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$2,770,000
53 Days On Site

1290 Rancheros Road
Pasadena, CA 91103

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
3
Beds
4
Total Baths
4
Full Baths
2,136
SqFt
$1,297
/SqFt
1961
Built
County:
Los Angeles
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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 B. Williams in an enclave developed by S. Merendino, both faculty 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.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$2,770,000
Days On Site 
53 Days
Bedrooms 
3
Inside Area (SqFt) 
2,136 sqft
Total Baths 
4
Full Baths 
4
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.3267 Acres
Year Built 
1961
MLS® Number 
26840811
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
$33.33 monthly
Sq Ft Source 
Assessor
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
2 days agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
3 days agoPrice changed to $2,770,000
2 months agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.3267
Disclosures 
Historical
Levels 
Multi/Split
Parking 
Carport
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Special Circumstances 
Standard
SqFt Total 
2136
Style 
Contemporary
Zoning 
PSR2
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherDisposalRefrigeratorVented Exhaust FanDryerWasher
Cooling 
Central AirDual
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Dining RoomGasLiving Room
Flooring 
BambooWood
Furnished 
Unfurnished
Heating 
CentralNatural Gas
Interior 
Open Floorplan
Laundry Features 
Laundry Room
Spa 
Yes
Bathroom 
Features - Tile Counters
Kitchen 
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Exterior Features
Exterior 
BarbecueBalcony
Pool Features 
Above GroundHeatedPool Cover
Roof 
Composition
Spa 
Yes
Spa Features 
Above GroundHeated
View 
City LightsCanyonGolf CoursePanoramicPoolTrees/Woods
Waterview 
City LightsCanyonGolf CoursePanoramicPoolTrees/Woods
Windows/Doors 
Sliding Doors
Community Features
Association Dues 
400
Building Access 
Top Level
HOA Fee Frequency 
Annually
MLS Area 
645 - Pasadena (NW)
Listing courtesy of Monique Cruz of Sotheby's International Realty

Based on information from the The MLS as of 2026-07-27 06:45 AM UTC. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

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