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1290 Rancheros Road

Pasadena, CA 91103
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Bed 3

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Bath 4

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SqFt2,136

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SqFt14,232

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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 sh eltered 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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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $2,450,000

AD Id : 90990887

MLS Id : 26862543

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 14,232 Sq. Ft

Living Area Size : 2,136 Sq. Ft

Year Built : 1961

County : Los Angeles

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 3

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 4 Full Baths: 4

    Roofing Information

    Composition

    Flooring Information

    Bamboo
  • Interior Features

    Balcony, OpenFloorplan
    Roof: Composition
    Appliances: Barbecue, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, VentedExhaustFan, Dryer, Washer
    Laundry Features: LaundryRoom
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Central, NaturalGas Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: CentralAir, Dual

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1961
    Building Area Total: 2136
    Pool Features: AboveGround, Heated, PoolCover, Permits, SaltWater
    Private Pool: No
    View: CityLights, Canyon, GolfCourse, Landmark, Panoramic, Pool, TreesWoods
    Association Fee Frequency: Annually

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 118x120 Main Square Feet: 14232 Lot Size Acres: 0.3267 Lot Size Source: Assessor Lot Size Square Feet: 14,232

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $2450000

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 5707021011

  • Parking Information

    Carport

    Homeowners Association Information

    Has Association: Yes
    HOA: $400.00

  • Location Information

    Direction: Cross Street: Linda Vista; North on Linda Vista - West on Rancheros Road - Stay Right at Fork to Private Rancheros Road - Last House at top of hill.
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ByOwner last updated this listing 09/15/2026 @ 12:45

MLS: 26862543 LISTED BY: Monique Cruz, Sotheby's International Realty 323-665-1700 SOURCE: CRMLS

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