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SOLD in Bungalow Heaven! | Mediterranean Revival designed by Kenneth Gordon at J.H. Woodworth & Son | Offered at $1,200,000
1159 N Chester Ave | Pasadena, CA
Home at last! Located in the highly sought-after Bungalow Heaven Landmark District, this Mediterranean Revival-style home, also known as the Dr. Gail H. Van Wye house, was designed by Kenneth Gordon at J.H. Woodworth & Son. With 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, the interior boasts a large living room with wood burning fireplace, a formal dining room perfect for hosting guests, and a charming library/den to unwind. Relax in the master bedroom suite with lots of natural light that opens to the resort-style backyard with pool perfect for enjoying the California weather. Convenient detached garage that is finished and can potentially be used for a home office, studio, or additional living space like an ADU. Close to McDonald Park and all that Pasadena has to offer including dining, shopping, entertainment, and recreation destinations.
SOLD in Bungalow Heaven! | 2 Homes On A Lot | Offered at $1,375,000
854-856 N Holliston Ave | Pasadena, CA
2 detached homes on a lot in highly sought-after historic Bungalow Heaven Landmark District, and on one of its best streets, offer a multitude of opportunities. Roll up your sleeves! The 1923-built main front house has 4 bedrooms and 2 baths (measures 2027 sf) all on a single level, open floorplan and large kitchen, patios, and den. Behind the house is a 4 car tandem (2×2) garage and grassy yard, and further back is the 1947-built detached 2 bed 1 bath home (measures 802 sf). Both homes have brand new plumbing with permits and new sewer lines! Lot size is 11,791 sf, per assessor. The flexibility of this property is unparalleled – live in one house and generate rental income from the other, create an inspiring home office space, family compound, or make it a great investment with a possibility of an ADU. Each home has its own laundry, original details, and wood floors, and separate electric, gas and water meters. Close to McDonald Park, dining, shopping, and endless entertainment and recreational delights.
SOLD in Bungalow Heaven! | Airplane Craftsman Bungalow Built By Walter A. Waldock | Offered at $1,350,000
1046 N Michigan Ave | Pasadena, CA
Built by architect Walter A. Waldock, this “Airplane” Craftsman bungalow is located in the National Register of Historic Places portion of Bungalow Heaven Landmark District. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to restore and revitalize a great home with great detailing inside and out. This 1,908 sqft (measured) home has 4 bedrooms on a flat lot welcoming you with a covered front porch, an office in a space that may have been part of the side front porch, spacious living room with decorative fireplace, and 2 bedrooms on the first floor. 2 more bedrooms and a bath are upstairs. Front and rear yards with grass and patio allow for play and relaxation in the California weather. Other highlights include lots of Craftsman details and built-ins throughout, central air conditioning, and a California basement with storage area. A long driveway with driveway gate, detached 2-car garage with high ceilings, and a storage shed offer ample parking and storage. Close to the neighborhood McDonald Park and minutes away from all that Pasadena has to offer including shopping, dining, recreation, and entertainment. This property has a 2023 pre-sale Certificate of Inspection.
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LEASED in Bungalow Heaven! | 1 Bedroom Home For Lease | Offered at $1,900/month
1130 E Mountain St | Pasadena, CA
One bedroom, one bath California Bungalow with new carpet, paint, updated kitchen, built-in bookcases, moldings, casement windows, window coverings, garage, covered patio, and across the street from McDonald Park. In the middle of Bungalow Heaven Landmark District. Designed and built in 1922 by Edward A. Daniell, a prominent builder. Ready to move in, non smokers only, pets negotiable, and laundry in the garage.
SOLD Over Asking in Bungalow Heaven! | 4 Bedroom Home Built By E.A. Daniell | Listed at $999,000
1011 Bell St | Pasadena, CA
In the heart of historic landmark district Bungalow Heaven rests a home by highly regarded designer and prolific builder E.A. Daniell. This home offers 4 bedrooms in a two-story open floorplan. Upon entry, the interior boasts high ceilings and dark wood beams that project an openness and airy feel. Cook in the upgraded open kitchen overlooking the living and dining room with white shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, porcelain backsplash, breakfast bar with pendant lighting, and stainless steel appliances including gas range with hood, dishwasher, and refrigerator. Relax in the two patios of this low maintenance home and yard, and enjoy fruit from the guava tree. Convenient direct access garage and driveway with gate. Close to McDonald Park and all that Pasadena has to offer including dining, shopping, entertainment, and recreation destinations.
