Once in a while a truly exceptional property comes to market. 1559 Diamond Avenue in South Pasadena is just such a property and it comes courtesy of your local South Pasadena real estate agent. OPEN HOUSE scheduled for Saturday (May 3) and Sunday (May 4) from 1-4 pm each day. This is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with a living space of 1,646 square feet and also includes a detached garage, a California basement and a wine cellar.
This is the ideal combination of a perfect location, a historic structure that displays the highest degree of craftsmanship and an absolutely unique and RARE 13,150 square foot gently sloped lot for future expansion or opulent gardens. See below for a video tour.
Check out the curb appeal on this 1911 Airplane Craftsman home from the street in the photo below.
The build quality of the house is of the highest order. A careful examination of the built in cabinetry from 1911 displays master level craftsmanship.
This home has been updated for modern living with an eye towards preservation of all the architectural elements that make this a prime example of craftsman architecture. There are numerous intact original architectural details present.
Below is just a brief list of some of the upgrades recently installed. These modern upgrades include:
Brand new roof on the main house and garage;
Brand new redwood fence in rear with custom fabricated gate for a rear driveway;
Brand new 200 amp electrical panel;
Brand new 50 gallon water heater and custom venting;
Brand new natural slate stone kitchen flooring from Mission Tile;
Brand new Kohler designer kitchen faucet;
Brand new thermostat for the central heat and air;
Brand new air filter for heating and cooling unit;
New paint for exterior window frames;
New paint in strategic areas of the interior.
In addition, the interior has been professionally cleaned (including the carpets) and I hand washed all the windows too.
The lot at 1559 Diamond Avenue is the largest undeveloped piece of land in the entire area. The lot measures 13,150 square feet and spans the length of the entire city block from Diamond Avenue to Meridian Avenue in the rear. There is a beautiful redwood fence at the rear of the property with a custom fabricated gate and separate entrance from Meridian. If an ADU were to be built in the rear of the lot – it would have its own separate gated entrance off of Meridian Avenue.
The location of the home is a dream scenario. It is surrounded by $2-3 million homes throughout the neighborhood. Everything in South Pasadena is just mere moments away. This home is just 0.7 of a mile to Marengo Elementary School and South Pasadena Middle School and just steps to South Pasadena High School. Imagine walking your kids to school everyday! Want to use the Metro Rail or go visit the weekly South Pasadena Farmer’s Market? They are just 0.7 of a mile away straight down Meridian Avenue. Check out the list below of places you can walk to – all within a few minutes!
Here are just a few of the amazing places you can visit within 1.5 miles:
South Pasadena High School, public pool, football and baseball fields, public track for exercise, plus public basketball and handball courts – right down the street.
NEW Trader Joe’s on Fair Oaks Avenue – Local neighborhood grocery store. Committed to providing customers outstanding value in the form of the best quality products at the best everyday prices.
South Pasadena Farmer’s Market – Every Thursday afternoon there is an impressive array of locally grown produce and delicacies available directly from the growers who produce them. Add gourmet food, music, entertainment and a special kid’s area and you have a fun event every week!
Fair Oaks Pharmacy – South Pasadena landmark with a completely restored 50’s soda fountain serving lunch and ice cream delights.
Gus’s BBQ – American BBQ restaurant and bar.
Garfield Park – Large South Pasadena park with playground equipment (swings and slides for kids), barbecues, picnic tables, tennis courts, restrooms, large grassy areas, street parking. Special events include live music, live theater and movie nights in the park.
The Dinosaur Farm – Amazing retail space with tons of toys that are (mostly) devoted to dinosaurs.
Mama’s Brick Oven Pizza – Pizza and beer plus other great Italian foods.
Tokoro – Great Japanese food and sushi.
Canoe House – Hawaiian themed restaurant and bar.
Starbucks South Pasadena – – Coffee and light snacks.
Habit Burger – Crazy good hamburgers.
Urban Pet – – Convenient local pet supplies.
This RARE and amazing property is listed at just $1,899,000. If you’re interested in taking a look or would like to hear a few further details – give me a call at: (626) 437-6800. This may be the last large lot with huge potential on Diamond Avenue by South Pasadena High School. Don’t miss out – because once it’s gone there will never be another property of this scale at this price.
Your Real Estate Friend,
Derek
