Quite possibly the cutest house this side of the Mississippi!! Built in 1888, this classic charmer has seen its share of birthdays. A beautiful 2 bedroom 1 bath cottage located in Pasadena's New Fair Oaks Historic District. One house not enough for ya? Well, you're in luck cause this property has two homes on the lot. A second 1 bedroom 1 bath cottage perfect for renters or in laws is located at the rear of the property.The galley kitchen with tall curve top French doors leading to the back yard give this home a true indoor/outdoor California living. Imagine the meals you'll make on the massive Wolf Stove for Dining Al-Fresco with family and friends. The home has new windows, tear off roof, remodeled bathroom, new HVAC, tankless water heater, new paint and a separate laundry room. The back house is waiting for your imagination to bring back it's turn of the century charm. This home is close to the Rose Bowl and Old Town Pasadena with its amazing shopping and dining. Located on a quiet side yet close to major thoroughfares and the 210 freeway. This house has been waiting 138 years for you to make it yours!!
For sale
Listed by: Coldwell Banker Realty • Joseph Kaplan • 323-240-9458
$898,000
79 W Villa St, Pasadena, CA 91103
3beds
1,419sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1888
8,403 Square Feet Lot
$1,027,600 Zestimate®
$633/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listed by:
Joseph Kaplan DRE #01925106 323-240-9458,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-28588
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: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Bedroom, Family Room, Laundry, Living Room, Utility Room, Dining Room
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Soaking Tub, Tub Shower
Family room
- Features: Separate Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Solid Surface Counters
Heating
- Ductless
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: 6 Burner Stove, Free-Standing Range, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
Features
- Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Wired for Data, Wired for Sound, Attic, Bedroom on Main Level, Utility Room
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,419 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 8,403 Square Feet
- Features: Front Yard, Near Park, Sprinklers None, Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 5726015036
- Zoning: RM16
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1888
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Curbs, Golf, Hiking, Mountainous, Preserve/Public Land, Sidewalks, Park
Location
- Region: Pasadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $633/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $673,898
- Date on market: 8/25/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 2 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$1,027,600
$935,000 - $1.13M
$3,509/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $898,000+78.5%$633/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #P1-28588 Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2007 | Sold | $503,000$354/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $673,898 +2% |
| 2025 | $7,972 +5% | $660,685 +2% |
| 2024 | $7,592 +0.9% | $647,731 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,526 +3.5% | $635,032 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,268 +4.2% | $622,581 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,976 +4.1% | $610,374 +1% |
| 2020 | $6,703 | $604,116 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,703 -0.9% | $592,272 +2% |
| 2018 | $6,766 | $580,660 +2% |
| 2017 | $6,766 +1.2% | $569,276 +13.9% |
| 2016 | $6,683 +13.4% | $500,000 +18.2% |
| 2015 | $5,895 +32.4% | $423,000 |
| 2014 | $4,452 | $423,000 +35.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $312,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $312,400 -39.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $513,060 +1809.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $26,870 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $25,828 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $25,355 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $24,859 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $23,896 |
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Neighborhood: West Central
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Madison Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Octavia E. Butler Magnet SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 4/10John Muir High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
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