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Pasadena, CA 91105,262 S San Rafael Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91105,262 S San Rafael Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91105,262 S San Rafael Avenue
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Altie Schmitt

Altie Schmitt

+1(925) 528-8000
Listed by Rita Whitney • The Agency
$12,000,000
Est. payment /mo
6 Beds
11 Baths
10,918 SqFt
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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 10,918 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,099

MLS Listing ID CRP1-24790

Bedrooms 6

Full Baths 3

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1927

Lot Size 2.714 Acres

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source Datashare California Regional

Property Description

The Frederick G. Adamson Estate, designed in 1927 by AIA Fellow Gordon B. Kaufmann is a defining example of Pasadena's Golden Era of architecture. This Italian Revival masterpiece is secluded beyond rolling lawns and mature landscape at the crest of a long, gated drive. The estate commands a premier setting along the western bank of the Arroyo Seco, on South San Rafael Avenue, one of Pasadena's most distinguished addresses. The 2.71-acre property is one of the few remaining undivided parcels on the street. Kaufmann's timeless vision reveals a residence that, while exceeding 10,000 square feet, retains a sense of warmth, intimacy, and effortless livability. Equally suited for grand entertaining or quiet retreat, the home exemplifies Kaufmann's celebrated ability to balance public and private realms while capturing the site's commanding views and sweeping panoramic vistas.Commissioned by Frederick G. Adamson, a prominent industrialist, the estate reflects Kaufmann's architectural mastery, the same genius that produced Caltech's iconic Athenaeum, the Los Angeles Times Building, the Hollywood Palladium and more. Having only a handful of owners in nearly a century, the Adamson Estate endures as a landmark of rare craftsmanship and artistry.Original details remain intact and meticulous

Location

State CA

County Los Angeles

Interior

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Wood

Fireplaces Type Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Other

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Gas Range, Refrigerator

Laundry Laundry Room

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

Pool In Ground

View Canyon, City Lights, Park/Greenbelt, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Valley, Trees/Woods, Other, Bridge(s)

Private Pool true

Building

Lot Description Other, Street Light(s), Sprinklers In Rear

Story 3

Water Public

Architectural Style Mediterranean, See Remarks

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Altie Schmitt

Altie Schmitt

+1(925) 528-8000

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