About this home

A distinguished four-bedroom, five bath, single story French Normandy residence, thoughtfully renovated and meticulously maintained, set on more than 29,000 square feet of parklike grounds in Pasadena's coveted Caltech Huntington Library district. Designed for easy living, the light filled floor plan offers seamless indoor-outdoor flow, ideal for daily living as well as gracious entertaining.The grand living room opens through sliding French doors to a large brick patio and an extraordinary, award-winning garden beyond. Anchored at the eastern edge of the property by a magnificent redwood, the grounds unfold across a sparkling pool and expansive lawn, creating a serene and private outdoor setting that embodies the best of the California lifestyle.The chef's kitchen features stone countertops, custom furniture grade illuminated cabinetry, and professional stainless-steel appliances by Sub Zero, Miele, Wolf, and Bosch. A cozy family room, with beamed ceiling, built in bar, and wood burning fireplace, opens to both the kitchen and the outdoor brick patio. A well-appointed butler's pantry, with Sub Zero beverage refrigerator, freezer, and abundant built ins, sits just beyond the kitchen and adjacent to a versatile fourth bedroom, office, or gym with a three-quarter bath and laundry.A handsome library with its own fireplace provides a quiet retreat and thoughtfully separates the public living spaces from the homes two private bedroom wings. The primary suite is a true sanctuary, introduced by a vestibule entry and centered around a generous bedroom with lounging area and fireplace. Two luxurious baths feature stone counters, expansive showers, custom cabinetry, and bespoke California Closets; one bath includes a soaking tub with French doors that open to a private secret garden. The secondary wing features two spacious en suite bedrooms, each enjoying abundant natural light and generous walk-in dressing closets.In addition to the front-of-house circular driveway, there is a recently constructed 680-square-foot detached garage with a ceiling height that can accommodate up to six vehicles. An attached 163-square-foot storage, playroom, or bonus space complements the building. Gated and fenced, the property offers exceptional comfort and privacy.

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Property details

Price: $5,495,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 6
Interior: 4,615 sqft
Price / sqft: $1191
Year built: 1921
Lot size: 29,024 sqft
Type: Single Family
Days on market: 79
Est. property tax: $41,213/yr · $3,434/mo · 0.75% CA avg
Last sold: $920,000 · Jul 1992

Estimated monthly payment

Down payment20% ($1,099,000)

Interest rate6.75%

Principal & Interest$28,512

Property Tax$5,037

Insurance$150

Total$33,699/mo

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Price history

▼ 8.3%Most recent change on 2026-05-13: $5,995,000 → $5,495,000.

$101K · Apr 81$5.50M · May 26

May 13, 2026$5,495,000Price change
Mar 10, 2026$5,995,000Initial list price
Mar 14, 2019$4,500,000Sold
Dec 10, 2018$4,500,000Initial list price
Jul 16, 1992$920,000Sold
Jul 22, 1991$1,250,000Sold
Apr 22, 1981$101,000Sold

Location

This home is located in Pasadena, CA, in the Los Angeles area. Browse more Pasadena listings on the Pasadena market page or explore the full Pasadena market report.

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Neighborhood (zip 91106)

This neighborhood is primarily renter-occupied (35% owner-occupied). Median age is 36.6; 31% hold a bachelor's degree; median household income is $91,220.

Median income: $91,220
Median age: 36.6
Owner-occupied: 34.7%
Bachelor's degree: 31.1%
Census median home value: $933,200

Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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