Welcome to a home that truly tells a story. On the market for the first time in 54 years, this beautiful 1920s Craftsman in the historic Orange Heights neighborhood has been lovingly preserved, retaining its authentic character. From the moment you step inside, you'll be captivated by the original stained-glass windows, the fireplace's Batchelder tiles, and the intricate built-in cabinets with their charming leaded-glass door fronts. The original hardwood floors, sanded only twice in the last 54 years, are waiting to be brought back to their true glory.
The main level offers a spacious living room, a formal dining room, one bedroom, and a full bathroom with a walk-in tub and shower. A sunroom provides a quiet retreat. While the large kitchen is ready for a complete remodel, it presents a unique opportunity to create a modern space that honors the home's historic soul. There's also a half basement for additional storage.
Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms and a full bathroom with an original vanity. The space was once a very large primary suite with an attached nursery. A wall was added to create a third bedroom, which can be easily removed to restore the expansive original suite.
Beyond the main home, the oversized lot is a private paradise. A large, sparkling pool creates a perfect oasis for relaxing or entertaining. The separate, detached ADU includes a full bathroom and a kitchenette, making it ideal for a guesthouse, a studio, or generating rental income.
Practical updates include replaced sewer lines under the house, new pipes installed in the 1990s, and a new water heater from three years ago. The roof was also inspected and repaired in 2024. You'll find an original garage, a shed, and a storage barn at the back of the property.
This is more than a house; it's an extraordinary opportunity to own a unique piece of history and thoughtfully blend its historic soul with modern comforts.
For sale
Listing Provided by:
Karyn Sontag DRE #01209652 949-373-1600,
Keller Williams OC Coastal Realty,
Steven Wong DRE #02246370,
Keller Williams Realty
$1,485,000
525 E Jackson St, Pasadena, CA 91104
4beds
2,198sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
10,465 Square Feet Lot
$1,531,700 Zestimate®
$676/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Half basementOversized lotLarge sparkling poolFormal dining roomIntricate built-in cabinetsOriginal hardwood floorsLarge kitchen
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Listing updated: August 16, 2025 at 05:37pm
Listing Provided by:
Karyn Sontag DRE #01209652 949-373-1600,
Keller Williams OC Coastal Realty,
Steven Wong DRE #02246370,
Keller Williams Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25144639
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Basement, Converted Bedroom, Entry/Foyer, Foyer, Living Room, Dining Room
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: In Kitchen
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Unfurnished, Bedroom on Main Level, Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Stained Glass
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,198 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Faces Side, Workshop in Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Porch
- Exterior features: Awning(s)
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Fenced, Heated, In Ground, Private
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 10,465 Square Feet
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 5730008022
- Zoning: PSR6
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Storm Drain(s), Suburban, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Pasadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $676/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $87,288
- Annual tax amount: $1,551
- Date on market: 8/14/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,1031 Exchange
- Road surface type: Paved
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