1768 Casa Grande Street

The Guest House -- True Independence, Not an ADUA rare offering in the North Pasadena Heights Landmark District -- a 1923 single-level residence with a fully separate 573 SF guest house on an expansive 11,404 SF lot. The guest house stands fully independent with its own kitchen, bathroom, separate driveway, private entrance, and dedicated parking. Not an ADU -- a self-contained home ideal for family, guests, a workspace, or rental income. A winding flagstone path cuts through cascading azaleas, blooming magnolias, and mature shade trees to a recessed arched entry with French doors. This isn't a house that shouts from the curb. It draws you in.The 1,863 SF main home opens into a living room with coved high ceilings, refinished red oak hardwood floors, and a stunning Batchelder tile fireplace -- hand-glazed terra cotta tilework with decorative reliefs that define Pasadena's Arts & Crafts heritage. The dining room seats ten beneath a wrought iron chandelier overlooking the garden.A sun-filled family room with board-and-batten paneling, track lighting, and built-in bookshelves opens directly to the back patio, creating effortless indoor-outdoor flow. The kitchen features granite countertops, a center island cooktop, white shaker cabinetry, stainless appliances, and a skylight overhead. Windows and a glass-paned door connect to the garden beyond.Two bedrooms, 13/4 baths, and two built-in offices -- one that can easily serve as a third bedroom -- complete the circular floor plan. Updated electrical, HVAC, and central air. Freshly painted inside and out.Outside: a vine-draped pergola patio, manicured lawn, stone pathways, and four fruit trees -- loquat, orange, sapote, and lemon. Detached garage with remote door and rolling driveway gate. 50-year roof (2011). 3 skylights. Award-winning landscaping. Minutes to schools, shops, dining, and Metro.