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  • Listed by: JCRMG Inc. • Joe Cerros • Contact: 949-331-3409
    Price cut: $80K (9/22)
    $919,999

    257 Bella Vista Ave, Pasadena, CA 91107

    2beds
    1,008sqft
    : 
    $6,388/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1924
    6,254 Square Feet Lot
    $918,000 Zestimate®
    $913/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Next Open House: Public: Thu Oct 1, 11:00AM-4:00PM Back on the market through no fault of the Seller. Seller will entertain offers between $799,999 and $919,999. Excellent opportunity in a prime Pasadena location for buyers seeking a value-add project. Suitable for a variety of purchase strategies, including FHA renovation financing, rehab loans, hard money, cash, investment, or owner-occupied buyers. The property offers a blank canvas in a highly desirable area near The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, and several of Pasadena’s most established neighborhoods. Surrounded by character homes and long-term ownership, the location presents strong potential for renovation, restoration, or redevelopment. Located one block from the Rose Parade route, the property provides convenient access to dining, shopping, entertainment, and local amenities. Scenic mountain views and a distinctive fireplace add to its unique character. Come and explore this jewel in the rough — an ideal opportunity for a buyer with great vision. Opportunities in locations like this are increasingly limited. Ideal for buyers looking for long-term upside and the chance to transform a property in one of Pasadena’s most desirable neighborhoods. Buyer to independently verify all information, including permits, square footage, and potential uses such as expansion, redevelopment, or ADU possibilities, with the City of Pasadena and all appropriate agencies. Property sold AS-IS.
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    Listed by:

    Joe Cerros DRE #01356767 949-331-3409,

    JCRMG Inc.

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW26104925MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
      Bedroom
      • Features: All Bedrooms Down
      Bathroom
      • Features: Bathtub
      Heating
      • Floor Furnace, Fireplace(s)
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Laundry: Inside, In Garage
      Features
      • Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen, All Bedrooms Down
      • Flooring: Wood
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Living Room
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,008 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Door-Single, Driveway, Garage
      • Garage spaces: 1
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Entry location: Front Door
      • Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Front Porch
      • Pool features: None
      • Spa features: None
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Mountain(s)
      Lot
      • Size: 6,254 Square Feet
      • Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
      Details
      • Parcel number: 5750033026
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Traditional
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Condition
      • Fixer
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1924

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Sidewalks
      Location
      • Region: Pasadena

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $913/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $291,453
      • Date on market: 5/14/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 138 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to Existing Loan,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA 203(b),FHA 203(k),Fannie Mae,Submit

        Estimated market value

        $918,000

        $872,000 - $964,000

        $3,630/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/22/2026Price change$919,999-8%$913/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #PW26104925 Report a problem
        8/12/2026Listed for sale$1,000,000$992/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #PW26104925 Report a problem
        8/4/2026Contingent$1,000,000$992/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #PW26104925 Report a problem
        5/15/2026Listed for sale$1,000,000$992/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #PW26104925 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026-- $291,453 -52.6%
        2025$7,433 +556.6%$614,741 +864.1%
        2024$1,132 +1.1%$63,763 +2%
        2023$1,120 +2.9%$62,514 +2%
        2022$1,088 +3.9%$61,290 +2%
        2021$1,047 +2.9%$60,089 +1%
        2020$1,018 $59,474 +2%
        2019$1,018 +4.1%$58,309 +2%
        2018$978 $57,167 +2%
        2017$978 +2.5%$56,047 +2%
        2016$954 +3.4%$54,949 +1.5%
        2015$923 +1.8%$54,125 +2%
        2014$907 $53,066 +2.5%
        2012-- $51,792 +2%
        2011-- $50,777 +0.8%
        2010-- $50,399 -0.2%
        2009-- $50,519 +2%
        2008-- $49,530 +2%
        2007-- $48,559 +2%
        2006-- $47,608
        2005-- $47,608 +4%
        2004-- $45,760 +1.9%
        2003-- $44,922 +2%
        2002-- $44,042 +4%
        2000-- $42,334
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: East Central

        Getting around

        89 / 100
        Very Walkable
        47 / 100
        Some Transit
        66 / 100
        Bikeable

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