There is a direct connection between architecture and the various communities, which is what helps define each of the many cities that all fall within the 502 square miles Los Angeles region. If you are a resident within LA you should consider yourself lucky, because it is here that you have the opportunity to make many choices.

At Rivas & Associates, we can’t but help consider ourselves lucky. We greatly enjoy selling homes within the Los Angeles Region, especially being focused in Pasadena, and at times need to stop and appreciate the wide variance of homes that we are given the opportunity to represent as listing agents.
Below are the video tours of four uniquely different architectural homes that we have currently listed on the market for purchase. Enjoy!

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LA MODERN HOME FOR SALE
6557 PICKWICK STREET, LOS ANGELES – OFFERED AT $899,000
4 Bedrooms – 4 Bathrooms – 3,300 Interior SqFt – 8,030 SqFt Lot – Built 2008

Built in 2008, this Pasadena adjacent architecturally designed modern masterpiece exhibits tasteful details throughout. With three levels of living space, endless possibilities are waiting. The ground floor features a bedroom plus a den with a private entrance. The main living area on the second level has an open loft-style floor plan with high ceilings making it perfect for entertaining. This main living floor offers a gorgeous limestone fireplace, spacious dining area, recessed lighting, and a large den adjacent to the fabulous kitchen. The large gourmet kitchen has custom cabinetry, granite countertops and professional line stainless steel appliances. The top floor has three bedrooms. Two rooms open to the outdoor space and they share a stunning bath with travertine tile. The master features a huge walk-in closet, master bath with a gorgeous tiled shower, whirlpool tub and balcony with Downtown LA views.

PASADENA LUXURY HOME WITH GREAT VIEWS

160 California Terrace, Pasadena.   $1,399,000

4 Bedrooms – 4 Bathrooms – 4,322 Interior Sqft – 8,760 Sqft Lot – Built in 1905

This elegant Mansard roofed, custom home boasts four bedrooms and five bathrooms located on a quiet cul-de-sac within the highly desired Pasadena neighborhood known as the Arroyo Seco. The open living and dining areas are grand in size making it perfect for entertaining. The kitchen has beautiful custom oak cabinetry, granite countertops, and two ovens. Downstairs is an office with built-in shelving, and a large den. You have two staircases for the upstairs level. The first will take you to the large entertainment room that features a wet bar and is adjacent to a large outdoor patio. Upstairs are four bedrooms. Two are Jack and Jill bedrooms, and two master bedrooms. The main master bedroom has a huge walk-in closet, and a master bathroom with elegant spa tub and shower. You have amazing views of historic Pasadena Landmarks in many parts of the home and outdoor areas. The guest cottage has an open studio floor plan that features a three-quarter bath, kitchenette, and laundry.

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Ramiro Rivas & Erica Swanson

John Aaroe Group

ALTADENA SPANISH POOL HOME
2145 ALLEN AVENUE, ALTADENA . $699,000

4 BEDROOM . 3 BATH . 2,123 SQ FT . 9,186 SQ FT LOT

This delightful Spanish Bungalow located in the Country Club area of Altadena exhibits four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The living room is light and bright with many original details, such as arched windows and a gorgeous Batchelder tiled fireplace. The adjacent dining room is spacious and looks out through the French doors to an outdoor patio. There are two master bedrooms, and the other two bedrooms share a beautiful hallway bathroom. The main master bedroom is a retreat in its own away from the other bedrooms which features a large wall to wall closet, bathroom with tub and separate shower. Enjoy entertaining in the large den which will lead you to the sparkling swimming pool with spa. The garage has been converted to a studio with a three-quarter bathroom. Other features include central air and heat, a large front yard, laundry inside, and hardwood floors.

