Listed by Justin Fautsch•DRE #02081966• Vimvi California
Listed by Mark MacFarlane•DRE #01795440• Vimvi California
Contact: (626) 669-1088
For sale
$1,125,000
Est. $7,527/mo —
4
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,692
sq ft
144 Backus Ave, Pasadena, CA 91107
About this home
Great opportunity to own a duplex in Pasadena offering a total of 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with flexible living arrangements and investment potential. The property features spacious living areas with abundant natural light, tile and laminate-style flooring, and generously sized bedrooms. The main living space includes an open kitchen and dining area with ample cabinetry, granite-style countertops, and a large peninsula providing additional counter space. One of the bathrooms offers an oversized layout with a separate tiled shower and jetted soaking tub. Additional features include in-unit laundry, multiple dining and living spaces, and ample storage. Outside, the property offers an expansive concrete driveway and courtyard area with plenty of room for parking, along with mature landscaping and established fruit trees that provide shade and privacy. With two separate living units and a versatile layout, this Pasadena duplex presents an excellent opportunity for an investor looking to add a residential income property to their portfolio.
Great opportunity to own a duplex in Pasadena offering a total of 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with flexible living arrangements and investment potential. The property features spacious living areas with abundant natural light, tile and laminate-style flooring, and generously sized bedrooms. The main living space includes an open kitchen and dining area with ample cabinetry, granite-style countertops, and a large peninsula providing additional counter space. One of the bathrooms offers an oversized layout with a separate tiled shower and jetted soaking tub. Additional features include in-unit laundry, multiple dining and living spaces, and ample storage. Outside, the property offers an expansive concrete driveway and courtyard area with plenty of room for parking, along with mature landscaping and established fruit trees that provide shade and privacy. With two separate living units and a versatile layout, this Pasadena duplex presents an excellent opportunity for an investor looking to add a residential income property to their portfolio.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,634 (+5.6%)
$158,676 + $287,085
$445,761
2024
$5,335 (−5.8%)
$155,565 + $281,456
$437,021
2023
$5,662 (+3.4%)
$152,515 + $275,938
$428,453
2022
$5,473 (+4.1%)
$143,381 + $310,493
$453,874
2021
$5,256 (+3.9%)
$140,570 + $304,405
$444,975
2020
$5,057 (−0.2%)
$137,814 + $298,437
$436,251
2019
$5,067 (−0.3%)
$136,401 + $295,377
$431,778
2018
$5,085 (+1.0%)
$133,727 + $289,586
$423,313
2017
$5,035 (+55.9%)
$128,535 + $278,342
$406,877
2016
$3,229 (+1.1%)
$128,535 + $278,342
$406,877
2015
$3,193 (+1.8%)
$82,635 + $165,012
$247,647
2014
$3,138 (+1.2%)
$79,800 + $159,351
$239,151
2012
$3,100 (+2.4%)
$79,440 + $158,631
$238,071
2011
$3,026 (+1.6%)
$77,883 + $155,521
$233,404
2010
$2,979 (−0.4%)
$76,356 + $152,472
$228,828
2009
$2,992 (+6.3%)
$75,786 + $151,333
$227,119
2008
$2,814
$75,967 + $151,693
$227,660
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,136 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1990
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,692
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,692
Year built
1984
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5755007019
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 8, 2026.
R-1
Single-Family Residence Zone
Residential Zones preserve, protect, and enhance areas for residential land uses in a range of densities; provide for orderly, well-planned, and balanced growth of residential neighborhoods; and ensure adequate light, air, privacy, and open space for each dwelling. These zones also provide for the appropriate location of public and semi-public uses such as schools, parks, and religious facilities that can serve and complement residential uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Local insights from Redfin agents
The Los Angeles County market is becoming more balanced, giving buyers a little more room to negotiate while well-priced homes can still attract strong interest. With homes taking longer to sell and buyers becoming more selective, pricing and...
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
10 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Pasadena, CA • 91107
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 19% for direct sun exposure in Pasadena. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 144 Backus Ave
$1,098,893
$26K under list price of $1.13M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $850K to $2.0M.