243 North San Rafael Avenue

Pasadena, CA 91105

$5,500,000
Last Sold Price
9
Beds
7
Baths
3
1/2 Baths
10,731 Sq. Ft.
$513 / Sq. Ft.
10,731
Sq. Ft.
$513
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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.

Listing Agent

  1. George Penner

    George Penner

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01394929

    george.penner@compass.com

    P: (626)-807-8558

Property Details for 243 North San Rafael Avenue

Architectural Style
French
Garage Spaces
3.00
View
City Lights, Trees/Woods, Panoramic, Mountain(s)
LISTING UPDATED: 10/14/2024 09:29 PM

Property Details for 243 North San Rafael Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #P1-17671
Days on Market48
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1930
Lot Size2.10 AC / 91,476 SF
CountyLos Angeles County

Building Information for 243 North San Rafael Avenue

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size2.10 AC / 91,476 SF

Property Information for 243 North San Rafael Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Total: 10,731.00
  • Community Features: Curbs, Street Lights
  • City: Pasadena
  • Country: US
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Directions: Please look for the George Penner / For Sale sign at the gated long driveway on North San Rafael. Navigation is sometimes incorrect leading to Chateau Drive but the entrance is on North San Rafael.
  • Area: 645 - Pasadena NW
  • Unparsed Address: 243 North San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
Virtual Tour
  • Videos Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels Description: 5708-020-011 and 5708-020-004
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers, Landscaped, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.10
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 91,476.00
  • Lot Size Area: 2.10
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 5708020011
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Documents Count: 0
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Repairs Major
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Sewer: Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Wrought Iron
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Pool: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Spa Features: None
  • Spa: No
  • Structure Type: House
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 7
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Total Bathrooms: 10
  • Fireplace Features: See Remarks, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Heating: None
  • Heating: No
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Living Area: 10,731.00
  • Living Area Source: Taped
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • View: Yes
  • Levels: Three Or More
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Special Listing Conditions: Trust

Property History for 243 North San Rafael Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 243 North San Rafael Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$188,664Additions$239,851Total$428,515
Tax Record2024$6,580 ($548 / month)
Home Facts
Beds9Total Finished SqFt9,051 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt9,051 SqFtStories2Lot Size92,085 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930ZoningPSR2CountyLOS ANGELESAPN5708-020-011

Schools near 243 North San Rafael Avenue

This home is within Pasadena Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Roosevelt Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Octavia E. Butler Magnet School
Public6 to 8

John Muir High School
Public9 to 12

Odyssey Charter School - South
CharterK to 8

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