Paul Fernandez — 200+ transactions, 103% list-to-sold ratio, 25-day average days on market. Your Pasadena real estate expert.
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| Metric | Pasadena This City | Long Beach | Montebello | Claremont |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1,415,751 | $1,028,373 | $904,010 | $1,133,471 |
| Days on market | 54 days | 35 days | 34 days | 62 days |
| Months of supply | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
Source: Infosparks MLS data, September 2026. Updated monthly.
Pasadena's current median sale price is $1.42M. Buyers may consider access to Old Town, the Rose Bowl, transit, Caltech and JPL alongside each property's features.
The market operates at two speeds. Sellers in every price tier need to understand which speed their property targets, because the strategy differs fundamentally: mid-range listings need first-week velocity, while luxury listings need patience, staging, and exposure to the right buyer networks.
Each neighborhood carries its own identity and buyer profile. South of Colorado Boulevard (91105/91106) is the Craftsman estate tier at $1.5M-$3M+, drawing buyers who value architectural provenance. Hastings Ranch (91107) is a mid-century modern destination with national appeal. San Rafael Hills offers hillside luxury with views. Old Town serves the walkable urban lifestyle buyer. Washington Village provides the most accessible entry point. The school landscape is mixed - Pasadena Unified has exceptional elementary schools like Carver (10/10) alongside uneven high school ratings, while private options (Westridge, Polytechnic, Chandler) serve the luxury tier.
Before choosing a listing agent, review this editorial comparison from Sold With Paul: Pasadena realtor comparison for sellers.
Pasadena's two-speed market means one-size pricing strategies fail. A South of Colorado Craftsman priced like a Washington Village updated ranch will sit; a mid-range home priced for luxury patience will miss the urgency window. Paul's Infosparks data tracks Pasadena across all seven zip codes, giving sellers the sub-market precision to price for their specific competitive environment.
His strategy for Pasadena focuses on identifying which speed your property operates in and calibrating pricing, staging, and marketing accordingly - generating maximum competitive interest without the extended sitting periods that erode seller leverage.
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