Pasadena NE (646) Homes under $2 million

Welcome to Pasadena, California – a vibrant city steeped in history, culture, and an undeniable charm that captivates both residents and visitors alike. Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles County, Pasadena boasts a unique blend of picturesque neighborhoods, world-class dining, and cultural landmarks, making it one of the most desirable places to call home in Southern California.

Pasadena is renowned for its beautiful tree-lined streets, stunning architecture, and a rich tapestry of arts and entertainment. From the iconic Rose Bowl to the breathtaking Huntington Library and Gardens, there’s always something to explore. Whether you’re indulging in the culinary delights of Old Town or enjoying a leisurely stroll through the historic districts, Pasadena offers an exceptional quality of life.

For those looking to settle in this enchanting city, there’s a diverse array of homes available under $2 million. From charming Craftsman bungalows to contemporary townhouses, the real estate market in Pasadena caters to a variety of tastes and lifestyles. Many properties feature spacious yards, modern amenities, and are conveniently located near top-rated schools and parks, making them perfect for families and professionals alike.

With its blend of urban sophistication and suburban tranquility, Pasadena offers a truly unique living experience. If you’re considering a move to this beautiful city, you’ll find that the homes under $2 million provide an excellent opportunity to invest in a thriving community filled with warmth and character. Discover your dream home in Pasadena today and experience all that this remarkable region has to offer!

Newest Pasadena NE (646) Homes under $2 million

$1,699,500

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 26838785 MLS

Welcome to the pinnacle of Pasadena living. This completely remodeled home is situated within the premier community of Hastings Ranch. It features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a dedicated office and an exceptional blend of modern style and upgrades. Filled with an abundance of natural light, the home's interior is enhanced by a beautiful custom skylight that creates a bright and airy atmosphere throughout. The newly-remodeled kitchen features brand-new appliances, creating a stylish and functional space for cooking and entertaining. Custom cabinetry, modern fixtures and an excessive amount of storage space makes this the perfect kitchen for the seasoned chef and the modern family. Several major systems have also been upgraded, including a new electrical panel, new AC, new dual-pane windows, new tankless water heater, and a new furnace, providing year-round comfort, security, and peace of mind. The flexible open floor plan offers multiple living spaces allowing you to shape and design the interior to fit your lifestyle. The home office is also ideal for today's work-from-home lifestyle. When you're working from home and want to take a break, you can step outside into your well-manicured backyard and lounge in the shade beneath your custom gazebo. From the front door to the backyard, this home is the pinnacle of Pasadena living. Come see for yourself during one of our open houses or schedule a private tour today!

1180 Coronet Ave, Pasadena

Courtesy of Compass, Spencer Ruskin - CA DRE#02106343

$799,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26985429 MLS

Welcome to this charming Pasadena bungalow, offering a rare combination of character, tranquility, and flexible living space. In addition to the inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath main residence, the property features a detached garage thoughtfully converted into bonus space with a bathroom and kitchenette - ideal for a home office, studio, guest space, creative retreat, or other flexible use. Inside the main home, timeless craftsmanship and thoughtful details create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Beautiful hardwood floors run throughout, complemented by abundant storage and a welcoming kitchen with generous cabinetry and plenty of space for everyday living. Rich in character, the home showcases distinctive Craftsman-inspired details, including custom doors and built-ins, graceful arched entryways, stained-glass accents, and beautifully handcrafted tile work surrounding the fireplace. These architectural and artisan touches give the home a warmth and personality all its own.Perhaps one of the most memorable features is the enchanting front gardena lush, private retreat surrounded by mature landscaping. Winding stone pathways lead through intimate sitting areas to a peaceful pond and fountain, creating a serene, Zen-like setting that feels worlds away from the city. Thoughtful landscape lighting brings the garden to life in the evening, making it just as inviting after sunset.Outdoor living continues in the rear, where a private patio and sitting area provide another peaceful setting for morning coffee, al fresco dining, or entertaining. A long gated driveway offers parking for multiple vehicles and convenient access to the rear of the property. Tucked along a quiet residential street in Pasadena, this special property offers convenient access to local shopping and dining, outdoor recreation, and all that Pasadena has to offer. With its lush private gardens, character-filled interiors, flexible detached bonus space, and the privacy and independence of a single-family residence, this is a true oasis in the city filled with craftsmanship, serenity, and unexpected charm.

