A beautiful Arcadia home for sale with a guest house is coming on the real estate market next week!
SOLD – All Cash – 10 day from list to sale!
Offered at $775,000
This one is truly a one of a kind property in the heart of Arcadia. It is three separate structures on a huge lot. And, this property is zoned for commercial use (C2 – General Commercial Zoning) perfect for anyone looking to have a visible business and private home.
The main home is accessed through a formal entry which has a guest closet and leads to the living room. The living room is anchored by a beautiful brick fireplace and mantle with lots of windows to bring in light. It opens up to a formal dining room with wainscoting.
The kitchen has a ton of old world charm with lots of original built-ins, tiled counters, a bay window and a breakfast area. You will find a utility room immediately off of the kitchen.
Two sizable bedrooms and a den are serviced by 1.75 baths.
A guest house has 1 bedroom and 3/4 bath. There’s also a stand alone recreation room with a bar and sink and a one-of-a-kind brick fireplace and BBQ with a gas feed. It’s refrigerator hook up ready and is perfect for entertaining inside or out on the attached, covered patio. Other features include a full two car garage, pool, ad A/C.
Surrounded by beautiful and affluent homes, but conveniently located on the corner of Baldwin and Workman Avenues, this home is perfect for owner occupied buyers, an investment or for commercial use.
Here are some additional photos:
Arcadia Real Estate Market Report and Update:
It’s important to understand the health of the Arcadia real estate market when considering investing in Arcadia homes. Here’s a quick look at year over year Arcadia housing Statistics (data is from ITEC MLS as of 1/06/12):
Single Family Homes – Arcadia California
| Year | Volume | Average Price | Price per Sq. Ft. |
| 2011 | 437 | $1,068,457 | $405 |
| 2010 | 395 | $1,012,026 | $419 |
| 2009 | 391 | $957,363 | $408 |
| 2008 | 387 | $932,938 | $414 |
| 2007 | 475 | $1,041,557 | $443 |
| 2006 | 530 | $965,187 | $464 |
READ MORE: Arcadia Real Estate & Housing Data – updated monthly statistics report
Buyer’s Guide to buying a home in Southern California
Arcadia Shopping and Activities:
Arcadia has plenty of things to do. From Santa Anita Race Track to the Westfield Shopping Center to the most amazing Chinese, Thai and American cuisines right around the corner.
The Arboretum is just minutes away with the most beautiful botanical gardens and a plethora of classes that you can take to learn anything from gardening to flower arrangement. Of course, Huntington Library in San Marino is also a few miles down the road with its museum, special expos, Japanese gardens, one of the largest collections of bonsai trees and so much more.
Pasadena is just West of Arcadia with its Old Town, the Rose Bowl and many museums and restaurants.
Arcadia Public Schools:
Arcadia also has some of the best rated public schools in Southern California. The API scores keep this wonderful city in the top 3 school districts in the area. It’s a very desirable school district for many families. Great Schools website rates the Arcadia schools as 9 out of 10. The ratings are from parents. Take a look at the Arcadia school information here.