What Homes Are for Sale in 91104 Pasadena?
Justin Borges, DRE #01940318 · 13 min read
As of August 2026, 33 homes are actively listed for sale in the 91104 zip code, Pasadena's Craftsman-heavy northeast corridor along the Altadena border. Recent closed sales in the area range from roughly $950,000 to $1.35 million, with the neighborhood's historic Bungalow Heaven core commanding a premium over homes closer to Washington Boulevard.
I work this zip code often, and the question I hear most from buyers is some version of "what's actually for sale right now, and is it worth it?" 91104 covers a wide stretch of north central Pasadena, from the Craftsman bungalows near Washington Boulevard to newer tract streets that run right up against Altadena, California. That range means two homes a half mile apart can carry very different price tags, lot sizes, and renovation histories.
This page pulls current, live inventory for 91104 directly from the MLS below, so the listings you see are not a cached snapshot. Below that, I break down what actually drives value here, which streets sit inside the Bungalow Heaven Landmark District, which schools serve which blocks, and what a buyer should check on a Craftsman-era home before writing an offer in Los Angeles County.
In This Article
- Current Housing Market in 91104, Pasadena, California
- Live Listings for Sale in 91104, Los Angeles County
- What Makes Northeast Pasadena and the Altadena Border Unique
- How 91104 Compares to West Pasadena and Other Los Angeles Neighborhoods
- Schools Serving 91104 Families in Pasadena Unified, California
- Permits and Renovation Rules for Craftsman Homes in California
- Is Now a Good Time to Buy in 91104, Los Angeles County?
- How to Start a Home Search in 91104, California
- Frequently Asked Questions
What Is the Current Housing Market Like in 91104, Pasadena, California?
The 91104 zip code sits entirely within the City of Pasadena, California, and covers roughly the northeast quarter of the city, bordered by Altadena to the north. Closed sales across the zip code currently span about $950,000 to $1.35 million, depending on sub-area and condition, according to recent CRMLS transaction data (CRMLS, 2026). That is a meaningfully lower entry point than west Pasadena's hillside neighborhoods, which routinely list several hundred thousand dollars above the citywide median for comparable square footage.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates the median owner-reported home value across 91104 at approximately $1.08 million, with a median household income near $105,958 (Census Bureau, 2024 ACS). Owner-occupancy sits close to the national average at 54%, meaning a substantial share of the zip code's roughly 14,600 housing units are rented rather than owner-occupied, which matters if you are evaluating a block for long-term stability versus turnover.
"91104 rewards buyers who do their homework on the specific block, not just the zip code. A Bungalow Heaven Craftsman two streets from a Washington Boulevard flat can sell for $300,000 more, and the MLS photos alone won't tell you why."
Justin Borges, DRE #01940318 · Northeast Pasadena Specialist| Sub-Area | Median Price | Avg Price/Sqft | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bungalow Heaven Historic Core | $1.2M - $1.45M | $700 - $800 | 28 days |
| Washington Blvd Corridor / Flats | $950K - $1.1M | $600 - $680 | 35 days |
| Altadena-Border Streets | $1.05M - $1.3M | $650 - $750 | 30 days |
Sources: CRMLS closed-sale data, 2026; U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates. Individual results vary by condition, lot, and precise location within 91104, California.
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The module below reads directly from our MLS feed for the 91104 zip code, so the homes and prices shown here update on their own rather than sitting on a page from last quarter. If the feed is slow to load or you want the full unfiltered search experience, the link underneath opens the same 91104 search on our IDX site in Los Angeles County.
See every home for sale in 91104 → · Questions on a specific street? Call or text (626) 240-1750.
What Makes Northeast Pasadena and the Altadena Border Unique in California?
91104 is Pasadena's most architecturally consistent zip code. Its centerpiece is Bungalow Heaven, the first neighborhood in Pasadena, California to be designated a Landmark District and now a National Register of Historic Places district with more than 800 Craftsman homes built mostly between 1905 and 1930. Walk any street inside the district and you will see one-story and one-and-a-half-story Craftsman bungalows with deep porches, exposed rafter tails, and low-pitched gable roofs, a style that developer builders across Los Angeles County largely abandoned after the 1930s.
