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This 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 1290 Rancheros Rd in Pasadena, CA is listed for $2,850,000 ($1,334 per sqft). Built in 1961, the home offers 2,136 sqft of living space on a 0.33 acres lot.

Agent Description

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 S. Merendino and B.

Williams 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.

Key Features

  • Built in 1961
  • 0.33 acre lot
  • Fireplace

Property Details

4 full
1961

Amenities

FireplaceViewSpaA/C

Monthly Cost Estimate

$15,642/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$2,061
Interest$12,350
Insurance$831
HOA$400

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1290 Rancheros Rd

Pasadena, CA 91103

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Built-InsOpen Floor PlanLiving Room BalconyTurnkey

Property Details

Flooring

BambooTerrazzo

Views

CanyonCityGolf Course

Parking

Carport

Heating

Natural GasCentral

Cooling

Central Air

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 1290 Rancheros Rd is listed at $2,850,000 ($1,334/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $12,750 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

HOA fees are $400/month.

Key features include: Built in 1961, 0.33 acre lot, Fireplace. Interior Features: Built-Ins, Open Floor Plan, Living Room Balcony.

This property is listed by Monique Cruz and can be reached at 6262900327 or monique.cruz@sothebys.realty.

MC

Monique Cruz

Agent at Sotheby's International Realty

(626) 290-0327

Listed by Sotheby's International Realty · View on Broker Site

MLS# 26840811· Source: listhub· Updated 1 days ago

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1290 Rancheros Rd, Pasadena, CA 91103

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