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SOLD Over Asking in Bungalow Heaven! | Single Story Craftsman Bungalow with Large Yard! | Listed at $999,000
890 N Michigan Ave | Pasadena, CA
Nestled in the middle of the highly sought-after Bungalow Heaven Landmark District, this Craftsman bungalow was built in 1922 by William H. Galbreath and offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath all on a single level. This is a “contributing” home that is part of the National Register of Historic Places, and the home itself has many original details including the covered front porch, fireplace, built-ins including bookshelves with glass covers, crown moulding, windows, oak wood floors, and French glass doors. Home is bolted, with copper plumbing and AC with permits. The exterior of the home was freshly painted in the same colors as before in January 2022. Other highlights include a kitchen nook, large walk-in closets with laundry chute, covered shelves, and drawers, and built-in ironing board. Relax and enjoy the California weather in the spacious, flat backyard that provides lots of room for expansion. The convenient long driveway with driveway gate leads to the detached 2-car garage for ample parking. Close to McDonald Park and all that Pasadena has to offer including dining, shopping, entertainment, and recreation destinations.
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SOLD in Bungalow Heaven! | One of the Best Craftsman Bungalows in all of Bungalow Heaven! | Listed at $1,350,000 and Sold $250K OVER Asking
1018 N Mar Vista Ave | Pasadena, CA
One of the best Craftsman bungalows in all of Bungalow Heaven! Nestled in the middle of the highly sought-after Bungalow Heaven Landmark District, this house has it all and was built in 1915 by John J. Patton and offers 2 bedrooms and 2 baths with an office on a single level. Sited on a premium corner lot, the corner positioning of the spacious front porch provides clear views of both streets. The interior has been meticulously maintained and retains a lot of the original character of the home including built-ins and beautiful wood throughout. Cook in the new gourmet chef’s kitchen with shaker style cabinets, quartz countertop, subway tile backsplash, farmhouse sink, and fully equipped with French door refrigerator, dishwasher, wine cooler, and professional gas range with hood. Relax and entertain in the large landscaped backyard with a spacious patios for lounging, terrace with gas BBQ cook station, gas fire pit, flat grass area, fruit trees, gardening area, and chicken coop/shed. Convenient 2-car detached garage with storage space is located behind the house. Close to McDonald Park and all that Pasadena has to offer including dining, shopping, entertainment, and recreation destinations.
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SOLD in Bungalow Heaven! | Desirable Income Property! | American Foursquare Style Duplex | Listed at $1,075,000
1103-1105 E Orange Grove Boulevard | Pasadena, CA
These are the units you have been looking for. In desirable Bungalow Heaven and built by fine home builders Dawson & Daniels, this is a charming American Foursquare style duplex. Each unit is a 2 bed 1 baths (total of 4 beds 2 baths) and is on a flat legal conforming 7500 square foot lot that is 50 ft wide and 150 ft deep. Attached laundry with permit from 2005 with its own electrical meter. 2 large 2-car carports, and tons or room for expansion for future possibilities as Pasadena relaxes their zoning laws. Both units feature large living rooms with built-ins, dining areas, gourmet kitchens, spacious bedrooms with ample closet space, baths with lots of storage, and central air and heat. Close to all that Pasadena has to offer including dining, shopping, entertainment, and recreation destinations. Includes an on site shared laundry room.
