Pasadena has always been the quieter, more considered alternative to Los Angeles real estate. Tree-lined streets, Craftsman bungalows, and a concentration of historic architectural estates that rivals almost anywhere in Southern California. Here are three properties from our archives that capture the best of what Pasadena and its surrounding foothills have to offer.
The Knoll House, 2 Oak Knoll Terrace, Pasadena | Sold at auction for $19.6M
The largest single-family estate in Pasadena, designed by Myron Hunt in 1916 and later expanded by Gordon Kaufmann. The 32,000-square-foot property on 2.38 acres comprises a 12,300-square-foot residence and a 20,500-square-foot entertainment gallery, with nine wood-burning fireplaces, a 46-seat movie theatre, a two-story atrium art museum, a hand-carved Tiki bar, a billiards room, and a 2,500-bottle wine cellar. Meticulously restored to blend historic craftsmanship with every modern luxury.
2. 1100 Paso Alto Road, Pasadena | Sold at auction for $4.452M
Designed in 1973 by AIA award-winning architect A. Quincy Jones, this 7,141-square-foot modernist masterpiece cantilevers over its elevated 1.27-acre lot and into the surrounding vegetation, creating a treehouse-like quality unlike anything else in Pasadena. Walls of glass, a 360-degree fireplace, hardwood and terrazzo floors, a spa-like primary suite with private balcony, and a chef's kitchen with a large island. The open-plan design and intimate connection with nature make it as compelling a home for quiet reflection as for grand entertaining.
3. 607 Foxwood Road, La Cañada Flintridge | Sold at auction for $7M
Designed by L.G. Scherer and Cyril Bennett in 1929 in a unique blend of Spanish Colonial Revival and Art Deco styles, 607 Foxwood Road is one of the San Gabriel Valley's most iconic and historic estates. Spanning 13,295 square feet across 1.18 acres, the property features soaring ceilings, custom tile and onyx accents, a koi pond, multiple fountains, a gorgeous pool, a pub, a gym with sauna, a home theatre, and jaw-dropping San Gabriel Valley views. Completely renovated and expanded between 1999 and 2003 with Savant smart home technology and full solar power, without a single concession to its original 1929 character.
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