1290 Rancheros Road
Pasadena, CA 91103
Listing broker / agent: Sotheby's International Realty · Monique Cruz · CRMLS
MLS # 26862543 · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 01:56 UTC
About this property
3 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms | 2,318 Square Feet | 0.33-Acre Lot. Positioned along a private road in Pasadena's Linda Vista enclave, this mid-century modern residence carries an extraordinary architectural pedigree. Designed and constructed in 1961 by B. Williams, in an enclave developed by S. Merendino, both members of the faculty at USC's School of Architecture, the property remains a definitive expression of the modernist principles its architects championed. Situated on a 0.33-acre parcel, the 2,318-square-foot residence is integrated into its hillside site, commanding unobstructed views of the San Gabriel Mountains, the Pasadena cityscape, and the iconic Rose Bowl. A private drive approaches the home through a sequence that separates the residence from its surroundings, arriving at a sheltered carport marked by an oversized, lacquered-in-red pivot door, an architectural statement that anticipates the design within. The interior is organized around a great room defined by a chef's kitchen of industrial refinement and an original steel-hooded fireplace serving as sculptural centerpiece. Retractable Fleetwood glass dissolves the boundary between interior and exterior, opening the residence to its mountain, city, and stadium views while extending living space onto a series of balconies, decks, and terraced patios. The upper-level primary suite, features an en suite bathroom and private balcony with uninterrupted views. The lower level houses the second primary suite, featuring an en suite bathroom and built-in furnishings. One additional bedroom with a bathroom completes the lower level. Between 2008 and 2010, architect Tom Marble completed a comprehensive renovation that earned the property a 2017 Historic Preservation Award, incorporating contemporary materials and solar electric integration. Subsequent ownership has extended this stewardship through permaculture landscape design with Anigo Garden Design and Kelly L. Kinney. Greywater irrigation system, an outdoor kitchen, expanded deck areas, and saltwater pool and spa, furthering the property's indoor-outdoor living across its 0.33-acre setting. This is a rare offering: a preservation-award-winning mid-century modern estate in Linda Vista, Pasadena, combining architectural provenance, panoramic views, and thoughtful modern stewardship.
Property details
- MLS number
- 26862543
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 4 Baths
- Living area
- 2,136 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.3267 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1961
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Listing
- Days on market
- 10
Building
- Year built
- 1961
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Mid Century Modern
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Multi Split
- Roof
- Composition
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 4
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Appliances
- Barbecue, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Washer
- Interior features
- Balcony, Open Floorplan
- Flooring
- Bamboo
- Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air, Dual
- Fireplace
- Dining Room, Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 0
- Carport spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Carport
- Pool
- Above Ground, Heated, Pool Cover, Permits, Salt Water
- Spa
- Above Ground, Heated, Permits
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- City Lights, Canyon, Golf Course, Landmark, Panoramic, Pool, Trees Woods
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $400.00
- Association fee frequency
- Annually
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alma Fuerte Public (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles County Office of Education · Pasadena | K–8 | 1.1 mi |
| Aveson School of Leaders (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | K–5 | 1.1 mi |
| John Muir High (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | 9–12 | 1.6 mi |
| San Rafael Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | Not reported | 1.7 mi |
| PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | 6–12 | 1.7 mi |
| Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Altadena | K–5 | 1.8 mi |
| Washington Elementary STEM Magnet (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | Not reported | 1.8 mi |
| Octavia E. Butler Magnet (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | 6–8 | 1.9 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
- $2,450,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $2,450,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:50 | $2,450,000 |
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