217 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105

Off market nov 2025 for $5.2M

$4,648,626

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $34,440/mo

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5 ba

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3,200

sq ft

217 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105

About this home

Exquisitely appointed this 1-sty Traditional is set back on a private, gated and lushly landscaped lot off South San Rafael Avenue. Designed by noted architect H. Roy Kelley, the home was built around an inner courtyard offering fabulous indoor/outdoor entertaining possibilities.A delightful covered front veranda is your first welcome to stay awhile. The formal foyer opens to a beautifully proportioned living room with handsome marble faced fireplace flanked by two sets of French doors and high-beamed ceiling. At the far end an elegant formal DR with a raised & coved ceiling. A new kitchen has custom cabinetry, marble topped center island w/ microwave drawer, La Cornue stove, Sub-Zero Refrigerator/wine cooler, 2 drawer dishwasher, walk in pantry & French doors.Butler's pantry/bar w/a icemaker & wine cooler drawer. Custom cabinetry, bookshelves, entertainment center, 9+ ft ceiling & French doors are found in the family room. The sumptuous Mst suite includes his & her new baths, walk-in closet & sitting room with French doors.There are 2 more BR suites with new baths. A serene office offers vistas to the courtyard & gardens.Terraced rear garden with new heated pool. This property without doubt has a wonderful sense of privacy, exclusivity and tranquility.

Single-familyProperty Type

1932Year Built

0.34 acresLot Size

$1,453Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Robin Stever •DRE #00916653 • Coldwell Banker Realty

Bought with Jose Peralta •DRE #01737466 • RE/MAX of Valencia

Source:Greater Lansing AoR #P0-818003940

Listing provided courtesy of Greater Lansing AoR

Redfin Estimate

$4,648,626

$551K since sold in November 2025$82K since October

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This home's estimate is 53.8% higher than the average sale price ($3.02M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$3,330,000
A
3 beds4 baths2,554 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$2,617,000
B
3 beds4 baths2,938 sq ft
166 S Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105
SOLD OCT 20, 2026
$3,450,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,195 sq ft
874 S Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$3,390,000
D
4 beds4 baths2,881 sq ft
330 Glen Summer Rd, Pasadena, CA 91105
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$2,758,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,425 sq ft
371 Rosita Ln, Pasadena, CA 91105
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SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$2,595,000
F
3 beds5 baths2,735 sq ft
130 S Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105

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Market trends in 91105, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

101.1%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$127K MoM

Avg. days on market

57d

7 days MoM

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3 MoM

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Sale history for 217 S San Rafael Ave

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Nov 13, 2025

Sold

$5,200,000

$1,625/sq ft

CRMLS #OC24187538

Sep 11, 2024

Listed

$4,395,000

$1,373/sq ft

CRMLS #P0-818003940

Sep 24, 2018

Sold

$3,400,000

$1,063/sq ft

Aug 29, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Aug 8, 2018

Listed

$3,295,000

$1,030/sq ft

Exquisitely appointed this 1-sty Traditional is set back on a private, gated and lushly landscaped lot off South San Rafael Avenue. Designed by noted architect H. Roy Kelley, the home was built around an inner courtyard offering fabulous indoor/outdoor entertaining possibilities. A delightful covered front veranda is your first welcome to stay awhile. The formal foyer opens to a beautifully proportioned living room with handsome marble faced fireplace flanked by two sets of French doors and high-beamed ceiling. At the far end an elegant formal DR with a raised & coved ceiling. A new kitchen has custom cabinetry, marble topped center island w/ microwave drawer, La Cornue stove, Sub-Zero Refrigerator/wine cooler, 2 drawer dishwasher, walk in pantry & French doors. Butler's pantry/bar w/ a icemaker & wine cooler drawer. Custom cabinetry, bookshelves, entertainment center, 9+ ft ceiling & French doors are found in the family room. The sumptuous Mst suite includes his & her new baths, walk-in closet & sitting room with French doors. There are 2 more BR suites with new baths. A serene office offers vistas to the courtyard & gardens. Terraced rear garden with new heated pool. This property without doubt has a wonderful sense of privacy, exclusivity and tranquility.

CRMLS #P0-214021964

Jun 5, 2014

Sold

$1,850,000

$578/sq ft

Jun 5, 2014

Listed

$1,850,000

$578/sq ft

Public Records

May 30, 2014

Sold

$1,840,000

$575/sq ft

CRMLS #P0-22151775

Aug 26, 2011

Sold

$1,550,000

$484/sq ft

May 29, 2011

Listing Removed

—

May 18, 2011

Listed

$1,500,000

$469/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 6, 1987

Sold

$580,000

$181/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 30, 1987

Sold

$685,000

$214/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$43,476 (+4.8%)

$2,448,000 + $1,428,000

$3,876,000

2024

$41,502 (+0.8%)

$2,400,000 + $1,400,000

$3,800,000

2023

$41,160 (+3.6%)

$2,624,749 + $1,093,645

$3,718,394

2022

$39,713 (+4.3%)

