1290 Rancheros Road, Pasadena, CA 91103
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.
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
2,136
Lot Size
14,232 sqft
Year Built
1961
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
2
HOA Fee
$400/mo
MLS #
26840811
Interior Features
Balcony, Open Floorplan
Flooring
Bamboo
Fireplace
Dining Room, Gas, Living Room
Appliances
Barbecue, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Washer
Laundry
Laundry Room
Cooling
Central Air, Dual
Heating
Central, Natural Gas
Parking Features
Carport
Roof
Composition
Pool Features
Above Ground, Heated, Pool Cover, Permits
Spa Features
Above Ground, Heated, Permits
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Balanced market
Avg. time on market
This is a Balanced Market. Homes are selling at a moderate pace.
Flood Risk
Minimal — not in a FEMA flood zone
Wildfire Risk
Moderate — near wildland-urban interface
Heat Risk
Low — moderate summer temperatures
Earthquake Risk
Southern California seismic zone
Based on price, location, and features
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