Opportunity awaits to own a classic Cape Cod-style home in Pasadena’s prestigious San Rafael neighborhood. This spacious residence features high ceilings, abundant natural light, and timeless architectural details. The formal living room includes a fireplace and the elegant dining room boasts classic built-ins. A large family room with custom shelving opens to a sun room, perfect for relaxing, reading, yoga, etc.. The kitchen offers ample storage, generous counter space, and a cheerful breakfast nook. A full laundry room with built-in ironing board is conveniently located off the kitchen.The first floor includes a generous Primary Suite with attached full bath, a guest room with adjacent ¾ bath, and a bright home office. Upstairs you’ll find two additional bedrooms, a shared ¾ bath, and a walk-in attic with great storage potential. A gated courtyard provides parking for multiple cars, along with a 3-car garage and a separate storage room. The yard features mature trees and plants and is highlighted by a beautiful rose garden. Designed by Oliver Wilkins of Monterey Park, this home offers wonderful bones and a fantastic opportunity to make it your own.
Sold for $2,700,000 on 07/14/25
Listing Provided by:
Jan Thornton DRE #01022261 626-893-3303,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Sue Orme DRE #00685650,
Coldwell Banker Realty Pasadena
$2,700,000
85 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
4beds
3,554sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
0.43 Acres Lot
$2,691,200 Zestimate®
$760/sqft
$7,583 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 14, 2025 at 05:51pm
Listing Provided by:
Jan Thornton DRE #01022261 626-893-3303,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Sue Orme DRE #00685650,
Coldwell Banker Realty Pasadena
Bought with:
Sarah Blanchard, DRE #01424933
Sotheby's International Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PF25113998
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Area, Attic, Main Level Primary
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,554 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Door-Multi, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: street level
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 0.43 Acres
- Features: Secluded
Details
- Parcel number: 5715010010
- Zoning: PSR4
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Curbs
Location
- Region: Pasadena
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
Services availability
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Estimated market value
$2,691,200