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Pasadena, CA

$2,770,000

1290 Rancheros Road, Pasadena, CA
3
Beds
4
Baths
2,136
Sq Ft
1961
Built
51
Days listed

About this home

A rare opportunity to acquire one of Linda Vista's most architecturally significant addresses. Sited atop a private road and seamlessly integrated into the hillside, this landmark mid-century modern residence was designed and built in 1961 by B. Williams in an enclave developed by S. Merendino, both faculty of the USC School of Architecture. Set on nearly one-third of an acre, the home commands unobstructed views of the San Gabriel Mountains, Pasadena City Hall, the Rose Bowl, and Brookside Golf Course. A panorama as enduring as the architecture itself. Inside, bamboo and terrazzo floors anchor a great room that opens with quiet authority. Steel, concrete, and glass create a living environment deeply connected to nature. Original 1960s details, including the oversized pivot door and steel-hooded fireplace, anchor the interior, while Fleetwood multi-slide doors open to panoramic view decks. Two primary suites are complemented by a third bedroom with an en-suite half bath below. Renovated by architect Tom Marble, the home received the Pasadena Historic Preservation Award in 2014. Marble later collaborated with the owners on the pool, spa, entertaining decks, and permaculture landscaping with Anigo Garden Design and Kelly L. Kinney.

Facts & features

Interior
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4 full, 0 half
Living area
2,136 sq ft
Interior features
Balcony, Open Floorplan
Appliances
Barbecue, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Washer
Flooring
Bamboo
Fireplace
Dining Room, Gas, Living Room
Heating
Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air, Dual
Laundry
Laundry Room
Levels
Multi Split
Spa
Above Ground, Heated, Permits
Exterior & lot
Lot size
0.327 acres (14,232 sq ft)
Pool
Above Ground, Heated, Pool Cover, Permits
View
City Lights, Canyon, Golf Course, Landmark, Panoramic, Pool, Trees Woods
Architectural style
Contemporary
Year built
1961
Parking
Carport
Community
Area
645 - Pasadena (NW)
County
Los Angeles
HOA fee
$400/mo
Listing details
Status
Active
Property type
Single Family Residence
Days on market
51
Listed
2026-06-03
Original price
$2,850,000
Parcel #
5707021011
MLS #
26840811
Listed by
Monique Cruz · Sotheby's International Realty

Location

Price history

Listed
$2,850,000 · 2026-06-03
Price reduced
$2,770,000 (−$80,000)
Days on market
51
Current price
$2,770,000
Financing

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$17,377
$14,007 principal & interest · $3,370 taxes & insurance
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