6 open houses to check out this weekend in Altadena and Pasadena

Welcome to another edition of our weekly series rounding up open houses to check out over the weekend, because who doesn’t love a little real estate gawking? This week’s installment shines the spotlight on six listings in Altadena and Pasadena.

Keller Williams

Where: 1261 Sunny Oaks Circle, Altadena, 91001
When: 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, September 21

Living up to its street name, this 1950s three-bedroom a little south of Altadena’s Rubio Canyon is surrounded by beautiful oaks, yet is still nice and bright inside. The 1,622-square-foot home also features hardwood floors, a brick fireplace, an updated kitchen, and French doors. It’s listed with Jason and Laura Berns of Keller Williams at an asking price of $899,000.

Keller Williams

Where: 1218 N. Chester Ave., Pasadena 91104
When: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, September 22

Asking $999,000, this 1922 Colonial Craftsman is located in Pasadena’s historic Bungalow Heaven. Measuring 1,811 square feet, it’s got three bedrooms, two bathrooms, wood floors, picture rail moldings, a porch swing, and an ample lot with redwood and citrus trees. Jason and Laura Berns of Keller Williams share the listing.

Compass

Where: 1963 Sierra Madre Villa Ave., Pasadena 91107
When: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, September 22

This handsome 1966 post and beam home sits on over half an acre within the unincorporated Kinneloa Ranch area in the foothills north of Pasadena, once owned by Abbott Kinney. Along with four bedrooms and three baths, the 2,402-square-foot modern has sliding glass walls, multiple redwood decks, a guest kitchenette, and a detached bonus space. It’s listed with Jennifer Cahill and Courtney Smith of Compass at an asking price of $1.199 million.

Keller Williams

Where: 1890 Homewood Dr., Altadena, 91001
When: 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, September 21

This midcentury ranch a couple blocks south of Eaton Canyon may not be the most stylish of residences, but it sure seems lots of fun. Along with a big swimming pool and spa, it’s got a tree house with a zip line, a chicken coop, a raised bed organic garden, and a wisteria-shaded courtyard with waterfall and koi pond. The three-bedroom, two-bath home is listed with Meredith McKenzie of Keller Williams at an asking price of $1.199 million.

Keller Williams

Where: 1301 Morada Place, Altadena 91001
When: 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22

Occupying a .28-acre lot not far from the venerable Fox’s restaurant, this compound property consists of a 2,724-square-foot main house with six bedrooms and three bathrooms plus a separate 900-square-foot studio that, in the words of the listing, “has been reinvented in the Contemporary Craftsman style by noted architect Jane Carroll of Ojai.” Asking price is $1.595 million, and Cariy Hernandez of Keller Williams has the listing.

Coldwell Banker

Where: 360 California Terrace, Pasadena 91105
When: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, September 21

Pasadena architect John Pugsley drew up this snazzy four-bedroom residence near the Lower Arroyo Seco in 1959, and it’s still looking minty-fresh and modern six decades later. Built around a courtyard, the 2,428-square-foot home features carved wood doors, copious walls of glass, Saltillo tile floors, and a swimming pool with spa. It’s listed with Robin Stever of Coldwell Banker at an asking price of $1.895 million.