956 East Villa Street, Pasadena, CA 91106
956 East Villa Street, Pasadena, CA 91106
Property Description
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.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Affordable Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Pasadena · Single Family Residence
Listed 13.3% below the median closed sale of $1,151,000. Price per sqft ($882) is a 17% discount to closed comps ($1,060). Closed comps sold at 109% of list — strong seller's market.
Price Position
Priced below the market — value advantage over the field.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 408 Del Mar Boulevard | Pasadena | 1910 | 2 | 1 | 1,162 | 2,573 | $765 | $889,000 | 142 | 90 |
| 66 Peoria St | Pasadena | 1905 | 2 | 1 | 1,044 | 8,226 | $915 | $954,999 | 3 | 90 |
| 404 Vinedo Avenue | Pasadena | 1926 | 2 | 1 | 1,121 | 5,161 | $812 | $910,000 | 51 | 90 |
| 257 Bella Vista | Pasadena | 1924 | 2 | 1 | 1,008 | 6,254 | $913 | $919,999 | 149 | 86 |
| 555 Hickory Lane | Pasadena | 1953 | 2 | 1 | 1,068 | 6,959 | $908 | $970,000 | 4 | 85 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1,080.6 | 5,834.6 | $862.6 | $928,799.6 | 69.8 | |||
| Median | 1,068 | $919,999 | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 Vinedo Avenue | Pasadena | 1923 | 09/18/2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,018 | 5,095 | $1.20M | $1.25M | $1,228 | 1.04 | 47 | 90 |
| 511 Penn Street | Pasadena | 1925 | 10/09/2026 | 2 | 1 | 960 | 5,024 | $995,000 | $1.15M | $1,199 | 1.16 | 27 | 88 |
| 590 Prescott Street | Pasadena | 1938 | 10/05/2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,072 | 4,641 | $960,000 | $960,000 | $896 | 1.00 | 39 | 87 |
| 331 Roosevelt | Pasadena | 1925 | 09/10/2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,311 | 5,872 | $1.35M | $1.40M | $1,068 | 1.04 | 20 | 87 |
| 1044 Hudson Avenue | Pasadena | 1912 | 08/31/2026 | 2 | 2 | 1,106 | 10,834 | $825,000 | $1.01M | $911 | 1.22 | 40 | 84 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 2.0 | 1.2 | 1,093.4 | 6,293.2 | $1.15M | $1.15M | $1,060.4 | — | 34.6 | ||||
| Median | 1,072 | $1.15M | $1.15M | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.