680 Linda Vista Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105
- $2,925,450
- 3
- BD
- 3
- BA
- 2,286
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $2,925,450
- List Price
- $2,850,000
- Closing Date
- Apr 01, 2026
- Status
- CLOSED
- MLS#
- P1-26016
- Year Built
- 1948
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Living Sq. Ft
- 2,286
- Lot Size
- 29,681
- Acres
- 0.68
- Lot Location
- Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Street Level, Trees
- Days on Market
- 26
- Property Type
- Single Family Residential
- Style
- Mid-Century Modern
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Stories
- Two Levels
Property Description
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.
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Additional Information
- Other Buildings
- Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage
- Appliances
- 6 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
- Pool
- Yes
- Pool Description
- Heated Passively, In Ground
- Fireplace Description
- Living Room
- Heat
- Central
- Cooling
- Yes
- Cooling Description
- Central Air
- View
- Hills, Pool
- Exterior Construction
- Brick, Glass, Stucco, Wood Siding
- Patio
- Concrete, Front Porch, Patio, Rooftop, Balcony
- Roof
- Rolled/Hot Mop
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- 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
- Attached Structure
- Detached
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Matthew Berkley (matthew.berkley@evrealestate.com) from Listing Office: Engel & Voelkers Pasadena.
Listing sold by Angela Gollan from Compass
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