1290 Rancheros RD
Pasadena, CA, 91103
$2,450,000
3 Beds
4 Baths
2,136 SqFt
0.33 Acres
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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.

Property Details

Price:
$2,450,000
MLS #:
26862543
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
4
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
645pasadenanw
Listed Date:
Sep 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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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
MCM
Common Walls
NCW
Roof
CMP
Spa Features
AG, HT, PM
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CN, CI, GC, LM, PA, PL, TW

Financial

HOA Fee
$400
HOA Fee Frequency
ANU

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Market Summary

Current real estate data for Single Family in Pasadena as of Sep 06, 2026
334
Single Family Listed
57
Avg DOM
514
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,794,309
Avg List Price

Property Summary

    1290 Rancheros RD Pasadena CA is a Single Family for sale in Pasadena, CA, 91103. It is listed for $2,450,000 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 $1,147. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Pasadena is $514. The average listing price for Single Family in Pasadena is $1,794,309.

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