894 894B S Pasadena Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105

• 4 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 1,779 sqft

Property Description

Welcome to 894 and 894B South Pasadena Avenue, Pasadena: an opportunity to restore and revitalize a historic duplex in the Pasadena Avenue Historic District. The front house with 1196 sqft (approx.) was built in 1903 by August C. Brandt, one of the contractors for Greene and Greene. This single-family traditional cottage is on one level with influences of the Colonial Revival style. A large pergola with carved beams extends from the roof eaves into the front yard and over the driveway, forming a porte cochere to the backyard. The home has a simple rectangular footprint and a hipped roof clad in shingles with flared eaves and curved, exposed rafter tails. While it has a similar footprint to other cottages in the district, its lower-pitch roof and larger windows along with the pergola/porte cochere show some early influences of the Arts and Crafts movement. In the rear, a Craftsman-style unit with 583 sqft (approx.) was built in 1911 and has a front-facing gabled roof and exteriors clad in coursed wood shakes. In addition, there is also a noncontributing shed at the end of the concrete driveway with exteriors of board and batten siding and a double-leaf door with strap hinges. 2 electrical meters! Don't miss the chance to restore this historic gem with two units on a lot and the opportunity to take advantage of the Mills Act, making this home eligible for significant property tax savings.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

September 29, 2025 at 05:00AM

Listing Office:

Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. : (626) 229-0909

Listing Agent:

Michael Bell : (626) 796-4100

MLS ID:

P1-24315

Interior

• General: Built-in FeaturesSeparate/Formal Dining RoomOpen FloorplanUnfurnishedAll Bedrooms DownBedroom on Main LevelMain Level Primary
• Laundry: InsideIn Kitchen
• A/C: None
• Heating: None
• Fireplace: None

Exterior

• General: Two On A Lot
• Style: Colonial
• Other Structures: Two On A Lot
• Pool: None
• Parking: DrivewayGarageParking spaces: 2

Construction

• Roofing: Composition
• General: 1

Location

• Road/Access: City Street
• Originating MLS: CRMLS_CRF
• County: Los Angeles

Lot

• Zoning: 5719024908
• View: None
• Fencing: BlockWood

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable AvailableElectricity AvailableNatural Gas AvailablePhone AvailableSewer AvailableWater Available
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: CRMLS_CRF

This listing courtesy of Michael Bell, Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.