
Pasadena, California 91103
This Architectural Mid-Century Modern Estate represents a Strong Value Opportunity, listed at $2,450,000—positioned well below the $2,599,168 Fair Market Value by 5%. This valuation gap offers $149,168 in Instant Equity. Featuring an Award-Winning Renovation, Panoramic Views, and a Saltwater Pool, the property maintains a Condition Rating of 3. Its unique provenance and sustainable upgrades make it a premier choice for Design-Conscious Buyers or Owner-Occupants seeking a rare, move-in ready architectural sanctuary in Linda Vista.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 1290 Rancheros Road Subject | $2,450,000* List Price | 3 | 4 | 2,136 | $1,217 | - |
A 1535 Scenic Drive Sold | $2,175,000 | 3 | 2 | 2,036 | $1,068 | 1.0 mi |
B 756 Linda Vista Avenue Sold | $2,250,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,882 | $1,196 | 0.3 mi |
C 1625 Pegfair Estates Drive Sold | $2,400,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,516 | $954 | 1.0 mi |
D 1315 Lomay Place Sold | $2,510,000 | 3 | 3 | 1,865 | $1,346 | 0.9 mi |
E 1225 Wabash Street Sold | $2,266,135 | 3 | 2 | 1,760 | $1,288 | 0.3 mi |
F 1445 Ontario Avenue Sold | $1,770,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,336 | $1,325 | 0.8 mi |
G 1265 El Mirador Drive Active Under Contract | $2,295,000 List Price | 3 | 2 | 2,081 | $1,103 | 0.3 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is move-in ready.
The property underwent a comprehensive, award-winning renovation between 2008-2010 (approx. 14-16 years ago). The industrial chef's kitchen and bathrooms with terrazzo finishes are high-end and well-maintained. Systems include updated solar electric and greywater irrigation, making it move-in ready and functional.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 14232, living area = 2136.
Designed by USC School of Architecture faculty and recipient of a 2017 Historic Preservation Award, this home offers rare mid-century provenance and award-winning restoration.
The property commands unobstructed, breathtaking views of the San Gabriel Mountains, the Rose Bowl, and the Pasadena skyline, seamlessly integrated via retractable Fleetwood glass walls.
The steep hillside positioning, while providing exceptional views, may limit usable flat yard space for buyers seeking traditional lawn areas or expansive play spaces.
The $400 monthly association fee represents a significant recurring carrying cost for a single-family residence, likely attributed to the maintenance of the private road access.
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.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Baths | 4.0 | 2.3 |
| Square foot | 2,136 | 1,839.942 |
| Lot Size | 14,232 | 8,508.491 |
| Price | $2.45M | $1.65M |
| Price per sq ft | $1.1K | $914 |
| Built year | 1961 | 1934 |
| HOA | $400.0 | $449 |
| Days on market | 6 | 45 |
Sep 3, 2026
$2,450,000
Initial Listing
May 5, 2014
$1,681,000
Public Record
Oct 13, 2006
$1,100,000
Public Record