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$6,400 /month

261 S Allen Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106

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What This House Offers

This beautifully renovated three-bedroom, two-bath farmhouse captures the warmth and authenticity of classic country architecture while delivering the comfort... and flow today's buyers expect. Thoughtfully updated and impeccably maintained, the home blends timeless character with modern livability, easy, elegant, and inviting.At the heart of the home is a chef's kitchen with a center island and plenty of room for a family great-room style experience, creating a natural hub for daily living and entertaining. A gracious living room with a wood burning fireplace, and a spacious dining room provide additional flexibility, ideal for both formal occasions and relaxed gatherings.The floor plan is as practical as it is appealing. One bedroom and a full bath are located on the main level, perfect for guests, multi-generational living, or a home office. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms share a well-appointed and updated bathroom, offering privacy and separation. Outdoors, a wrap-around porch invites morning coffee, afternoon reading, and evening conversation, while the large, flat lot offers a rare expanse of usable outdoor space. A generous grass lawn, charming greenhouse, and ample room for expansion create exceptional future potential, whether for a guest house, pool, pickleball court, or additional development.This is farmhouse living at its best: renovated yet authentic, comfortable yet refined, and set on flat land that offers numerous possibilities. ALSO FOR SALE MLS# P1-26947

Unit

  • $6,400 / month
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1839 sq. ft.
  • Available Now

Home Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Freezer
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heating
  • Oven
  • Patio
  • Range
  • Refrigerator

Community Features

  • Fenced Lot

261 S Allen Ave is a single-family home for rent in Pasadena, CA

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics

Due at Move-In

  • Security Deposit - Refundable
    $6,400

Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Home Details

Home Design

  • Built in 1898
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Single Family Detached Home

Interior Spaces

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • 1839 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Island
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Gas Oven
  • Freezer

Flooring

  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Converted Bedroom
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Kitchen

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • 2 Car Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Lot Details

  • 9395 Sq Ft Lot
  • No Common Walls
  • Lawn
  • Garden
  • East Facing Home
  • Fenced
  • Sprinkler System

Location

  • Urban Location
  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Public Water Source
  • Public Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $6,400
  • Available 2026-05-15
  • Tax Lot 0001
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5736027017
  • Rent includes gardener

Community Details

Pet Policy

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Get In Touch

Property Address:
261 S Allen Ave,
Pasadena, CA 91106
Listed by
Rita Whitney | The Agency
Phone Number: (626) 755-4988
CaliforniaRegionalMLS#CA

Copyright 2026 © California Regional MLS. All rights reserved.

Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable60 / 100

Transit

Some public transit50 / 100

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable90 / 100

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable50 / 100

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Travel and Transit

Subway
4 min Drive
Gold Line - Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Commuter Rail
17 min Drive
San Bernardino Line - Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink)
Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink)
Airport
Bob Hope
27 min Drive
Hollywood Burbank
Airport
Los Angeles International
43 min Drive
LAX
Airport
Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
41 min Drive
LGB

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

7 rating

Hamilton Elementary School

Grades K-5

Public

10 rating

Richard Riordan Primary Center

Grades PK-5

Public

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Lycée International de Los Angeles - Pasadena campus

Grades PK-5

Private

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St. Philip The Apostle

Grades PK-8

Private

7 rating

Pasadena High School

Grades 9-12

Public

2 rating

Learning Works

Grades 6-12

Public

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Villa Esperanza Services School

Grades K-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Pasadena City College

Walk: 11 min (0.6 mi)

Caltech

Drive: 3 min (1.1 mi)

Fuller Theological Seminary

Drive: 4 min (2.1 mi)

Art Center College of Design

Drive: 8 min (3.1 mi)

Discover Marceline, Pasadena, CA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate 261 S Allen Ave proximity to O'Reilly Plaza, Allen Center, and Roosevelt Place. O'Reilly Plaza is 0.4 miles away, and Allen Center is within a 14 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 50, 261 S Allen Ave has some public transit, including 10 transit stops within 15.4 miles. Transit options include Allen Station and Lake Avenue Station.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near 261 S Allen Ave are plentiful. Discover 4 parks within 4.9 miles, including Huntington Botanical Gardens, Eaton Canyon Nature Center, and Kidspace Children's Museum.

Airports

Living in Marceline provides easy access to Bob Hope, located just 26 minutes from 261 S Allen Ave. Another nearby airport is Los Angeles International, located 26.4 miles away.

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