Opportunity knocks! Situated at the crest of Alta Vista in a popular South Pasadena hillside neighborhood with panoramic city & mountain views, this comfortable home has been in the same family for over 53 years. Originally built in 1924 as a single-story home, the downstairs was added in 1967, making a total of four bedrooms & two bathrooms plus a family room (two bedrooms, one bath on each floor). Both levels of living space open out to over 600sf of expansive decks which capture panoramic views of Pasadena, including historic Colorado bridge, Hotel Vista del Arroyo and July 4 fireworks, Los Angeles city & Glendale mountain views. A partial 285sf basement houses the laundry and storage areas. Amenities include central air, updated electrical and bolted foundation. A large downslope backyard provides a blank canvas for landscaping ideas. Close to award-winning South Pasadena schools, Mission Street shops, restaurants, Thursday Farmer's Market, the Gold Line, and easy freeway access to downtown Los Angeles and the studios, this private and peaceful home, with its stunning, unobstructed views and outstanding public schools, provides a great opportunity for one to realize their dream.