//Thomas C Marlow House, Robert D Farquhar, 1922//Originally designed for master builder Thomas C Marlow, who worked with many of the significant architects of the era, when it came time to build his family home, it is telling that Marlow chose AIA Fellow (1919) Robert D Farquhar to design the property. Known both for his landmark residential estates such as the historic Owlwood Estate in Holmby Hills and the Canfield-Moreno Estate in Silver Lake, as well as non-residential: the California Club, the Pentagon and Beverly Hills High School, Farquhar, in scaled down form, showcases the same mastery in creating opulent and stately spaces by executing his elegant and classic style that defined the architect. Possessing all the grandeur and resplendence of the era, and accessed via circular driveway, the impressive English Revival home rests behind two wrought iron driveway gates and privacy hedges. Fully gated, the quiet rear courtyard, pool and gardens possess the same sense of privacy and security as the front. Thoughtfully updated interior preserves Farquhar's balanced flow, with both main and secondary staircases, from larger common rooms to the private areas of the homes. Oversized double-shuttered pane windows allow for natural light throughout. Located in the Oak Knoll neighborhood, close to the Langham, Caltech, and Polytechnic School, the Thomas C Marlow House is a true rarity. Spanning a manageable 3,742 sf, yet designed by one of the leading architects of the era, with the craftsmanship, detail and materials almost exclusively reserved for the palatial estates of the 1920's. //Features// *Circular driveway with two automatic auto-gates. *Four BR's upper level. *Two-car attached garage w/chauffer's quarters w/bath & A/C. *Updated systems, central A/C. *Pool with automatic cover. *Garden room and green house. *Basement and large attic space. *Main and secondary staircases. *Large balcony/patio off primary BR on upper level. *Newly refinished original hardwood flooring.// 'Excellent example of the English Revival style, Robert Farquhar, architect, one of his best in Pasadena.' - Period Revival Architecture in Pasadena, California: 1915-1942.
Sold for $4,425,000 on 08/01/25
Listing Provided by:
Brent Chang DRE #01822562 626-205-4040,
COMPASS,
Alison Moss-Huddy DRE #01888197 818-383-1003,
Keller Williams Realty Los Feliz
$4,425,000
1241 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
4beds
3,742sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
0.29 Acres Lot
$4,420,800 Zestimate®
$1,183/sqft
$8,758 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 08, 2025 at 01:54pm
Listing Provided by:
Brent Chang DRE #01822562 626-205-4040,
COMPASS,
Alison Moss-Huddy DRE #01888197 818-383-1003,
Keller Williams Realty Los Feliz
Bought with:
Laura Moreno, DRE #01950438
Keller Williams Realty Los Feliz
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-22810
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Remodeled, Separate Shower, Upgraded
Kitchen
- Features: Butler's Pantry, Pots & Pan Drawers, Stone Counters, Utility Sink
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Crown Molding, Coffered Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Multiple Staircases, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Attic, Primary Suite
- Flooring: Stone, Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Skylight(s), Shutters
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,742 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Electric Gate, Garage, Gated, Private
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Balcony
- Exterior features: Balcony, Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gas Heat, Heated, Pool Cover, Private
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: Front Yard, Garden, Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse
- Parcel number: 5324008027
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: Riding Trail
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: English
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1922
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Prewired, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Gate, Key Card Entry, Smoke Detector(s), Security Lights
Community
- Community features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Foothills, Hiking, Horse Trails, Stable(s), Mountainous, Park, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Pasadena
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
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Estimated market value
$4,420,800