1742 Hill Drive
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Listing broker / agent: COMPASS · Lana Toliver · (323) 810-0677 · CRMLS
MLS # P1-28515 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 07:27 UTC
About this property
Unrivaled space and an incredible equity opportunity await in the hills of South Pasadena. Now priced at an unmatched $2,238,000--just $410 per square foot--this massive 5,452 sq. ft. architectural estate offers a rare, high-volume canvas ready for your custom vision. Perfect for design-minded buyers and savvy investors, this three-level residence trades demanding yard maintenance for low-maintenance luxury living. Enjoy serene tree-top and hillside views from expansive, multi-level decks designed for effortless indoor-outdoor entertaining. With four bedrooms, including a flexible bedroom suite ideal for extended family, guests, or an in-law setup, the home is designed to adapt to a variety of lifestyles. The peaceful setting, mature landscaping, abundant windows, and spectacular views create a rare sense of privacy and tranquility. The generous footprint features soaring ceilings, grand-scale rooms, and endless configuration possibilities. Bring your designer or contractor to modernize the interiors and instantly capture substantial equity in one of Southern California's most coveted school districts. Enjoy the ultimate combination of privacy, immense square footage, and neighborhood prestige without the premium price tag. Don't miss the best value-add opportunity in South Pasadena!
Property details
- MLS number
- P1-28515
- Status
- Active Under Contract (Backup)
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 4 Beds • 4 Baths
- Living area
- 5,452 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.2548 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1986
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Listing
- Days on market
- 52
Building
- Year built
- 1986
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Building stories
- 3
- Levels
- Multi Split
- Entry level
- 2
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 4
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Family Room
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas Starter
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Driveway Up Slope From Street
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Deck
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- City Lights, Canyon
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Community features
- Curbs, Foothills, Street Lights
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Monterey Hills Elementary South Pasadena Unified · South Pasadena | K–5 | 0.6 mi |
| Arroyo Vista Elementary South Pasadena Unified · South Pasadena | K–5 | 0.8 mi |
| Bushnell Way Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 0.9 mi |
| San Pascual Elementary Science Technology Engineering Arts And Mathematics (STEAM) Magnet (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 1.0 mi |
| El Sereno Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–6 | 1.0 mi |
| Sierra Vista Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–6 | 1.0 mi |
| Garvanza Elementary School Technology and Leadership Magnet (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 1.1 mi |
| Cesar Chavez Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–6 | 1.1 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $2,238,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $2,400,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $2,400,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-09-17 14:22 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:45 | $2,238,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in South Pasadena
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
5 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.
Calculated 2026-10-19 07:33 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
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