
Pasadena, California 91104
This Turnkey Multi-Generational Residence is a Strong Value Opportunity, listed at $1,595,000—positioned well below the $1,684,676 Fair Market Value by 5%. This valuation gap offers $89,676 in Instant Equity for the buyer. Featuring a Mint Condition Rating with high-end renovations, the property includes a fully equipped guest house and a ground-floor primary suite. Located in the historic Garfield Heights neighborhood, this home is an ideal acquisition for Owner-Occupants or Multigenerational Families seeking luxury, flexibility, and long-term value.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 966 Worcester Avenue Subject | $1,595,000* List Price | 5 | 4 | 2,329 | $723 | - |
A 1020 N Garfield Avenue Sold | $1,480,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,160 | $685 | 0.1 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
Despite being built in 1907, the property has undergone a high-end, comprehensive renovation within the last 5 years. The kitchen features modern shaker cabinetry, waterfall-edge quartz countertops, and professional-grade stainless steel appliances. Bathrooms are fully updated with contemporary floor-to-ceiling stone tile and modern fixtures. The presence of recessed lighting, updated flooring, and a fully modernized guest house indicates the systems and interior are in mint, move-in-ready condition.
The property includes a fully equipped attached guest house with its own kitchen and laundry, providing excellent flexibility for rental income, a private home office, or extended family arrangements.
Situated in the desirable Garfield Heights neighborhood, the home offers exceptional proximity to Pasadena landmarks like the Rose Bowl, Old Town, and the Norton Simon Museum.
The home features a contemporary open-concept living area and a rare ground-floor primary suite, blending modern convenience with the character of a 1907 residence.
The backyard is described as a 'blank canvas,' indicating that the buyer will likely need to invest additional capital and effort into landscaping to make the outdoor area functional.
Given the home's 1907 construction date, buyers should anticipate the higher maintenance requirements and potential system upgrades often associated with century-old properties.
THE WONDER YEARS AT 966 WORCESTER AVE The house is extraordinary. But ask the sellers what they will miss most and they will not mention a single room. They will tell you about the neighbors. The seller tried to put it into words. He kept reaching, kept searching, and finally just stopped. His face said everything his words couldn't. And that was more powerful than anything he could have said. You will feel it too. Just show up. Give it a moment. Let it land. The neighbors water your plants without being asked. They mow your lawn and laugh when you reach for your wallet. They know your name. They know your kids' names. They knock on your door and ask to borrow a cup of sugar and they mean it, and you hand it over without thinking twice because on Worcester Ave, this is just an ordinary Tuesday. This is not a Hallmark card. This is the real thing, still breathing, still knocking on your door. Then step outside in the morning and let the street do the rest. Pull up to the Altadena Dairy drive-thru and lose track of the decade somewhere between the window and the rearview mirror. Wander to the corner bakery for pan dulce still warm from the oven. Walk the tree-lined streets of Garfield Heights while porch lights glow and the Pasadena parrots call from the palms overhead and you think, wait, where am I? What year is this? It does not feel like 2026. Nostalgia sets in. It feels like the best Saturday morning of your childhood, when everything was slower and warmer and the world felt genuinely safe. The city's noise dissolves somewhere a few blocks back and you stop trying to find it again. This is that place. And when you are ready for the world, the Rose Bowl, the Arroyo Seco, dinner at Dos Besos in Old Town, or tickets to the Pasadena Playhouse are all minutes away. But you will be surprised how rarely you feel the pull. A neighborhood this special requires a home built for planting roots. The main residence offers 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a ground-floor primary suite built for effortless, accessible living. The open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area is anchored by a generous island and stainless steel appliances, made for long evenings and easy mornings alike. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms and bath give everyone room to breathe. The attached guest house brings its own living room, bedroom, bath, full kitchen, and laundry, completely self-contained, completely connected. For families thinking about multigenerational living, for anyone caring for an elder loved one who deserves proximity, independence, and dignity all at once, this floor plan does not just accommodate that life. It was tailor made for it. And the backyard is your blank canvas, quiet mornings, weekend gatherings, memories not yet made. This is a home that holds everyone: the generation raising kids, the grandparent who deserves to be close but never crowded, the family member who needs their own door without ever truly being on their own. The neighbors will welcome every single one of them. That is the kind of street this is. The magic does not stop at your front door. It lives on the whole block. 966 Worcester Ave is not just square footage. It is a feeling that most people spend years chasing and most neighborhoods stopped offering long ago. It waited here for you.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 5.0 | 3.0 | 93% |
| Baths | 4.0 | 2.0 | 89% |
| Square foot | 2,329 | 1,637 | 89% |
| Lot Size | 7,179 | 7,505 | 40% |
| Price | $1.59M | $1.34M | 70% |
| Price per sq ft | $685 | $896 | 16% |
| Built year | 1907 | 1925 | 3% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 24 | 116 | 4% |
May 13, 2026
$1,595,000
Initial Listing