years old)

16.39% (45 - 59 years old)

17.42% (60+ years old)

Commute

4.63%

Transit

13.98%

Walk

60.54%

Drive

2.02%

Bike

Housing Ownership

23.93%

Owner Occupied

76.07%

Rental Units

Household Types

14.64%

Single Family

1.13%

Multi Family

46.48%

Single Person

53.52%

Multi Person

Education

Bachelors Degree31.35%
High School College5.9%
Diploma7.88%
Post Graduate37.75%
Others17.12%
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Education

Diploma7.88%
Post Graduate37.75%
Others17.12%
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