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About This Home
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.
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
Amenities
Monthly Cost Estimate
$15,642/mo
20% down · 6.5% · 30 years
Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.
Location
1290 Rancheros Rd
Pasadena, CA 91103
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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.







