Pasadena (NE) (646) Homes with Traditional Style

Pasadena (NE) (646) Homes with Traditional Style

Welcome to Pasadena, California—a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Los Angeles County. Known for its stunning architecture, vibrant culture, and rich history, Pasadena boasts a unique blend of traditional charm and modern conveniences. With a population that thrives on diversity and creativity, this city is a haven for families, professionals, and retirees alike.

Pasadena is perhaps best known for its iconic Rose Bowl and the annual Tournament of Roses Parade, which draw visitors from around the world. The city is adorned with beautiful parks, lush gardens, and a plethora of museums, including the renowned Norton Simon Museum. With a climate that boasts over 280 sunny days a year, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking in the nearby San Gabriel Mountains or strolling through the picturesque streets lined with historic homes.

Among the architectural treasures in Pasadena, traditional-style homes stand out for their timeless elegance and craftsmanship. These residences often feature classic elements such as gabled roofs, wide front porches, and intricate woodwork, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Many traditional homes are set within tree-lined neighborhoods, offering a sense of community and a connection to Pasadena's storied past.

Whether you're searching for a charming bungalow, a sprawling Craftsman, or a stately Colonial, Pasadena's traditional homes provide a unique opportunity to embrace the city's heritage while enjoying modern amenities. Come explore this enchanting region and discover the perfect place to call home in Pasadena, where tradition meets contemporary living in the most delightful way.

Newest Pasadena (NE) (646) Homes with Traditional Style

$1,399,995
3 Beds 4 Baths P1-28287 MLS Active Status
Set behind a gated, extended driveway on a generous 9,342-square-foot lot, this beautifully maintained Pasadena residence offers a rare combination of privacy, space, and timeless character -- offered for the very first time in 35 years.The main house welcomes you with original 1.25' hardwood floors and handsome saltillo tile, a pairing that speaks to the home's authentic Pasadena roots. Two bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bath, anchor the main residence, complemented by a convenient hallway powder room for guests. The primary suite has been freshened with new carpet and offers generous closet space, while recessed lighting throughout and built-in speakers in the living and family rooms lend an easy, elevated ambience to everyday living.Step outside to a lovely covered porch overlooking a freshly landscaped front garden with new sod and automatic sprinklers -- the kind of curb appeal that stops traffic. The rear yard mirrors that same care, with new grass and built-in speakers extending the indoor-outdoor lifestyle Pasadena is known for.A detached garage and back house add exceptional flexibility, featuring a third bedroom, an additional full bathroom, in-unit laundry, and beautifully built-out cabinetry in the two-car garage -- ideal for guests, extended family, or a private studio.Thoughtful, recent upgrades add peace of mind for years to come: a new roof (2025), new water heater (2026), and central HVAC throughout.Location is equally exceptional -- just a couple of miles from Caltech and Pasadena City College, with same-street access to the 210 Freeway for effortless commuting.Rarely does a home of this character, scale, and pedigree come to market. A true legacy property awaiting its next chapter.

880 N Allen Avenue, Pasadena

$1,675,000
4 Beds 3 Baths P1-28263 MLS Active Status
The way a home brings people together can matter just as much as its size. At 2187 Garfias Drive, a complete 2026 renovation and permitted addition transformed approximately 1,920 square feet into a home where the kitchen, dining, family, and living areas connect naturally, creating spaces that support everyday living as easily as life's special occasions.At the center of the home, the kitchen features a waterfall island, Zellige tile backsplash, and a thoughtfully appointed appliance package, all seamlessly connected to the surrounding gathering spaces. Whether preparing dinner, helping with homework, or hosting family and friends, the layout encourages everyone to stay connected.With four bedrooms and three bathrooms, the flexible floor plan adapts to changing needs, whether creating a home office, welcoming overnight guests, or providing space for multigenerational living. Privately positioned toward the rear of the home, the primary suite opens directly to the backyard, offering a peaceful place to begin and end each day.Outside, the existing pool and surrounding yard offer the opportunity to create an outdoor setting that reflects your own lifestyle. Whether you envision dining outdoors, relaxing by the pool, gardening, or creating a place for children to play, the space is ready to evolve with your vision.Conveniently located near the Washington Boulevard corridor, you'll enjoy neighborhood cafes, restaurants, and local shops, while nearby New York Drive provides easy access throughout Pasadena. Victory Park, the weekly Pasadena Farmers' Market, Eaton Canyon, and Old Pasadena are all within easy reach. Caltech, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Huntington Hospital, and Pasadena City College are also just a short drive away, making this location well suited for both work and everyday life.

