262 S San Rafael Ave

Pasadena, CA 91105

$12,000,000
Price
6
Beds
10,918 Sq. Ft.
$1,099 / Sq. Ft.
10,918
Sq. Ft.
$1,099
per Sq. Ft.
a view of a garden with fountain
a view of an outdoor space and tennis court
a view of a field with trees in the background
a view of a white house with a yard fire pit and outdoor seating
a view of a house with a yard and sitting area
a front view of a house with garden
a view of a entryway of the house
a view of a gym with large trees
a view of front door of house
a living room with furniture a large window with rug
a living room with furniture and a chandelier
a living room with furniture fireplace and flat screen tv
a living room with furniture
a living room with furniture a fireplace and a table
a picture of a door of the house
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a building outdoor space with patio furniture
a view of a living room
a view of a livingroom with furniture window and wooden floor
a view of a hallway with a living room
a view of a dining room with furniture window and outside view
a fireplace with a vase on top of it
a view of a dining room with furniture and chandelier
a large kitchen with granite countertop a stove and a sink
a dinning table and chairs in a kitchen
a front view of a house with entryway
a view of entryway and hall
a bathroom with a bathtub and shower
a view of entryway with a front door
a bedroom with a bed and a large window
a living room with furniture and wooden floor
a room with furniture and wooden floor
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a spacious bedroom with a bed a chandelier and dresser
a spacious bedroom with a bed and a fireplace
a view of living room kitchen and entryway
a bathroom with a sink and mirror
a view of a hallway with wooden floor and a chandelier
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a view of a swimming pool with sitting area
a view of a swimming pool with a patio and a garden
a view of a roof with a table and chairs
a view of a roof with sitting area
a view of a house with a big yard
a view of a house with a yard and sitting area

Description

'The opportunity to acquire a Kaufmann-designed residence of this scale, on land of this magnitude, and in direct relationship to the Arroyo Seco are exceedingly rare. Such properties are not replicated.' Privately located on one of the last undivided parcels on ultra-prestigious South San Rafael Avenue, sits the Frederick G. Adamson estate. Sited on 2.71 acres at the top of a long, gated driveway with commanding panoramic views of the Southern Basin from the western bank of the Arroyo Seco, the...'The opportunity to acquire a Kaufmann-designed residence of this scale, on land of this magnitude, and in direct relationship to the Arroyo Seco are exceedingly rare. Such properties are not replicated.' Privately located on one of the last undivided parcels on ultra-prestigious South San Rafael Avenue, sits the Frederick G. Adamson estate. Sited on 2.71 acres at the top of a long, gated driveway with commanding panoramic views of the Southern Basin from the western bank of the Arroyo Seco, the estate offers scale, privacy, and permanence that can no longer be replicated. Gordon B. Kaufmann, AIA Fellow, who over his career partnered with Reginald Johnson, Roland Coate, and Jesse Stanton, was the architect behind Greystone Mansion, the Los Angeles Times Building, the Athenaeum at Caltech, and numerous other landmark works, earning recognition at the Paris International Exposition. His architecture is found throughout many of Southern California's most prominent enclaves, including Bel-Air, Hancock Park, Holmby Hills, Pasadena, Beverly Hills, and Montecito. This Italian Revival masterpiece reflects Kaufmann's timeless vision, revealing a residence that, while exceeding 10,000 square feet, retains a sense of warmth, intimacy, and effortless livability. Equally suited for grand entertaining and private retreat, the home exemplifies his celebrated ability to balance formal and informal spaces while capturing the site's commanding views and sweeping panoramas. A succession of terraces, balconies, and loggias extends the living experience outdoors, beautifully uniting architecture and landscape design. Original and updated details remain remarkably preserved, including lathe-and-plaster walls, a paneled walnut library, oak floors, intricate moldings, five fireplaces, clay-tile rooflines, and period lighting and hardware reflecting a level of craftsmanship and integrity rarely seen today. Published in Architectural Digest in 1930 and held by only a handful of owners over nearly a century, the estate endures as a cultural artifact. Properties of this caliber do not trade often. When they do, they demand decisive, thoughtful ownership. This is one of those moments. Minutes from Caltech, the Huntington Library & Gardens, major studios, and Downtown Los Angeles, the Adamson Estate unites architectural significance, irreplaceable land, and enduring value.
  1. Listed by Rita Whitney • DRE #01209004 • Brokerage DRE #01904054 • The Agency

Property Details for 262 South San Rafael Avenue

Architectural Style
Mediterranean, See Remarks
View
Bridge(s), Neighborhood, Valley, Trees/Woods, Pool, Panoramic, Park/Greenbelt, Mountain(s), Landmark, Canyon, City Lights
Parking Spaces Total
10
Private Pool
Yes
Cooling Type
Central Air
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Living Area
10918
Property Attached YN
false
LISTING UPDATED: 01/13/2026 12:38 AM

Property Details for 262 South San Rafael Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #P1-25399
Days on Market21
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1927
Lot Size2.71 AC / 118,048 SF
CountyLos Angeles County

