This gated traditional residence on nearly 2/3 acre of manicured land with mature oak, eucalyptus, palm and native plants has been recently updated and is located in the heart of Pasadena's elegant century-old San Rafael neighborhood. The house sits atop a gentle knoll, set back nearly 100 feet from the gated entrance. Inside, there is a formal living room and den, a formal dining room, large kitchen with butlers pantry, master bedroom & bath, guest bedroom with en suite bath, and lower maids room and bath with laundry room. Multiple decks at the rear of the home enjoy mature treetop views and a large private swimming pool beckons below. Also includes: central AC, fireplace, 2-car garage, and driveway with turnaround and space for a dozen cars. The current owner has just completed a 19-month approval process with the City and the lot has been approved for a 1,885 sq ft addition. The approval is transferable and included with the sale along with soils topography report, arborist report and architectural drawings and renderings. Keep the property as-is, expand the residence with the existing plans or re-imagine your own approved expansion - there are a world of options. Refined country living in close proximity to Old Town Pasadena, the studios of Burbank and even downtown Los Angeles.
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
0.58 acresLot Size
$1,287Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Crystal Heatherly•DRE #01474827• Compass
•323-363-9310 (agent)
•crystal.heatherly@compass.com (agent)
Listed by Barry Gray•DRE #01358622• Compass
•323-822-3200 (agent)
•barry@barrygray.com (agent)
Bought with Donna Rose-Haim•DRE #00886939• Rodeo Realty
Convenient San Rafael location. Open living room / family room / kitchen area with skylights. Deck over looking the pool area in back. All bdrms are ensuite with 3rd bdrm downstairs connected to laundry room and directly access garage. Large front...
yard with space for additional parking.
11 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Beautifully updated traditional home in San Rafael was designed by Theo L. Plesch in 1936 on a knoll at the top of the front portion of the half acre lot. Do not curb appraise. There is much more than meets the eye here. A wonderful family home in an excellent neighborhood. This home features 3 bedrooms (including the master suite), one and three quarter baths, family room, den, pool and security system. The kitchen, master bath and second bath have been elegantly remodled. The spacious deck off the family room overlooks the pool and woods behind the house. The lot continues down the hill beyond the pool fence to the bottom of the hill and a second fence. There is a two car garage plus an additional parking area. The lot is just over a half an acre and offers the ultimate in privacy. The Assessor's square footage does not include the den, laundry room and storage room on the lower level. Red Mill measured an additional 300 square feet for this space. Open House will be held Sunday 7/14
Public Records
Jul 21, 1988
Sold
$465,000
$189/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$32,724 (+4.8%)
$2,273,106 + $568,276
$2,841,382
2024
$31,239 (+0.9%)
$2,273,106 + $568,276
$2,841,382
2023
$30,954 (+3.6%)
$2,228,536 + $557,134
$2,785,670
2022
$29,865 (+171.7%)
$2,184,840 + $546,210
$2,731,050
2021
$10,992 (+4.2%)
$2,142,000 + $535,500
$2,677,500
2020
$10,554 (−0.3%)
$765,352 + $211,207
$976,559
2019
$10,581 (−1.7%)
$757,505 + $209,042
$966,547
2018
$10,763 (+1.2%)
$742,652 + $204,944
$947,596
2017
$10,640 (+2.1%)
$713,815 + $196,987
$910,802
2016
$10,417 (+1.1%)
$713,815 + $196,987
$910,802
2015
$10,302 (+2.1%)
$699,819 + $193,125
$892,944
2014
$10,092 (+0.9%)
$675,806 + $186,499
$862,305
2012
$10,003 (+2.4%)
$672,752 + $185,657
$858,409
2011
$9,772 (+1.5%)
$659,561 + $182,017
$841,578
2010
$9,627 (−0.9%)
$646,629 + $178,449
$825,078
2009
$9,715 (+6.5%)
$641,797 + $177,116
$818,913
2008
$9,122
$643,322 + $177,537
$820,859
Tax history for 534 Lakeview Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$32,724 (+4.8%)
$2,273,106 + $568,276
$2,841,382
2024
$31,239 (+0.9%)
$2,273,106 + $568,276
$2,841,382
2023
$30,954 (+3.6%)
$2,228,536 + $557,134
$2,785,670
2022
$29,865 (+171.7%)
$2,184,840 + $546,210
$2,731,050
2021
$10,992 (+4.2%)
$2,142,000 + $535,500
$2,677,500
2020
$10,554 (−0.3%)
$765,352 + $211,207
$976,559
2019
$10,581 (−1.7%)
$757,505 + $209,042
$966,547
2018
$10,763 (+1.2%)
$742,652 + $204,944
$947,596
2017
$10,640 (+2.1%)
$713,815 + $196,987
$910,802
2016
$10,417 (+1.1%)
$713,815 + $196,987
$910,802
2015
$10,302 (+2.1%)
$699,819 + $193,125
$892,944
2014
$10,092 (+0.9%)
$675,806 + $186,499
$862,305
2012
$10,003 (+2.4%)
$672,752 + $185,657
$858,409
2011
$9,772 (+1.5%)
$659,561 + $182,017
$841,578
2010
$9,627 (−0.9%)
$646,629 + $178,449
$825,078
2009
$9,715 (+6.5%)
$641,797 + $177,116
$818,913
2008
$9,122
$643,322 + $177,537
$820,859
*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
0.58 Acres
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
2,499
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5715017024
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
RS-4
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
Oct 2, 2025 • Final
Public works utility - pasadena water
Perform emergency repairs on a water main break. Restore the street surface to half-width according to standard specifications.
Grading
Plumbing
Apr 15, 2025 • Final
Mechanical permit - express
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
Garage
2 Car Garage, Private Garage, Driveway, Door Opener, Parking for Guests, Parking for Guests - Onsite
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
# of Parking Spaces (Total): 2
# of Open Other Spaces: 4
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (3/4): 2
Laundry Information
Laundry Inside, Laundry Room
Additional Rooms
Dining Room
Den
Den, Dining Room, Living Room, Walk-In Closet, Pantry, Patio Open, Master Bedroom
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: As Is
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Schools
McKinley School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
2/10
Blair High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
4/10
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