
Pasadena, California 91104
This Reimagined 1929 Storybook Cottage is a Prime Investment Opportunity, listed at $1,797,000—positioned well below the $1,839,305 Fair Market Value by 2%. This valuation gap provides $42,305 in Instant Equity. Boasting an Excellent Condition Rating from a 2023 designer renovation, the home features a custom Ilve range, Sub-Zero appliances, and a lush English-inspired garden. With a climate-controlled gym offering ADU potential, this residence balances historic charm with modern luxury. It is an ideal acquisition for design enthusiasts or luxury-seeking professionals.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 2089 E Mountain Street Subject | $1,797,000* List Price | 3 | 2 | 2,307 | $797 | - |
A 2160 Loma Vista Street Sold | $2,064,200 | 3 | 2 | 2,210 | $934 | 0.1 mi |
B 1641 E Orange Grove Sold | $1,725,000 | 3 | 3 | 1,974 | $874 | 0.6 mi |
C 1896 E Mountain Street Sold | $1,800,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,144 | $840 | 0.2 mi |
D 1908 Oakwood Street Sold | $1,375,000 | 3 | 2 | 2,284 | $602 | 0.9 mi |
E 1364 N Harding Avenue Sold | $1,438,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,528 | $941 | 0.6 mi |
F 1635 Loma Vista Street Sold | $1,980,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,993 | $993 | 0.6 mi |
G 2024 Brigden Road Active | $1,730,000 List Price | 3 | 3 | 1,860 | $930 | 0.3 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
This 1929 cottage underwent an extensive, high-end designer renovation in 2023, placing it well within the 5-year window for excellent condition. The property features ultra-premium kitchen upgrades including an Ilve range, Sub-Zero appliances, and leathered Carrara marble. Bathrooms are fully modernized with luxury fixtures from Kohler and TOTO alongside designer marble tiling. With a new roof, upgraded systems, and a climate-controlled finished gym, the home meets current quality standards with no visible deferred maintenance.
A meticulous 2023 redesign featured on Homeworthy, blending 1929 Storybook charm with ultra-premium finishes including an Ilve range, Sub-Zero appliances, and deVOL fixtures.
The floor plan offers exceptional flexibility with a voluminous den that can serve as a fourth bedroom and a climate-controlled gym with ADU conversion potential.
Situated in a coveted enclave near Victory Park, the Huntington Library, and Caltech, providing a perfect balance of cultural prestige and neighborhood connectivity.
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 2307, other record living area = 1366.
The conversion of the original garage into a finished gym/studio space means the property currently lacks traditional enclosed vehicle storage.
Despite the high-end updates, the 1929 cottage architecture may offer more modest secondary bedroom sizes and storage compared to modern luxury builds.
Tucked within one of Pasadena's most coveted enclaves, this reimagined 1929 Storybook cottage among the four original residences on its block unfolds as a richly layered narrative of heritage and design. Recently showcased on Homeworthy, the home was thoughtfully redesigned in 2023, where every intervention feels both reverent and revelatory. Upon entry, the living room reveals itself with understated drama: a vintage wood mantel crowned with leathered marble frames the fireplace, while built-in bookshelves and a window seat lend both intimacy and function. In the dining room, natural light pours through a charming dormer window, illuminating vaulted wood-beam ceilings and walls dressed in French molding and evocative English wallpaper. The kitchen, however, is the home's undeniable centerpiece. Here, skylights punctuate the continuation of vaulted beams above, while underfoot, repurposed vintage black-and-white marble flooring introduces a graphic elegance. A custom French blue Ilve range anchors the room, complemented by a hand-painted hood, leathered Carrara marble countertops, and custom oak cabinetry adorned with vintage hardware. Sub-Zero integrated refrigerator drawers and a deVOL unlacquered faucet complete the composition, each element chosen with a collector's eye. Beyond, the private quarters continue the home's narrative richness. The primary suite is a study in texture and romance, featuring muraled wallpaper and an antique French marble mantel repurposed as a decorative focal point. The adjoining bath layers pattern and polish with blue-and-white floral marble floors, a Carrara marble shower, a soaking tub by Kohler, and a bidet by TOTO, a thoughtful convergence of beauty and modern comfort. Secondary spaces are equally considered: a guest bedroom opens to the garden through iron casement doors, while upstairs, a third bedroom pairs a built-in twin bed with a generously scaled custom wardrobe. The guest bath, clad in brown-and-black checkered tile and finished with a stone-topped vanity and patterned Spoonflower wallpaper, offers a playful counterpoint to the home's softer palettes. A voluminous den easily envisioned as a fourth bedroom extends the living experience, framed by windows and vaulted ceilings, and opening through French doors to a lush, English-inspired garden. Outdoors, curated greenery and dining spaces evoke a sense of pastoral retreat within the city. Even the former garage has been reimagined, now serving as a finished gym with its own climate control, while offering future potential as an ADU. Recent updates including a new roof, upgraded systems, and refinished original hardwood floors bring modern comfort to the home, while vintage light fixtures add character throughout. Positioned near Victory Park and the beloved Pasadena Farmers Market, and just moments from the cultural expanse of The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens and the academic prestige of California Institute of Technology, the home offers both retreat and connectivity. Access to Washington Boulevard's boutiques and cafes, as well as the 210 freeway and Metro, places the best of Pasadena within effortless reach.
No exterior & parking available.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 3.0 | 50% |
| Baths | 2.0 | 2.0 | 50% |
| Square foot | 2,307 | 1,637 | 92% |
| Lot Size | 7,099 | 7,506 | 41% |
| Price | $1.80M | $1.35M | 81% |
| Price per sq ft | $779 | $882 | 31% |
| Built year | 1929 | 1926 | 56% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 7 | 154 | 3% |
Apr 15, 2026
$1,797,000
Initial Listing
Jan 30, 2023
$1,275,000
Public Record