History and craftsmanship converge in this 1908 bungalow, masterfully preserved with thoughtful modern updates. Every corner tells a story, the home showcases original timeless details that speak to enduring quality. Featuring three bedrooms two baths and a den, the working fireplace is adorned with Mission tiles, including handcrafted pieces by local artisan Cha-Rie Ting with Pasadena Craftsman Tile. The dining room is equally distinctive, highlighted by plate rails, picture molding, and period-inspired Bradbury & Bradbury Art Wallpapers. A new HVAC system ensures modern comfort, while a remodeled kitchen seamlessly blends modern convenience with heritage. The kitchen features quartz countertops, a new tile backsplash, cabinetry and windows. The window casings have been matched to the home's original old-growth wood. A classic california cooler / pantry adds to the authenticity but modernized with door activated lighting. Upstairs there are two bedrooms. One is joined by a versatile sleeping porch, perfect for an office. There is also a refinished bathroom with polished nickel hardware and tile flooring.Step out back to the spacious back yard complete with a flower beds, stone pathway, potting table and chicken coop. Just up the street is McDonald Park and residing in the Pasadena neighborhood of Bungalow Heaven.
Sold for $1,480,000
Listed by: Engel & Voelkers Pasadena • Michael Sackett • Contact: 310-806-2734
Bought with: Five Heights Realty Corp.
$1,480,000
733 N Mar Vista Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
3beds
1,632sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1907
9,184 Square Feet Lot
$1,479,800 Zestimate®
$907/sqft
$4,914 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,479,800
$1.35M - $1.63M
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Flower bedsNew hvac systemChicken coopStone pathwayTwo bathsQuartz countertopsPicture molding
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Listed by:
Michael Sackett DRE #02014900 mike.sackett@evrealestate.com,
Engel & Voelkers Pasadena
Bought with:
Mayra Fernandez, DRE #02228431
Five Heights Realty Corp.
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-26825
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: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Den, Laundry, Living Room
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Dual, See Remarks
Appliances
- Included: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Paneling/Wainscoting, Quartz Counters, Bedroom on Main Level
- Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,632 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Door-Multi, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Front door
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Stone, Wood
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
- Park: McDonald Park
Lot
- Size: 9,184 Square Feet
Details
- Additional parcels included: Both parcels are included in the preliminary title report. The second parcel begins in what appears to be the backyard.
- Parcel number: 5732008036
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1907
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Park, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Pasadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $907/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $364,558
- Date on market: 4/25/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 52 days
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan
- Exclusions: Tractor and portion of palm tree in back
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2026 | Sold | $1,480,000-1.3%$907/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #P1-26825 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2026 | Pending sale | $1,499,000$919/sqft |
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| 6/16/2026 | Contingent | $1,499,000$919/sqft |
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| 6/2/2026 | Price change | $1,499,000-6.3%$919/sqft |
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| 4/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,600,000+620.7%$980/sqft |
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| 2/1/1999 | Sold | $222,000$136/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $364,558 +2% |
| 2025 | $4,631 +6.5% | $357,411 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,350 +0.9% | $350,404 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,311 +3.5% | $343,535 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,167 +4.3% | $336,800 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,997 +3.9% | $330,197 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,846 | $326,812 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,846 -1% | $320,405 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,886 | $314,123 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,886 +1.4% | $307,965 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,834 +2.4% | $301,928 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,743 +3% | $297,394 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,635 | $291,569 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $284,561 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $278,983 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $276,899 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $277,558 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $272,117 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $266,782 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $261,552 |
| 2005 | -- | $261,552 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $251,398 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $246,791 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $241,953 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $232,560 |
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Neighborhood: East Central
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