2187 Garfias Drive, Pasadena

$1,399,000
5 Beds 4 Baths 26856901 MLS Active Status
THE WONDER YEARS AT 966 WORCESTER AVE. 966 Worcester Ave sits in Pasadena's Garfield Heights and offers 2,329sf across a fully updated main residence and private guest house, exactly the kind of space today's families are looking for. The main residence has 4 beds/3 baths and a ground-floor primary suite built for effortless, accessible living. The home was extensively updated in 2021: new roof, HVAC, windows, copper plumbing throughout, new interior paint, new toilets and bathroom tile, and new cabinets, counters, and backsplash. The open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area is anchored by a generous island and a suite of Thermador appliances alongside a Bosch refrigerator. Upstairs, 2 beds/1 bath give everyone room to breathe. The approx 500sf attached guest house brings its own living room, bedroom, bath, full kitchen, and laundry, completely self-contained, completely connected, tailor-made for multigenerational living, for those caring for an elder loved one who deserves proximity, independence, and dignity all at once. Outside, mature blood orange, orange, and lemon trees fill the yard. But ask the sellers what they will miss most about this house, and they will not mention a single room. They will tell you about the neighbors. The seller tried to put it into words. He kept reaching, kept searching, and finally just stopped. His face said everything his words couldn't. And that was more powerful than anything he could have said. You will feel it too. Just show up. Give it a moment. Let it land. The neighbors water your plants without being asked. They mow your lawn and laugh when you reach for your wallet. They know your name. They know your kids' names. They knock on your door and ask to borrow a cup of sugar and they mean it, and you hand it over without thinking twice because on Worcester Ave, this is just an ordinary Tuesday. This is not a Hallmark card. This is the real thing, still breathing, still knocking on your door. Then step outside in the morning and let the street do the rest. Walk the tree-lined streets of Garfield Heights while the Pasadena parrots call from the palms overhead and nostalgia sets in. It feels like the best Saturday morning of your childhood, when everything was slower and warmer. The city's noise dissolves a few blocks back and you stop trying to find it again. This is that place. And when you are ready for the world, the Rose Bowl, the Arroyo Seco, dinner at Dos Besos, or tickets to the Pasadena Playhouse are all minutes away. This is a home that holds everyone: the generation raising kids, the grandparent who deserves to be close but never crowded, the family member who needs their own door without ever truly being on their own. The neighbors will welcome every single one of them. That is the kind of street this is. The magic does not stop at your front door. It lives on the whole block. 966 Worcester Ave is not just square footage. It is a feeling that most people spend years chasing and most neighborhoods stopped offering long ago. It waited here for you.

966 Worcester Avenue, Pasadena

$1,150,000
2 Beds 2 Baths P1-28106 MLS Active Status
Quite possibly the cutest house this side of the Mississippi!!! Welcome to 395 N Daisy, a wonderful Mid-Century traditional home located in Pasadena's coveted Daisy Villa neighborhood. This meticulously maintained and updated home has a 'Mad Men' feel with a perfect blend of classic architecture and modern conveniences.Originally built in 1937, the 89-year-old two bedroom/ two bath charmer sits on a newly landscaped lot that's perfect for entertaining. This sunlit home features an indoor/outdoor layout with many original details that include a decorative fireplace, plaster walls, Art Deco built-in cabinetry, beautiful hardwood floors, and wainscoting. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream with original cabinetry and upgraded stainless-steel appliances. Whether preparing a casual meal or hosting a swanky dinner party, this kitchen is sure to inspire culinary creativity. Outside, the beautifully landscaped backyard garden with drought tolerant turf is an oasis of tranquility, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy Dining al-fresco with family and friends under the canopy of the backyard shade tree. The upgrades are numerous and include a new: roof, double pane windows, back door, copper wiring, 200-amp panel upgrade, tankless water heater, central air, and landscaping. The San Gabriel Mountains provide the perfect backdrop to wind down your evening in the 5-person hot tub. The newly renovated back house is perfect for a home office, studio or a guest.Just a stone's throw to the Pasadena Farmer's Market as well as Victory Park, Sunnyslope Park and Alice's Dog Park. Easy access to golf, hiking trails, the 210 Freeway, shopping, restaurants and four different grocery stores. Have you always wanted to be popular? Now is your chance! Buy this house and you'll be very popular every New Year as the home is a half block from the Rose Parade Route. Don't miss the opportunity to make this exquisite Pasadena house your new home. Schedule a private showing today and experience the timeless elegance of 395 N Daisy Avenue.Offers, if any, are due by Monday 8/3 at 5:00.

