455 S SAN RAFAEL Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105

Off market aug 2008 for $5.7M

$9,913,229

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $32,721/mo

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10,013

sq ft

455 S SAN RAFAEL Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105

About this home

Sited on over two acres of park-like grounds on one of Pasadena's premier streets, this gracious gated estate, originally designed by noted architect Louis DuPuget Millar in 1908, was thoughtfully expanded in the 1920s by Roland Coate and includes evocative formal rooms, spacious bedroom suite retreats, richly-finished libraries, and a host of peaceful terrace and garden venues for entertaining and relaxation. Exceptional detailing includes elaborate moldings, Batchelder tiled staircase and balconies, imported casework, wrought iron screens, stained and leaded glass windows and custom cabinetry. The residence is approached on a circular drive, past gardens and fountains, into an intimate blue-tiled courtyard, which then welcomes guests through a hand-carved front door to an impressive foyer. The gracious floor plan presents beautifully proportioned rooms and spectacular garden vistas, and includes four bedrooms and four baths on the main floor and three bedrooms and a bath downstairs.

Single-familyProperty Type

1908Year Built

2.08 acresLot Size

$990Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Catherine Cheney •DRE #01173415 • Coldwell Banker Realty

Bought with Mary Haltom •DRE #00603672 • Coldwell Banker Realty

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•Source:CRMLS #P0-22108708

Redfin Estimate

$9,913,229

$4.2M since sold in August 2008$99K since October

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This home's estimate is 18.4% higher than the average sale price ($8.37M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$8,750,000
A
6 beds6 baths7,726 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$6,875,000
B
5 beds5 baths5,091 sq ft
380 S Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$9,500,000
C
5 beds6 baths6,946 sq ft
521 Bradford St, Pasadena, CA 91105
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$11,000,000
D
6 beds8 baths10,918 sq ft
262 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
SOLD OCT 26, 2026
$4,675,000
E
4 beds5.5 baths4,080 sq ft
303 Markham Pl, Pasadena, CA 91105
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$9,421,500
F
6 beds5.5 baths7,360 sq ft
225 Grand Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
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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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Sale history for 455 S SAN RAFAEL Ave

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Aug 15, 2008

Sold

$5,500,000

$549/sq ft

CRMLS #P0-22108708

Aug 15, 2008

Sold

$5,750,000

$574/sq ft

Jun 25, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Mar 28, 2008

Listed

$5,750,000

$574/sq ft

CRMLS #Z602825

Oct 12, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Apr 28, 2006

Listed

$5,900,000

$589/sq ft

CRMLS #P0-22071268

Apr 25, 2006

Listed

$5,900,000

$589/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 24, 2003

Sold

$2,800,000

$280/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 15, 1965

Sold

$185,000

$18/sq ft

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$62,286 (+2.7%)

$4,025,800 + $1,645,200

$5,671,000

2024

$60,663 (−1.1%)

$3,819,300 + $1,560,800

$5,380,100

2023

$61,325 (+1.7%)

$3,819,300 + $1,560,800

$5,380,100

2022

$60,318 (+2.3%)

$3,819,300 + $1,560,800

$5,380,100

2021

$58,947 (+3.2%)

$3,819,300 + $1,560,800

$5,380,100

2020

$57,098 (−2.2%)

$3,819,300 + $1,560,800

$5,380,100

2019

$58,389 (−4.0%)

$3,819,300 + $1,560,800

$5,380,100

2018

$60,794 (+1.4%)

$3,819,300 + $1,560,800

$5,380,100

2017

$59,967 (+4.2%)

$3,731,400 + $1,524,900

$5,256,300

2016

$57,543 (+1.8%)

$3,731,400 + $1,524,900

$5,256,300

2015

$56,510 (+11.0%)

$3,579,200 + $1,462,730

$5,041,930

2014

$50,932 (−1.5%)

$3,233,000 + $1,212,000

$4,445,000

2012

$51,726 (+0.4%)

$3,233,000 + $1,212,000

$4,445,000

2011

$51,523 (+0.8%)

$3,233,000 + $1,212,000

$4,445,000

2010

$51,123 (−19.5%)

$3,233,000 + $1,212,000

$4,445,000

2009

$63,525 (+87.1%)

$3,233,000 + $1,212,000

$4,445,000

2008

$33,953

$4,000,000 + $1,500,000

$5,500,000

Tax history for 455 S SAN RAFAEL Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$62,286 (+2.7%)

$4,025,800 + $1,645,200

$5,671,000

2024

$60,663 (−1.1%)

$3,819,300 + $1,560,800

$5,380,100

2023

$61,325 (+1.7%)

$3,819,300 + $1,560,800

$5,380,100

2022

$60,318 (+2.3%)

$3,819,300 + $1,560,800

$5,380,100

2021

$58,947 (+3.2%)

$3,819,300 + $1,560,800

$5,380,100

2020

$57,098 (−2.2%)

