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!
Property Details
Price:
$1,250,000
MLS #:
WS25043244MR
Status:
Pending
Beds:
3
Baths:
3
Address:
3901 Elma RD
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
pasadenase
City:
PASADENA
Listed Date:
Mar 7, 2025
State:
CA
Finished Sq Ft:
1,617
Year Built:
1950
Schools
Interior
Cooling
Central
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Building Type
Detached
Common Walls
Detached/ No Common Walls
Community Features
Sidewalks, Suburban, Valley
Pool Description
None
Financial
Land Lease Type
Fee
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- Address3901 Elma RD PASADENA CA
- AreaPasadena SE
- CityPASADENA
- CountyLos Angeles
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CARETS, California Real Estate Technology Services, is a consolidated MLS property listing data feed comprised of CLAW (Combined LA/Westside MLS), CRISNet MLS (Southland Regional AOR), DAMLS (Desert Area MLS), CRMLS (California Regional MLS), i-Tech MLS (Glendale AOR/Pasadena Foothills AOR) and VCRDS (Ventura County Regional Data Share). This site was last updated Apr-23-2025 11:06:21 pm.
Any information relating to a property referenced on this web site comes from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of CARETS. This web site may reference real estate listing(s) held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent who owns this web site.
The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, including but not limited to square footages and lot sizes, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals. The data contained herein is copyrighted by CARETS, CLAW, CRISNet MLS, DAMLS, CRMLS, i-Tech MLS and/or VCRDS and is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited.
CARETS, California Real Estate Technology Services, is a consolidated MLS property listing data feed comprised of CLAW (Combined LA/Westside MLS), CRISNet MLS (Southland Regional AOR), DAMLS (Desert Area MLS), CRMLS (California Regional MLS), i-Tech MLS (Glendale AOR/Pasadena Foothills AOR) and VCRDS (Ventura County Regional Data Share). This site was last updated Apr-23-2025 11:06:21 pm.
3901 Elma RD
PASADENA, CA
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