Welcome to this classic Pasadena home, filled with natural light, original character, and thoughtful updates throughout. This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home features spacious bedrooms, beautiful hardwood floors, a living room with a decorative brick fireplace, and a light-filled formal dining room with original built-ins, a bay window, and window seat. The kitchen has been refreshed with new countertops, sink, backsplash, and flooring. Significant improvements include a replaced foundation, complete electrical rewire, upgraded electrical panel, extensive plumbing and sewer line upgrades, and a new HVAC system. Outside, enjoy a covered front porch and spacious backyard with a wood deck and plenty of room to relax and entertain. A detached garage and EV charger add convenience. Centrally located with easy freeway access and close to the shops and restaurants along Lake Avenue and in Old Town Pasadena, this special home offers a wonderful combination of character, significant improvements, and a convenient Pasadena location.
For sale
Listed by: Coldwell Banker Realty • Kerry Jackson • 626-808-2500
$998,000
956 E Villa St, Pasadena, CA 91106
2beds
1,132sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1907
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$882/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 4 days
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Listed by:
Kerry Jackson DRE #01977527 626-808-2500,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-28615
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub
Kitchen
- Features: Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Paneling/Wainscoting, Recessed Lighting
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Blinds, Bay Window(s)
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Decorative
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,132 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
- Features: Sprinkler System, Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 5732018036
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1907
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electricity - On Property, 220 Volts in Garage
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Pasadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $882/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $771,747
- Date on market: 8/27/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$3,586/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $998,000+42.8%$882/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #P1-28615 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2021 | Sold | $699,000$617/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2019 | Listing removed | $2,100$2/sqft |
Source: Deasy Penner Podley #AR19270531 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,100+16.7%$2/sqft |
Source: Deasy Penner Podley #AR19270531 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2014 | Listing removed | $1,800$2/sqft |
Source: Podley Properties Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2014 | Listed for rent | $1,800$2/sqft |
Source: Podley Properties Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $771,747 +2% |
| 2025 | $8,934 +5.5% | $756,616 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,471 +0.9% | $741,781 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,397 +3.6% | $727,238 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,105 +5.9% | $712,980 +460.4% |
| 2021 | $7,654 +351.6% | $127,238 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,695 | $125,934 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,695 +1% | $123,466 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,678 | $121,046 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,678 +1.8% | $118,674 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,648 +2.8% | $116,348 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,602 +2.5% | $114,601 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,563 | $112,357 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $109,658 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $107,509 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $106,707 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $106,962 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $104,866 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $102,811 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $100,796 |
| 2005 | -- | $100,796 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $96,883 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $95,109 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $93,245 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $89,626 |
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Neighborhood: West Central
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