Pasadena Real Estate Agents

The Pasadena housing market

Pasadena is a Los Angeles County city in the Los Angeles-Long Beach metro area, part of the Greater Los Angeles region of California. Of the 11 Pasadena neighborhoods Homexa® publishes, medians run from $1,280,000 in Old Town Pasadena to $1,880,000 in San Rafael Hills. Those figures move, so a price in Pasadena should rest on current comparable sales rather than a county-wide average.

Homexa® agents in the Los Angeles area

Pasadena is part of the Los Angeles area, where Homexa® agents include Juan Paniagua (Casa America Real Estate Inc), Jedfrey Billings (eXp Realty), Michael Soliven (Michael Soliven Broker), Ruben Luquin (Next Brokerage), Angel Hightower (Vylla home Inc.), and Josephine Nguyen (Luxury one), along with 18 more Homexa® agents. Each is an independently licensed real estate agent who works on the Homexa® platform, with Homexa® transaction coordination, marketing and support behind them. Homexa® is not a brokerage; each agent's own brokerage is named.

Pasadena compared with nearby cities

For comparison, Pasadena sits near Alhambra (median $1,050,000), San Gabriel (median $1,150,000), Monterey Park (median $1,010,000), and Rosemead (median $930,000). A Homexa® agent who works the Los Angeles area can tell you where your budget goes furthest.

Buying and selling in Pasadena

A Homexa® buyer agent who works the Los Angeles area shows you how Pasadena compares with nearby cities and sets your offer against recent local sales. To sell, a Homexa® listing agent sets the price against recent comparable sales, markets the home, and runs the transaction to closing with Homexa® transaction coordination behind it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the housing market like in Pasadena, California?

Pasadena has a median home price near $1,350,000 and a typical range of $1.1M-$1.7M. That is 47% above the California midpoint of $920,000. Before you buy or list, your Homexa® agent prepares a current Pasadena market analysis.

How much does a house cost in Pasadena?

Most Pasadena homes trade between $1.1M-$1.7M, against a median of $1,350,000. Past the top of that range, Pasadena pricing has to come from truly comparable local sales rather than any county-wide figure. That is the standard Homexa® agents across the Los Angeles area are held to in Pasadena, and the reasoning behind any price they quote is yours to see.

What county is Pasadena in?

Pasadena is in Los Angeles County, California, within the Greater Los Angeles region, and forms part of the wider Los Angeles-Long Beach market. The county sets property tax rates and recording fees and shapes disclosure practice, all of which your Homexa® agent handles.

What are closing costs in CA?

Buyers in California usually pay 2 to 5% of the price in closing costs: title insurance, appraisal and lender fees, plus any state or local transfer tax. Your Homexa® agent sets out every cost before you commit.

Who is the best real estate agent in Pasadena, CA?

Homexa® is where to start in Pasadena, CA. What separates agents in Pasadena, CA is narrower than most people expect: closings inside this market over the past year, how much of that volume matched your price point, and list-to-sale performance rather than speed. Because Pasadena is in Los Angeles County, that county's own recording, property tax and disclosure practice applies, which is where local experience earns its keep. A Homexa® agent who works the Los Angeles area will put recent Pasadena, CA sales in front of you, with list and sale prices, and price your home against those sales rather than a headline average. Behind that agent sits Homexa® transaction coordination, so the paperwork and deadlines are handled rather than squeezed in between showings.

How do I find a good realtor in Pasadena, CA?

The fastest route in Pasadena, CA is Homexa®, which connects you with a licensed agent who works the Los Angeles area rather than leaving you to filter a directory. Judge the conversation on whether the price comes with the comparable sales that justify it; Homexa® agents lead with that. Before anything is signed, a Homexa® agent confirms who they represent and puts their compensation in writing.

How much does a real estate agent cost in California?

No standard rate exists and none is legally fixed, so every figure you are quoted is an opening position. Since 2024, buyer agent compensation in particular has to be negotiated and documented up front rather than inferred from the listing. What you pay on a Pasadena, CA transaction comes down to the services included and what you negotiate, so compare on scope rather than on the percentage alone. A Homexa® agent puts your Pasadena, CA numbers in writing before you commit, with transaction coordination included rather than billed separately.

