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.
For sale
Price cut: $80K (7/24)
$2,770,000
1290 Rancheros Rd, Pasadena, CA 91103
3beds
2,136sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$18,544/mo
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
0.33 Acres Lot
$2,749,500 Zestimate®
$1,297/sqft
$33/mo HOA
What's special
Steel-hooded fireplacePermaculture landscapingBamboo and terrazzo floorsEntertaining decksOversized pivot doorTwo primary suites
- 71 days |
- 2,305 |
- 163 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Monique Cruz DRE # 02210077 626-290-0327,
Sotheby's International Realty 323-665-1700
Source: CLAW,MLS#: 26840811
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Patio Open, Dining Area
Bathroom
- Features: Double Shower, Shower and Tub, Shower Stall, Tile
Kitchen
- Features: Counter Top, Open to Family Room, Remodeled
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Dual
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Bar Ice Maker, Barbeque, Freezer, Disposal, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Exhaust Fan, Range/Oven
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Gas Or Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Built-in Features, Open Floorplan, Living Room Balcony, Turnkey, Built-Ins
- Flooring: Bamboo, Terrazzo
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,136
- Total interior livable area: 2,136 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Entry location: Top Level
- Exterior features: Balcony, Barbecue
- Pool features: Above Ground, Heated, Permits, Safety Fence, Pool Cover, Gas Heat
- Spa features: Above Ground, Heated, Permits
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Canyon, City Lights, Landmark, Panoramic, Trees/Woods, Golf Course, Pool
- Has water view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
- Dimensions: 118 x 120
- Features: Hillside
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 5707021011
- Zoning: PSR2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1961
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $400 annually
Location
- Region: Pasadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,297/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,151,890
- Annual tax amount: $24,848
- Date on market: 6/3/2026
Estimated market value
$2,749,500
$2.61M - $2.89M
$7,672/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2026 | Price change | $2,770,000-2.8%$1,297/sqft |
Source:  CLAW #26840811 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,850,000+69.5%$1,334/sqft |
Source: CLAW #26840811 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2014 | Sold | $1,681,000+5.4%$787/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2014 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000+45%$747/sqft |
Source: John Aaroe Group Inc. #214012395_ITECH Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2006 | Sold | $1,100,000+45.1%$515/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2005 | Sold | $758,000+96.4%$355/sqft |
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| 7/13/2001 | Sold | $386,000$181/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,848 +4.6% | $2,151,890 +2% |
| 2024 | $23,748 +0.8% | $2,109,697 +2% |
| 2023 | $23,549 +3.6% | $2,068,331 +2% |
| 2022 | $22,726 +4.3% | $2,027,776 +2% |
| 2021 | $21,798 +4.3% | $1,988,016 +1% |
| 2020 | $20,908 | $1,967,632 +2% |
| 2019 | $20,908 -2.3% | $1,929,052 +2% |
| 2018 | $21,405 | $1,891,228 +6.5% |
| 2017 | $21,405 +5.5% | $1,775,546 +2% |
| 2016 | $20,296 +2% | $1,740,732 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $19,904 +34.1% | $1,714,585 +33.2% |
| 2014 | $14,844 | $1,287,000 +36.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $945,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $945,000 +19.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $789,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $789,300 -29.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,122,000 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,100,000 +45.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $758,000 +81.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $417,272 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $401,070 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $393,720 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $386,000 +91.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $201,964 |
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Neighborhood: North Arroyo
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Washington Accelerated Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 4/10Octavia E. Butler Magnet SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 4/10John Muir High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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