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Historic Highlands Homes for Sale

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    $3,600,000

    • 6 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 10,571 Sq Ft

    719 721 N Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104

    Garfield Apartments is a well-located, 16-unit, value-add opportunity in the desirable city of Pasadena, CA. This gated community features an attractive unit mix of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom units. Property amenities include covered parking, gas cooking, individual gas and electric meters, and a shared laundry facility. Recent capital improvements include soft-story retrofitting, a new roof (2020),

    Ryan Loria Triqor Group

    719 721 N Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
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    $1,699,000

    • 7 Beds
    • 6 Baths
    • 3,793 Sq Ft

    1562 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104

    Rare 4-Unit Residential Income property in North Pasadena. Ideal mix of 2 x (2B+2B), 1 x (2B+1B), 1x (1B+1B). Building Size is 3,793 SF situated on large 11,936 SF lot . Carport parking on site. All units are currently occupied and all tenants are current on rents.

    DONALD LA KW Executive

    1562 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104

Why Live in Historic Highlands

Historic Highlands overflows with swoon-worthy visuals as a film site for romantic comedies, including “The Wedding Singer,” “Must Love Dogs” and “In Her Shoes.” This picturesque neighborhood is known for its leafy trees and treasure trove of early 1900s architecture. “Buyers in Pasadena really appreciate character-rich styles,” says Realtor Lucy Mao, who works with Compass and has about two decades of experience in the area. “The Historic Highlands is one of the many historically designated neighborhoods within Pasadena, so the buyers love the look and feel.” Since 1995, the community has even held Home Tours, where visitors can go inside the area’s houses to learn about architectural details and renovations. Northeast of Old Town Pasadena, Historic Highlands is a lush residential community — where the streets are lined with single-family homes, tall palm trees and live oaks that form tree tunnels over multiple avenues. “The generous lot sizes and mature trees all provide a high level of curb appeal that is unique to the neighborhood,” Mao says. Front yards typically have garden beds, landscaped with agave plants and boxwood hedges. Developed from the late 1800s through the

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Historic Highlands a good place to live?
Historic Highlands is a good place to live. Historic Highlands is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with some transit options. It is somewhat dense in population with 10.5 people per acre and a median age of 46. The average household income is $120,689 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 44.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Historic Highlands are home owners, with 49% of residents renting and 51% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Historic Highlands can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Historic Highlands neighborhood guide.
Is Historic Highlands, CA a safe neighborhood?
Historic Highlands, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Historic Highlands?
The median home price in Historic Highlands is $1,550,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $310,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $8,020 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $344K a year to afford the median home price in Historic Highlands. The average household income in Historic Highlands is $121K.
What are the best public schools in Historic Highlands?
The best public schools that serve Historic Highlands are:
What are the best private schools in Historic Highlands?
The best private schools that serve Historic Highlands are:
  • EF Academy has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 8:1 and an average review score of 4.6.
  • Saint Mark's Elementary School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average review score of 4.6.
  • High Point Academy has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average review score of 4.2.
What are the most popular zip codes in Historic Highlands, Pasadena, CA?
The most popular zip codes in Historic Highlands, Pasadena, CA include 91104, 91001, 91103, 91106 and 91101.
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Historic Highlands, Pasadena, CA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Historic Highlands, Pasadena, CA are Normandie Heights, Bungalow Heaven, East Washington Village, Orange Heights and La Pintoresca Park.

Home Trends in Historic Highlands, CA

Housing Trends

Median Sale Price
$1,725,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,725,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,660,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$885
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Median List Price
$1,550,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-9%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
27%
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