Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds11,855 sqft
1585 Orlando Rd, Pasadena, CA 91106
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.72 acresLot Size
1929Year Built
$1,118/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Architectural Masterpiece Estate Designed By Kirkland Cutter in 1929 For Walden Shaw, a car dealer from Chicago who started the Yellow Cab Company. Replicating the classic lines of the first California State House in Monterey and located in the prestigious Estate Area of Pasadena overlooking the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens. The next owner was Henry Braun, The CEO of C F Braun & CO., a global leader in engineering and construction of refineries and chemical plants. The next owner was...Architectural Masterpiece Estate Designed By Kirkland Cutter in 1929 For Walden Shaw, a car dealer from Chicago who started the Yellow Cab Company. Replicating the classic lines of the first California State House in Monterey and located in the prestigious Estate Area of Pasadena overlooking the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens. The next owner was Henry Braun, The CEO of C F Braun & CO., a global leader in engineering and construction of refineries and chemical plants. The next owner was Orel Hershiser. Orel was the three time all-star pitcher for the Dodgers, one of the most successful pitchers of all time. Situated on 1.72 acres of manicured grounds. The grounds include a lighted north south tennis court, putting green, pool spa and rose garden. The main residence measures 9,670 (approx.) square feet of beautifully appointed grand spaces. Upstairs there is a master suite with duel dressing rooms and baths. There are 3 additional bedrooms. A four car garage is steps from the kitchen. There is also a guest house with 823 (approx.) square feet and its own garage, A pool house with 445 sf (approx.) and caretakers apartment with 917 sf (approx.) are included. The property is gated and upgraded with a 400 amp electrical service. A truly unique opportunity to have one of Pasadena's finest estates with every amenity one could desire.
  • Listed by: Maureen Hollingsworth DRE #00673955 Brokerage DRE #00899496 • Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
Listing closed: 09/16/2021 12:00 AM • Source: VCF, MLS#: P1-3914

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$5,160,000

Avg days on market

33

Sale-to-list ratio

98.0%

Pasadena, CA

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1

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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
a view of a house with swimming pool and sitting area
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Sold 09/15/25

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Square Feet
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$9,500,000 | 521 Bradford Street, Pasadena, CA 91105
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Sold 05/14/26

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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Inc., Maureen Hollingsworth, DRE #00673955

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty, Carol Chua, DRE #00908699

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Property Information for 1585 Orlando Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean, See Remarks
  • Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
  • Garage Spaces: 6.00
  • View: See Remarks
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Lot Size: 1.72 AC / 75,054 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Total: 11,855.00
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks
  • City: Pasadena
  • Country: US
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Directions: South of California East of Holiday Road located adjacent to the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens
  • Area: 648 - Pasadena SE
  • Postal Code Plus4: 4129
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Unparsed Address: 1585 Orlando Road, Pasadena, CA 91106
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $.00
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Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Lawn, Lot Over 40000 Sqft
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.72
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 75,054.00
  • Lot Size Area: 75,054.00
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 5327008049
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Zoning: psr2
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • Documents Count: 1
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Entry Location: first floor
  • Exclusions: Master drapes
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Additions/Alterations, Updated/Remodeled
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property
  • Sewer: Sewer Paid
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Sewer Available, See Remarks, Natural Gas Connected, Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Guest House Detached, Second Garage, Second Garage Detached, Tennis Court Private, Workshop
  • Pool Features: Gas Heat, Heated, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Pool: Yes
  • Roof: Spanish Tile
  • Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Wired For Alarm System, Automatic Gate, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Spa: Yes
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Structure Type: House
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 7
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Door Features: French Doors, Panel Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, See Remarks, Dining Room, Family Room, Library, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: 2 Staircases, Balcony, Bar, Built-In Features, Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Wainscoting, Butler's Pantry, Kitchen Island
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside
  • Living Area: 11,855.00
  • Living Area Source: Taped
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • View: Yes
  • Levels: Two
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Special Listing Conditions: Trust

Property History for 1585 Orlando Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 16, 2021

Sold

CLAW #3914PF

$13,255,572
Sep 16, 2021

Sold

VCF #P1-3914

$13,255,572
Sep 16, 2021

Sold

CRMLS #P1-3914

$13,255,572
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/16/2021

Sold

CLAW #3914PF

$13,255,572
09/16/2021

Sold

VCF #P1-3914

$13,255,572
09/16/2021

Sold

CRMLS #P1-3914

$13,255,572

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

Public Records for 1585 Orlando Road

Taxable ValueLand$9,985,435Additions$4,362,819Total$14,348,254
Tax Record2025$160,166 ($13,347 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4Total Finished SqFt9,369 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt9,369 SqFtLot Size75,035 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1929Year Renovated1930ZoningPSR2CountyLOS ANGELESAPN5327-008-049

Schools near 1585 Orlando Road

This home is within Pasadena Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Charter - 7 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hamilton Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Learning Works School
Charter7 to 12

Pasadena High School
Public9 to 12

Thurgood Marshall Secondary School
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1585 Orlando Road, Pasadena, CA 91106
$13,255,572
5
11,855
75,054
$5,000,000
4
5,844
28,551
$5,490,000
6
6,830
25,570
$4,773,000
5
5,730
26,877
$4,100,000
15
15
11,591
55,220
$9,500,000
4
6,709
25,015

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