395 N Daisy Avenue, Pasadena

$3,350,000
3 Beds 4 Baths P1-27907 MLS Active Status
This gracious, one-story traditional of just over 3000 square feet, along with a full guest house of some 1500 square feet, is sited on a 1.03 acre in one of the city's most peaceful and historic neighborhoods. Kinneloa Ranch was created in the late 1800s by visionary Abbott Kinney, who named Meyerloa from Hawaiian origins - a mesa location looking toward a mountain ridge. The property captures expansive mountain views from the house and grounds as well as city views from the loft of the guest house. The interior offers exposed hardwood flooring, fireplaces in the Living and Sun Rooms, formal Dining Room, Den, updated gourmet kitchen with eating area and two built-in desks, plus updated baths. The step-down primary suite includes a raised-hearth fireplace, sitting area, two-walk in closets, and an expansive bath with shower-over-tub and an oversized walk-in shower. A unique feature of the house is its lower-level finished speakeasy with bar and built-in eating area. In addition to the interior laundry room, there are laundry hookups and a 3/4 bath in the over-sized four-car attached garage. The guest house, with new laminate and carpeted flooring, offers a vaulted wood ceiling Living Room with fireplace, full kitchen, bedroom, two baths, laundry hookups, a spacious gym/bonus room, plus two loft bedrooms and loft office accessed via two spiral staircases. Highlights of the exterior are sweeping lawns, free-form 6 year old pool with spa and waterfall, built-in barbecue with bar seating, a producing orchard, lily pond with brook under a majestic mature oak, putting green, chicken coop, and a cozy dining gazebo. This estate offers a true sense of rural living yet is located just minutes from all of Pasadena's sought after shopping, dining, and cultural offerings.

3110 Meyerloa Lane, Pasadena

$1,849,000
3 Beds 3 Baths P1-26763 MLS Active Status
This warm and inviting ranch-style retreat, sited in the Kinneloa Canyon Estates, is situated within a serene gated community. An expansive single-level home, built in 1994, offers a quintessential California lifestyle with breathtaking panoramic views spanning from the San Gabriel Mountains to the Downtown Los Angeles skyline. The inviting living room features beamed ceilings, a charming brick fireplace, and French doors that open to a front patio shaded by a majestic, mature oak tree. The spacious family room flows seamlessly into a chef's kitchen equipped with granite countertops, a breakfast bar, and stainless steel appliances, including a double oven, separate cooktop, dishwasher, refrigerator, and adjacent laundry room. Accented by vaulted ceilings and another brick fireplace, the family room features a built-in bar and a functional office nook with French doors leading to a beautifully landscaped backyard and brick patio. The private primary suite includes an updated 3/4 bath, generous closet space, and French door access to the rear grounds. Two additional bedrooms complete the layout, including a private bedroom with access to a 3/4 bath located at the other side of the house, ideal for guests or multi-generational living. Additional features include dual-pane windows, a concrete tile roof, hardwood floors throughout, central HVAC, ceiling fans, and plantation shutters. The lush backyard offers privacy with mature landscaping, a rose garden, and a versatile 331 SF screened patio perfect for a gym, playroom, or creative studio. A spacious brick paverstone driveway, an attached two-car garage with attic storage, and a side motor court provide ample parking and functionality. A rare opportunity to enjoy space, privacy, and sweeping views in one of Pasadena's most sought-after communities.

2210 Brambling Lane, Pasadena

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