Home of the Day: Red cottage on a hill in South Pasadena

This rustic red cottage charms from its hillside location in South Pasadena. Opening through a Dutch door entry, interiors engage with a designer-pastoral setting of handsome exposed beams, plank wood walls and a picturesque brick fireplace. A sitting porch set off the second floor offers sprawling vista views.

Location: 296 Saint Albans Ave., South Pasadena, 91030

Asking price: $715,000

Year built: 1941

House size: 1,112 square feet, two bedrooms, one bathroom

Lot size: 6,125 square feet

Features: Hardwood flooring, vaulted ceilings, living room, updated kitchen, private balcony, one-car garage

About the area: There are currently 53 homes for sale in the 91030 ZIP Code at an average price of $506 per square foot, according to realtor.com®. The average sale price in that area is $981,000.

Agent: Jennifer D. Allen, 626-696-4724, Partners Trust Real Estate

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