1848 N Oxford Ave, Pasadena

Courtesy of KW Westside Estates, Richard Schulman - CA DRE#01427211

$1,575,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26984867 MLS

A beautifully updated, single-story Mid-Century home in desirable Upper Hastings Ranch, a neighborhood designed by Edward Fickett, FAIA. Situated on a nearly 8,500-square-foot lot and backing to Hamilton Park, this expansive setting provides the perfect backdrop for relaxing and entertaining alongside the newly plastered saltwater pool. Inside, the open-plan living room, dining room, and kitchen feature wood floors, crown molding, a fireplace, and abundant natural light from windows framing views of the pool. The recently upgraded kitchen includes induction range, quartz countertops, abundant cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar. Adjacent to the kitchen, an oversized laundry room provides convenience and ample storage. The home offers three spacious bedrooms, including a primary with an en suite bath, a adorable second room, and a separate third room that offers flexibility as a bedroom, office, or den. Both bathrooms have been recently upgraded with thoughtful, professional design. Conveniently located near hiking trails, shopping, restaurants, and freeways, this exceptional Upper Hastings Ranch property provides character with valuable updates in an indoor and outdoor living environment.

975 Pepperhill Rd, Pasadena

Courtesy of Nourmand & Associates-HW, Mark Meyer - CA DRE#01155390

$1,175,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26891251 MLS

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.

615 E Howard St, Pasadena

Courtesy of Andrius Vaitkevicius, Andrew Vaitkevicius - CA DRE#02004084

$1,795,888

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 26876923 MLS

FULLY RENOVATED. FULLY PERMITTED. EXCEPTIONALLY EXECUTED. A masterfully reimagined Pasadena residence where timeless California character meets sophisticated modern luxury. Step inside to an expansive open-concept floor plan designed for effortless living and entertaining, with wide-plank flooring, abundant natural light and seamless flow between the kitchen, dining and living spaces.At the heart of the home is a showpiece chef's kitchen featuring custom cabinetry, elegant stone countertops, an oversized island, designer lighting, premium Viking appliances, including professional-style cooking and refrigeration.The elevated design continues throughout with beautifully redesigned bathrooms showcasing designer tile, natural-wood vanities, stone surfaces and refined fixtures. Generously sized bedrooms offer peaceful private retreats, while a dedicated laundry room, substantial storage and attached two-car garage provide everyday functionality.Outside, mature landscaping surrounds expansive patios, lawn and a covered outdoor living area ideal for dining, entertaining and enjoying Southern California year-round. The dramatic San Gabriel Mountains provide a spectacular backdrop and an unmistakable sense of place.Originally built in 1953 and now comprehensively transformed through a permitted renovation, this home delivers the charm and established setting of Pasadena with the design, finishes and functionality expected from a modern luxury residence.Turnkey. Sophisticated. Exceptionally finished. Pasadena living at its finest.

1920 N Altadena Dr, Pasadena

Courtesy of LPT Realty, Inc, Haleem Ballou - CA DRE#02030062

$1,950,000

6 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 26870063 MLS

Set behind a hedge and gates on a sprawling 12,379-square-foot lot shaded by mature trees, this 1914 Craftsman is a rare study in architectural pedigree the kind of residence that reveals itself slowly, in layers of hand-finished detail. Across 3,544 square feet, original character has been thoughtfully preserved and restored, from rich hardwood floors to sculptural crown molding that lends every room a sense of permanence and craft. The main level unfolds with quiet grandeur: a formal living room anchored by a classic fireplace, a dining room made for long evenings of entertaining, and a chef's kitchen where a generous center island and breakfast bar invite both culinary ambition and casual gathering. An adjoining den, warmed by its own fireplace mantle, offers an intimate counterpoint to the home's more formal spaces.Upstairs, the primary suite serves as a private sanctuary a spacious walk-in closet, an en-suite bath with soaking tub and separate shower, and a private balcony that opens to the surrounding treetops. Outside, mature fruit trees punctuate the landscape, while a gated driveway accommodates up to eight vehicles alongside a detached two-car garage a rare offering of scale and privacy in the heart of the city. The expansive yard opens the door to future possibility, with ample room for an ADU or pool.All of this just moments from Pasadena's finest the Rose Bowl, Old Town's restaurants and boutiques, a storied college campus, and easy access to major highways.

