540 Prospect Avenue
South Pasadena, CA 91030
2
Bed
2
Bath
1,160Sqft
12,864Sqft(Lot)
Located in highly sought after South Pasadena, this inviting home sits on an oversized lot and offers exceptional potential. Thoughtful mid-century modern influences can be found throughout, from built-in furnishings and shelving to the distinctive fireplace and vintage tilework, creating a home rich in character and charm. The bright and airy living room serves as the heart of the home, featuring a large sliding glass door that fills the space with natural light and provides access to the rear patio. This connection between indoor and outdoor spaces creates an ideal setting for both everyday living and entertaining. The primary bedroom offers generous closet space and convenient en-suite bathroom access, while an additional well-sized bedroom is serviced by a hall bathroom. Outside, the e
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Bedroom Information
Total Bedrooms: 2Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 0Water/Sewer
Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer -
Interior Features
Interior Features: Built-in Features,Separate/Formal Dining Room,Jack and Jill Bath Fireplace: Living Room Flooring: Vinyl -
Cooling Features
None Air ConditioningHeating Source
Wall Furnace Has HeatingFireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room Has Fireplace: 1
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Building Information
Year Built: 1953 -
Pool Features
NoneLaundry Features
NonePatio And Porch
Concrete,Covered
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Lot Details
Lot Dimensions Source: Vendor Enhanced Lot Size Acres: 0.2953 -
Lot Size Source: Assessor Lot Size Square Feet: 12864
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Listing Price Information
Original List Price: 899,000 Listing Contract Date: 2026-06-18 -
Lease Information
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 5317035901
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Garage and Parking
Garage Description: Driveway,Garage Attached Garage: YesHomeowners Association
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Other Property Info
Source Listing Status: Active Source Neighborhood: 658 - So. Pasadena Directions: East side of Prospect Ave. Cross street is Grevelia St. Source Property Type: Residential Area: 658 - So. Pasadena Property SubType: Single Family Residence -
Building and Construction
Property Age: 73 Common Walls: No Common Walls Property Condition: Fixer Structure Type: Single Family Residence Year Built Source: Assessor Total Square Feet Living: 1160 Levels or Stories: One Building Total Stories: 1 Structure Type: House
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| 500 Mound Avenue, South Pasadena, CA, 91030 | $2,200,000 | -- | -- | 4,560 | 4,560 SqFt |
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| 203 Oaklawn Avenue, South Pasadena, CA, 91030 | $3,250,000 | 6 | 2 | 5,622 | 5,622 SqFt |
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