$3,819,300 + $1,560,800

$5,380,100

2019

$58,389 (−4.0%)

$3,819,300 + $1,560,800

$5,380,100

2018

$60,794 (+1.4%)

$3,819,300 + $1,560,800

$5,380,100

2017

$59,967 (+4.2%)

$3,731,400 + $1,524,900

$5,256,300

2016

$57,543 (+1.8%)

$3,731,400 + $1,524,900

$5,256,300

2015

$56,510 (+11.0%)

$3,579,200 + $1,462,730

$5,041,930

2014

$50,932 (−1.5%)

$3,233,000 + $1,212,000

$4,445,000

2012

$51,726 (+0.4%)

$3,233,000 + $1,212,000

$4,445,000

2011

$51,523 (+0.8%)

$3,233,000 + $1,212,000

$4,445,000

2010

$51,123 (−19.5%)

$3,233,000 + $1,212,000

$4,445,000

2009

$63,525 (+87.1%)

$3,233,000 + $1,212,000

$4,445,000

2008

$33,953

$4,000,000 + $1,500,000

$5,500,000

*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

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.11 Acres

Year renovated

1925

Sq. Ft.

7,232

Year built

1923

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Los Angeles County

APN

5715020012

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 6, 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.

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

Apr 16, 2018 • Final

Electrical

Upgrade the main electrical panel and install a new electrical sub-panel.

Electrical

Apr 16, 2018 • Final

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Solar

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Property details

Parking

Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Driveway, Direct Garage Access, Garage Door Opener, Parking Space, RV Access/Parking
Has Parking

Interior

Laundry Information
Individual Room

Kitchen Information
Appliances: Built-In, Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Family Kitchen, Formal Dining Room

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 5
# of Baths (1/2): 1

Room Information
Attic, Basement, Bonus Room, Den, Entry, Family Room, Library, Living Room, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Retreat, Separate Family Room, Utility Room, Wine Cellar, Workshop

Fireplace Information
Den, Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, See Remarks, Wood
Has Fireplace

Flooring Information
Wood

Heating Information
Forced Air
Has Heating

Interior Features
Wet Bar
Levels: Two
Window Features: Stained Glass, Skylights

Exterior

Exterior Information
Roof: Shingle

Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Raised

Exterior Features
Rain Gutters

Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Size Dimensions: 300 x 417 IRREGULAR
Lot Features: Yard

Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Taped
Parcel Number: 5715020012
Has View

Utilities

Utilities Information
Sewer Connected
Water Source: District/Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 1

School Information
High School District: Pasadena Unified

Location Information
Latitude: 34.13515100
Longitude: -118.17141700
Directions: Exit South San Rafael off the 134 freeway and head south on San Rafael. Or take California going west, cross over the La Loma bridge and proceed north on San Rafael.
Zoning: PSRS

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 7,232
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.11 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: 1925
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5715020012

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 6, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 144
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 144

Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Catherine
List Agent Last Name: Cheney

Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Coldwell Banker

Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Mary
Buyer Agent Last Name: Haltom

Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Coldwell Banker

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

McKinley School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

2/10

Blair High School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

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

6 days above 97° expected this year, 18 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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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
488 South San Rafael Ave, Pasadena, CA 6 Beds \| 8.5 Baths \| 8573 Sq. Ft.	$10,569,818
430 South San Rafael Ave, Pasadena, CA 7 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 7774 Sq. Ft.	$6,888,981
580 South San Rafael Ave, Pasadena, CA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5353 Sq. Ft.	$7,505,242
375 South San Rafael Ave, Pasadena, CA 5 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 7339 Sq. Ft.	$7,800,200
555 South San Rafael Ave, Pasadena, CA 7 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 8684 Sq. Ft.	$8,175,647
1080 Hermosa Rd, Pasadena, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2766 Sq. Ft.	$2,881,250
380 Laguna Rd, Pasadena, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2152 Sq. Ft.	$2,378,500

Address	Redfin Estimate
450 South San Rafael Ave, Pasadena, CA 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 6933 Sq. Ft.	$7,450,777
424 South San Rafael Ave, Pasadena, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3414 Sq. Ft.	$3,116,003
500 South San Rafael Ave, Pasadena, CA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5790 Sq. Ft.	$6,763,250
527 South San Rafael Ave, Pasadena, CA 6 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 7540 Sq. Ft.	$9,835,413
330 San Miguel Rd, Pasadena, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2200 Sq. Ft.	$2,514,150
1090 Hermosa Rd, Pasadena, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2554 Sq. Ft.	$2,830,614
430 Laguna Rd, Pasadena, CA 3 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3955 Sq. Ft.	$4,434,798

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560 South San Rafael Ave, Pasadena, CA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5392 Sq. Ft.	$6,875,899
425 South San Rafael Ave, Pasadena, CA 8 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 5238 Sq. Ft.	$3,562,869
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