790 N El Molino Ave, Pasadena

Courtesy of Compass, Dana Austin - CA DRE#02200446

$1,399,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 26856901 MLS

THE WONDER YEARS AT 966 WORCESTER AVE. 966 Worcester Ave sits in Pasadena's Garfield Heights and offers 2,329sf across a fully updated main residence and private guest house, exactly the kind of space today's families are looking for. The main residence has 4 beds/3 baths and a ground-floor primary suite built for effortless, accessible living. The home was extensively updated in 2021: new roof, HVAC, windows, copper plumbing throughout, new interior paint, new toilets and bathroom tile, and new cabinets, counters, and backsplash. The open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area is anchored by a generous island and a suite of Thermador appliances alongside a Bosch refrigerator. Upstairs, 2 beds/1 bath give everyone room to breathe. The approx 500sf attached guest house brings its own living room, bedroom, bath, full kitchen, and laundry, completely self-contained, completely connected, tailor-made for multigenerational living, for those caring for an elder loved one who deserves proximity, independence, and dignity all at once. Outside, mature blood orange, orange, and lemon trees fill the yard. But ask the sellers what they will miss most about this house, and they will not mention a single room. They will tell you about the neighbors. The seller tried to put it into words. He kept reaching, kept searching, and finally just stopped. His face said everything his words couldn't. And that was more powerful than anything he could have said. You will feel it too. Just show up. Give it a moment. Let it land. The neighbors water your plants without being asked. They mow your lawn and laugh when you reach for your wallet. They know your name. They know your kids' names. They knock on your door and ask to borrow a cup of sugar and they mean it, and you hand it over without thinking twice because on Worcester Ave, this is just an ordinary Tuesday. This is not a Hallmark card. This is the real thing, still breathing, still knocking on your door. Then step outside in the morning and let the street do the rest. Walk the tree-lined streets of Garfield Heights while the Pasadena parrots call from the palms overhead and nostalgia sets in. It feels like the best Saturday morning of your childhood, when everything was slower and warmer. The city's noise dissolves a few blocks back and you stop trying to find it again. This is that place. And when you are ready for the world, the Rose Bowl, the Arroyo Seco, dinner at Dos Besos, or tickets to the Pasadena Playhouse are all minutes away. This is a home that holds everyone: the generation raising kids, the grandparent who deserves to be close but never crowded, the family member who needs their own door without ever truly being on their own. The neighbors will welcome every single one of them. That is the kind of street this is. The magic does not stop at your front door. It lives on the whole block. 966 Worcester Ave is not just square footage. It is a feeling that most people spend years chasing and most neighborhoods stopped offering long ago. It waited here for you.

966 Worcester Ave, Pasadena

Courtesy of LPT Realty, Inc, Pilar Oliva - CA DRE#01738884

$1,295,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 26843817 MLS

Pristine, renovated, and full of charm! This 1925 Pasadena home offers 3BD/2BA in approx. 1,412 sq.ft. plus a beautifully converted un-permitted 1BD/1BA guest house/ADU/Guest house (approx. 450 sq.ft unpermitted.) with full kitchen and private living space. The main home features hardwood floors, recessed lighting, fireplace, and a bonus room ideal for an office/playroom. Updated kitchen with granite counters, white cabinetry, SS gas range, and tile backsplash. Enjoy a massive covered patio with built-in outdoor kitchen, entertainment system, and large lawn being an entertainer's dream! Gated parking, long driveway with RV parking, spacious laundry room, and low-maintenance landscaping. Conveniently located near top schools, shopping, and dining. A turnkey gem in a sought-after neighborhood!

1430 N Dominion Ave, Pasadena

Courtesy of Christie's International Real Estate SoCal, Melissa Zee - CA DRE#01451028

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