1085 N Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104 (MLS # P1-27536)

Price $1,500,000
Status Active
Beds 4
Baths 2 Baths
Home size 1,907 sqft
Lot Size 8,978 sqft
Days on Market 1
Nestled in the highly desirable Bungalow Heaven Landmark District, this charming 1923 Colonial Revival bungalow, built by James Derr for $4,000, offers 4 bedrooms (currently configured as 3), 2 bathrooms, and 1,907 sf all on a single level. Set on a generous, flat 8,979 sf lot measuring approximately 50 x 179, the welcoming front porch leads into a living room with a brick fireplace featuring Bachelder tile, which flows into the dining room. The newly updated kitchen includes a custom island, complemented by newer AC and Milgard windows. Additional highlights include hardwood floors, plaster walls and ceilings, and original wood trim, along with an inside laundry area with washer and dryer. The home is energy rated and has been thoughtfully improved with earthquake bracing to LA City standard with permit, a repipe from the street with permit, and a new roof in 2024, along with new solar supporting the AC. A walk up attic of approximately 595 sf provides excellent storage or expansion potential. The detached two car garage includes plans for a 498 sf ADU, and the property offers ample parking. The low maintenance, drought tolerant landscaping creates a private backyard sanctuary with a deck and mature fruit trees including Meyer lemon, Gala apple, clementine, and nectarine. This home is an excellent candidate for Mills Act and offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Pasadena history in one of its most sought after neighborhoods, where character, scale, and long term value align.
Property Type(s): Single Family
Last Updated 6/15/2026 Tract Not Applicable
Year Built 1923 Community 646 - Pasadena (NE)
Garage Spaces 2.0 County Los Angeles

Additional Details

AIR Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
AREA 646 - Pasadena (NE)
CONSTRUCTION Stucco
EXTERIOR Lighting, Rain Gutters
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Central
INTERIOR Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Storage
LOT 8978 sq ft
LOT DESCRIPTION Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Rectangular Lot
LOT DIMENSIONS 8979
PARKING Driveway, Garage
POOL DESCRIPTION None
SEWER Public Sewer
STORIES 1
STYLE Bungalow
SUBDIVISION Not Applicable
UTILITIES Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
VIEW DESCRIPTION None
WATER Public

Location

Listed with Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

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