Location

Listing Courtesy of The Agency, Rita Whitney, DRE #01209004
Add your commute

Building Information for 262 South San Rafael Avenue

Stories3Year Built1927Building Size-Lot Size2.71 AC / 118,048 SF

Payment Calculator

$60,660 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$58,486

Property Taxes

$2,174

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 262 South San Rafael Avenue

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract: 2
  • Tax Lot: 001
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None
  • Community Features: Biking, Gutters, Urban, Suburban, Street Lights, Rural, Preserve/Public Land, Park, Hiking, Golf, Curbs
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Refrigerator
  • Room Type: Basement, Primary Suite, Primary Bathroom, Laundry, Kitchen, Game Room, Walk-In Closet, Utility Room, Sun, Retreat, Office, Media Room, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Library, Home Theatre, Great Room, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Exercise Room, Formal Entry, Family Room, Entry, Dressing Area, Den, Center Hall
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Kitchen Features: Stone Counters, Butler's Pantry
  • Eating Area: In Kitchen, Separated, Family Kitchen
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Primary Retreat, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Library, Family Room, Dining Room
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Flooring Type: Stone, Wood
  • Flooring: Stone, Wood
Exterior Features
  • Security Features: Automatic Gate, Security Lights, Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Construction Materials: Plaster
  • Roof: Tile
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block, Chain Link
  • Structure Type: House
  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Stone, Tile
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Spa Features: None
Land/Lot Info
  • Lot Features: Lawn, Garden, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Yard
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Land Lease: No
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Uncovered Spaces: 8
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Circular Driveway, Gated, Garage Faces Side, Controlled Entrance, Side by Side, Oversized, Garage - Single Door

Property History for 262 South San Rafael Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 12, 2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-25399

$12,000,000—
Jan 4, 2026

Expired

CRMLS #P1-24790

—
Dec 18, 2025

Hold

CRMLS #P1-24790

—
Nov 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-24790

$12,000,000—
Sep 30, 2025

Expired

VCF #P1-23910

$11,999,000—
Sep 29, 2025

Expired

CRMLS #P1-23910

—
Sep 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-23910

$11,999,000—
Sep 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

VCF #P1-23910

$11,999,000—
Jul 31, 2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

VCF #P1-20527

$11,999,000—
Jul 31, 2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #P1-20527

$11,999,000—
Jan 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

VCF #P1-20527

$13,500,000—
Jan 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-20527

$13,500,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/12/2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-25399

$12,000,000
01/04/2026

Expired

CRMLS #P1-24790

—
12/18/2025

Hold

CRMLS #P1-24790

—
11/03/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-24790

$12,000,000
09/30/2025

Expired

VCF #P1-23910

$11,999,000
09/29/2025

Expired

CRMLS #P1-23910

—
09/02/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-23910

$11,999,000
09/02/2025

Listed (Active)

VCF #P1-23910

$11,999,000
07/31/2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

VCF #P1-20527

$11,999,000
07/31/2025

Withdrawn / Cancelled

CRMLS #P1-20527

$11,999,000
01/20/2025

Listed (Active)

VCF #P1-20527

$13,500,000
01/19/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-20527

$13,500,000

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

Public Records for 262 South San Rafael Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,394,021Additions$796,576Total$2,190,597
Tax Record2025$26,084 ($2,174 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Total Finished SqFt8,656 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt8,656 SqFtStories2Lot Size118,193 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927ZoningPSR1CountyLOS ANGELESAPN5714-030-003

Schools near 262 South San Rafael Avenue

This home is within Pasadena Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
San Rafael Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Blair High School
Public - 6 to 12
Rose City High (Continuation) School
Public - 9 to 12
Odyssey Charter School - South
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
San Rafael Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Blair High School
Public6 to 12

Rose City High (Continuation) School
Public9 to 12

Odyssey Charter School - South
CharterK to 8

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.

Similar Homes

Similar Sold Homes

Explore Nearby Homes

More information about 262 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105

262 South San Rafael Avenue is a single family home for sale in Pasadena, CA 91105. This property was listed for sale on January 12, 2026 by The Agency, it's currently listed at $12,000,000. This listing's school district is Pasadena Unified School District. Nearby schools include San Rafael Elementary School, Blair High School and Rose City High (Continuation) School. 262 South San Rafael Avenue is a 6-bed, 11-bath, 10,918 sqft single family home built in 1927.

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified, and Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties expressly disclaims any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the discretion of the seller. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of The Agency, Rita Whitney, DRE #01209004

Based on information from one of the following Multiple Listing Services: CRMLS, CLAW, I-Tech, ROWMLS, GPSMLS, SDMLS, VCRDS/PFAR, Idyllwild Association of Realtors, Ojai Valley Board of REALTORS and/or AVMLS. Information being provided is for the visitor’s personal, noncommercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties visitor may be interested in purchasing. The data contained herein is copyrighted by CRMLS, CLAW, I-Tech, ROWMLS, GPSMLS, SDMLS, VCRDS/PFAR, Idyllwild Association of Realtors, Ojai Valley Board of REALTORS and/or AVMLS is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited. Property information referenced on this web site comes from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the MLS. This web site may reference real estate listing(s) held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent who owns this web site. For the avoidance of doubt, the accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals.