588 N Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106 - Photo 1

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$900,000

Sold
Closed
Duplex
2 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
1,840 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Duplex! Set on a peaceful street bordering the coveted Bungalow Heaven neighborhood, this distinctive Pasadena duplex offers exceptional potential for investors, owner-users, and creative visionaries alike. The property features two separate residences, including a studio unit and a 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath unit, providing flexibility for rental income, multi-generational living, or a live/work lifestyle.Brimming with personality, the interiors showcase an eclectic aesthetic with vibrant colors and artistic touches throughout. The 2-bedroom unit enjoys direct access to a deck, creating an inviting setting for outdoor relaxation, dining, and entertaining. A detached garage currently functions as a workshop, while an additional separate room serves as an artist's studio, creating inspiring spaces for makers, artists, and entrepreneurs.Outside, mature fruit trees enhance the backyard setting, offering a peaceful retreat for gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying Pasadena's year-round sunshine. Conveniently located near local dining, shopping, parks, and transportation, this character-filled property serves as an inspiring canvas for restoration, customization, and creative expression, offering the next owner an opportunity to thoughtfully reimagine a truly distinctive Pasadena property.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 588 N Chester Ave

General

Sold For: $900,000
Status: Closed
Type: Duplex
Source: MRMLS
MLS ID: P1-27949
Added to Site: 169 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Kitchen, Living Room
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Living Room
Eating Areas: In Kitchen, Area
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Gas Oven
Flooring: Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2

Other Rooms

Laundry: Inside, In Closet, Stackable

Additional Information

Pool Description: None
Spa Description: None

Exterior

Deck/Patio: Wood, Patio

Parking

Parking: Driveway

Location

County: Los Angeles
Driving Directions: North of Villa Ave, South of Orange Grove Avenue, West of Hill Avenue

Community

Community Features: Street Lights

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None, Ductless
Heating Type: Gravity, Ductless

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Structure Type: Duplex
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Stories/Levels: One
Stories Description: One
Square Feet: 1,840
Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1924
Year Built Source: Public Records
Property Condition: Fixer

Lot Features

Property View: None
Lot Size (Acres): 0.1705
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Zoning: PSR6
Lot Description: No Sprinklers
Fencing (Description): Wood

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $489.13

Disclosures and Reports

Special Conditions: Standard
Inclusions: All appliances are included in the sale of the property.

Listed by Compass, Sally Takeda
Sold by Compass, Melea Johnston-Avrach

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Schools

Schools serving 588 N Chester Ave

School District:Pasadena Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary School 1065 East Washington Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91104	K-5	1 mi
Charles W. Eliot Middle School 2184 Lake Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001	6-8	1.9 mi
Pasadena High School 2925 East Sierra Madre Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91107	9-12	1.8 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 588 N Chester Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/31/2026

Sold

$900,000

-8.16%

MLS

7/10/2026

Listed

$980,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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