Pasadena (NW) (645) Homes with One Level Stories

Welcome to the charming neighborhood of Pasadena (NW), a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Los Angeles County, California. Known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning architecture, this area offers a unique blend of urban convenience and suburban tranquility. Pasadena is celebrated for its beautiful tree-lined streets, historic landmarks, and an array of recreational parks, making it an ideal place for families, retirees, and everyone in between.

One of the standout features of this enchanting region is its collection of one-level story homes. These properties are perfect for those seeking easy accessibility and a seamless living experience. With open floor plans and spacious layouts, these homes provide an inviting atmosphere for entertaining guests or enjoying quiet evenings at home. The single-level design ensures that every inch of living space is both functional and comfortable, catering to various lifestyles.

Residents of Pasadena (NW) enjoy a wealth of amenities, including proximity to renowned schools, delightful dining options, and eclectic shopping venues. The area is also well-connected to major freeways and public transportation, making commuting a breeze. Whether you're exploring the Pasadena Museum of California Art or taking a leisurely stroll through the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, there’s always something new to discover.

In Pasadena (NW), you’ll find not just a home, but a community that embraces the spirit of California living. With its charming one-level story homes and vibrant surroundings, this neighborhood is a perfect place to plant roots and create lasting memories. Experience the best of Pasadena living—your dream home awaits!

Newest Pasadena (NW) (645) Homes with One Level Stories

$895,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26985597 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Nestled at the northern edge of Pasadena, this California Bungalow is a private, low maintenance, street-to-street oasis and a potential gardener's dream. The gated front yard welcomes you with lush passionfruit vines, fruit trees, and native California flora, framed by a classic front porch built for enjoying quiet sunsets. Inside, flexible living and social spaces seamlessly connect - from intimate conversations by the fireplace to morning light across the semi-open kitchen, social bar, and dining nook. Bedrooms are intentionally positioned on opposite ends of the home for maximum privacy, centered around a sleek, calming three-quarter bath.Outdoor living options abound: gather in the backyard retreat between the house and garage, or unwind in the refreshing cowboy tub under the sun and shade. Parking is effortless with a flexible driveway, carport, garage, and hassle-free street parking. Plus, the massive detached garage - equipped with electricity, plumbing, a half bath, and private entry - serves as an ideal bonus hangout spot, workout studio, or high-value ADU rental conversion. Located just minutes from the Rose Bowl, Old Town, Washington Blvd, hiking, and major freeways, this property delivers effortless convenience with total privacy.

1428 N Raymond Avenue, Pasadena

$899,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ AR26198013 MLS ⋅ Active Status

There’s something special about a home with good bones, a great floor plan, and the opportunity to make it completely your own. Situated on a generous 7,805-square-foot corner lot, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath Pasadena home offers approximately 1,314 square feet of living space and plenty of possibilities for its next chapter. Built in 1977, the home features a comfortable and functional floor plan, central air and heat, and a spacious lot with room to reimagine both the indoor and outdoor spaces. While the property is ready for updating and some TLC, it offers a wonderful canvas for bringing your own style, ideas, and vision to life. Located near the Rose Bowl and Robinson Park Field, with Pasadena’s many shops, restaurants, recreation, and local destinations within easy reach. Whether you envision thoughtful updates or a more complete transformation, this is an opportunity to create a home that truly feels like your own.

972 Spruce, Pasadena

$1,280,000

P1-28771 MLS ⋅ Active Status

A unique DUPLEX opportunity in the heart of Pasadena, 396 N Summit Avenue and 397 Townsend Place feature two beautifully updated residences on an expansive 11,000+ square-foot lot, offering flexibility for multi-generational living, an owner-user, or an investment opportunity.The front residence offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms, while the rear residence features two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Both homes have undergone extensive interior renovations, including updated kitchens, living spaces, bedrooms, bathrooms, and laundry areas, creating fresh, comfortable interiors ready for modern living. The property stretches between Summit Avenue and Townsend Place, giving each residence added separation and privacy, along with the potential to create dedicated outdoor spaces for each home. A detached two-car garage and generous lot further enhance the property's versatility. With two existing residences and substantial lot size, there may also be potential for additional units or future improvements, subject to City of Pasadena approval. Buyer to independently verify all development possibilities. Ideally located near Old Pasadena, the Rose Bowl, shopping, dining, and convenient freeway access, this is a rare opportunity offering space, flexibility, and income potential in a desirable Pasadena location.