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SOLD in Bungalow Heaven! | Michael’s 36th Home Represented In The Neighborhood! | 2 Story Colonial Craftsman with Studio | Listed at $999,000
868 North Mentor Avenue | Pasadena, CA
Nestled in highly sought-after Bungalow Heaven Landmark District, this warm and inviting 2,036 sqft (approx) Colonial Craftsman bungalow welcomes you. 4 bedroom (2 downstairs), 3 baths, a front porch, large front and back yards and side yards, and a wonderful additional 255 sqft (approx) STUDIO in the rear. The interior boasts a combined living and dining room with wood floors, crown moulding, Batchelder tiled fireplace, and large windows bringing in natural light. Cook in the updated kitchen with black granite countertops, built-in gas range, and trey ceiling with recessed lighting. Relax in the outdoor retreat with patio, large grass area, mature landscaping, fruit trees, and a separate STUDIO that perhaps can be a retreat, office, or game room. Exterior was recently repainted with updated Craftsman palette. Convenient long driveway to the detached garage allows for ample parking. A highly sought after area in the nation’s first historic district, and relatively close to McDonald Park. Old Town Pasadena, Caltech, and numerous shopping and dining destinations nearby. This home was designed and built by Luthor Lincoln Parker (1861-1949) back in 1924. In the National Register of Historic Places portion of the Bungalow Heaven Landmark District!
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SOLD in Bungalow Heaven! | 2nd Agent Hired To Sell It! | Listed at $730,000
1075 North Mar Vista Avenue | Pasadena, CA
Nestled in the highly sought-after Bungalow Heaven Landmark District and part of the National Register, this Spanish-Mediterranean Revival-style bungalow offers 3 bedrooms all on a single level on a large, flat 8,976 sf lot. The rear includes a permitted 215 sq ft studio, greenhouse with plumbing, large potting area, and a 2 car garage with storage above. Beyond the large front yard and inviting front porch, the interior offers both charm and functionality with a spacious living room that contains a permit reinforced fireplace, hardwood floors, lots of windows, and an adjacent formal dining area. Cook in the light and bright kitchen with center island, ample counter space, white cabinetry, and adjacent full size laundry area with half bath. Relax in the covered back patio terrace with lush landscaping and brick pavers. This is a highly sought after area in the nation’s first historic district, and relatively close to McDonald Park.
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SOLD ABOVE ASKING PRICE in Bungalow Heaven! | Listed at $1,439,000
988 North Holliston Avenue | Pasadena, CA
Historic Craftsman charm with modern conveniences in the sought-after Bungalow Heaven Landmark District can be yours in this sprawling 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath residence, featuring 2,605 sq. ft. (approx.) of single level living on a park-like 17,583 sq. ft. (approx.) lot. The expansive covered front porch welcomes you to a light-filled, open floor plan with a spacious living room, formal dining room, breakfast room, and bonus family room/office and library. An updated en-suite master bedroom offers a walk-in closet and adjacent laundry room, while the remodeled oversized kitchen is perfect for entertaining, complete with abundant counter and cabinet space, breakfast bar, and prep/bar area with wine refrigerator and additional sink. Original Craftsman features in this architect-designed home include a Batchelder tile fireplace, period windows and wainscoting, built-in china cabinets and bookcases, and generous closets. A large California basement with built-in cabinets provides extra storage. Relax and entertain in your own park with enclosed, resort-style backyard, fruit trees, mature landscaping, spacious patio areas, and smart irrigation system. Park in the detached garage accessed by an electric driveway gate and stroll through the lushly canopied neighborhood to nearby Metro light rail, gourmet coffee, restaurants and shops.
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SOLD Airplane Craftsman in Bungalow Heaven! | Listed at $898,000
1140 North Mar Vista Avenue | Pasadena, CA
Nestled in highly sought-after Bungalow Heaven, this beautifully restored Airplane Craftsman residence offers three bedrooms, including a main floor bedroom, on a large 7,976 sq. ft. (approx.) flat lot. Beyond the large, covered front porch, the spacious front living area boasts lots of windows, a stone fireplace, and built-in cabinets. Cook in the upgraded, gourmet chef’s kitchen with track lighting, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and decorative tile flooring, along with an indoor laundry area that has room for a side-by-side washer and dryer. Other highlights include custom window blinds throughout, plantation shutters, hardwood and tile flooring, crown moulding, and built-in cabinets and storage. Relax in the backyard with patio area, koi pond, and drought tolerant landscaping. Park in the convenient 2-car garage with a long driveway and room for additional parking, plus an adjacent permitted workshop/bonus room currently used as a home gym with an outdoor relaxation area.