Outside the historic core, the character shifts. The Washington Boulevard corridor mixes commercial strips with smaller, more affordable homes, giving buyers priced out of the historic district a walkable entry point into the same part of California. Closer to the Altadena border, lots tend to run larger and streets carry a mix of Craftsman-era homes and later mid-century construction, with easy access to Altadena's foothill trails without leaving Pasadena Unified's attendance zone.
- Craftsman and bungalow architecture, concentrated in Bungalow Heaven
- Walkable Washington Boulevard commercial corridor
- Direct foothill access at the Altadena border, Los Angeles County
- Pasadena Unified School District coverage across the entire zip code
- Larger lots on Altadena-adjacent streets versus the historic core
"People move to 91104 for the same reason they move to Altadena, tree canopy and real front porches, except here you're paying City of Pasadena property tax and getting Pasadena city services instead of county services."
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Search 91104 HomesHow Do 91104 Home Prices Compare to West Pasadena and Other Los Angeles Neighborhoods?
Within the City of Pasadena, California, price runs roughly east to west along a fairly predictable gradient. West Pasadena's hillside neighborhoods, San Rafael and Prospect Park among them, sit at the top of that gradient and typically list several hundred thousand dollars above 91104's median for comparable square footage. South Pasadena, a separate city with its own school district, generally prices closer to west Pasadena than to 91104.
Against the rest of northeast Los Angeles, 91104 tends to land above Highland Park and Eagle Rock on price per square foot but below Sierra Madre and San Marino, both smaller cities that border Pasadena to the east. For a buyer weighing Pasadena schools and Craftsman architecture against budget, 91104 is frequently the answer, since it delivers both without the west-side hillside premium (C.A.R., 2025).
For a broader look at how Pasadena stacks up against Highland Park, Eagle Rock, and Altadena on commute, lot size, and housing stock, see our Pasadena area neighborhood guide, and for a head-to-head look at two other Los Angeles County hillside markets, see Chevy Chase Canyon vs. La Canada Flintridge.
What Schools Serve 91104 Families in Pasadena Unified, California?
Every address in 91104 falls under Pasadena Unified School District, the same district that serves Altadena and Sierra Madre across Los Angeles County. Longfellow Elementary, on East Washington Boulevard, and Madison Elementary, on Ashtabula Street, both sit inside the zip code, and Marshall Fundamental serves middle and high school students from across the district. Families buying closer to the Altadena border sometimes fall within walking distance of Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary just across the line in Altadena, though enrollment there follows district and magnet rules rather than simple proximity.
Because Pasadena Unified draws attendance boundaries that can split a single block, confirm your specific school assignment with the district directly before you write an offer on a home in 91104, California. This is one of the first checks I run for any buyer who tells me schools are a deciding factor.
What Should Buyers Know About Permits and Renovations in 91104, California?
Most electrical, plumbing, and structural work on a home in 91104 requires a permit through the City of Pasadena building division, and the City maintains a public parcel lookup, similar to LA City's ZIMAS system, where you can pull zoning, lot coverage, and prior permit history before you buy. This matters more in 91104 than in a typical suburban tract, because a large share of the housing stock is Craftsman-era and was built before modern electrical and plumbing codes existed.
Homes inside the Bungalow Heaven Landmark District carry an additional layer of review: exterior changes visible from the street, replacement windows, roofline changes, front porch alterations, generally require design review from the City of Pasadena before a permit is issued. That review protects the character that makes the district valuable, but it also means a buyer planning a major exterior remodel should confirm designation status on a specific parcel before assuming they can simply swap out the windows.
Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Home in 91104, Los Angeles County?
Pasadena, California follows the broader Southern California seasonal pattern, with buyer activity and competing offers running strongest from late February through late May. Homes listed in 91104 during that window have historically achieved a modest premium over homes listed in the December to January quiet period, consistent with statewide seasonal trends reported by the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R., 2025). Inventory in 91104 has held fairly steady in 2026, with 33 active listings as of this month, so buyers are not facing the extreme scarcity seen in some hillside west-side neighborhoods.
The larger question for most buyers is not timing within the year but whether 91104 fits the budget and lifestyle they are solving for. Compared to a Zestimate-style algorithm, which averages data across a wide area and can miss the value gap between a Bungalow Heaven Craftsman and a Washington Boulevard flat, an agent who works this specific zip code daily can tell you within a conversation whether a given list price is fair for Los Angeles County's current market (NAR, 2024).
See what comparable homes near the Altadena border are selling for right now
Browse Homes Under $1.3M in 91104How Do I Start My Home Search in 91104, California?
