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1085 N Mar Vista Avenue
Listed by Michael Bell CA DRE# 01164731 with Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. [email protected]
$1,420,000

1085 N Mar Vista Avenue

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,907 Sq.Ft. 8,979 Sq.Ft.

Description

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.

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Location

1085 N Mar Vista Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104

Status

Sold

Date Sold

August 4, 2026
Heather Sanderson

Heather Sanderson

TITLE

REALTOR®

Property Amenities

Interior
Laundry room Inside, Laundry Closet, In Kitchen
Fireplace Decorative, Living Room
Appliances Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water To Refrigerator
Flooring Tile, Wood
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 2
Other Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Storage, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Down, Attic, Bedroom on Main Level
Area & Lot
Lot Area 8,979 Sq.Ft.
Living area 1,907 Sq.Ft.
MLS® ID P1-27536
Year Built 1923
View Description None
Architecture Styles Bungalow
Type Residential
Status Sold
Exterior
Stories 1
Pool None
Air conditioning Central Air
Heat type Central
Water Source Public
Garage Space 2.0
Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Sewer Public Sewer
Other Exterior Features Lighting, Rain Gutters
Parking Driveway, Garage
Lot Features Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers None, Street Level, Yard
Roof Composition
Utilities Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Finance
Sales Price $1,420,000

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