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.
Property Details
Price:
$2,850,000
MLS #:
26840811
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
4
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
645pasadenanw
Listed Date:
Jun 3, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,136
Total Sq Ft:
2,136
Lot Size:
14,232 sqft / 0.33 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1961
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
DW, GD, RF, BBQ, VEF
Bathrooms
4 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
CA, DL
Flooring
BMB
Heating
GAS, CF
Interior Features
LRBA, OFP
Laundry Features
IR, DINC, WINC
Levels
S
Exterior
Architectural Style
CNT
Common Walls
NCW
Roof
CMP
Spa Features
AG, HT, PM
View
CN, CI, GC, LM, PA, PL, TW
Financial
HOA Fee
$400
HOA Fee Frequency
ANU
Map
Community
- Address1290 Rancheros RD Pasadena CA
- CityPasadena
- CountyLos Angeles
- Zip Code91103
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Pasadena as of Jun 05, 2026
335
Single Family Listed
58
Avg DOM
550
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,658,358
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 1290 Rancheros RD Pasadena CA is a Single Family for sale in Pasadena, CA, 91103. It is listed for $2,850,000 and features 3 beds, 4 baths, and has approximately 2,136 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1961. The current price per square foot is $1,334. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Pasadena is $550. The average listing price for Single Family in Pasadena is $1,658,358.
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