396 N Summit Avenue, Pasadena

$1,100,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ P1-28707 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Discover the possibilities in this spacious Northwest Pasadena home, ideally situated near the Altadena border in a highly desirable location. Offering original character, generous living spaces, and a substantial rear yard, this property presents an exciting opportunity to make it your own. Step inside to a light-filled living room featuring original wood flooring, a fireplace, and an expansive picture window flanked by two additional windows that bring in an abundance of natural light. The adjoining dining room overlooks the spacious rear yard, creating an inviting setting for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen features a double oven, range top, two sinks, dishwasher, and a corner window overlooking the yard--an especially welcome feature while preparing meals or doing dishes. Three generously sized bedrooms and 1.75 bathrooms provide comfortable living space for a variety of needs. A convenient breezeway connects the home to the garage, while the expansive rear yard offers a true blank canvas for gardening, entertaining, recreation, or creating your ideal outdoor retreat. The covered patio provides an inviting space to relax and enjoy the outdoors, particularly on pleasant spring and fall evenings. Location is a standout feature, with convenient access to major freeways, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and the Rose Bowl. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the abundance of nearby opportunities for walking, hiking, and biking, including the Gabrielino Trail, Hahamongna Watershed Park, El Prieto Trail Loop, and Brown Mountain Dam. With its desirable Northwest Pasadena location, spacious floor plan, abundant natural light, original wood floors, generous outdoor space, and excellent access to recreation and local destinations, this home offers an exceptional opportunity to create your Pasadena lifestyle.

905 W La Canada Verdugo Road, Pasadena

$1,199,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 226004228 MLS ⋅ Coming Soon Status

Exceptional Pasadena Investment Opportunity! Ideally situated in a desirable Pasadena location, this well-maintained and thoughtfully updated three-unit property offers an excellent opportunity for investors, owner-users, or multigenerational living. The property includes a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom main residence at 1386 Glen Avenue, complemented by two additional 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom units, 1388 Glen Avenue Unit A and Unit B.Each residence has been tastefully updated, offering comfortable and inviting living spaces with the convenience of separate units and multiple income-producing possibilities. The versatile layout provides the opportunity to live in one unit while generating rental income from the others, or maximize the property's rental potential as a multi-unit investment.Ideally located near an array of shopping, dining, entertainment, and everyday conveniences, with easy access to the best of Pasadena and surrounding communities. With its desirable location, updated interiors, and three-unit configuration, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey multifamily property with strong investment appeal.

1386 Glen Avenue, Pasadena

$999,900

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ PW26190549 MLS ⋅ Active Status

A rare opportunity to reimagine a classic 1932 Spanish Revival home on a beautifully proportioned 10,013 square foot lot on a tree-lined street in one of Pasadena's most established neighborhoods. With 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,665 square feet of living space, the home retains the architectural character and charm that define this style, and presents a genuine blank canvas for buyers with vision. A dedicated laundry room and a small basement, a true rarity in the Los Angeles area, add functional depth to the property. The oversized lot is a standout feature in its own right, offering a spacious backyard, a long driveway, and a detached 2-car garage with strong ADU conversion potential, subject to City of Pasadena approval. Whether the goal is a primary residence with a rental unit, a multigenerational setup, or simply a prized piece of real estate to hold and improve over time, the bones and lot size here open the door to a wide range of possibilities. Located just minutes from the Rose Bowl, Old Town Pasadena, the Arroyo Seco, and the burgeoning dining and retail corridor along Lincoln Avenue, with easy freeway access to Downtown Los Angeles and the broader San Gabriel Valley. Properties on lots of this size, in a location this strong, do not come along often in Pasadena.

1791 Navarro, Pasadena

$1,275,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ P1-28649 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Nestled on a peaceful cul-de-sac just minutes from the Rose Bowl and JPL, 1075 Chevron Court offers an exceptional blend of space, privacy, and convenience. The heart of this inviting home is a beautifully updated kitchen featuring blue Shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and elegant crown molding, with a generous layout that flows seamlessly into a sun-drenched, open-concept dining area. Outdoors, the expansive lot serves as a private oasis with distinct zones perfectly suited for relaxing, entertaining, and future customization. Offering convenient access to the 210 and 2 freeways alongside nearby shopping and amenities, this versatile property provides the ideal setting to settle in and make your own.

