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6 Beds

8 Baths

10,918 SqFt

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262 S San Rafael Avenue Pasadena, CA 91105

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 10,918 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,099

MLS Listing ID P1-24790

Style Mediterranean/Spanish,See Remarks

Bedrooms 6

Full Baths 5

Half Baths 6

Year Built 1927

Lot Size 2.714 Acres

Property Sub-Type Detached

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 bathe

Location

State CA

County Los Angeles

Direction South of Colorado, North of La Loma

Interior

Cooling Central Forced Air

Flooring Stone, Wood

Fireplaces Type Den, FP in Dining Room, FP in Family Room, FP in Living Room, Library

Fireplace No

Appliance Freezer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Stove, Refrigerator

Exterior

Parking Features Garage, Garage - Single Door, Gated

Garage Spaces 2.0

Fence Chain Link

Pool Below Ground

View Y/N Yes

Water Access Desc Public

View City Lights, Landmark, Mountains/Hills, Neighborhood, Panoramic, Pool, Trees/Woods, Valley/Canyon

Roof Type Tile/Clay

Porch Stone/Tile

Total Parking Spaces 10

Building

Story 3

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Level or Stories 3

Others

Tax ID 5714030003

Acceptable Financing Cash, Cash To New Loan

Listing Terms Cash, Cash To New Loan

Special Listing Condition Standard

Listed by Rita Whitney The Agency

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262 S San Rafael Avenue Pasadena, CA 91105

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