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South Pasadena, CA 91030,201 Orange Grove AVE
South Pasadena, CA 91030,201 Orange Grove AVE
South Pasadena, CA 91030,201 Orange Grove AVE
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Joel Martinez

Joel Martinez

+1(831) 230-0059
Listed by Justin McCardle • Growth Investment Group Pasade
$4,500,000
Est. payment /mo
7 Beds
8 Baths
5,535 SqFt
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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Home

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 5,535 sqft

Price per Sqft $813

MLS Listing ID CRAR25097603

Bedrooms 7

Full Baths 8

Originating Board California Regional MLS

Year Built 1887

Lot Size 0.520 Acres

Property Sub-Type Single Family Home

Property Description

Introducing the iconic 1887 Bissell House, a distinguished three-story Victorian estate gracing South Pasadena's prestigious "Millionaires Row" and a designated City Cultural Landmark. This remarkable corner property, enveloped by impressive 40-foot hedges for enhanced privacy, seamlessly blends historical significance with modern potential. Key Features: Boasting 5,535 sq ft of living space on an expansive, level lot exceeding half an acre, this grand home offers 7 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. Discover a formal living and dining room, butler's pantry, charming original baths and sinks, a convenient 1940s elevator, a library, a basement, a garden, and a pool. Numerous original details throughout evoke its rich heritage. Holding a valuable bed and breakfast license, this estate presents a unique income opportunity for a buyer with a vision for restoration. This captivating Victorian became a cherished "center of hospitality" after its acquisition around 1903 by prominent Southern California architect William Southerland McCay and his philanthropic wife, Anna Bissell McCay, daughter of the Bissell Carpet Sweeper inventor. Notably, the home even welcomed esteemed guests such as Albert Einstein. Nestled in South Pasadena, an early Los Angeles suburb incorporated in 1888, reside

Location

State CA

County Los Angeles

Area 658 - So. Pasadena

Zoning SPR1E*

Rooms

Kitchen Other, Oven - Double, Pantry

Interior

Heating Central Forced Air

Cooling Central AC

Fireplaces Type Living Room, Primary Bedroom

Exterior

Parking Features Garage, Other

Garage Spaces 2.0

Pool Pool - Yes

View Other, 31

Building

Story Three or More Stories

Water District - Public

Others

Tax ID 5317039013

Special Listing Condition REO / Bank Owned Property

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