This two-story, A-Frame mid-century style home offers a secluded and intimate environment among Sycamore & Oak trees. Designed by Edward Ted Grenzbach, known as the Architect to the Stars, who created homes for Hollywood notables Frank Sinatra, Rock Hudson and Johnny Carson. His design of wall-to-wall glass sliding doors along the front of the home enable you to see the interior before you walk in the door and provides a seamless feeling between the interior and exterior. The lower level's open floor plan includes the living & dining areas with 17 ft high ceilings, wood beams and a brick floating fireplace. A remodeled kitchen and half bath complete this floor. Upstairs is a spacious loft with the 3 bedrooms & 2 full baths off this corridor. An en-suite master bedroom has a huge walk-in closet, private office room and lovely balcony with sliding glass doors to enjoy the tree-top views. Jack & Jill bedrooms share an updated bathroom with dual sinks. All three bedrooms have exterior doors to the backyard patio. Study room with closet has fourth bedroom possibility. Front yard private patios offer outdoor entertainment. Detached garage. Easy access to 210 freeway, Rose Bowl and golf courses. Nearby dining and shopping in Old Town Pasadena and La Canada.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$903Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Leanne Reynolds•DRE #01423890• G&C Properties
Nicely maintained, mid-century home tucked in the Pasadena hillside near the Rose Bowl. Lots of windows, updated kitchen, all bedrooms upstairs. Laundry upstairs off of study.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
This two-story, A-Frame mid-century style home offers a secluded and intimate environment among Sycamore & Oak trees. Designed by Edward Ted Grenzbach, known as the Architect to the Stars, who created homes for Hollywood notables Frank Sinatra, Rock Hudson and Johnny Carson. His design of wall-to-wall glass sliding doors along the front of the home enable you to see the interior before you walk in the door and provides a seamless feeling between the interior and exterior. The lower level's open floor plan includes the living & dining areas with 17 ft high ceilings, wood beams and a brick floating fireplace. A remodeled kitchen and half bath complete this floor. Upstairs is a spacious loft with the 3 bedrooms & 2 full baths off this corridor. An en-suite master bedroom has a huge walk-in closet, private office room and lovely balcony with sliding glass doors to enjoy the tree-top views. Jack & Jill bedrooms share an updated bathroom with dual sinks. All three bedrooms have exterior doors to the backyard patio. Study room with closet has fourth bedroom possibility. Front yard private patios offer outdoor entertainment. Detached garage. Easy access to 210 freeway, Rose Bowl and golf courses. Nearby dining and shopping in Old Town Pasadena and La Canada.
Public Records
Aug 10, 1978
Sold
$168,500
$69/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,373 (+4.9%)
$1,217,140 + $634,616
$1,851,756
2024
$20,380 (+0.8%)
$1,217,140 + $634,616
$1,851,756
2023
$20,208 (+3.6%)
$1,193,275 + $622,173
$1,815,448
2022
$19,499 (+4.3%)
$1,169,878 + $609,974
$1,779,852
2021
$18,696 (+4.3%)
$1,146,940 + $598,014
$1,744,954
2020
$17,930 (+19.8%)
$1,124,451 + $586,289
$1,710,740
2019
$14,968 (+301.2%)
$1,112,922 + $580,278
$1,693,200
2018
$3,731 (+1.4%)
$107,389 + $199,355
$306,744
2017
$3,679 (+2.8%)
$103,220 + $191,615
$294,835
2016
$3,578 (+1.2%)
$103,220 + $191,615
$294,835
2015
$3,537 (+1.8%)
$101,197 + $187,858
$289,055
2014
$3,476 (+1.0%)
$97,725 + $181,413
$279,138
2012
$3,442 (+2.4%)
$97,284 + $180,594
$277,878
2011
$3,360 (+1.5%)
$95,377 + $177,053
$272,430
2010
$3,312 (−0.5%)
$93,507 + $173,582
$267,089
2009
$3,328 (+6.2%)
$92,809 + $172,285
$265,094
2008
$3,132
$93,030 + $172,695
$265,725
Tax history for 1716 Putney Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,373 (+4.9%)
$1,217,140 + $634,616
$1,851,756
2024
$20,380 (+0.8%)
$1,217,140 + $634,616
$1,851,756
2023
$20,208 (+3.6%)
$1,193,275 + $622,173
$1,815,448
2022
$19,499 (+4.3%)
$1,169,878 + $609,974
$1,779,852
2021
$18,696 (+4.3%)
$1,146,940 + $598,014
$1,744,954
2020
$17,930 (+19.8%)
$1,124,451 + $586,289
$1,710,740
2019
$14,968 (+301.2%)
$1,112,922 + $580,278
$1,693,200
2018
$3,731 (+1.4%)
$107,389 + $199,355
$306,744
2017
$3,679 (+2.8%)
$103,220 + $191,615
$294,835
2016
$3,578 (+1.2%)
$103,220 + $191,615
$294,835
2015
$3,537 (+1.8%)
$101,197 + $187,858
$289,055
2014
$3,476 (+1.0%)
$97,725 + $181,413
$279,138
2012
$3,442 (+2.4%)
$97,284 + $180,594
$277,878
2011
$3,360 (+1.5%)
$95,377 + $177,053
$272,430
2010
$3,312 (−0.5%)
$93,507 + $173,582
$267,089
2009
$3,328 (+6.2%)
$92,809 + $172,285
$265,094
2008
$3,132
$93,030 + $172,695
$265,725
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
2,402
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5704018002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 2026.
RS-2
HD
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.
Zone overlays
Hillside Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Jun 7, 2023 • Final
Electrical
Install a new electric vehicle charger with a circuit breaker.
Electrical
Ev charger
Nov 12, 2019 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
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
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Door Opener, Garage - Single Door
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
On Upper Level
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Electric Stove, Electric Cooking, Microwave, Electric Oven, Gas Water Heater, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker, Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Formal Dining Room
Corian Counters, Remodeled Kitchen
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (3/4): 1
Remodeled, Shower in Tub, Shower, Jetted Tub
Room Information
Loft, Office, Walk-In Closet, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite
Fireplace Information
Decorative, Living Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Carpet, Tile
Heating Information
Natural Gas, Fireplace, Forced Air
Has Heating
Interior Features
Sliding Glass Door(s)
Entry Level: 0
Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps,Living Room
High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting
Directions: On Linda Vista turn west onto Inverness. Quick right on Devon, then quick left onto Putney Road. Cross Streets: Linda Vista
Subdivision Name: Not Applicable-105
Zoning: PSR2
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,402
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5704018002
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 6, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 18
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Leanne
List Agent Last Name: Reynolds
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: G&C Properties
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Anselm
Buyer Agent Last Name: Clinard
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Compass
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Schools
Washington Accelerated Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi
5/10
Octavia E. Butler Magnet School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
4/10
John Muir High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
4/10
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