A Century of Charm

"My husband is 6 foot 5, and he didn't have to duck anywhere in the house. It was love at first sight. It's a wonderful neighborhood with nice families, older houses and beautiful trees. It has been exciting in the last 10 years to see the number of homes that have been fixed up. The neighborhood was in decline."

"Historic Highlands is an eclectic blend of 700 mostly early 20th century homes on tree-lined streets in north-central Pasadena, and a haven for families with young children. The community is bordered by New York Drive on the north, Washington Boulevard to the south, Lake Avenue to the west and Hill Avenue to the east."

"Much of the land in the western part of Historic Highlands was owned and developed by MacPherson, the pioneering engineer. The eastern half of the community was the estate of Ezra Dane and his wife, Lois, who built their ranch home in 1885 from the first lumber ever brought to Pasadena by steam locomotive."

Historic Highlands is an eclectic neighborhood in north-central Pasadena comprising approximately 700 mostly early 20th-century homes on tree-lined streets, serving as a haven for families with young children. The area is bordered by New York Drive, Washington Boulevard, Lake Avenue, and Hill Avenue. Much of the western portion was developed by David J. MacPherson, a civil engineer famous for creating the Mt. Lowe Scenic Railway. The eastern half originated from the Ezra Dane estate, established in 1885 using the first lumber brought to Pasadena by steam locomotive. The neighborhood experienced decline but has undergone significant revitalization in recent years, with homeowners investing in restoration and improvement of properties.

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