Ann Gluck Presents: Home of the Week: Elegant 1938 Colonial Offers Timeless Character and Resort-Style Backyard

400 Grand Ave., South Pasadena, CA 91030
By ANN GLUCK
Published on Sep 1, 2026

Located in South Pasadena’s prestigious ‘Arroyo’ neighborhood, this wonderful five-bedroom Colonial home offers convenient access to award-winning schools, the South Pasadena Farmers’ Market, local restaurants and shops, freeways, and Downtown Los Angeles, providing easy access to LA’s network.

Built in 1938, this lovely home features a formal entry with leaded glass windows and a spacious living room with a beamed ceiling, fireplace, and built-in bookshelves, overlooking the grassy backyard and sparkling pool.

The formal dining room leads to an updated kitchen with a charming breakfast nook and a separate laundry/mudroom with original built-ins and ample storage.

There are five bedrooms total; two bedrooms and a hall bath are located on the main level, ideal for guests or multigenerational living, with one bedroom also well suited for an office or den with a built-in desk and bookshelves.

Upstairs are three additional bedrooms, including the primary suite with an en-suite bath and two spacious bedrooms that share a Jack-and-Jill bath.

Perfect for entertaining, the backyard features a large open-air patio, heated pool and spa, and an outdoor living area with a built-in BBQ, fireplace, and retractable movie screen.

Features: *5BR/3BA *updated electrical/plumbing/HVAC *newer landscaping with fruit trees *hardwood floors *original wood paneling *leaded glass windows *vertical-grain Douglas fir front entry with vintage door viewer *built-in hallway phone nook *original milk delivery door. Exquisite architectural details throughout, all within the award-winning South Pasadena school district.

Main Properties:

Bedroom(s): 5
Bathroom(s): 3
Square feet: 2,531± sq.ft.
Lot size: 7,734± sq.ft.

Offered at $2,798,000

For a Virtual Tour of the property, visit https://www.compass.com/homedetails/400-Grand-Ave-South-Pasadena-CA-91030/2183648293500198193_lid/.

For more information, contact:

Ann Gluck
COMPASS
Estate Director
The Chang Group
m: 626.616.2310
CalBRE#: 1780026
680 E. Colorado Blvd #150
Pasadena, CA 91101
anngluck.com
@anngluckrealestate