Home of the Day: The house that Grape-Nuts built
Located just off Millionaire’s Row in Pasadena, this charming 1892 Victorian was originally commissioned by a member of the Post cereal family. Representing the early days of a fortune built one breakfast at time, the thoughtfully renovated home features extensive wood trim, pine flooring, restored or replicated hardware and front and back porches. Modern updates include a chef’s kitchen with 48-inch Viking range, SubZero refrigerator/freezer — and, of course, a large breakfast area.
Address: 488 Lockehaven St., Pasadena, 91105
Price: $2.595 million
Built: 1892
Lot size: 12,613 square feet
House size: 4,488 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
Features: Original pocket doors; multiple fireplaces; chef’s kitchen with 48-inch Viking range, 48-inch SubZero refrigerator/freezer; pine flooring; large breakfast area with built-in buffet; family room that opens to covered porch; formal library; master suite; large laundry room; guest suite with sitting room; black-bottom swimming pool and spa; snail fountain; gated driveway
About the area: The median sale price for single-family homes in the 91105 ZIP Code in April was $1.436 million, based on 12 sales, according to CoreLogic. That was a 36.8% increase in median price compared with April 2015.
Agents: Michael Dilsaver, Partners Trust Real Estate, (626) 696-4800
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