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STUNNING 2 STORY CALIFORNIA BUNGALOW FOR SALE

599 N. Madison Avenue, Pasadena, CA

Offered at $749,000 – 4 Bedrooms – 4 Baths – Built in 1902 . 2,560 SQ FT . 11,526 SQ FT LOT

Built in Circa 1902, this stunning California Bungalow exhibits gorgeous architectural details with tasteful updates throughout. As you approach the home, you are invited to a large wrap-around porch with swing. The living and dining rooms are adjacent to each other and are grand in size with 10’ high ceilings. You will be amazed by the large gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, two sinks, stainless steel appliances, built-in wine cooler, tin ceiling and plenty of cupboard space. On the first level there is a large master suite and second bedroom. The master suite features custom built-in cabinetry, closet, and an
adjacent large dressing room with a custom walk-in closet. The master bath is beautifully tiled offering rest and relaxation with a spa tub, dual sinks, and a fabulous 5-head shower. The upstairs is a retreat in itself with an open den area, two spacious bedrooms, and two three-quarter baths. Enjoy the great outdoors with various serene areas. First you have an expansive 3-tiered redwood deck with a BBQ sink and an eight person built-in hot tub. Through the pergola with white picket gate you enter the designer landscaped backyard. Here you find a patio area with outdoor fireplace and sitting area with pergola.
Additional features include hardwood floors, fully updated plumbing and electrical, custom shutters, 2 fountains, alarm system, and the following trees: 2 avocado/2 orange/1 grapefruit/1 apple/1 fig trees.

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Rivas & Associates Real Estate Group

Keller Williams Realty

Pasadena Bungalow for Sale

1571 E. Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, CA

Offered at $499,000 – 2 Bedrooms & 2 Baths – 1,280 sqft. Interior & 7,920 sqft. Lot

This two bedroom and two bath home is tastefully updated throughout. The living room is spacious, light and bright with a romantic fireplace. Through the french doors you enter the dining room with the adjacent gourmet kitchen that is perfect for entertaining and cooking fabulous meals. The master bedroom has beautiful shutters and a master bathroom. The hallway bathroom has wainscoting, subway tiled floor, bathtub with shower, and a beautiful vanity. Additional features include a large finished basement, laundry area inside, garage, recessed lighting, outdoor spa tub, custom outdoor barbecue, and beautiful landscaping.

Listed with Rivas & Associates at Keller Williams Realty
626-497-4606
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If you decide to make it to The Bar on the weekend try to go early for a seat since there is lively jazz and blues performances until midnight every Friday and Saturday, featuring bands that draw in quite a crowd.

Although many patrons are hotel guests and those that live at the Langham’s residential cottages, The Bar also attracts locals in the mood for a dim lit, relaxed location to enjoy drinks while socializing and networking on elegant, but comfortable furniture.

The Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa, Pasadena
1401 South Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena, Ca 91106

AMAZING GOLF COURSE TOWNHOME LOCATED IN THE HIGHLY DESIRED LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE COUNTRY CLUB AREA. This townhome features three spacious bedrooms, three gorgeous baths, high ceilings, and award-winning schools. The living and dining areas open to the large outdoor space making this home perfect for entertainment. Enjoy making delightful meals in the large kitchen that offers plenty of cupboard space, stainless steel appliances, a quaint eating area, and an adjacent outdoor patio. Downstairs is a large bedroom with adjacent bathroom. Your private retreat awaits upstairs with a large master suite with vaulted ceilings, vast closet space, and a master bath that features dual sinks. The second upstairs bedroom is spacious with vaulted ceiling, wall to wall closet, and an adjacent full bath. Other features include a large outdoor area with beautiful landscaping, four parking spaces (2 in the garage), indoor laundry, and a cozy fireplace in the living room.  Your Realtor for Buying or Selling Real Estate
Ramiro Rivas
626-497-4606
Ramiro@lahomesandlifestyle.com

Jack Huang has obviously gotten the job of restaurateur down right. All three of his establishments have booked up tables during dinner, a line-up at the bars, and packed dance floors on the weekend. Each place is consistently filled with the smell of gourmet cuisine and music in the air that is guaranteed to get you on the dance floor.

Villa Sorriso 168 W. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena. 626-793-2233

BarCelona 46 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena 626-405-1000

ix Tapa Cantina 119 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena 626-304-1000

ERICA SWANSON-RIVAS & ASSOCIATES
818-257-1054

Erica@RivasEstates.com