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Sold for $1,775,000
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    898 N Chester Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104

    3beds
    1,396sqft
    Residential, Single Family Residence
    Built in 1921
    7,697 Square Feet Lot
    $1,768,800 Zestimate®
    $1,271/sqft
    $5,235 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,768,800

    $1.59M - $1.96M

    $5,235/mo

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    What's special

    Corner-lot bungalowArchitectural detailsBeautifully xeriscaped backyardFinished two-car garageNew water heaterDrought-tolerant native plantsPicnic area
    Looking for your slice of Heaven? Find out how deliciously sweet life can be residing at 898 N Chester Avenue within the Bungalow Heaven Landmark District in Pasadena. Among the sixteen-block area, developed primarily between 1888 and 1929, this Spanish Colonial Revival built in 1921 offers 3-bedrooms and 2-bathrooms within 1,396 sq ft of pure pride of ownership. A magnificent magnolia tree greets you telling the tales of time as you walk up to the front porch and step inside. Enter into the living room with fireplace, wood-framed casement windows, original hardwood floors, and architectural details such as the arch cut-outs between the living and dining rooms, providing visual connections defining the style, while creating a sense of openness between spaces. Consider the soulful attributes from the past including the original built-in buffet in the spacious dining room, and through a wall of French-doors you find an outdoor patio. Take in tasteful improvements and upgrades, such as the new kitchen with quartz countertops and new appliances with a large wall of windows providing constant northern light exposure throughout the day. Get cozy in your breakfast nook and enjoy having morning coffee or afternoon tea with a book. A breezeway off the kitchen leading to the garage accommodates the laundry room with washer and dryer. Located off of the kitchen, there is an additional updated guest bathroom with shower. A central hallway off the dining room leads to the sleeping area with three comfortably-sized bedrooms. Wooden louvered interior shutters allow control balanced light while allowing airflow. The main bathroom has been remodeled with fresh ceramic tile and vanity. Additional storage can be found in the California basement along with the new water heater. The home has recently received a fresh coat of paint. Several systems including a newer roof, copper plumbing and a new HVAC with new ducting, furnace, condenser, IWAV ozone filter and HEPA filter, installed in 2024 have been outfitted to this home, including 220-amps for electric vehicles. The cherry on top of this slice of California paradise? The corner-lot bungalow sits on a generous 7,698 sq ft lot, designed for effortless outdoor entertaining. Step into a beautifully xeriscaped backyard where low-maintenance composite granite pathways wind through drought-tolerant native plants, all softly lit by ambient outdoor lighting. Whether you're lounging under the redwood pergola, gathered around the cozy fire pit, or enjoying a meal at the picnic area with sweeping mountaintop views, every moment here celebrates California's outdoor lifestyle. But that's just the beginning. With multiple entertainment zones already in place, there's still ample space to expand - add an ADU, a garden, or more lounging areas. Pass along the streets lined with large mature California live oaks and camphor trees and enter through an automated gate to a finished two-car garage, with room to park additional vehicles with ease. This home offers the perfect blend of history, relaxation, and utility. Just two blocks away from McDonald Park. Enjoy the bounty of neighborhood businesses, such as, Millie's Cafe, Roma Market, Bacchus Kitchen + Wine Bar, Lavender & Honey Espresso Bar, Seed Bakery, Madeline Garden Bistro & Venue, Bistro 45, Union Restaurant, The Gourmet Cobbler Factory, Fika Fika Coffee, Bloomfield Creamery and Erewhon. Come see what Heaven is really like.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Steven Ward DRE # 01871422 213-305-8537,

    Sotheby's International Realty 323-665-1700

    Bought with:

