ONE-OF-A-KIND opportunity in Pasadena’s Villa Parke neighborhood. Dreaming of a storybook home full of timeless charm? Or a rare multi-family lot to build your next income property? This ±14,927 SF RM-32 property offers both.
For the homeowner: hidden behind a lush natural hedge, this early-1900s classic feels like a scene from a romantic movie, complete with its own Romeo-and-Juliet balcony and walls of windows that pour in natural light. Approx. 3,426 SF with 5 bedrooms and 4 baths, ready for a full renovation, plus a sweeping backyard with room for ADUs or limitless potential to shine.
For the investor: preliminary 8-unit plans are ready to go, with potential for 20+ units through state density bonus incentives for affordable housing . The City confirmed in 2021 that the home is not a historic landmark, giving you the flexibility to redevelop.
Villa Parke is one of Pasadena’s most walkable neighborhoods, minutes from the cafés, boutiques, and dining of Old Pasadena, the Metro A Line, and the 210, with Caltech, JPL, ArtCenter, and Huntington Hospital nearby. Lots like this rarely come to market. Schedule your private showing before this dream to be opportunity is gone.
For the homeowner: hidden behind a lush natural hedge, this early-1900s classic feels like a scene from a romantic movie, complete with its own Romeo-and-Juliet balcony and walls of windows that pour in natural light. Approx. 3,426 SF with 5 bedrooms and 4 baths, ready for a full renovation, plus a sweeping backyard with room for ADUs or limitless potential to shine.
For the investor: preliminary 8-unit plans are ready to go, with potential for 20+ units through state density bonus incentives for affordable housing . The City confirmed in 2021 that the home is not a historic landmark, giving you the flexibility to redevelop.
Villa Parke is one of Pasadena’s most walkable neighborhoods, minutes from the cafés, boutiques, and dining of Old Pasadena, the Metro A Line, and the 210, with Caltech, JPL, ArtCenter, and Huntington Hospital nearby. Lots like this rarely come to market. Schedule your private showing before this dream to be opportunity is gone.
Property Details
Price:
$1,699,000
MLS #:
PW26239858
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
4
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
645pasadenanw
Listed Date:
Nov 10, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
3,426
Lot Size:
1,692,742 sqft / 38.86 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1920
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Schools
School District:
Pasadena Unified
Interior
Bathrooms
4 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry Features
Inside, Laundry Room
Levels
Two
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Exterior
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Community Features
Street Lights, Sidewalks
Lot Features
16-20 Units/Acre, Rectangular Lot
Stories
2
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Neighborhood
Financial
Map
Community
- Address779 N Marengo Pasadena CA
- CityPasadena
- CountyLos Angeles
- Zip Code91103
Subdivisions in Pasadena
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Pasadena as of Nov 12, 2026
206
Single Family Listed
66
Avg DOM
851
Avg $ / SqFt
$2,908,572
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 779 N Marengo Pasadena CA is a Single Family for sale in Pasadena, CA, 91103. It is listed for $1,699,000 and features 5 beds, 4 baths, and has approximately 3,426 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1920. The current price per square foot is $496. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Pasadena is $851. The average listing price for Single Family in Pasadena is $2,908,572.
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