1290 Rancheros Rd , Pasadena, CA 91103
$2,450,000
Est. Payment: $12,976.81/mo
3 Bed
4 Bath
2136 Sqft
Status: Active | Days on site: 10
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House 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.

Highlights

Listed by Monique Cruz , 626-290-0327 Sotheby's International Realty , 323-665-1700. CRMLS/Multi-Regional MLS mls logo

Property Type

Residential

Lot/Acreage
0.33

HOA Fee

33.333333333333 Monthly

Year Built

1961

County

Los Angeles

Area

645 - Pasadena (NW)

Listing ID

26862543

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Interior Features

Bedrooms and Bathrooms
  • Bedrooms:3
  • Bathrooms:4
  • Full Bathrooms:4
Appliances:Barbecue, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Washer
Air Cond:Central Air,Dual
Fireplaces:Dining Room,Gas,Living Room
Floor:Bamboo
Other:
  • Additional:Balcony, Open Floorplan

Exterior Features

Lot:No Land Lease
Lot Dimensions:118x120
Garage Capacity:0
Zoning:PSR2
Roof:Composition
Parking Features:Carport
Principal Interest
$12,977
Taxes
$1,562
HOA
$33

Home Price

$2,450,000

Loan Details

30 yrs
6.952%

Down Payment

20%
$490,000
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Monthly Price:
$12,976.81

Principal

Taxes

HOA

Principal Taxes HOA Total
Monthly $12,976.81 $1,561.88 $33.33 $14,572.01
Yearly $155,721.68 $18,742.50 $400.00 $174,864.18
Total $4,671,650.31 $562,275.00 $12,000.00 $5,245,925.31

Today's Rates

30 Year

6.95%

20 Year

6.73%

15 Year

6.35%

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