Significant architectural restoration opportunity. Private and palatial 1930 French Norman Estate designed by Marston & Maybury, 10,731+ sqft residence, strikingly elevated on a 2.1 acre promontory above Annandale Golf Club and accessed via long, ascending gated drive from North San Rafael Avenue. A true grandeur of yesteryear - spanning three main levels, with notable four story conical-roofed tower and separate garage wing with chauffeur residence. Opulent public reception, with Great Room and Solarium spaces providing space for regal entertaining. Commercial sized kitchen, adjacent staff quarters and laundry. Additionally; office study, library and large nursery room. Total bedrooms, 9. Total bathrooms, 10. Terraces, broad great lawn, swimmers pool, large motor court, wine cellar, workshop, safe room and cascading water fountain, to highlight a few. Masterfully crafted in 1930 with the finest materials, finishes and details - with most elements in their original, archived condition.
Sold for $5,500,000 on 08/15/24
Listing Provided by:
George Penner DRE #01394929 626-205-4040,
COMPASS
$5,500,000
243 N San Rafael Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
9beds
10,731sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
2.1 Acres Lot
$7,069,300 Zestimate®
$513/sqft
$8,515 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: December 04, 2024 at 09:18pm
Listing Provided by:
George Penner DRE #01394929 626-205-4040,
COMPASS
Bought with:
Archie Robb, DRE #02002291
Keller Williams Realty La Canada Flintridge
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-17671
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 9
- Bathrooms: 10
- Full bathrooms: 7
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- None
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Primary Suite, Utility Room, Walk-In Pantry, Wine Cellar, Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, See Remarks
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 10,731 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Door-Multi, Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Brick
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 2.10 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Sprinkler System
Details
- Additional parcels included: 5708020011 and 5708020004
- Parcel number: 5708020011
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: French Provincial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Repairs Major
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Tap Paid
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Street Lights
Location
- Region: Pasadena
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
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Estimated market value
$7,069,300