490 La Loma Rd

3,001 Sq. Ft.
$1,481 / Sq. Ft.
3,001
Sq. Ft.
$1,481
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Striking Mid-Century Modern designed by architect Theodore Pletsch, renowned for his plethora of work in Pasadena and the surrounding Los Angeles environs, this perfect setting immediately conveys an air of noble sophistication. Located just off Millionaire's Row at the top of wooded La Loma Road and sited behind the privacy of large imposing gates, Pletsch designed the estate in 1967 in collaboration with decorator and mid-century interiors retailer Jean Crowell and her husband Eugene. In 1978,...Striking Mid-Century Modern designed by architect Theodore Pletsch, renowned for his plethora of work in Pasadena and the surrounding Los Angeles environs, this perfect setting immediately conveys an air of noble sophistication. Located just off Millionaire's Row at the top of wooded La Loma Road and sited behind the privacy of large imposing gates, Pletsch designed the estate in 1967 in collaboration with decorator and mid-century interiors retailer Jean Crowell and her husband Eugene. In 1978, while marveling over its unique and enduring architectural style, the Los Angeles Times affectionately crowned it The Crowell Residence. The journey begins at a walled courtyard and leads to an entry passage that at once reveals a serene one-of-a-kind secret retreat. Distressed double doors open to a dramatic double-height LR and adjacent DR featuring three-sets of over-sized glass doors that open to a majestic plein air landscape of gardens - formal in their structure with Mediterranean plantings, a Greco-Roman designed swimming pool and numerous landing pads in which to luxuriate. The 1-BR guesthouse with a LR, kitchen and 3/4 bath sits prominently as it effortlessly draws the eye over the sparkling pool, to the cascading hillside and sky beyond. Timeless in design, the sleek buildings offer scale and a sense of place and feature massive pillars, textured smooth stucco walls and small windows accented with ornate metal screens reminiscent of a Moroccan or Medieval Villa.
  1. Listed by Rita J Whitney • DRE #01209004 • Brokerage DRE #01904054 • The Agency • rjwrealestate@icloud.com

Property Details for 490 La Loma Road

Architectural Style
Mid Century Modern, Modern
Subdivision Name
Not Applicable
Garage Spaces
2.00
View
Hills, Trees/Woods, Pool
LISTING UPDATED: 06/06/2025 09:04 AM

Property Details for 490 La Loma Road

StatusClosed
MLS #P1-22611
Days on Market1
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1967
Lot Size0.49 AC / 21,439 SF
CountyLos Angeles County

Location

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

Sold By The Agency, Rita J Whitney, DRE #01209004; Rodeo Realty, Joseph Babajian, DRE #00813384

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Building Information for 490 La Loma Road

Stories1Year Built1967Building Size-Lot Size0.49 AC / 21,439 SF

Payment Calculator

$25,322 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$21,664

Property Taxes

$3,658

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 490 La Loma Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Total: 3,001.00
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Suburban
  • City: Pasadena
  • Country: US
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Directions: Orange Grove, East of Grand Avenue, South of California
  • Area: 647 - Pasadena SW
  • Postal Code Plus4: 2427
  • Unparsed Address: 490 La Loma Road, Pasadena, CA 91105
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Auto Driveway Gate, Circular Driveway, Controlled Entrance
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $753.00
Virtual Tour
  • Videos Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft, Near Public Transit, Secluded, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinklers Timer, Treed Lot, Walkstreet, Yard, Back Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: .49
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 21,439.00
  • Lot Size Area: 21,439.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Number: 5718002020
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Documents Count: 0
  • Exclusions: All personal property; TBA
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Barbed Wire, Masonry
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Guest House Detached
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Pool: Yes
  • Roof: Flat
  • Spa Features: None
  • Spa: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Structure Type: House
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Water Purifier, Vented Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas, Great Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Stone Counters
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Living Area: 3,001.00
  • Living Area Source: Other
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • View: Yes
  • Levels: Two
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Inclusions: TBA

Property History for 490 La Loma Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 6, 2025

Sold

VCF #P1-22611

$4,445,000—
Jun 6, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #P1-22611

$4,445,000—
Jun 6, 2025

Pending

VCF #P1-22611

—
Jun 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-22611

$4,445,000—
Jun 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

VCF #P1-22611

$4,445,000—
Jan 13, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1549265496

$4,450,000

+6.1% / yr

Apr 7, 2021

Sold

CLAW #3229PF

$3,550,000—
Apr 7, 2021

Sold

VCF #P1-3229

$3,550,000—
Apr 7, 2021

Sold

CRMLS #P1-3229

$3,550,000—
Mar 26, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #694655099

$3,550,000—
Mar 26, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1455924925