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SOLD in Bungalow Heaven At Above Asking Price! | Listed at $949,000
961 North Michigan Avenue | Pasadena, CA
Located in highly desirable Bungalow Heaven, this single family Craftsman residence features 2 bedrooms and 2 baths in 1,316 sq ft (approx) on a single level, all on a large fenced lot. Enjoy the large open living space with built-in media console, decorative fireplace, and separate dining room. Cook in the gourmet, upgraded kitchen with white appliance package including refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher along with stainless steel range hood, farmhouse stainless steel sink, ample counter space, and gorgeous wood cabinetry. Other highlights include central air and heat, wood flooring, built-in shelving, recessed lighting throughout, custom window blinds, upgraded bathrooms, and inside laundry area that includes stackable washer/dryer with extra counters and storage. Ample parking is available with a long driveway that leads to a detached two-car garage. Water-conserving landscaping features in front yard. Relax in the resort-style fenced backyard with large wood deck, trellis patio with fireplace, lawn, and lush landscaping.
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SOLD! Record Sale in Bungalow Heaven at almost $900/sqft!
1226 North Mar Vista Avenue | Pasadena, CA
Nestled in highly sought-after Bungalow Heaven, this 2 bed, 1 bath historic Craftsman was built by Edward A. Daniell and sits on a large, flat 7,158 sq lot, and has been carefully restored. As you arrive through the covered front porch and yard, you will be drawn to a single story layout that is open and bright. The interior offers a combined dining area and living room with fireplace, 2 bedrooms in separate wings, and a spacious restored kitchen with a side-by-side laundry area. Tankless water heater, upgraded 220 amp electric, and 5 more years on Mills Act. This home was awarded a historic preservation award from the State of Calif. Great backyard with trellis patio and lawn. Convenient, detached garage used as a man cave, with storage cabinet space, long driveway, and driveway gate. Located in the Bungalow Heaven Landmark District and named as one of the best neighborhoods in the nation by Sunset Magazine, this vibrant neighborhood is close to schools, shopping, recreation, and major employment hubs.
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Our Annual Bungalow Heaven Historic Home Tour were virtual in 2021 and 2022 and resumed in person on April 30, 2023. Please check back for future tour date information. The tour is usually self-guided, advance tickets are $20, and has been probably the most popular tour in Pasadena since it started in 1989.
In 2016, Bungalow Heaven was named #3 out of the Top 10 Most Beautiful Neighborhoods in America by Thrillist Travel:
“In case the name wasn’t a dead giveaway, this 16-block Pasadena neighborhood contains approximately 800 bungalows and exemplifies the early 20th century’s Arts & Crafts architectural movement. This style reverberates not only in the area’s grand, timeless houses, but in the unified, verdant atmosphere of the neighborhood itself, with shade blanketing its streets thanks to the trees that line them, and immaculately manicured lawns throughout.”
I always have a property that I’m preparing for the market (some are being restored, staged, or just being prepared for their first viewing). There is a very good chance I can get you a viewing before it goes to the open market. Call me, I do have some amazing Craftsman homes coming up.
The Definitive Bungalow Documentary – Bungalow Heaven: Preserving A Neighborhood
Get Your Complimentary Copy of Bungalow Heaven from Arcadia Publishing Images of America.
It is a great book. In over 200 vintage photographs, local authors Julianna Delgado and John G. Ripley (lives in Bungalow Heaven) share the history of Pasadena’s first and largest landmark district. This volume features historical images of bungalows from the Pasadena Museum of History’s Flag Photo Collection.
Bungalow Heaven was the first designated Landmark District in Pasadena. In 2008 most of the Landmark District was also placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The first house in Bungalow Heaven dates to 1888, but most of the bungalows were built between 1905 and 1920. Once part of Mission San Gabriel – and later El Rincon de San Pasqual Rancho before annexation by the City of Pasadena – the neighborhood became known as Bungalow Heaven in the 1970’s. Coined by a city planner, the name reflects the abundance of one and two-story 
Craftsman homes in the compact, six-block-by-six-block neighborhood, with McDonald Park in the middle.
Since its inception in 1989, Bungalow Heaven Landmark District has been a destination, a place people want to live, and this is reflected in the higher than average price-per-square foot sales prices when compared to all adjoining neighborhoods. It comprises of about 1,100 homes.
Join the Bungalow Heaven Neighborhood Association.
But only if you choose! The optional and fun membership is run by volunteer neighbors who meet quarterly, and they organize a very popular annual spring walking home tour, as well as many free family events in the park that are very well attended. This is a place where you can get to know your neighbors, get involved with many of the events, and even get trained to be a docent for our annual home tour. But if you don’t want to get involved and prefer to hang out on your front porch, that’s ok too. Dues are only $5/yr per adult (yes, five dollars per year). Proceeds from the tour and the membership fees go towards events in the park, a quarterly newsletter that gets hand delivered to your home, grants to help others maintain the front of their homes, as well as other Bungalow Heaven focused endeavors. More information about the District can be found at bungalowheaven.org.
Do you live here in Bungalow Heaven?
Work with an expert. Not only have I done more transactions than any other agent in Bungalow Heaven, I also live in Bungalow Heaven (we live in our restored Cyril Bennett designed Craftsman on Chester). I’m the only broker that heavily promotes our neighborhood, allowing my clients to get higher than normal sales prices. I also serve as a Bungalow Heaven Block Captain. Here are my Bungalow Heaven transactions to date (some of these homes I’ve handled multiple times):
- 1011 Bell Street
- 884-6 North Catalina Avenue
- 890 North Catalina Avenue
- 1025 North Chester Avenue
- 1035 North Chester Avenue
- 1046 North Chester Avenue
- 1053 North Chester Avenue
- 1054 North Chester Avenue
- 1141 North Chester Avenue
- 1159 North Chester Avenue 2X
- 1108 Evelyn Place
- 1114 Evelyn Place
- 854-856 North Holliston Avenue
- 988 North Holliston Avenue
- 1194 North Holliston Avenue
- 755 North Mar Vista Avenue
- 895 North Mar Vista Avenue
- 992 North Mar Vista Avenue
- 1018 North Mar Vista Avenue
- 1075 North Mar Vista Avenue
- 1140 North Mar Vista Avenue
- 1226 North Mar Vista Avenue
- 1245 North Mar Vista Avenue
- 868 North Mentor Avenue
- 1045 North Mentor Avenue
- 1308 North Mentor Avenue 2X
- 840 North Michigan Avenue
- 890 North Michigan Avenue
- 931 North Michigan Avenue
- 955 North Michigan Avenue
- 961 North Michigan Avenue 2X
- 1046 North Michigan Avenue
- 1318 North Michigan Avenue
- 1320 North Michigan Avenue
- 1124 East Mountain Street 2X
- 1130 East Mountain Street 6X
- 1103-1105 E Orange Grove Boulevard
- 1216 East Washington
- 1218 East Washington
- 1228 East Washington
Call me for a consultation, you won’t be disappointed.
A little more about Bungalow Heaven…
The American Planning Association has named it among its 2009 list of America’s Top 10 Great Places – the only one in California. Bungalow Heaven has been hailed as one of the best neighborhoods in the nation by Sunset Magazine for its architecture, its own park, and most importantly its people that care for their homes and their neighbors. As they say in Bungalow Heaven… “Come for the architecture, but stay for the people.”
Just up the street is Bungalow Heaven’s elementary school, Henry W. Longfellow Elementary. Designed by Greene and Greene, specifically Henry Greene, and is named after one of America’s best-loved poets. Built in 1912, it is the oldest school building still in use in Pasadena. Announced on May 16, 1911 in the Pasadena Star, it was to be “the first absolutely fireproof school in the city… and better ventilated and heated than any school building on the coast.” Henry designed the two-story, reinforced concrete structure in a classical idiom—complete with Ionic pilasters and faultless symmetry—that was nearly unrecognizable as a product of the Greene & Greene firm (Source: USC archives).
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