
999 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104
999 North Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104
Property Description
A rare architectural gem in Pasadena's coveted Bungalow Heaven, this 1950 home reflects the enduring appeal of California Ranch-style architecture blended with the revival of traditional adobe construction. Inspired by early California adobe homes of the Spanish and Mexican periods, this distinctive residence captures a style popularized throughout Southern California in the late 1940s and 1950s. The inviting brick and adobe-block front courtyard embraces the Ranch-style tradition of indoor-outdoor living. Inside, the spacious living room features a cathedral ceiling, original wrought-iron chandelier, Spanish-tile flooring, and a masonry fireplace with a wood mantel. Throughout the home, original details tell the story of a bygone era, including Spanish-tile accents, wood cabinetry, tongue-and-groove walls, exposed wood beams, wrought-iron sconces, and distinctive hardware. The generously sized kitchen retains its original Spanish tile and wood cabinetry, complemented by a large north-facing window. A separate laundry room and three-quarter guest bath continue the home's authentic tilework. Deeply inset steel casement windows, substantial wood lintels, and a low-pitched roof with wide overhangs further enhance its traditional adobe-inspired character. Outside, a spacious, enclosed side yard and deck offer a private setting for enjoying California sunshine and warm summer evenings. A breezeway carport, two-car garage, and rectangular corner lot complete this special property. Rich in character, architectural detail, and timeless California charm, this is a rare opportunity to own a truly distinctive home in Bungalow Heaven.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Residential Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Pasadena · Single Family Residence
Listed in line with the median closed sale of $1,325,000. Price per sqft ($696) is a 16% discount to closed comps ($825). Closed comps sold at 106% of list — strong seller's market.
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Aligned with the market — fair pricing for the comps.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 822 Mar Vista Avenue | Pasadena | 1909 | 4 | 1 | 1,716 | 8,199 | $786 | $1.35M | 12 | 83 |
| 1098 Bresee Avenue | Pasadena | 1921 | 3 | 2 | 1,494 | 7,753 | $803 | $1.20M | 64 | 83 |
| 1383 Oxford | Pasadena | 1925 | 3 | 2 | 1,452 | 6,998 | $826 | $1.20M | 96 | 80 |
| 504 Hill Avenue | Pasadena | 1921 | 3 | 2 | 1,604 | 4,716 | $810 | $1.30M | 75 | 78 |
| 1406 Bellford Avenue | Pasadena | 1928 | 3 | 2 | 1,467 | 8,772 | $849 | $1.25M | 8 | 75 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.2 | 1.8 | 1,546.6 | 7,287.6 | $814.8 | $1.26M | 51 | |||
| Median | 1,494 | $1.25M | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1085 Mar Vista Avenue | Pasadena | 1923 | 08/04/2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,907 | 8,979 | $1.50M | $1.42M | $745 | 0.95 | 50 | 87 |
| 733 Mar Vista Avenue | Pasadena | 1907 | 07/14/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,632 | 9,184 | $1.50M | $1.48M | $907 | 0.99 | 80 | 84 |
| 1297 Hill Avenue | Pasadena | 1924 | 07/13/2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,782 | 10,933 | $1.32M | $1.30M | $730 | 0.98 | 54 | 82 |
| 804 Catalina | Pasadena | 1925 | 09/21/2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,428 | 7,501 | $1.00M | $1.15M | $805 | 1.15 | 40 | 79 |
| 1026 Orange Grove Boulevard | Pasadena | 1916 | 08/20/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,411 | 7,988 | $1.09M | $1.32M | $939 | 1.22 | 34 | 75 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.4 | 1.8 | 1,632 | 8,917 | $1.33M | $1.33M | $825.2 | — | 51.6 | ||||
| Median | 1,632 | $1.32M | $1.32M | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.