$2,573,284 + $1,072,201

$3,645,485

2021

$38,086 (+4.3%)

$2,522,828 + $1,051,178

$3,574,006

2020

$36,515 (−0.3%)

$2,473,361 + $1,030,567

$3,503,928

2019

$36,627 (+53.6%)

$2,448,000 + $1,020,000

$3,468,000

2018

$23,849 (+7.4%)

$2,400,000 + $1,000,000

$3,400,000

2017

$22,210 (+2.0%)

$1,301,821 + $641,667

$1,943,488

2016

$21,777 (+1.1%)

$1,301,821 + $641,667

$1,943,488

2015

$21,542 (+18.1%)

$1,276,296 + $629,086

$1,905,382

2014

$18,247 (+0.8%)

$1,083,751 + $504,425

$1,588,176

2012

$18,095 (+678.8%)

$1,078,854 + $502,146

$1,581,000

2011

$2,323 (+1.4%)

$1,057,700 + $492,300

$1,550,000

2010

$2,291 (−0.2%)

$92,030 + $80,740

$172,770

2009

$2,295 (+5.9%)

$91,343 + $80,137

$171,480

2008

$2,167

$91,560 + $80,328

$171,888

Tax history for 217 S San Rafael Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$43,476 (+4.8%)

$2,448,000 + $1,428,000

$3,876,000

2024

$41,502 (+0.8%)

$2,400,000 + $1,400,000

$3,800,000

2023

$41,160 (+3.6%)

$2,624,749 + $1,093,645

$3,718,394

2022

$39,713 (+4.3%)

$2,573,284 + $1,072,201

$3,645,485

2021

$38,086 (+4.3%)

$2,522,828 + $1,051,178

$3,574,006

2020

$36,515 (−0.3%)

$2,473,361 + $1,030,567

$3,503,928

2019

$36,627 (+53.6%)

$2,448,000 + $1,020,000

$3,468,000

2018

$23,849 (+7.4%)

$2,400,000 + $1,000,000

$3,400,000

2017

$22,210 (+2.0%)

$1,301,821 + $641,667

$1,943,488

2016

$21,777 (+1.1%)

$1,301,821 + $641,667

$1,943,488

2015

$21,542 (+18.1%)

$1,276,296 + $629,086

$1,905,382

2014

$18,247 (+0.8%)

$1,083,751 + $504,425

$1,588,176

2012

$18,095 (+678.8%)

$1,078,854 + $502,146

$1,581,000

2011

$2,323 (+1.4%)

$1,057,700 + $492,300

$1,550,000

2010

$2,291 (−0.2%)

$92,030 + $80,740

$172,770

2009

$2,295 (+5.9%)

$91,343 + $80,137

$171,480

2008

$2,167

$91,560 + $80,328

$171,888

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

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.

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

Property details

Interior

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central

Exterior

Pool Information
Has Pool

Property Information
Subdivision Name: PARCEL MAP 18852
Living Sq. Ft: 3,200
# of Units: 1
Legal Description: P M 200-57 LOT 1

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 15,002
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Name: PASADENA
Acres: 0.3444
Depth Footage: 200
Front Footage: 75
Zoning Code: PSR4
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,200
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1932
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5715011016

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 6, 2026

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K - 12
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McKinley School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

2/10

Blair High School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

4/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

4/10 Fire Factor

2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

6/10 Air Factor

11 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years

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In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in June and 6.8 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$4.42M – $5.35M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
190 S San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3344 Sq. Ft.	$4,454,328
185 S San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3976 Sq. Ft.	$4,714,011
175 S San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4613 Sq. Ft.	$5,438,813
281 S San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 7 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 6945 Sq. Ft.	$8,269,737
191 Sierra View Road, Pasadena, CA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2995 Sq. Ft.	$3,138,057
186 Sierra View Road, Pasadena, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2223 Sq. Ft.	$2,128,760
160 Sierra View Road, Pasadena, CA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3013 Sq. Ft.	$3,188,319

Address	Redfin Estimate
210 S San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3803 Sq. Ft.	$5,003,268
155 S San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 5 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 6027 Sq. Ft.	$7,687,462
201 S San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4470 Sq. Ft.	$4,308,480
243 S San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4090 Sq. Ft.	$5,556,223
206 Sierra View Road, Pasadena, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1786 Sq. Ft.	$1,998,310
180 Sierra View Road, Pasadena, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$2,862,418
150 Sierra View Road, Pasadena, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2512 Sq. Ft.	$2,754,014

Address	Redfin Estimate
230 S San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 4482 Sq. Ft.	$5,543,512
137 S San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3211 Sq. Ft.	$4,157,807
261 S San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3520 Sq. Ft.	$4,330,179
210 Sierra View Road, Pasadena, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1887 Sq. Ft.	$1,808,723
194 Sierra View Road, Pasadena, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1412 Sq. Ft.	$1,451,742
170 Sierra View Road, Pasadena, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2867 Sq. Ft.	$2,732,808
181 Sierra View Road, Pasadena, CA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3670 Sq. Ft.	$4,151,262

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