About This Home

This 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom single family at 2285 E Orange Grove Boulevard in Pasadena, CA is listed for $1,999,000 ($619 per sqft). Built in 1928, the home offers 3,232 sqft of living space on a 0.21 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1928
  • 0.21 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • 5 parking spaces
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
1 full, 1 half
1-car garage
1928

Amenities

FireplaceSpaA/C
Listing Description

Step into a masterclass of architectural storytelling at 2285 E Orange Grove Boulevard. This 1920s French Revival estate seamlessly bridges the gap between historic soul and modern sensibilities. A formal entry way greets you at the door as you enter the home.

A grand fireplace mantel from Normandy anchors the living space, while the dining room features an exquisite antique German hutch. Nearby is the kitchen with a pass through, making dinner parties a breeze. The main-level primary suite boasts hand-carved Indian doors and features a walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom.

Two additional bedrooms and a second bath complete the main floor, while a versatile upstairs loft with a private half bath offers the ultimate creative retreat or den. The floor plan is designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, with multiple access points to spacious patios.

Guests enjoy total autonomy in a detached exterior suite, accessible via its own spiral staircase. The grounds are an escape from the everyday, centered around an in-ground spa, a cascading waterfall, and an opulent iron gazebo. Don't miss the dedicated gym/studio complete with its own 3/4 bathroom and steam shower.

Despite its vintage roots, this is a forward-thinking residence equipped with fully paid solar and a Tesla charging station. Formerly the residence of renowned violin maker Gustav Fassauer-Ferron, the property resonates with an artistic legacy that's been meticulously preserved for the modern connoisseur.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$10,691/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$1,446
Interest$8,662
Insurance$583

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

2285 E Orange Grove Boulevard

Pasadena, CA 91104

Property Details

Flooring

Wood

Parking

CarportGarage

Heating

Central

Cooling

Central Air

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom single family at 2285 E Orange Grove Boulevard is listed at $1,999,000 ($619/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $10,691 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1928, 0.21 acre lot, 2 stories, 5 parking spaces, Fireplace.

This property is listed by Cynthia Salcido and can be reached at (949) 438-4340.

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Cynthia Salcido

License 01221557

Agent at Compass

(949) 438-4340
Agent website

Listed by Compass · Broker phone: (949) 438-4340 · Broker website

MLS# P1-29037· Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc· 9 days on PropertySimple

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2285 E Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91104

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