79 W Villa Street
Pasadena, CA 91103
Listing broker / agent: Coldwell Banker Realty · Joseph Kaplan · CRMLS
MLS # P1-29005 · Last checked Oct 8, 2026 04:57 UTC
About this property
Back on the market at no fault of the seller. Quite possibly the cutest house this side of the Mississippi!! Built in 1888, this classic charmer has seen its share of birthdays. A beautiful 2 bedroom 1 bath cottage located in Pasadena's New Fair Oaks Historic District. One house not enough for ya? Well, you're in luck cause this property has two homes on the lot. A second 1 bedroom 1 bath cottage with separate electric, gas and address (83 W Villa) that's perfect for renters or in laws is located at the rear of the property.The galley kitchen with tall curve top French doors leading to the back yard give this home a true indoor/outdoor California living. Imagine the meals you'll make on the massive Wolf Stove for Dining Al-Fresco with family and friends. The home has new windows, tear off roof, remodeled bathroom, new HVAC, tankless water heater, new paint and a separate laundry room. The back house is waiting for your imagination to bring back it's turn of the century charm. This home is close to the Rose Bowl and Old Town Pasadena with its amazing shopping and dining. Located on a quiet side yet close to major thoroughfares and the 210 freeway. This house has been waiting 138 years for you to make it yours!!
Property details
- MLS number
- P1-29005
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Duplex
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,419 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1929 acres
- Year built
- 1918
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 11
Building
- Year built
- 1918
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Architectural style
- Cottage
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Wood Siding
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Raised
- Living area source
- Measured
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Attic, Bedroom, Family Room, Laundry, Living Room, Utility Room, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Free Standing Range, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Interior features
- Built In Features, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Wired For Data, Wired For Sound, Attic, Bedroom On Main Level, Utility Room
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Ductless
- Cooling
- Ductless
- Fireplace
- None
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 8
- Garage spaces
- 0
- Parking
- Concrete, Driveway
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Porch
- Lot features
- Front Yard, Near Park, Sprinklers None, Trees
- Lot size source
- Public Records
- Fencing
- Wood
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Biking, Curbs, Golf, Hiking, Mountainous, Preserve Public Land, Sidewalks, Park
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | Not reported | 0.8 mi |
| Washington Elementary STEM Magnet (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | Not reported | 1.2 mi |
| Alma Fuerte Public (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles County Office of Education · Pasadena | K–8 | 1.3 mi |
| Aveson School of Leaders (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | K–5 | 1.3 mi |
| Octavia E. Butler Magnet (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | 6–8 | 1.3 mi |
| McKinley (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | K–8 | 1.4 mi |
| San Rafael Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | Not reported | 1.7 mi |
| Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | Not reported | 1.7 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $898,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $898,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 06:01 | $898,000 |
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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