
San Marino, California 91108
This Unique Residential Estate represents a Strong Value Opportunity, listed at $3,280,000—positioned well above the $3,110,472 Fair Market Value by -5%. While the price reflects a premium, the property offers a rare Japanese-style teahouse, pool, and mature landscaping within the prestigious San Marino Unified School District. With a Condition Rating of 4, the home provides a canvas for cosmetic modernization. This property is an ideal acquisition for Owner-Occupants seeking a legacy home or discerning buyers prioritizing location and architectural character.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 2136 S El Molino Subject | $3,280,000* List Price | 5 | 4 | 3,095 | $1,005 | - |
A 2225 El Molino Place Sold | $2,600,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,641 | $984 | 0.1 mi |
B 1874 S Euclid Avenue Sold | $2,700,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,662 | $1,014 | 0.4 mi |
C 1296 Roanoke Road Sold | $3,015,000 | 4 | 4 | 3,362 | $897 | 0.7 mi |
D 640 Old Mill Road Active | $2,849,000 List Price | 4 | 3 | 2,980 | $956 | 0.6 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is moderate renovation needed.
Built in 1937, this home is well-maintained but dated. The kitchen features cabinetry and white appliances consistent with a renovation from 20+ years ago. While functional and move-in ready, the property requires cosmetic updates to the kitchen and baths, as well as potential system modernizations to align with current luxury standards.
Situated in the highly-coveted San Marino Unified School District, this home offers access to top-tier public education, ensuring strong long-term property value and demand.
The property features a rare Japanese-style teahouse and pool set within lush, mature landscaping, creating a tranquil and sophisticated outdoor retreat that is difficult to replicate.
With over 3,000 square feet of living space and a main-floor den that can serve as a fifth bedroom or office, the floor plan provides excellent flexibility for modern family needs.
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 3095, other record living area = 2615. Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 5, other record bedroom count = 4.
The home's strong 'East-meets-West' character and 1937 vintage details may require significant cosmetic updates for buyers preferring a more contemporary or neutral interior.
At a list price of $3.28 million, the property represents a high entry point that may face stiff competition from larger or more recently renovated estates in the surrounding area.
A truly unique San Marino home, filled with character, art, and a wonderful sense of East-meets-West. This has been a much-loved home for many years, with gracious living spaces, hardwood floors, a fireplace, classic details, and a collection that makes the house especially interesting. Throughout the home, the owner's longtime collection of Eastern and Western art, antiques, furniture and decorative pieces gives every room its own personality — almost like walking through a small private museum. The floor plan is spacious and very practical. On the main level, a den with a closet can easily work as a bedroom, home office or library. There is also a generous living room, a family room overlooking the backyard, a formal dining area, and a large kitchen with plenty of room to work with. Upstairs are three nicely sized bedrooms, including the primary bedroom with its own bath. The backyard may be the most memorable part of the home. Mature trees and lush landscaping surround the pool, while a beautiful Japanese-style teahouse sits quietly across the water, its reflection becoming part of the garden view. The setting has the peaceful feeling of a traditional Japanese garden, where the landscape, water and architecture seem to borrow from one another. One of the best views is actually from the family room, looking directly out to the pool, garden and Japanese-style teahouse beyond. It is the kind of view you can enjoy every day — quiet, green and almost completely removed from the world outside. Located just north of Huntington Drive on a beautiful tree-lined street in the highly regarded San Marino Unified School District, this is not a cookie-cutter house. It is a home with personality, collections, stories, and a setting that is hard to duplicate.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 5.0 | 4.1 |
| Baths | 4.0 | 3.8 |
| Square foot | 3,095 | 3,129.462 |
| Lot Size | 9,110 | 14,189.885 |
| Price | $3.28M | $3.12M |
| Price per sq ft | $1.1K | $1.1K |
| Built year | 1937 | 1945 |
| HOA | $0 | $0 |
| Days on market | 12 | 45 |
Aug 28, 2026
$3,280,000
Initial Listing
Jul 12, 2010
$1,518,000
Public Record