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1911 Craftsman on an Absolutely HUGE Lot in South Pasadena

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Real Estate Agent with SouthPasadenaHomes.com 02028279

I just listed an amazing property for sale here in South Pasadena, California at 1559 Diamond Avenue. The city is known for the preservation of historic homes - so it's not unusual to see a well preserved property from 1911 come to the South Pasadena real estate market here.

What is unusual is to find a property - any property - with a usable and virtually untouched span of land reaching across an entire city block. The lot measures 13,150 square feet. To give that some context, I am currently in escrow on another property in South Pasadena that is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath home of 978 square feet on a lot that is just over 3,000 square feet. So you could fit 4 of those smaller properties onto just this single lot!

Further, the lot is gently sloping and it's in the flat and most developed part of South Pasadena. Literally every single lot in the area has been developed. This property has never had any structures at all in the rear portion of the lot.

If you'd like to get a complete picture of just what I'm talking about - you can check out the video tour below.



The house is absolutely epic and authentically preserved from 1911. There are so many original details. There are very well crafted built-ins, original light fixtures, original windows, and even an original pull out bed built into a wall.



At 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms which occupy the 1,646 square feet of living space, the home feels bigger than it is. There is a very large front porch area and a basement (somewhat rare in Southern California). There is also an outdoor covered porch area just off the rear French doors which expands the living area in an indoor / outdoor arrangement.



This home has been an absolute joy to show. When visitors see the additional extra huge lot area they are completely blown away. I constantly hear "wow" under their breath as they look out on the land. It literally looks like a state park with large mature trees in a totally natural environment.

This coming weekend will be the last opportunity for potential buyers to view the home prior to offers being reviewed. I'm certain that the buyer will be absolutely ecstatic to have purchased this South Pasadena gem. 

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Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

This is a wonderful presentation with lots of color and life and just looks absolutely lovely and breathtaking. ;)

May 06, 2025 10:27 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Derek. Congrats on a listing where the front elevation screams "come view me"! Enjoy your day.

May 07, 2025 03:42 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Best wishes, Derek, for a successful transaction and a very productive month.

May 07, 2025 04:12 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Derek - although she rarely visits ActiveRain these days, I am reminded of a word Sally Sally K. & David L. Hanson might use to describe this South Pasadena California home for sale.  Curbalicious - combining impressive curb appeal and delicious (eye candy, I presume).  Good luck with your marketing of 1559 Diamond Avenue.  

May 07, 2025 04:27 AM
Derek Vaughan

I love that word: curbalicious!

May 07, 2025 06:01 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I wish you the best of luck with this sale! It's so interesting how different areas view land. In South Pasadena 13K square feet is huge - I hope someone who is looking for that amount of land scoops it up!

May 07, 2025 05:30 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

If you use MY word...Curbalicious....you MUST donate a portion of the commission to a non profit organization...it's the RULE. @Michael Jacobs !

May 07, 2025 11:12 AM
Derek Vaughan

HAHAHAHA! Nice - will do! Are you saying that 1559 Diamond is - in fact - Curbalicious?!?!! (since you're the expert).

May 07, 2025 12:00 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Derek, congrats on this cute new listing, and wishing you best of luck.

May 07, 2025 03:00 PM
Derek Vaughan

Appreciate the support on the property!

May 07, 2025 03:03 PM
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker
Congratulations on your new listing.  Nice house and nice job with your presentation.
May 12, 2025 04:19 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Congratulations on your listing Derek. Wishing you much success with the marketing of this beautiful home & I hope it sells quickly for you!

 

May 25, 2025 08:38 AM