About This Home

This 10-bedroom, 11-bathroom single family at 225 N Lima in Sierra Madre, CA is listed for $2,999,000 ($300 per sqft). Built in 1888, the home offers 10,000 sqft of living space on a 0.47 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1888
  • 0.47 acre lot
  • 3 stories
  • 8 parking spaces
  • Fireplace

Property Details

3 stories
10 full, 1 half
8-car garage
1888

Amenities

FireplaceA/C
Listing Description

Rare opportunity to own a historic estate with built-in income potential in Sierra Madre. The iconic Pinney House, a magnificent 1888 Queen Anne Victorian designed by renowned architects Samuel Newsom and Joseph Cather Newsom, offers approximately 10,000 sq.

ft. of living space on a beautifully landscaped 0.47-acre lot. The property currently features eight individual bedroom suites, many with private amenities and separate electric meters, creating excellent income-producing potential. Some suites are currently rented while others are available, allowing the next owner to live on the property while generating rental income.

A spacious 3,000 sq. ft. loft provides flexible living space ideal for an owner's residence, creative studio, or additional guest quarters. Rich in historic character, the home showcases grand porches, a conservatory, parlor, library, formal dining room, wide staircases, large windows, restored claw-foot tubs, and beautiful period architectural details throughout.

Modern upgrades include updated plumbing, electrical systems, and newer HVAC. The landscaped grounds feature English gardens, ample parking, and scenic views of the nearby San Gabriel Mountains and city lights. Designated as a historic landmark and benefiting from the Mills Act tax relief program, the Pinney House offers a rare chance to own a piece of California history while enjoying potential income from multiple suites.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$16,039/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$2,169
Interest$12,996
Insurance$875

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

225 N Lima

Sierra Madre, CA 91024

Property Details

Cooling

Central Air

Questions & Answers

This 10-bedroom, 11-bathroom single family at 225 N Lima is listed at $2,999,000 ($300/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $16,040 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1888, 0.47 acre lot, 3 stories, 8 parking spaces, Fireplace.

This property is listed by Chaoyan Wang.

CW

Chaoyan Wang

License 01956830

Agent at US National Realty

Listed by US National Realty · Broker phone: (626) 382-1688 · Broker website

MLS# CV26192079· Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc· 58 days on PropertySimple

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225 N Lima, Sierra Madre, CA 91024

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