Welcome to your effortlessly cool Mid-Century modern in Pasadena's San Rafael Heights. Meticulously updated, artfully landscaped, and set on a quiet, tree-lined street in one of the city's most coveted neighborhoods, 1025 Nithsdale Rd checks all the boxes. Before you enter, standout curb appeal serves as a fitting prelude to the beauty that awaits within. Once inside, open living spaces flow together effortlessly, sumptuous natural materials are showcased throughout, and an abundance of windows and skylights fill the home with warm, radiant light. Among the many highlights, the kitchen may prove to be your favorite. Style and function are perfectly paired in this stunning display of MCM design. With custom walnut cabinetry, sleek granite counters, top-tier appliances, and sliding glass doors to the front patio, all that's missing is a simmering bolognese and your favorite Coltrane album setting the mood. In the living room, a wall of windows opens to a large entertaining patio, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor experience. All three bedrooms are spacious and light-filled. The west wing hosts two ensuites, including the primary suite, complete with a walk-in closet and a spa-inspired bath. Outside, an expansive backyard welcomes everything from pool parties to outdoor brunches to peaceful reverie. A detached studio overlooks the sparkling pool and provides a welcoming yoga, art, or meditation space, while a large, finished garage offers additional flexible use. Refined, intentional, and quietly beautiful, 1025 Nithsdale offers MCM design at its most livable.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$1,341Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Evangelyn Lin•DRE #01817694• eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Bought with Evangelyn Lin•DRE #01817694• eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Bought with Angel Chao•DRE #01972742• eXp Realty of California, Inc.
A stunning mid-century modern in one of Pasadena's most sought-after neighborhoods. This four bedroom, three bath home with a bonus detached cabana or office has been masterfully dialed in. It has exquisite finishes throughout including luxuriously remodeled bathrooms, a fully renovated kitchen and a terraced shade dappled yard with a tranquil pool. This has been the residence of an acclaimed local landscape designer who paid great attention to every detail so as to marry the style and character of the period with the state-of-the-art amenities so desirable today. The house features high-end finishes, hardwood floors, beamed ceilings, two fireplaces, expansive windows and doors that welcome the outdoors in to celebrate the best of the Southern California lifestyle. There is an open floor plan, a fantastic flow and incredible areas for entertaining both inside and out. This is an idyllic home, in the wonderful San Rafael area, that feels like an elegant retreat. House measured at 2,339 square feet with an additional 125 square feet in bonus casita.
Public Records
Sep 24, 2010
Sold
$893,000
$362/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 24, 2002
Sold
$650,000
$264/sq ft
Public Records
May 18, 1977
Sold
$115,000
$47/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$33,210 (+4.7%)
$2,106,178 + $785,612
$2,891,790
2024
$31,721 (+0.8%)
$2,106,178 + $785,612
$2,891,790
2023
$31,458 (+155.1%)
$2,064,881 + $770,208
$2,835,089
2022
$12,331 (+4.3%)
$2,024,394 + $755,106
$2,779,500
2021
$11,827 (+4.2%)
$862,478 + $215,615
$1,078,093
2020
$11,353 (−0.3%)
$845,567 + $211,388
$1,056,955
2019
$11,383 (−1.2%)
$836,897 + $209,221
$1,046,118
2018
$11,519 (+1.1%)
$820,488 + $205,119
$1,025,607
2017
$11,391 (+2.1%)
$788,628 + $197,155
$985,783
2016
$11,154 (+1.1%)
$788,628 + $197,155
$985,783
2015
$11,031 (+2.2%)
$773,165 + $193,290
$966,455
2014
$10,796 (+0.9%)
$746,635 + $186,658
$933,293
2012
$10,703 (+2.4%)
$743,261 + $185,815
$929,076
2011
$10,457 (+19.2%)
$728,688 + $182,172
$910,860
2010
$8,775 (−0.9%)
$714,400 + $178,600
$893,000
2009
$8,854 (+6.5%)
$595,121 + $148,777
$743,898
2008
$8,312
$596,535 + $149,131
$745,666
Tax history for 1025 Nithsdale Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$33,210 (+4.7%)
$2,106,178 + $785,612
$2,891,790
2024
$31,721 (+0.8%)
$2,106,178 + $785,612
$2,891,790
2023
$31,458 (+155.1%)
$2,064,881 + $770,208
$2,835,089
2022
$12,331 (+4.3%)
$2,024,394 + $755,106
$2,779,500
2021
$11,827 (+4.2%)
$862,478 + $215,615
$1,078,093
2020
$11,353 (−0.3%)
$845,567 + $211,388
$1,056,955
2019
$11,383 (−1.2%)
$836,897 + $209,221
$1,046,118
2018
$11,519 (+1.1%)
$820,488 + $205,119
$1,025,607
2017
$11,391 (+2.1%)
$788,628 + $197,155
$985,783
2016
$11,154 (+1.1%)
$788,628 + $197,155
$985,783
2015
$11,031 (+2.2%)
$773,165 + $193,290
$966,455
2014
$10,796 (+0.9%)
$746,635 + $186,658
$933,293
2012
$10,703 (+2.4%)
$743,261 + $185,815
$929,076
2011
$10,457 (+19.2%)
$728,688 + $182,172
$910,860
2010
$8,775 (−0.9%)
$714,400 + $178,600
$893,000
2009
$8,854 (+6.5%)
$595,121 + $148,777
$743,898
2008
$8,312
$596,535 + $149,131
$745,666
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
1953
Sq. Ft.
2,233
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5715011013
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
RS-4
Single-Family Residential District
The purposes of the RS zoning districts are to: Provide appropriately located areas for single-family residential neighborhoods that are consistent with and implement the Single-Family Residential land use designation of the General Plan, and that are consistent with the standards of public health and safety established by this Zoning Code; and Ensure adequate light, air, privacy, and open space for each dwelling, and protect residents from the harmful effects of excessive noise, population density, traffic congestion, and other adverse environmental effects. The designation of property in the RS zoning district shall include the Zoning Map showing a numerical suffix to the RS map symbol (e.g., RS-2) which shall note the maximum number of dwelling units allowed per acre of site area.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Mar 1, 2029 • Active
Single family residential - foundation bolting
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Grading
Feb 25, 2029 • Active
Single family residential - roof/stucco/siding/window
Roofing
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