If 91104 fits what you are looking for, three steps get you from browsing to a real offer, and these are the same steps I walk every buyer through, whether they are eyeing a $980,000 Washington Boulevard flat or a $1.4 million Bungalow Heaven Craftsman in Los Angeles County.
Step 1: Check live inventory. Use the live feed above, or call (626) 240-1750, to see exactly which of the 33 current 91104 listings match your budget and must-haves before you plan showings.
Step 2: Confirm school zone and fire designation. Verify your specific Pasadena Unified attendance boundary and check whether the parcel sits inside a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, since both affect long-term cost and are easy to overlook on a walkthrough.
Step 3: Pull permit and zoning history. Before making an offer on a Craftsman-era home, check the City of Pasadena's parcel records for permit history, lot coverage, and Landmark District status so you know exactly what you can and cannot change later.
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What homes are for sale in 91104 Pasadena right now?
As of August 2026, 33 homes are actively listed for sale in the 91104 zip code, ranging from Craftsman bungalows near Washington Boulevard to larger tract homes closer to the Altadena border. The live listings feed on this page updates automatically from the MLS, so the count and prices you see reflect current inventory, not a snapshot from last month.
How much do homes cost in the 91104 zip code?
Closed sales in 91104 typically range from about $950,000 to $1.35 million depending on sub-area and condition, with the historic Bungalow Heaven core commanding a premium over homes closer to the flats along Washington Boulevard (CRMLS, 2026). The Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates the zip code's median owner-reported home value at roughly $1.08 million, a useful cross-check against current asking prices.
Is 91104 part of Pasadena or Altadena?
91104 is a City of Pasadena zip code, not Altadena, but its northern edge runs directly along the unincorporated Altadena border. Buyers researching this area often cross-shop both sides of the boundary, since housing stock, lot sizes, and Craftsman-era architecture are similar on both sides even though one side pays City of Pasadena property tax and services and the other falls under Los Angeles County.
What school district serves 91104 homes?
Homes in 91104 are served by Pasadena Unified School District, which also covers Altadena and Sierra Madre. Longfellow Elementary and Madison Elementary sit inside the zip code along the Washington Boulevard corridor, and Marshall Fundamental serves middle and high school grades. Families buying near the Altadena border should confirm their specific attendance zone with the district before writing an offer, since boundaries can split a single block.
Is Bungalow Heaven in the 91104 zip code?
Yes. Bungalow Heaven, Pasadena's first designated Landmark District and a National Register historic district with more than 800 Craftsman homes built between 1905 and 1930, sits inside the 91104 zip code in north central Pasadena. Homes inside the historic district boundary carry additional exterior-alteration review through the City of Pasadena that homes elsewhere in 91104 do not.
How many homes are currently for sale in 91104?
33 homes were actively listed for sale in the 91104 zip code as of the most recent MLS pull in August 2026. That number moves week to week, so the live search module on this page, not a cached figure, is the accurate way to check current inventory before you plan a weekend of showings.
Is 91104 a good zip code to buy a home in Los Angeles County?
For buyers who want Pasadena schools, Craftsman architecture, and a lower entry point than west Pasadena's hillside neighborhoods, 91104 is one of the stronger value plays in this part of Los Angeles County. The tradeoff is that some streets near the Altadena border sit inside a higher fire-hazard designation, which affects insurance cost and should factor into any offer.
Do I need a permit to renovate a Craftsman home in 91104 California?
Most structural, electrical, and plumbing work requires a permit through the City of Pasadena building division, and you can confirm zoning, lot coverage, and any historic designation on a specific parcel through the City's ZIMAS-style parcel lookup before you buy. Homes inside the Bungalow Heaven Landmark District face additional exterior review, so confirm designation status early, since it changes what an owner can change on the street-facing facade.
What Should I Remember Before Buying in 91104, California?
A quick reference before your 91104 search, based on current Los Angeles County market patterns.
| Your Priority | Where to Look in 91104 | Typical Range |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Craftsman character | Bungalow Heaven Historic Core | $1.2M - $1.45M |
| Lower entry point, walkable | Washington Blvd Corridor | $950K - $1.1M |
| Larger lot, foothill access | Altadena-Border Streets | $1.05M - $1.3M |
| Fastest-selling sub-area | Bungalow Heaven Historic Core | ~28 days on market |
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