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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.
For sale
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
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
6,254 Square Feet Lot
$918,000 Zestimate®
$913/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 138 days
- 381
- 13
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joe Cerros DRE #01356767 949-331-3409,
JCRMG Inc.
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW26104925
Originating 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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2026 | Price change | $919,999-8%$913/sqft |
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| 8/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,000,000$992/sqft |
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| 8/4/2026 | Contingent | $1,000,000$992/sqft |
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| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,000,000$992/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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