$3,550,000

+7.0% / yr

Mar 3, 2021

Pending

CRMLS #P1-3229

—
Mar 3, 2021

Pending

VCF #P1-3229

—
Feb 8, 2021

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #P1-3229

—
Feb 8, 2021

Accepting Backup Offers

VCF #P1-3229

—
Feb 8, 2021

Pending

CRMLS #P1-3229

—
Feb 8, 2021

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-3229

$3,600,000—
Feb 8, 2021

Pending

VCF #P1-3229

—
Feb 8, 2021

Pending

CLAW #3229PF

—
Feb 8, 2021

Listed (Active)

VCF #P1-3229

$3,600,000—
Feb 7, 2021

Listed (Active)

CLAW #3229PF

$3,600,000—
Sep 26, 2016

Sold

CRMLS #16151892

$2,600,000—
Sep 26, 2016

Sold

CLAW #16-151892

$2,600,000—
Aug 24, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #579636795

$2,600,000

+6.9% / yr

Aug 21, 2016

Pending

CLAW #16-151892

—
Aug 21, 2016

Pending

CRMLS #16151892

—
Aug 11, 2016

Listed (Active)

CLAW #16-151892

$2,595,000—
Aug 11, 2016

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #16151892

$2,595,000—
Jun 13, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #364667561

$2,100,000

+11.4% / yr

Nov 19, 2012

Sold

CLAW #22169026IT

$1,968,000—
Nov 19, 2012

Sold

CRMLS #22169026

$1,968,000—
Nov 19, 2012

Sold

VCF #P0-22169026

$1,968,000—
Nov 5, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #341458668

$1,968,000—
Oct 19, 2012

Pending

VCF #P0-22169026

—
Oct 19, 2012

Pending

CRMLS #22169026

—
Oct 19, 2012

Pending

CLAW #22169026IT

—
Oct 8, 2012

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #22169026

$1,750,000—
Oct 8, 2012

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22169026IT

$1,750,000—
Oct 8, 2012

Listed (Active)

VCF #P0-22169026

$1,750,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/06/2025

Sold

VCF #P1-22611

$4,445,000
06/06/2025

Sold

CRMLS #P1-22611

$4,445,000
06/06/2025

Pending

VCF #P1-22611

—
06/06/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-22611

$4,445,000
06/06/2025

Listed (Active)

VCF #P1-22611

$4,445,000
01/13/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1549265496

$4,450,000

+6.1% / yr

04/07/2021

Sold

CLAW #3229PF

$3,550,000
04/07/2021

Sold

VCF #P1-3229

$3,550,000
04/07/2021

Sold

CRMLS #P1-3229

$3,550,000
03/26/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #694655099

$3,550,000
03/26/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1455924925

$3,550,000

+7.0% / yr

03/03/2021

Pending

CRMLS #P1-3229

—
03/03/2021

Pending

VCF #P1-3229

—
02/08/2021

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #P1-3229

—
02/08/2021

Accepting Backup Offers

VCF #P1-3229

—
02/08/2021

Pending

CRMLS #P1-3229

—
02/08/2021

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #P1-3229

$3,600,000
02/08/2021

Pending

VCF #P1-3229

—
02/08/2021

Pending

CLAW #3229PF

—
02/08/2021

Listed (Active)

VCF #P1-3229

$3,600,000
02/07/2021

Listed (Active)

CLAW #3229PF

$3,600,000
09/26/2016

Sold

CRMLS #16151892

$2,600,000
09/26/2016

Sold

CLAW #16-151892

$2,600,000
08/24/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #579636795

$2,600,000

+6.9% / yr

08/21/2016

Pending

CLAW #16-151892

—
08/21/2016

Pending

CRMLS #16151892

—
08/11/2016

Listed (Active)

CLAW #16-151892

$2,595,000
08/11/2016

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #16151892

$2,595,000
06/13/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #364667561

$2,100,000

+11.4% / yr

11/19/2012

Sold

CLAW #22169026IT

$1,968,000
11/19/2012

Sold

CRMLS #22169026

$1,968,000
11/19/2012

Sold

VCF #P0-22169026

$1,968,000
11/05/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #341458668

$1,968,000
10/19/2012

Pending

VCF #P0-22169026

—
10/19/2012

Pending

CRMLS #22169026

—
10/19/2012

Pending

CLAW #22169026IT

—
10/08/2012

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #22169026

$1,750,000
10/08/2012

Listed (Active)

CLAW #22169026IT

$1,750,000
10/08/2012

Listed (Active)

VCF #P0-22169026

$1,750,000

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

Public Records for 490 La Loma Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,164,864Additions$1,677,769Total$3,842,633
Tax Record2025$43,894 ($3,658 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt2,137 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,137 SqFtStories1Lot Size21,444 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1967ZoningPSR4CountyLOS ANGELESAPN5718-002-020

Schools near 490 La Loma Road

This home is within Pasadena Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
McKinley School
PublicK to 8

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.

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