1014 N Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103

Description

Welcome to this beautifully restored Spanish Revival home, built in 1922 and located in the highly sought-after Garfield Heights Landmark Historic District, named neighborhood of the year in 2023 by 48th annual Neighborhoods USA Conference. Privately set behind a mature hedge, this charming two-bedroom, one-bath residence seamlessly blends timeless architectural character with thoughtful modern upgrades. A welcoming front porch opens to a spacious living room featuring refinished hardwood floors,abundant natural light, and a stunning tiled fireplace with both gas & wood-burningcapabilities. The adjoining formal dining room showcases an original refurbished built-in buffet and sliding glass doors leading to the porte-cochere, creating an ideal flow for entertaining. The remodeled kitchen is filled with sunlight and appointed with quartz countertops, soft-closing doors and drawers cabinetry, newer Samsung Bespoke Smart appliances, ceramic tile flooring, and direct access to the backyard. The upgraded bathroom features a newer vanity, sink, toilet, tub, and stone-like tile flooring. The primary bedroom includes a ceiling fan, walk-in closet and sliding glass doors opening to the private backyard retreat, complete with a tree shaded patio, an Angel's tears tree in full bloom and a resurfaced pool & spa - perfect for relaxing or entertaining year-round. Adding even more versatility, the detached two-car garage offers excellent potential for a home office, studio, gym, or possible ADU conversion. The current owner has meticulously preserved the home's original character while completing extensive upgrades, including: refinished hardwood floors (2024), restored doors, moldings, built-ins, and door hardware (2026), new HVAC system with heat pump, A/C unit and ductwork (2024), remodeled bathroom (2021), remodeled kitchen (2025), new front, rear, and sliding doors plus updated kitchen and bathroom windows (2022-2025), resurfaced roofs with a white liner (2024), new sewer line (2022), new garage door (2021), paving stone driveway (2021), new fencing & iron gate (2021-2025) and a 240V receptacle for charging electric vehicles. Events within the Garfield Heights neighborhood include block parties, art fairs, annual home tours, seasonal socials and chili cook-offs to name a few. This exceptional historic home offers rare character and modern comfort and is conveniently located just minutes from the 210 and 134 freeways, Old Town Pasadena, and the Rose Bowl,

Listing description from the July 2026 sale, as reported to CRMLS.

Sale history

$1,310,000

Sold July 2026 · listed $1,198,000, on market May 2026, 28 days on market · MLS #P1-27340 · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Wayne Rog · Listing Office: Engel & Voelkers Pasadena · Contact: wrogsellsre@gmail.com · Bought with: Efi Latief · Berkshire Hathaway Home Serv.

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