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$2,450,000

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3 Beds

4 Baths

2,136 SqFt

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1290 Rancheros Rd Pasadena, CA 91103

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,136 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,147

MLS Listing ID 26862543

Style Mid-Century

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 4

HOA Fees $400/ann

HOA Y/N Yes

Year Built 1961

Lot Size 0.327 Acres

Acres 0.3267

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

3 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms | 2,318 Square Feet | 0.33-Acre Lot. Positioned along a private road in Pasadena's Linda Vista enclave, this mid-century modern residence carries an extraordinary architectural pedigree. Designed and constructed in 1961 by B. Williams, in an enclave developed by S. Merendino, both members of the faculty at USC's School of Architecture, the property remains a definitive expression of the modernist principles its architects championed. Situated on a 0.33-acre parcel, the 2,318-square-foot residence is integrated into its hillside site, commanding unobstructed views of the San Gabriel Mountains, the Pasadena cityscape, and the iconic Rose Bowl. A private drive approaches the home through a sequence that separates the residence from its surroundings, arriving at a sheltered carport marked by an oversized, lacquered-in-red pivot door, an architectural statement that anticipates the design within. The interior is organized around a great room defined by a chef's kitchen of industrial refinement and an original steel-hooded fireplace serving as sculptural centerpiece. Retractable Fleetwood glass dissolves the boundary between interior and exterior, opening the residence to its mountain, city, and stadium views while extending living space onto a series of balconies, decks, and terraced patios. The upper-level primary suite, features an en suite bathroom and private balcony with uninterrupted views. The lower level houses the second primary suite, featuring an en suite bathroom and built-in furnishings. One additional bedroom with a bathroom completes the lower level. Between 2008 and 2010, architect Tom Marble completed a comprehensive renovation that earned the property a 2017 Historic Preservation Award, incorporating contemporary materials and solar electric integration. Subsequent ownership has extended this stewardship through permaculture landscape design with Anigo Garden Design and Kelly L. Kinney. Greywater irrigation system, an outdoor kitchen, expanded deck areas, and saltwater pool and spa, furthering the property's indoor-outdoor living across its 0.33-acre setting. This is a rare offering: a preservation-award-winning mid-century modern estate in Linda Vista, Pasadena, combining architectural provenance, panoramic views, and thoughtful modern stewardship.

Location

State CA

County Los Angeles

Area Pasadena Nw

Zoning PSR2

Rooms

Other Rooms None

Dining Room 0

Kitchen Counter Top, Open to Family Room, Remodeled

Interior

Interior Features Built-Ins, Open Floor Plan, Living Room Balcony, Turnkey

Heating Central, Floor, Natural Gas

Cooling Central, Dual

Flooring Bamboo, Terrazzo

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Dining, Gas, Living Room

Equipment Dishwasher, Dryer, Bar Ice Maker, Barbeque, Built-Ins, Electric Dryer Hookup, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Gas Dryer Hookup, Gas Or Electric Dryer Hookup, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Hood Fan, Range/Oven

Laundry Room

Exterior

Parking Features Carport

Pool Above Ground, Heated, Permits, Safety Fence, Pool Cover, Heated with Gas, Salt/Saline

View Y/N Yes

View City, Canyon, City Lights, Landmark, Panoramic, Trees/Woods, Golf Course, Pool

Roof Type Composition

Building

Story 2

Architectural Style Mid-Century

Level or Stories Multi/Split

Others

Special Listing Condition Standard

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