Fastest-Appreciating Neighborhoods in Pasadena, CA

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The strongest appreciation among ranked Pasadena neighborhoods is 3.30%, in Annandale, against a citywide average of -0.99%. 0 of 22 ranked neighborhoods with an appreciation figure are above 10%.

Houseberry scores 24 Pasadena neighborhoods on schools, safety, amenities, price, value and appreciation. Overall scores in Pasadena run from 2.9 to 3.7 out of 5, and 0 score 4 out of 5 or higher. Median home prices range from $747,000 in Playhouse District to $2,969,000 in Oak Knoll across 24 priced neighborhoods.

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Annandale, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.7/5

SCHOOL2.9/5

SAFETY4.4/5

AMENITIES0.4/5

PRICE$1,789,000

APPRECIATION3.30 %

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2^nd

San Rafael, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.6/5

SCHOOL2.9/5

SAFETY4.3/5

AMENITIES0.3/5

PRICE$2,109,000

APPRECIATION1.50 %

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3^rd

Villa Parke, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 2.9/5

SCHOOL2.4/5

SAFETY3.0/5

AMENITIES0.9/5

PRICE$750,000

APPRECIATION0.40 %

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Northwest Pasadena, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.1/5

SCHOOL2.6/5

SAFETY3.8/5

AMENITIES0.5/5

PRICE$1,069,000

APPRECIATION0.10 %

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5^th

Linda Vista, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.5/5

SCHOOL2.7/5

SAFETY4.2/5

AMENITIES0.3/5

PRICE$2,055,000

APPRECIATION-

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Garfield Heights, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 2.9/5

SCHOOL2.5/5

SAFETY3.3/5

AMENITIES0.7/5

PRICE$1,019,000

APPRECIATION-

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Daisy-Villa, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.7/5

SCHOOL3.2/5

SAFETY4.1/5

AMENITIES0.5/5

PRICE$1,181,000

APPRECIATION-0.20 %

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Sierra Madre Villa, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.6/5

SCHOOL3.1/5

SAFETY4.3/5

AMENITIES0.3/5

PRICE$1,535,000

APPRECIATION-0.20 %

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Chapman Woods, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.5/5

SCHOOL2.9/5

SAFETY4.1/5

AMENITIES0.3/5

PRICE$1,700,000

APPRECIATION-0.20 %

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Playhouse District, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.1/5

SCHOOL2.5/5

SAFETY3.4/5

AMENITIES1/5

PRICE$747,000

APPRECIATION-0.30 %

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Lamanda Park, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.6/5

SCHOOL3.3/5

SAFETY3.8/5

AMENITIES0.9/5

PRICE$1,026,000

APPRECIATION-0.40 %

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Hastings Ranch, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.6/5

SCHOOL3.2/5

SAFETY3.9/5

AMENITIES0.5/5

PRICE$1,498,000

APPRECIATION-0.70 %

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Old Pasadena, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.1/5

SCHOOL2.7/5

SAFETY3.3/5

AMENITIES1/5

PRICE$1,146,000

APPRECIATION-0.70 %

VALUE-

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Madison Heights, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.3/5

SCHOOL2.9/5

SAFETY3.8/5

AMENITIES0.8/5

PRICE$1,085,000

APPRECIATION-1.30 %

VALUE-

15^th

Oak Knoll, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.3/5

SCHOOL3.1/5

SAFETY3.7/5

AMENITIES0.4/5

PRICE$2,969,000

APPRECIATION-1.30 %

VALUE-

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Normandie Heights, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.1/5

SCHOOL2.7/5

SAFETY3.6/5

AMENITIES0.5/5

PRICE$1,009,000

APPRECIATION-1.60 %

VALUE-

17^th

East Orange Grove, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.6/5

SCHOOL3.2/5

SAFETY3.8/5

AMENITIES0.8/5

PRICE$1,229,000

APPRECIATION-2.00 %

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South Lake, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.3/5

SCHOOL2.6/5

SAFETY3.8/5

AMENITIES0.9/5

PRICE$783,000

APPRECIATION-2.20 %

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Bungalow Heaven, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.2/5

SCHOOL2.6/5

SAFETY3.6/5

AMENITIES0.8/5

PRICE$1,066,000

APPRECIATION-2.30 %

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Brigden Ranch, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.7/5

SCHOOL3.1/5

SAFETY4.2/5

AMENITIES0.8/5

PRICE$1,316,000

APPRECIATION-2.50 %

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North Pasadena Heights, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.6/5

SCHOOL3.0/5

SAFETY4.2/5

AMENITIES0.5/5

PRICE$1,454,000

APPRECIATION-2.70 %

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22^nd

Historic Highlands, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.3/5

SCHOOL2.8/5

SAFETY3.7/5

AMENITIES0.9/5

PRICE$1,248,000

APPRECIATION-2.80 %

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23^rd

Orange Heights, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.2/5

SCHOOL2.5/5

SAFETY3.7/5

AMENITIES0.8/5

PRICE$1,143,000

APPRECIATION-2.80 %

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24^th

Washington Square, Pasadena, CA

Overall Score : 3.1/5

SCHOOL2.5/5

SAFETY3.5/5

AMENITIES1/5

PRICE$980,000

APPRECIATION-2.80 %

VALUE-

Scores updated September 2026

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Pasadena appreciation: your questions, answered

Which Pasadena neighborhoods have appreciated the most?

Annandale has the highest appreciation in Pasadena, at 3.30%. The next highest appreciation figures in Pasadena are San Rafael (1.50%) and Villa Parke (0.40%).

How much have home values risen in Pasadena?

Across 22 ranked Pasadena neighborhoods, appreciation averages -0.99%. Individual figures run from -2.80% to 3.30%.

What do homes cost in Pasadena's fastest-appreciating neighborhoods?

The median home price across the top 5 Pasadena neighborhoods by appreciation is $1,181,000. Annandale, with appreciation of 3.30%, has a median home price of $1,789,000.

Which lower-priced Pasadena neighborhoods have appreciated the most?

Villa Parke has the highest appreciation among Pasadena neighborhoods priced below the citywide median of $1,163,500, at 0.40% with a median home price of $750,000. Northwest Pasadena (0.10%, $1,069,000) and Playhouse District (-0.30%, $747,000) follow.

How many Pasadena neighborhoods have appreciated by more than 10%?

0 of 22 ranked Pasadena neighborhoods with an appreciation figure have appreciated by more than 10%.

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