1944 el sereno ave

Pasadena , CA 91103

MLS#: DW25232034

$1,550,000

Status: Active
Listing number: DW25232034
Listing provided by: Ally Commercial Real Estate
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 6 days ago
On site: 7 days ago
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Property

Beds

5

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1911

Sq.Footage

2,518

1944 El Sereno Ave is a rare historic gem in the heart of Pasadena, offering 2,518 sq ft of potential on an expansive 19,001 sq ft lot—nearly half an acre. This fixer-upper provides endless opportunities for the savvy buyer: restore the home and create your dream compound, build up to four ADUs (BUYER TO VERIFY) in the back to maximize income while living in the front, develop a lucrative rental income property, or take advantage of its prime location to fix and flip. With its size, charm, and versatility, this property is a canvas ready for your vision. This incredible location continues to get better and better!

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Total Bedrooms

    5

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Basement YN

    YES

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Main Level Bedrooms

    1

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    None

  • View

    None

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.4362

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

Price

  • Sales Price

    $1,550,000

  • Sq. Footage

    2, 518

  • Price/SqFt

    $615

HOA

  • Association

    NO

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • Stories

    2

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Unknown

  • Tax Lot

    7

  • Water Source

    Public

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1944 El Sereno Ave is a rare historic gem in the heart of Pasadena, offering 2,518 sq ft of potential on an expansive 19,001 sq ft lot—nearly half an acre. This fixer-upper provides endless opportunities for the savvy buyer: restore the home and create your dream compound, build up to four ADUs (BUYER TO VERIFY) in the back to maximize income while living in the front, develop a lucrative rental income property, or take advantage of its prime location to fix and flip. With its size, charm, and versatility, this property is a canvas ready for your vision. This incredible location continues to get better and better!

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