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Lesmore M. Barker

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1290 Rancheros Road Pasadena, CA 91103

3 Beds

4 Baths

2,136 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,136 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,147

MLS Listing ID CL26862543

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 4

HOA Fees $400/ann

HOA Y/N Yes

Year Built 1961

Lot Size 0.327 Acres

Acres 0.3267

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

3 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms | 2,318 Square Feet | 0.33-Acre Lot. Positioned along a private road in Pasadena's Linda Vista enclave, this mid-century modern residence carries an extraordinary architectural pedigree. Designed and constructed in 1961 by B. Williams, in an enclave developed by S. Merendino, both members of the faculty at USC's School of Architecture, the property remains a definitive expression of the modernist principles its architects championed. Situated on a 0.33-acre parcel, the 2,318-square-foot residence is integrated into its hillside site, commanding unobstructed views of the San Gabriel Mountains, the Pasadena cityscape, and the iconic Rose Bowl. A private drive approaches the home through a sequence that separates the residence from its surroundings, arriving at a sheltered carport marked by an oversized, lacquered-in-red pivot door, an architectural statement that anticipates the design within. The interior is organized around a great room defined by a chef's kitchen of industrial refinement and an original steel-hooded fireplace serving as sculptural centerpiece. Retractable Fleetwood glass dissolves the boundary between interior and exterior, opening the residence to its mountain, city, and stadium views while extending living space onto a series of balconies, decks, and terraced patios. The upper-level primary suite, features an en suite bathroom and private balcony with uninterrupted views. The lower level houses the second primary suite, featuring an en suite bathroom and built-in furnishings. One additional bedroom with a bathroom completes the lower level. Between 2008 and 2010, architect Tom Marble completed a comprehensive renovation that earned the property a 2017 Historic Preservation Award, incorporating contemporary materials and solar electric integration. Subsequent ownership has extended this stewardship through permaculture landscape design with Anigo Garden Design and Kelly L. Kinney. Greywater irrigation system, an outdoor kitchen, expanded deck areas, and saltwater pool and spa, furthering the property's indoor-outdoor living across its 0.33-acre setting. This is a rare offering: a preservation-award-winning mid-century modern estate in Linda Vista, Pasadena, combining architectural provenance, panoramic views, and thoughtful modern stewardship.

Location

State CA

County Los Angeles

Zoning PSR2

Interior

Interior Features Updated Kitchen

Heating Natural Gas, Central

Cooling Central Air, Other

Flooring Bamboo

Fireplaces Type Dining Room, Gas, Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Laundry Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer

Exterior

Pool Above Ground, Pool Cover

View Y/N true

View Canyon, City Lights, Golf Course, Panoramic, Trees/Woods, Other

Private Pool false

Building

Architectural Style Mid Century Modern

Level or Stories Multi/Split

New Construction No

Others

Tax ID 5707021011

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Listed by Monique Cruz • Sotheby's International Realty

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Phone

+1(415) 549-1299

lesmore@lesmorebarker.com

Address

California 94607, USA