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3 beds2,136 sqft$1,147/sqft
1290 Rancheros Rd, Pasadena, CA 91103
Est: $14,765/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.33 acresLot Size
1961Year Built
$1,147/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$400/yrHOA Fees

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...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.
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Last updated: 09/07/2026 09:31 AM • Source: CLAW, MLS#: 26862543

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Listing Courtesy of Sotheby’s International Realty, Monique Cruz, DRE #02210077
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Property Information for 1290 Rancheros Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Zoning: PSR2
  • Style: Mid-Century
  • Cross Streets: Linda Vista
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Property Attached YN: false
  • Parcel Number: 5707021011
  • Living Area: 2136
  • Source Living Area: Assessor
  • Area: Pasadena NW (645)
  • Lot Size Area: 14232
  • Source Lot Size Area: Assessor
  • Home owner Dues: $400
  • HOA Fee Frequency 1: Annually
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5707-021-011
  • Directions: Cross Street: Linda Vista; North on Linda Vista - West on Rancheros Road - Stay Right at Fork to Private Rancheros Road - Last House at top of hill.
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Lot Size: 0.33 AC / 14,232 SF
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • HOA Amount: $400
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
Structure Info
Structure Info
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • View: Yes
  • View Description: City, Canyon, City Lights, Landmark, Panoramic, Trees/Woods, Golf Course, Pool
  • View: Trees/Woods, Pool, City Lights, Landmark, Canyon, Golf Course, Panoramic
Contract Info
Contract Info
  • Disclosures: Homeowners Association
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
  • Service Level: Full Service
Land / Lot Info
Land / Lot Info
  • Lot Acreage: 0.3267
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 14232
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 118x120
  • Source Lot Size Dimensions: Assessor
  • Lot Location: Hillside
Parking Details
Parking Details
  • Parking Garage: Carport
  • Total Parking: 0
  • Carport Spaces Total: 2
  • Parking Features: Carport
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Rooms: Patio Open, Dining Area
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplace Rooms: Dining, Gas, Living Room
  • Den: No
  • Family Room: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Cooling: Central, Dual
  • Cooling Type: Central, Dual
  • Heating: Central, Floor, Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Central, Floor, Natural Gas
  • Flooring: Bamboo, Terrazzo
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Bar Ice Maker, Barbeque, Built-Ins, Electric Dryer Hookup, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Gas Dryer Hookup, Gas Or Electric Dryer Hookup, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Hood Fan, Range/Oven
  • Interior Features: Built-Ins, Open Floor Plan, Living Room Balcony, Turnkey
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open to Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Counter Top, Open to Family Room, Remodeled
  • Room Bathroom Features: Tile Counters, Shower in Tub, Shower
  • Bathroom Features: Double Shower, Shower and Tub, Shower Stall, Tile
  • Bedroom Features: 2 Primary Bedrooms
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • Laundry: Room
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Above Ground, Heated, Permits, Safety Fence, Pool Cover, Heated with Gas, Salt/Saline
  • Pool Features: Permits, Heated, Pool Cover, Above Ground, Salt Water
  • Spa: Yes
  • Spa: Above Ground, Heated, Permits
  • Roof: Composition
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Entry Location: Top Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Other Structural Features: Balcony, Barbecue Private, Historical, Sliding Glass Doors
  • Other Structures: None
Lease Terms
Lease Terms
  • Entry Date: 09-03-2026

Property History for 1290 Rancheros Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 3, 2026

Listed (Active)

CLAW #26862543

$2,450,000
Sep 3, 2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #26862543

$2,450,000
Aug 24, 2026

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #26840811

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/03/2026

Listed (Active)

CLAW #26862543

$2,450,000
09/03/2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #26862543

$2,450,000
08/24/2026

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CLAW #26840811

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1290 Rancheros Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,350,406Additions$844,514Total$2,194,920
Tax Record2025$24,848 ($2,071 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths4Total Finished SqFt2,136 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,136 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,228 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961Year Renovated1982ZoningPSR2CountyLOS ANGELESAPN5707-021-011

Schools near 1290 Rancheros Road

This home is within Pasadena Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Washington Accelerated Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Octavia E. Butler Magnet School
Public6 to 8

John Muir High School
Public9 to 12

San Rafael Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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1290 Rancheros Road is a single family home for sale in Pasadena, CA 91103. This property was listed for sale on September 3, 2026 by Sotheby’s International Realty, it's currently listed at $2,450,000. It has been on the market for a total of 7 days and was last sold on May 5, 2014. This listing's school district is Pasadena Unified School District. Nearby schools include Washington Accelerated Elementary School, Octavia E. Butler Magnet School and John Muir High School. 1290 Rancheros Road is a 3-bed, 4-bath, 2,136 sqft single family home built in 1961.

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