1075 Chevron Court, Pasadena

$960,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ BB26178879 MLS ⋅ Active Under Contract Status

Some houses are updated by erasing what came before. Others are cared for in a way that allows their character to endure. Built in 1938 and located within Pasadena's Craftsman Heights Landmark District, this two-bedroom, one-bath traditional bungalow offers 1,072 square feet filled with the details that give a vintage home its warmth, individuality and sense of place. Original hardwood floors carry through the living and dining spaces, joined by graceful period openings and anchored by the home's original fireplace and mantel. Period-appropriate sconces complement the fireplace, while the original dining-room doorbell is one of those wonderful small details that reminds you this house has a story. The kitchen is perhaps the home's most remarkable survivor. Rather than being remodeled into something it was never intended to be, it remains largely original, retaining its cabinetry, tile work and sink. The linoleum tile floor was replaced in a period-appropriate pattern, while a vintage, period-correct stove—complete with its original salt and pepper shakers—provides an extraordinary connection to the era. The stove will remain with the property. Just off the kitchen, a separate laundry room adds practical space while keeping everyday household functions tucked away. In the bathroom, restoration was approached with the same respect for the home's character. Period-appropriate tile was installed while preserving the original bathtub, allowing the room to feel at home within a 1937 bungalow rather than disconnected from it. Set on a 4,362-square-foot lot, the property also offers a gated driveway with additional off-street parking and a detached one-car garage at the rear. What makes this bungalow special isn't simply its age. It's what has survived: original materials, thoughtful details and the unmistakable character that comes from a house that has not been stripped of its past. For someone who believes originality is worth preserving, 590 Prescott Avenue offers something increasingly difficult to recreate—and an opportunity to become the next steward of a very special Pasadena home.

590 Prescott Street, Pasadena

$898,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ P1-28588 MLS ⋅ Active Under Contract Status

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!!

79 W Villa Street, Pasadena

$899,000

2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ GD26182854 MLS ⋅ Active Status

What a great opportunity to own in one of Pasadena’s most desirable areas—historic Millionaire’s Row! Located in the highly sought-after Virginia Manor, this light and bright residence offers a spacious floor plan filled with natural light. Freshly painted and featuring newer flooring and an updated A/C system, this home is move-in ready while still offering the opportunity to add your own personal touches. A wonderful chance to own a home along Pasadena’s iconic South Orange Grove Boulevard, an area known for its beautiful architecture, history and timeless appeal. Great location. Spacious living. Classic Pasadena charm.

681 S Orange Grove Unit 3, Pasadena

$1,279,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26874221 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Welcome to this charming 1920s Spanish-style detached duplex, ideally situated on an expansive gated lot perched above the street in Pasadena's desirable Northwest neighborhood. Blending timeless architectural character with thoughtful modern updates, this unique property offers exceptional versatility, privacy, and abundant parking just minutes from the Rose Bowl, Brookside Park, the scenic walking loop, access to hiking trails, La Pintoresca Park/Library and the shops and restaurants along Lincoln Boulevard. A gated driveway provides generous off-street parking, complemented by a detached one-car garage equipped with an EV charger. The elevated lot offers a wonderful sense of privacy and separation from the street, while the property's Spanish-era character is enhanced by original wood floors, large windows, and an abundance of natural light. The front unit features two bedrooms plus a convenient office nook, one bathroom, original wood flooring, large windows, and mini-split A/C units for efficient year-round comfort. The rear unit offers one bedroom and one bathroom, along with a generously sized kitchen, in-unit washer and dryer, and its own mini-split A/C unit. Whether you're looking for an owner-user opportunity, multigenerational living, supplemental rental income, or a flexible investment property, this beautifully maintained and nicely remodeled duplex presents a rare opportunity in one of Pasadena's most sought-after neighborhoods. Enjoy the best of Pasadena living with easy access to parks, recreation, dining, shopping, and the Rose Bowl, all while coming home to a private, gated retreat.

55 W Washington Boulevard, Pasadena

$1,279,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26874299 MLS ⋅ Active Status

55 W Washington Boulevard, Pasadena

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