$2,850,000
Est. $15,960/mo680 Linda Vista Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105
About this home
The Stromberger Residence, 1948, Henry Eggers, FAIA., Garret Eckbo, FASLA, Hahn and Hoffman, Landscape Architects. Described by the Pasadena Star-News in 1953 as 'a contemporary home with a quota of indoor-outdoor living,' the Stromberger residence remains a compelling study in postwar California modernism.Located on the west side of the Arroyo, the property occupies a mostly flat, nearly three-quarters-of-an-acre parcel across two parcels -- a rare landholding in an increasingly urbanized setting. Settled by Midwestern farming families who regarded the Linda Vista area of Pasadena as paradise, the neighborhood still retains a sense of that rural sensibility: broad skies, mature oak canopies, and views to the San Gabriel Mountains. Fireworks from the Rose Bowl punctuate summer evenings -- a distinctly Pasadena ritual set against a landscape that once drew naturalists like John Muir in the late nineteenth century.The house itself is a thoughtful hybrid of Contemporary and Ranch influences. Its low-pitched roofline and overhangs evoke the Hacienda and California Ranch traditions, while two massive sliding glass doors dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior. Light -- at any time of day -- enters in shifting planes, animating surfaces and softening corners.Inside, the living and dining rooms are clad in warm Habillo wood, creating a textural envelope that feels both modern and organic. Peg-and-groove hardwood floors ground the interiors with quiet craftsmanship. The plan is practical yet flexible: two bedrooms on the main level and an additional bedroom below, with two bathrooms, one per floor -- a configuration that balances privacy and adaptability.A mostly flat rear yard offers uncommon scale and usability. A trapezoid-shaped pool -- a distinctly mid-century gesture -- anchors the recreational axis of the property. There is a poolhouse with two changing rooms and a half bath, reinforcing the home's original commitment to leisure and outdoor living. Towering oak trees create dappled shade canopies, filtering the Southern California sun and reinforcing the dialogue between architecture and site.Surveyed as a City of Pasadena landmark, the residence stands not simply as a house, but as part of a larger architectural narrative--one that reflects the optimism of postwar California and the enduring appeal of indoor-outdoor modern living.
infoProperty Facts
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
0.5
Square Feet
2,286
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
6
HOA Fee
N/A
Garage Total
0
MLS #
P1-26016
chairInterior Details
General Interior
Interior Features
Wet Bar, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, In Law Floorplan, Living Room Deck Attached, Pantry, Storage, Solid Surface Counters, Tile Counters, Unfurnished, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Main Level Primary, Walk In Pantry
Flooring
Tile, Wood
Fireplace
Living Room
Accessibility
Customized Wheelchair Accessible, Safe Emergency Egress From Home, Grab Bars, Parking, Accessible Doors
Kitchen & Appliances
Appliances
Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Trash Compactor, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
Laundry
Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Closet, Laundry Room
Bed & Bath
Main Level Master
Yes
garageParking
Total Parking Spaces
6
Carport Spaces
2
deckExterior & Lot
Building & Construction
Fencing
Brick, Chain Link, Wood
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Construction
Brick, Glass, Stucco, Wood Siding
Roof
Rolled Hot Mop
Direction Faced
West
Lot & Grounds
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water Source
Public
diversity_3Community & HOA
Association Info
Community Features
Biking, Foothills, Hiking, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park
Mortgage Calculator
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Nearby Schools
| Rating | School Name |
|---|---|
9 | GreatSchools High (Demo) public School • ratio 22:1 |
7 | Valley View Elementary (Demo) public School • ratio 18:1 |
6 | Lincoln Middle School (Demo) public School • ratio 20:1 |
NR | St. Mary Example Academy (Demo) private School • ratio 12:1 |
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Market Insights
Estimated Value
Market Temperature
Balanced market
Avg. time on market
This is a Balanced Market. Homes are selling at a moderate pace.
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