1838 Wagner Street
Pasadena, CA 91107
Listing broker / agent: BHHS California Properties · Jennifer Lang · CRMLS
MLS # P1-28024 · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 21:50 UTC
About this property
Price Improvement! Discover exceptional value in this charming Pasadena property offering timeless character, flexible living, and the rare advantage of a detached guest house. Nestled along a picturesque, tree-lined residential street, this unique property presents an outstanding opportunity for multigenerational living, extended family, guests, a private home office, creative studio, fitness room, or potential rental income.The inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath main residence welcomes you with a covered front porch, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the neighborhood's charm. Beyond the glass-paned front door, the spacious living room features coved ceilings, period details, and an original fireplace. The adjacent dining room also showcases a coved ceiling and French doors opening to a side porch, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor setting for dining and entertaining. Two generously sized bedrooms offer ample closet space, while the kitchen and adjoining utility room provide functionality with opportunities for future enhancement.The detached guest house is what truly sets this property apart. Offering approximately 640 square feet, it features a spacious living area, private ensuite bedroom, and abundant storage -- providing exceptional flexibility for today's lifestyle needs and long-term value.Set on an approximately 6,700-square-foot lot, the property is surrounded by mature persimmon, lemon, tangerine, grape, and fig trees, with generous gardening space and plenty of room to create inviting outdoor living areas. Conveniently located near Victory Park, Eaton Canyon, Hastings Ranch, Caltech, Pasadena City College, the Metro A Line, and the 210 Freeway, this character-filled property is now offered at an exceptional new price. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a Pasadena home with two separate living spaces and endless possibilities.
Property details
- MLS number
- P1-28024
- Status
- Pending
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,369 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1539 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1926
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 80
Building
- Year built
- 1926
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Architectural style
- Spanish
- Stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Construction
- Asphalt, Drywall, Glass, Concrete, Plaster, Stone, Stucco
- Roof
- Asphalt, Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter, Raised
- Condition
- Termite Clearance
- Living area source
- Public Records
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 3
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Kitchen, Living Room, Other, Utility Room, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Range, Dryer, Washer
- Interior features
- Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, Utility Room, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Gas Dryer Hookup, Outside
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 0
- Garage spaces
- 0
- Parking
- Concrete, Driveway, On Site
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Porch, Stone
- Exterior features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Lot features
- Front Yard, Sprinklers In Front, Near Park, Paved, Walkstreet, Yard
- Lot size source
- Public Records
- Fencing
- Wood, Wrought Iron
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Biking, Curbs, Golf, Gutters, Hiking, Stables, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Twentieth Street Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 0.6 mi |
| Thurgood Marshall Secondary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | 6–12 | 0.7 mi |
| Hamilton Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | Not reported | 0.9 mi |
| Norma Coombs Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | K–5 | 1.0 mi |
| Webster Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | Not reported | 1.2 mi |
| Learning Works (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | 6–12 | 1.2 mi |
| Pasadena High (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | 9–12 | 1.3 mi |
| Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | Not reported | 1.5 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $1,149,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,198,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $1,198,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-08-07 10:49 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 13:38 | $1,149,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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