Nestled in the highly sought-after Marengo Estate neighborhood of South Pasadena, this delightful Craftsman home offers timeless character and incredible potential. A wide, brick-covered front porch sets a welcoming tone and is the perfect spot to enjoy morning coffee or evening chats. Step inside to a light-filled living room featuring a cozy fireplace flanked by built-in bookshelves--ideal for showcasing your favorite reads or treasured keepsakes. The formal dining room is rich in vintage charm with a built-in China cabinet and ample space for entertaining. The kitchen includes a quaint breakfast nook, ready to be transformed into your dream culinary space. Classic hardwood floors run throughout much of the home, anchored by a central hallway with a generously sized linen closet. Three well-proportioned bedrooms offer flexibility for family, guests, or a home office, while the full bathroom retains its original charm and awaits your personal touch. Outside, the gated backyard invites play and relaxation with a large open patio and a cheerful lawn--ideal for summer gatherings or quiet afternoons. A rare opportunity to restore and customize a beloved architectural style in one of South Pasadena's most desirable neighborhoods, just minutes from South Pasadena's top-rated Blue-Ribbon schools, Eddie Park, shops, and dining.
Sold for $1,800,000 on 07/17/25
Listing Provided by:
Michele Downing DRE #01046965 (626)523-6939,
COMPASS
$1,800,000
1722 Camden Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
3beds
1,252sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
6,798 Square Feet Lot
$1,799,700 Zestimate®
$1,438/sqft
$4,641 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 18, 2025 at 01:00pm
Listing Provided by:
Michele Downing DRE #01046965 (626)523-6939,
COMPASS
Bought with:
Kylee Loebs, DRE #02189469
Exp Realty of California Inc.
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-22671
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Tile Counters, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters
Heating
- Floor Furnace
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Features
- Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Tile Counters, Wood Product Walls
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Doors: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
- Windows: Screens, Wood Frames
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,252 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, One Space
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Brick, Concrete, Covered, Front Porch, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 6,798 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Near Park, Sprinkler System, Walkstreet, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5321012006
- Special conditions: Standard,Trust
- Horse amenities: Riding Trail
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,Patio Home
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1921
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Horse Trails, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
Location
- Region: South Pasadena
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
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Estimated market value
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