Welcome to 3901 Elma Road! Located in a highly desirable East Pasadena neighborhood, this listing offers a rare opportunity to own a spacious home with incredible development potential.
Sitting on a 6,835 sq. ft. lot, this 1,619 sq. ft. home, featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a den, a finished attic, and a 3-car garage, was extensively remodeled and expanded in 2010. Upgrades at the time include a new roof structure, exterior stucco, drywall and insulation along with new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. With a flexible layout and ample space, it’s ready for a new owner’s vision, whether to move in as-is or modernize over time. The surrounding neighborhood is known for mountain views, newly paved streets and offers a peaceful yet convenient setting near shopping, dining and parks.
For those looking to maximize the lot’s potential, this property is a candidate for SB9 and/or ADU development, which allows owners to have up to four units on a single-family lot. Options include building a second unit on the lot, for which the current owner had previously attained ready-to-issue plans, or converting the existing interior space or 3-car garage into an ADU.
Whether you''re looking for a home with room to grow or an investment opportunity with strong upside, this East Pasadena property is full of potential and a must see to appreciate!
Sitting on a 6,835 sq. ft. lot, this 1,619 sq. ft. home, featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a den, a finished attic, and a 3-car garage, was extensively remodeled and expanded in 2010. Upgrades at the time include a new roof structure, exterior stucco, drywall and insulation along with new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. With a flexible layout and ample space, it’s ready for a new owner’s vision, whether to move in as-is or modernize over time. The surrounding neighborhood is known for mountain views, newly paved streets and offers a peaceful yet convenient setting near shopping, dining and parks.
For those looking to maximize the lot’s potential, this property is a candidate for SB9 and/or ADU development, which allows owners to have up to four units on a single-family lot. Options include building a second unit on the lot, for which the current owner had previously attained ready-to-issue plans, or converting the existing interior space or 3-car garage into an ADU.
Whether you''re looking for a home with room to grow or an investment opportunity with strong upside, this East Pasadena property is full of potential and a must see to appreciate!
Property Details
Price:
$1,220,000
MLS #:
WS25043244
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
3
Address:
3901 Elma Road
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
648pasadenase
City:
Pasadena
Listed Date:
Mar 7, 2025
State:
CA
Finished Sq Ft:
1,617
ZIP:
91107
Lot Size:
6,835 sqft / 0.16 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1950
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Schools
School District:
Pasadena Unified
Interior
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace Features
None
Exterior
Community Features
Sidewalks, Suburban, Valley
Garage Spaces
3.00
Lot Features
0-1 Unit/ Acre
Parking Spots
3.00
Pool Features
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Stories Total
1
View
Mountain(s)
Water Source
Public
Financial
Association Fee
0.00
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Community
- Address3901 Elma Road Pasadena CA
- Area648 – Pasadena (SE)
- CityPasadena
- CountyLos Angeles
- Zip Code91107
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3901 Elma Road
Pasadena, CA
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