
Pasadena, California 91104
This Craftsman Heights Landmark District Bungalow represents a Strong Value Opportunity, listed at a List Price of $960,000—positioned well below the $1,009,839 Fair Market Value by 4%. This valuation gap provides $49,839 in Instant Equity for the next steward. Featuring a Fair Condition Rating with preserved 1930s architectural integrity, this home offers a unique, character-rich living experience. It is an ideal acquisition for Buy-and-Hold Investors or Owner-Occupants who value historic preservation and long-term appreciation in a prime Pasadena location.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 590 Prescott Street Subject | $960,000* List Price | 2 | 1 | 1,072 | $942 | - |
A 1637 N Garfield Avenue Sold | $890,000 | 2 | 2 | 938 | $949 | 0.6 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is moderate renovation needed.
Built in 1938, this home is exceptionally well-maintained but features a largely original kitchen and a vintage-restored bathroom. While functional and move-in ready, the age of the primary finishes and cabinetry (>20 years) meets the criteria for 'Fair' condition despite the high level of care.
Located in the Craftsman Heights Landmark District, this home retains rare original features including a vintage kitchen, period-correct stove, and pristine hardwood floors.
The property has been meticulously maintained to preserve its 1930s character, offering a unique sense of place and warmth that is increasingly difficult to find in modern renovations.
The lot features a gated driveway with ample off-street parking and a detached one-car garage, providing both security and convenience in a historic neighborhood.
With only one bathroom for a two-bedroom home, the layout may pose a challenge for families or guests, potentially requiring a future expansion to meet modern expectations.
At 1,072 square feet, the interior footprint is relatively small, which may feel restrictive for buyers seeking a home office or more generous living areas.
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.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Baths | 1.0 | 2.3 |
| Square foot | 1,072 | 1,839.942 |
| Lot Size | 4,641 | 8,508.491 |
| Price | $960.0K | $1.65M |
| Price per sq ft | $896 | $914 |
| Built year | 1938 | 1934 |
| HOA | $0 | $449 |
| Days on market | 14 | 45 |
Aug 26, 2026
$960,000
Initial Listing
Dec 19, 2014
$465,000
Public Record
Aug 31, 2000
$175,000
Public Record