    Valeria Leininger, DRE # 01948372

    Sotheby's International Realty

    Source: CLAW,MLS#: 25529607MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Breakfast Area, Dining Room, Living Room
    Bathroom
    • Features: Tile
    Kitchen
    • Features: Remodeled
    Heating
    • Central, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Air Conditioning, Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas/Electric Range, Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Washer, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater Unit
    • Laundry: Laundry Area, Inside, Laundry Room
    Features
    • Basement, Built-in Features, Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Rm, Eat-in Kitchen
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Cement
    • Windows: Drapes, Plantation Shutters
    • Has basement: Yes
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Living Room, Gas Starter
    • Common walls with other units/homes: Detached/No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,396
    • Total interior livable area: 1,396 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Attached, Auto Driveway Gate, Storage, Secured, Garage Door Opener, Driveway, Concrete, Garage, Garage - 2 Car, Garage Is Attached, Gated, Side By Side
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    • Uncovered spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Entry location: Living Room
    • Patio & porch: Concrete Slab, Front Porch, Porch, Patio
    • Exterior features: Rain Gutters
    • Pool features: None
    • Spa features: None
    • Fencing: Wood,Fenced Yard,Gate
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Mountain(s)
    • Waterfront features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 7,697 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 51 x 152
    • Features: Back Yard, Curbs, Front Yard, Gutters, Landscaped, Lawn, Rectangular Lot, Sidewalks, Single Lot, Yard, Corner Lot, Near Public Transit, Park Nearby
    Details
    • Additional structures: None
    • Parcel number: 5739016023
    • Zoning: PSR6
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Spanish Colonial
    • Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Stucco
    • Foundation: Raised
    • Roof: Clay,Composition,Flat,Spanish Tile
    Condition
    • Updated/Remodeled
    • Year built: 1921
    Details
    • Warranty included: Yes

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 220 Volt Location (In Garage)
    • Sewer: In Street
    • Water: In Street

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Exterior Security Lights, Security Lights, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Automatic Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Pasadena

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,271/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $867,183
    • Annual tax amount: $10,247
    • Date on market: 5/27/2025
    • Road surface type: Asphalt

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/9/2025Sold$1,775,000+18.7%$1,271/sqft
    Source: CLAW #25529607 Report a problem
    7/1/2025Pending sale$1,495,000$1,071/sqft
    Source: CLAW #25529607 Report a problem
    6/12/2025Contingent$1,495,000$1,071/sqft
    Source: CLAW #25529607 Report a problem
    5/27/2025Listed for sale$1,495,000+100%$1,071/sqft
    Source: CLAW #25529607 Report a problem
    12/30/2016Sold$747,500+3.1%$535/sqft
    Source: Pasadena Foothills MLS #316009695 Report a problem
    11/23/2016Pending sale$725,000$519/sqft
    Source: Deasy/Penner & Partners #316009695 Report a problem
    11/18/2016Price change$725,000-3.2%$519/sqft
    Source: Deasy/Penner & Partners #316009695 Report a problem
    11/14/2016Pending sale$749,000$537/sqft
    Source: Deasy/Penner & Partners #316009695 Report a problem
    10/19/2016Listed for sale$749,000+125.6%$537/sqft
    Source: Deasy/Penner & Partners #316009695 Report a problem
    1/10/2002Sold$332,000+85.5%$238/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/22/1996Sold$179,000$128/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$10,247 +5.4%$867,183 +2%
    2024$9,722 +0.9%$850,181 +2%
    2023$9,638 +3.6%$833,511 +2%
    2022$9,303 +4.3%$817,169 +2%
    2021$8,923 +4.2%$801,147 +1%
    2020$8,565 $792,933 +2%
    2019$8,565 -2%$777,386 +2%
    2018$8,735 $762,144 +2%
    2017$8,735 +1.2%$747,200 +80.4%
    2016$8,634 +76.3%$414,302 +1.5%
    2015$4,897 +3.2%$408,080 +2%
    2014$4,746 $400,087 +2.5%
    2012-- $390,472 +2%
    2011-- $382,816 +0.8%
    2010-- $379,956 -0.2%
    2009-- $380,860 +2%
    2008-- $373,393 +2%
    2007-- $366,072 +2%
    2006-- $358,895
    2005-- $358,895 +4%
    2004-- $344,961 +1.9%
    2003-- $338,640 +71.6%
    2002-- $197,342 +4%
    2000-- $189,681
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    Neighborhood: East Central

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