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Pasadena, Ca Historical Highland Homes For Sale

$995,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ P1-28786 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Step into the timeless charm of this delightful English Cottage, beautifully enhanced for modern living. Original character and storybook appeal blend seamlessly with updated systems, new windows, and carefully selected finishes throughout.The inviting kitchen and bathroom feature custom tile work and finishes, adding handcrafted style and distinctive character to these essential spaces. For relaxing, entertaining, and making cherished memories, the lovely gardens offer the perfect setting with mature plantings. The climate controlled finished garage makes for the perfect home office, studio or home gym. With its classic charm and thoughtful updates, this enchanting home offers the best of both worlds--historic appeal with the comfort and convenience of today. Step inside and fall in love.

511 E Penn Street, Pasadena
$899,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26985429 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Welcome to this charming Pasadena bungalow, where timeless character, tranquility, and thoughtful craftsmanship come together to create a home that feels truly special.This inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath residence features beautiful hardwood floors throughout, abundant storage, and a welcoming kitchen with generous cabinetry and plenty of space for everyday living. Rich in character, the home showcases distinctive Craftsman-inspired details, including custom doors and built-ins, graceful arched entryways, stained-glass accents, and beautifully handcrafted tilework surrounding the fireplace. These thoughtful architectural and artisan touches give the home a warmth and personality all its own.Perhaps one of the most memorable features is the enchanting front gardena lush, private retreat surrounded by mature landscaping. Winding stone pathways lead through intimate sitting areas to a peaceful pond and fountain, creating a serene, Zen-like setting that feels worlds away from the city. Thoughtful landscape lighting brings the garden to life in the evening, making it just as inviting after sunset.Outdoor living continues in the rear, where a private patio and sitting area offer another peaceful setting for morning coffee, al fresco dining, or entertaining. A long gated driveway provides parking for multiple vehicles and convenient access to the rear of the property.The detached garage has been thoughtfully converted into additional bonus space with a bathroom and kitchenette, offering wonderful flexibility for a home office, studio, guest space, creative retreat, or other use.Tucked along a quiet residential street in Pasadena, the home offers convenient access to local shopping and dining, outdoor recreation, and all that Pasadena has to offer. With its lush private gardens, character-filled interiors, flexible bonus space, and the privacy and independence of a single-family residence, this is a true oasis in the cityfilled with craftsmanship, serenity, and unexpected charm.

1848 N Oxford Avenue, Pasadena
$2,098,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ WS26195033 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Beautifully remodeled Craftsman home located in Pasadena’s historic Orange Heights District, offering a rare combination of timeless architectural character, extensive modern upgrades & an expansive lot. Thoughtfully renovated throughout, this distinctive home preserves the warmth & charm of its historic setting while providing the comfort, style, & functionality of today’s lifestyle. The beautifully updated interior features a sleek, modern kitchen with new wood cabinetry, countertops, and brand-new appliances. The remodeled bathrooms showcase contemporary finishes, including floor-to-ceiling tile and modern glass shower enclosures. Additional improvements include a new roof, new lamilated and tile flooring, upgraded A/C system, electrical improvements with a new electrical meter, new water heater, new driveway, new garage door, and new gate. A standout feature is the flexible floor plan, which includes two spacious primary suites—one on each level—an especially desirable feature in a historic Craftsman home. The generous downstairs primary suite provides the convenience of single-level living and includes a cozy bonus area ideal for a playroom, home office, or reading nook. The upstairs primary suite features an impressive modern closet with extensive custom built-in organizers and cabinetry, providing exceptional storage. Two additional well-sized bedrooms and another full bathroom complete the upper level, offering comfort, convenience, and functionality. With a desirable north-south orientation, the home enjoys abundant natural light throughout. The outdoor setting is equally impressive, featuring refreshed landscaping, lush lawn, colorful roses and flowering plants, mature fruit trees, & a beautiful swimming pool—all creating a peaceful & inviting retreat. A welcoming front patio & long new driveway add to the home’s curb appeal. The property also features a detached two-car garage, along with a workshop & storage shed. The generous rear portion of the lot offers exciting possibilities for outdoor living, gardening, entertaining, or exploring future expansion or ADU potential. Set in a peaceful and distinctive historic neighborhood, this exceptional property brings together the architectural beauty of a classic Pasadena Craftsman, extensive contemporary renovations, spacious dual primary suites, a beautiful pool, abundant natural light, and remarkable outdoor space, a truly unique opportunity in one of Pasadena’s established historic communities.

