746 S Madison Avenue

Nestled in the highly desirable Madison Heights neighborhood of Pasadena, this classic Colonial Revival home is on the market for the first time in over 45 years. A paver driveway welcomes you to the home's front entry, featuring an oversized front door & original diamond-patterned casement windows. Come inside to discover newly refinished hardwood floors, wood box-beamed ceilings & a large picture window framed by the signature diamond-pattern casement windows. The living room's fireplace serves as a beautiful decorative centerpiece, creating a warm & inviting space. The formal dining room has chair rail molding, refinished hardwood floors & casement windows. French doors lead from the dining room to the back deck, yard & pool area, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Adjacent to the dining room is the laundry area & the kitchen, which features custom Dutch-themed tiled countertops & backsplash, recessed lighting, a pass-through bar window & appliances including a wall oven, electric cooktop, dishwasher & refrigerator. The first floor also offers 2 flexible rooms, ideal as a den or home office, along with a full bathroom featuring new vinyl tile flooring, a single-sink vanity & a tub-shower combination. Heading upstairs, refinished hardwood steps lead to the private bedroom quarters. At the top of the stairs is a spacious bedroom with new carpeting & a hallway featuring a walk-in linen closet. The primary suite showcases refinished hardwood floors, wood-louvered shutters, a spacious walk-in closet & French doors that open to a private balcony overlooking the backyard. The suite also includes an ensuite bathroom with newly refinished parquet flooring, 2 separate single sink vanities, tiled countertops, tiled walls & a tub-shower combination. Completing the upper level are two additional bedrooms with new carpet & ample closet space. Upon exiting through the charming Dutch door at the back of the house you'll discover a bonus family room with recessed lighting, a ceiling fan, hardwood flooring & ample built-in cabinetry. This space includes double-hung windows, a pull-down ladder to attic storage & a door leading to the backyard, carport & pool area. Outside, enjoy the backyard retreat with a wood deck, pool & yard space. Situated in close proximity to Old Town Pasadena, Cal-Tech, the South Lake District, shopping & restaurants, this home is an exceptional opportunity to create your dream living space in one of Pasadena's most iconic neighborhoods.