About this home

A unique DUPLEX opportunity in the heart of Pasadena, 396 N Summit Avenue and 397 Townsend Place feature two beautifully updated residences on an expansive 11,000+ square-foot lot, offering flexibility for multi-generational living, an owner-user, or an investment opportunity.The front residence offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms, while the rear residence features two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Both homes have undergone extensive interior renovations, including updated kitchens, living spaces, bedrooms, bathrooms, and laundry areas, creating fresh, comfortable interiors ready for modern living. The property stretches between Summit Avenue and Townsend Place, giving each residence added separation and privacy, along with the potential to create dedicated outdoor spaces for each home. A detached two-car garage and generous lot further enhance the property's versatility. With two existing residences and substantial lot size, there may also be potential for additional units or future improvements, subject to City of Pasadena approval. Buyer to independently verify all development possibilities. Ideally located near Old Pasadena, the Rose Bowl, shopping, dining, and convenient freeway access, this is a rare opportunity offering space, flexibility, and income potential in a desirable Pasadena location.

Facts and features

Schools

• Madison Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 0.6 mi

  2

• John Muir High School

  high · 9-12 · 1.9 mi

  4

• St. Andrew Elementary School

  elementary · PK-8 · 0.2 mi

• McKinley School

  elementary · K-8 · 1.1 mi

  2

• Yattiyr ISEE Christian School

  elementary · K-8 · 0.4 mi

• New Horizon School

  elementary · K-8 · 0.5 mi

Price history

• Sep 9, 2026 · Listed$1,280,000
• Apr 9, 2025 · Listing Removed—
• Jan 22, 2025 · Listed$1,348,000
• Oct 5, 2020 · Sold$747,500
• Sep 1, 2020 · Listed$749,000
• Aug 26, 2020 · Relisted$749,000
• Aug 25, 2020 · Listing Removed$749,000
• Aug 21, 2020 · Listing Removed$749,000

Tax history

• 2025$9,923 tax · $891,866 assessed
• 2024$9,413 tax · $809,116 assessed
• 2023$9,334 tax · $777,699 assessed
• 2022$9,017 tax · $762,450 assessed
• 2021$8,650 tax · $747,500 assessed
• 2020$3,059 tax · $230,867 assessed
• 2019$3,064 tax · $226,341 assessed
• 2018$2,972 tax · $221,904 assessed

Home value

$1,267,000

• Collateral Analytics$1,267,000
• Cotality$1,260,800
• Quantarium$1,301,858

Where it is