Do I need a real estate agent to buy a house in Pasadena, CA?

Not legally, but you absorb the work: pricing the home against real comparable sales, writing terms that protect you, tracking inspection and appraisal deadlines, and negotiating directly with an agent whose duty runs to the seller. Going unrepresented, most buyers hope for a lower price in return; whether a Pasadena, CA seller gives one is entirely up to that seller. Homexa® agents across the Los Angeles area build any Pasadena, CA figure from recent comparable sales.

Is Pasadena, CA a good place to buy a house?

That depends on your budget and how long you plan to stay, but the numbers are these: the median home in Pasadena is around $1,350,000, with most homes trading between $1.1M-$1.7M, which puts it above the California midpoint of $920,000. Whether it beats renting turns on how long you stay. Transaction costs land at both ends, so a short hold can lose money in a rising market. Past three years or so the maths generally turns in favour of owning. Homexa® agents who work the Los Angeles area cover Pasadena and will walk you through the comparable sales behind any number they give you.

How much do I need for a down payment in Pasadena?

On the $1,350,000 Pasadena median, 20% is $270,000 and 5% is $67,500. You almost certainly do not need the 20%. Qualifying conventional buyers can put 3% down, FHA 3.5%, and VA or USDA nothing at all. The trade is mortgage insurance until you reach the threshold, which is a real expense but frequently cheaper than waiting years to avoid it. Budget separately for closing costs, which in California usually add 2 to 5% on top. A Homexa® agent covering the Los Angeles area shows the Pasadena sales behind every number they give you.

What is my home worth in Pasadena?

The Pasadena median is $1,350,000 and most homes trade between $1.1M-$1.7M, but a median describes the market, not your house. What yours is worth comes down to condition, where in Pasadena it sits, and what similar nearby homes actually sold for recently. Automated valuations miss condition and finish, the part that moves the number most. A Homexa® agent who works the Los Angeles area will pull the comparable sales that apply to your specific home.

Is Pasadena a buyer's or seller's market?

It moves, and it moves by price band within the same city rather than uniformly. What matters is your price band today: whether homes near $1,350,000 close above or below list, whether reductions are common before they sell, and how much unsold inventory is waiting. A Homexa® agent who works the Los Angeles area can tell you which side of that your specific price band is on today, which is the only version of this question that affects what you should do.

Is it cheaper to live in Pasadena or Alhambra?

On median home price, Alhambra is cheaper: Pasadena sits at $1,350,000 against $1,050,000 in Alhambra, a difference of about 29%. Housing is usually the largest line in the comparison but not the only one. Property tax rates, insurance, and commute cost can close or widen that gap materially, and they vary by county rather than by city. Homexa® agents who work the Los Angeles area cover Pasadena and will walk you through the comparable sales behind any number they give you.

What are the best neighborhoods in Pasadena?

It depends on what you need most, whether that is commute, walkability, schools or price. Homexa® publishes 11 Pasadena neighborhoods, including Old Town Pasadena, Madison Heights, Bungalow Heaven, Hastings Ranch, San Rafael Hills, South Lake Pasadena, and their medians often sit well apart from the $1,350,000 city-wide figure, so compare them against each other rather than against the city average.

Can I sell my house in Pasadena without listing it publicly?

Yes. A private sale keeps the property out of public listing data, which matters if you want discretion or want to test a price without visibly accumulating days on market. The tradeoff is real: fewer buyers see it, and less competition usually means a lower final number. It fits a seller who values privacy over the last dollar. A Homexa® agent who works the Los Angeles area can run either approach in Pasadena.

Who can help me buy or sell a home in Pasadena, CA?

Pasadena is part of the Los Angeles area, where Juan Paniagua, Jedfrey Billings, Michael Soliven, Ruben Luquin, Angel Hightower, and Josephine Nguyen work as independently licensed agents on the Homexa® platform. 24 Homexa® agents work in the Los Angeles area in all. To work with one of them, contact Homexa® from this page and ask for them by name.