LOCALLA
$2,850,000
1290 Rancheros Rd Pasadena CA 91103
Residential
Built 1961
N/A
$1,334/sqft
No HOA
N/A
What's Special
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.
Days On Market: 36
Listing updated: July 9, 2026 at 04:29 PM
Listed by: Monique Cruz DRE #02210077, Sotheby's International Realty
Features & Facts
Interior
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Square Feet: 2136
- Year Built: 1961
- Flooring: Bamboo, Terrazzo
- Fireplaces: 1
- Family Room: Yes
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Tour with Tony
LOCALLA was built by Tony O'Brien, a REALTOR with The Sher Group, to give buyers a direct and transparent way to search and tour homes. No selling your data. No partner agents. Just Tony.
Select a date and time
Contact a Buyer's Agent
Connect with Tony O'Brien — REALTOR, The Sher Group & LOCALLA
Consent not required to use LOCALLA. See our Privacy Policy.
The Sher Group and Tony O'Brien are not mortgage brokers or lenders and do not provide financing. If you opt in, we may refer you to a third-party licensed mortgage professional. We do not guarantee loan approval, rates, or terms.
© 2026 The MLS™ - Combined L.A. Westside MLS (CLAW). All rights reserved. Based on information from The MLS™ - Combined L.A. Westside MLS (CLAW) as of 7/13/2026, 2:34:41 AM. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Tony O'Brien DRE #02200838 | The Sher Group DRE #02022464
Equal Housing Opportunity