525 E Jackson Street, Pasadena
$1,049,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26876249 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Nestled on a hedged and private corner lot surrounded by a circle of century-old trees, lives this charming 1919 Craftsman bungalow. High beamed ceilings greet you in the living room with original wooden windows overlooking the yard. The large open kitchen with ample storage opens onto the deck for perfect BBQ access. The dining room centers the living area with access to the bright primary with en-suite bathroom and multiple closet spaces. 2 additional bedrooms share access to the 2nd full bathroom, ideal for guests. Plenty of off-street parking and a spacious two-car garage make everyday living easy, while offering excellent potential for a future accessory dwelling unit (ADU). With a yard that wraps around the home, this special property offers the rare combination of peaceful surroundings, mountain views, and easy access to beloved neighborhood shops and restaurants.

606 E Sacramento Street, Altadena
$1,175,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26891251 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Set on an oversized lot in the heart of Pasadena, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers a rare combination of move-in-ready comfort, generous outdoor space, and exciting future potential. A welcoming front porch sets the tone, opening to a classic living room filled with natural light. The thoughtfully arranged floor plan includes a main-level primary bedroom that serves as a peaceful retreat, complete with French doors opening directly to the backyard. Two additional bedrooms offer flexibility for family, guests, or a home office, including one with a spacious private balcony overlooking the grounds. The expansive, park-like backyard creates an ideal setting for relaxing, entertaining, gardening, or designing your dream outdoor space. A detached garage offers additional flexibility for use as a workshop, studio, office, recreation space, or other creative possibilities, while a separate detached shed provides valuable additional storage. The oversized lot also allows for ample onsite parking. Comfortable as-is, the property also presents tremendous potential for renovation, expansion, or redevelopment, offering a compelling opportunity for an owner-user, investor, or developer to reimagine the property to suit their vision. Buyer to independently verify all development and expansion possibilities. Ideally located just minutes from Old Pasadena, the Pasadena Playhouse District, Rose Bowl Stadium, Brookside Golf Course, and a wide variety of shopping and dining destinations, with convenient access to the 210 Freeway, Metro A Line, and Downtown Los Angeles.

615 E Howard Street, Pasadena
$960,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ BB26178879 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Some houses are updated by erasing what came before. Others are cared for in a way that allows their character to endure. Built in 1938 and located within Pasadena's Craftsman Heights Landmark District, this two-bedroom, one-bath traditional bungalow offers 1,072 square feet filled with the details that give a vintage home its warmth, individuality and sense of place. Original hardwood floors carry through the living and dining spaces, joined by graceful period openings and anchored by the home's original fireplace and mantel. Period-appropriate sconces complement the fireplace, while the original dining-room doorbell is one of those wonderful small details that reminds you this house has a story. The kitchen is perhaps the home's most remarkable survivor. Rather than being remodeled into something it was never intended to be, it remains largely original, retaining its cabinetry, tile work and sink. The linoleum tile floor was replaced in a period-appropriate pattern, while a vintage, period-correct stove—complete with its original salt and pepper shakers—provides an extraordinary connection to the era. The stove will remain with the property. Just off the kitchen, a separate laundry room adds practical space while keeping everyday household functions tucked away. In the bathroom, restoration was approached with the same respect for the home's character. Period-appropriate tile was installed while preserving the original bathtub, allowing the room to feel at home within a 1937 bungalow rather than disconnected from it. Set on a 4,362-square-foot lot, the property also offers a gated driveway with additional off-street parking and a detached one-car garage at the rear. What makes this bungalow special isn't simply its age. It's what has survived: original materials, thoughtful details and the unmistakable character that comes from a house that has not been stripped of its past. For someone who believes originality is worth preserving, 590 Prescott Avenue offers something increasingly difficult to recreate—and an opportunity to become the next steward of a very special Pasadena home.

590 Prescott Street, Pasadena
$1,200,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ PW26185729 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Charming and beautifully updated, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is ideally situated in a highly desirable Pasadena neighborhood just a couple miles from Pasadena Cty College. Thoughtfully designed with a blend of timeless character and modern updates, the home features a charming gas fireplace, elegant dark wood engineered flooring, vaulted ceilings, and generously sized rooms filled with natural light. Set on an expansive 7,763-square-foot lot, the property offers a detached 2-car garage, a long driveway ideal for additional or RV parking, and a beautifully manicured lawn. French doors open to the spacious backyard, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living while offering abundant potential for entertaining, gardening, or future enhancements. Additional highlights include an energy-efficient California Green-rated fireplace with a sealed direct vent, energy-efficient windows, and an abundance of natural light throughout. Conveniently located in the heart of Pasadena, this exceptional home offers easy access to shopping, dining, entertainment, parks, and all the amenities the area has to offer. A wonderful opportunity to own a thoughtfully updated home filled with character in one of Pasadena’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

1098 Bresee Avenue, Pasadena
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