262 S San Rafael AVE, Pasadena, CA 91105 – P1-24790

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Alex Ortega

alex@theortegateam.com +1(619) 454-3903

$ 12,000,000

Est. payment | -/mo

6 Beds

11 Baths

10,918 SqFt

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$ 12,000,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save

6 Beds

11 Baths

10,918 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 10,918 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,099

MLS Listing ID P1-24790

Bedrooms 6

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 6

Three Quarter Bath 2

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1927

Lot Size 2.714 Acres

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

The Frederick G. Adamson Estate, designed in 1927 by AIA Fellow Gordon B. Kaufmann is a defining example of Pasadena's Golden Era of architecture. This Italian Revival masterpiece is secluded beyond rolling lawns and mature landscape at the crest of a long, gated drive. The estate commands a premier setting along the western bank of the Arroyo Seco, on South San Rafael Avenue, one of Pasadena's most distinguished addresses. The 2.71-acre property is one of the few remaining undivided parcels on the street. Kaufmann's timeless vision reveals a residence that, while exceeding 10,000 square feet, retains a sense of warmth, intimacy, and effortless livability. Equally suited for grand entertaining or quiet retreat, the home exemplifies Kaufmann's celebrated ability to balance public and private realms while capturing the site's commanding views and sweeping panoramic vistas.Commissioned by Frederick G. Adamson, a prominent industrialist, the estate reflects Kaufmann's architectural mastery, the same genius that produced Caltech's iconic Athenaeum, the Los Angeles Times Building, the Hollywood Palladium and more. Having only a handful of owners in nearly a century, the Adamson Estate endures as a landmark of rare craftsmanship and artistry.Original details remain intact and meticulously preserved: lathe-and-plaster walls, hipped clay-tile rooflines, paneled walnut library, intricate moldings, oak floors, five fireplaces, and period light fixtures and hardware. Published in Architectural Digest (1930) and featured in numerous film and editorial productions, the residence is bathed in natural light and Arroyo breezes through perfectly placed French doors and windows. A succession of terraces, balconies, and loggias extends the living environment outdoors, seamlessly uniting the interior and exterior living spaces. Gated and enveloped by park-like grounds, the estate's secluded approach sets the tone for its grandeur. Just south of the Colorado Street Bridge and minutes from Downtown Los Angeles, Burbank studios, Caltech, and the Huntington Library & Gardens, the Frederick G. Adamson Estate remains an enduring and peerless expression of architectural significance, privacy, and timeless Pasadena elegance.

Location

State CA

County Los Angeles

Area 647 - Pasadena (Sw)

Rooms

Main Level Bedrooms 2

Interior

Interior Features Eat-in Kitchen, Dressing Area, Primary Suite, Utility Room, Walk-In Closet(s)

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Stone, Wood

Fireplaces Type Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Library, Living Room, Primary Bedroom

Inclusions TBA

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator

Laundry Laundry Room

Exterior

Parking Features Circular Driveway, Controlled Entrance, Door-Single, Garage, Gated, Oversized, Garage Faces Side, Side By Side

Garage Spaces 2.0

Garage Description 2.0

Fence Block, Chain Link

Pool In Ground

Community Features Biking, Curbs, Golf, Gutter(s), Hiking, Park, Preserve/Public Land, Rural, Street Lights, Suburban, Urban

View Y/N Yes

View Bridge(s), City Lights, Canyon, Park/Greenbelt, Landmark, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Panoramic, Pool, Valley, Trees/Woods

Roof Type Tile

Porch Stone, Tile

Total Parking Spaces 10

Private Pool Yes

Building

Lot Description Garden, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Yard

Dwelling Type House

Faces East

Story 3

Entry Level Three Or More

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Mediterranean, See Remarks

Level or Stories Three Or More

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 5714030003

Security Features Security System,Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Security Gate,Smoke Detector(s),Security Lights

Acceptable Financing Cash, Cash to New Loan

Listing Terms Cash, Cash to New Loan

Special Listing Condition Standard, Trust

Listed by Rita Whitney The Agency

+1(619) 454-3903

alex@theortegateam.com

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262 S San Rafael AVE Pasadena, CA 91105