Mills Act Eligible - Architect Sylvanus Marston designed this magnificent colonial residence in The Huntington Library estate area of Pasadena. A tiled portico leads to the front entry. The interior reveals an attractive guest bath & cloak room to the left, & Doric columns which introduce the dramatic living room on the right. With baronial fireplace, French doors w/ views to both the front & back gardens, this grand space features a spectacular barrel vaulted ceiling w/ decorative plaster work & a choir loft from the 2nd floor. The formal dining room also w/ French doors has Zuber wallpaper murals. An efficient kitchen w/ center island & breakfast area has a bay window alcove family space that overlooks the back garden. A large bedroom & bath are adjacent. Upstairs in the north wing are a spacious library, a game room & a study. The South wing 1st floor consists of the master bedroom w/ fireplace, bath, dressing room & study & an additional bedroom, bath, dressing room & study. Upstairs are 2 bright bedrooms that share a bath. Features include large basement spaces, a walk-in safe & copper plumbing throughout. A central patio overlooks a lovely pool & the gardens are composed of mature landscaping. A 3 car garage completes this special property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
1.07 acresLot Size
$851Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Catherine Cheney•DRE #01173415• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Beatrice Harendza-Harinxma•DRE #01063963• Re/Max Tri-City Realty
*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
7
Baths
5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.07 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
6,882
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5327011016
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 30, 2026.
RS-2
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
Oct 15, 2028 • Active
Single family residential - remodel
Remodel the first floor including a bedroom, bathroom, closet, and laundry room. Remodel the second story to create a master bedroom, bathroom, and laundry room.
Bathroom
Remodel
Oct 15, 2028 • Active
Plumbing
Perform plumbing work for a remodel of the first and second floors. The project includes remodeling bedrooms, bathrooms, closets, and laundry rooms to create a master suite and updated living spaces.
Bathroom
Plumbing
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Guest
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room, Inside
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open to Family Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Room Information
Basement, Bonus Room, Entry, Family Room, Library, Living Room, Loft, Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
Fireplace Information
Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Carpet, Wood
Heating Information
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Interior Features
French Doors
Entry Location: Ground Level With Steps
2 Staircases, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, Living Room Balcony, Two Story Ceilings
Levels: Two
Security Features: Security System
Window Features: Bay Window
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Slate
Construction Materials: Stucco
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio Open
Has Patio
Pool Features: In Ground, Pool Cover
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Sprinkler System, Yard
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Direction Faces: West
Living Area Source: Taped
Parcel Number: 5327011016
Total # of Stories: 2
Year Built Source: Assessor
Location
Location Information
Latitude: 34.13488600
Longitude: -118.12349200
Other Subdivision Name: Not Applicable - 1007242
Directions: Cross Street: E. California Blvd.; From E. California, take Arden Road south. 1224 is on the east side of the street.
Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
Zoning: PSR2
Public facts
Beds: 7
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 6,882
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.07 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5327011016
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 124
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 124
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Catherine
List Agent Last Name: Cheney
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Beatrice
Buyer Agent Last Name: Harendza
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Re/Max Tri-City Realty
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Schools
McKinley School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
2/10
Blair High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
4/10
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