The Stromberger Residence, 1948, Henry Eggers, FAIA., Garret Eckbo, FASLA, Hahn and Hoffman, Landscape Architects. Described by the Pasadena Star-News in 1953 as 'a contemporary home with a quota of indoor-outdoor living,' the Stromberger residence remains a compelling study in postwar California modernism.Located on the west side of the Arroyo, the property occupies a mostly flat, nearly three-quarters-of-an-acre parcel across two parcels -- a rare landholding in an increasingly urbanized setting. Settled by Midwestern farming families who regarded the Linda Vista area of Pasadena as paradise, the neighborhood still retains a sense of that rural sensibility: broad skies, mature oak canopies, and views to the San Gabriel Mountains. Fireworks from the Rose Bowl punctuate summer evenings -- a distinctly Pasadena ritual set against a landscape that once drew naturalists like John Muir in the late nineteenth century.The house itself is a thoughtful hybrid of Contemporary and Ranch influences. Its low-pitched roofline and overhangs evoke the Hacienda and California Ranch traditions, while two massive sliding glass doors dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior. Light -- at any time of day -- enters in shifting planes, animating surfaces and softening corners.Inside, the living and dining rooms are clad in warm Habillo wood, creating a textural envelope that feels both modern and organic. Peg-and-groove hardwood floors ground the interiors with quiet craftsmanship. The plan is practical yet flexible: two bedrooms on the main level and an additional bedroom below, with two bathrooms, one per floor -- a configuration that balances privacy and adaptability.A mostly flat rear yard offers uncommon scale and usability. A trapezoid-shaped pool -- a distinctly mid-century gesture -- anchors the recreational axis of the property. There is a poolhouse with two changing rooms and a half bath, reinforcing the home's original commitment to leisure and outdoor living. Towering oak trees create dappled shade canopies, filtering the Southern California sun and reinforcing the dialogue between architecture and site.Surveyed as a City of Pasadena landmark, the residence stands not simply as a house, but as part of a larger architectural narrative--one that reflects the optimism of postwar California and the enduring appeal of indoor-outdoor modern living.
Sold for $2,925,450
Listing Provided by: Engel & Voelkers Pasadena
Bought with: Compass
$2,925,450
680 Linda Vista Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
3beds
2,286sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
0.68 Acres Lot
$3,004,100 Zestimate®
$1,280/sqft
$6,882 Estimated rent
Home value
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$2.85M - $3.18M
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Low-pitched roofline and overhangsBroad skiesMature oak canopiesPeg-and-groove hardwood floors
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Listing Provided by:
Matthew Berkley DRE #01305277 626-665-3699,
Engel & Voelkers Pasadena
Bought with:
Angela Gollan, DRE #02050331
Compass
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-26016
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- 1/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Stone Counters, Remodeled, Separate Shower, Tile Counters, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Butler's Pantry, Pots & Pan Drawers, Remodeled, Solid Surface Counters, Tile Counters, Updated Kitchen, Walk-In Pantry
Pantry
- Features: Walk-In Pantry
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: 6 Burner Stove, Built-In Range, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Trash Compactor, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Closet, Laundry Room
Features
- Wet Bar, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Living Room Deck Attached, Pantry, Storage, Solid Surface Counters, Tile Counters, Unfurnished, Bedroom on Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Main Level Primary, Walk-In Pantry
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Service Entrance
- Windows: Blinds
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,286 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Covered, Carport, Driveway
- Carport spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Customized Wheelchair Accessible, Safe Emergency Egress from Home, Grab Bars, Parking, Accessible Doors
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Front Porch, Patio, Rooftop, Balcony
- Exterior features: Balcony, Sport Court
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Heated Passively, In Ground
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Brick,Chain Link,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Pool
Lot
- Size: 0.68 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Street Level, Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage
- Additional parcels included: There are two parcels: 5707028011, 5707028007
- Parcel number: 5707028007
- Special conditions: Standard,Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Glass, Stucco, Wood Siding
- Roof: Rolled/Hot Mop
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Biking, Foothills, Hiking, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park
Location
- Region: Pasadena
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/1/2026 | Sold | $2,925,450+2.6%$1,280/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #P1-26016 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2026 | Pending sale | $2,850,000$1,247/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-26016 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2026 | Contingent | $2,850,000$1,247/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-26016 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,850,000$1,247/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-26016 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,718 +8.4% | $196,780 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,508 +1% | $192,923 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,484 +3.4% | $189,142 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,401 +4% | $185,434 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,310 +3.7% | $181,799 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,227 | $179,936 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,227 -1.2% | $176,409 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,254 | $172,951 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,254 +1.7% | $169,560 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,216 +1.8% | $166,236 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,177 +3.1% | $163,740 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,111 | $160,533 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $156,676 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $153,605 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $152,458 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $152,822 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $149,827 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $146,890 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $144,011 |
| 2005 | -- | $144,011 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $138,420 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $135,884 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $133,221 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $128,050 |
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Neighborhood: North Arroyo
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Washington Accelerated Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 4/10Octavia E. Butler Magnet SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 4/10John Muir High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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