201 Orange Grove AVE, South Pasadena, CA 91030

$2,780,000

$2,500,000

11.2%
Est.Price: ?

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Est. payment /mo

8 Beds

10 Baths

5,535 SqFt


SOLD DATE : 04/17/2026

Key Details

Sold Price $2,780,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 5,535 sqft

Price per Sqft $502

MLS Listing ID P1-25859

Sold Date 04/17/26

Bedrooms 8

Full Baths 9

Half Baths 1

Construction Status Fixer,Repairs Cosmetic,Repairs Major

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1887

Lot Size 0.520 Acres

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

An iconic historic opportunity has arrived. Introducing The Bissell House, South Pasadena Cultural Landmark #39, a distinguished 1887 Queen Anne Victorian estate featuring EIGHT PRIMARY suites and 10 baths in 5,535 sf, per assessor. Formerly operated as a B&B, this grand dame offers exceptional flexibility, including a dual kitchen configuration ideal for extended living or hospitality use. A grand entrance and wraparound veranda make an immediate statement, leading to a dramatic grand staircase and a richly appointed library, while stunning original details remain intact, including Tiffany stained glass windows, Edwardian clawfoot tubs, intricate woodwork throughout, and an elevator. The home also features a substantial 1,230 sf basement providing extensive storage, a separate 231 sf bonus room adjacent to the two-car garage, and multiple living spaces ideal for private or guest use. Set on an expansive and flat 22,671 sf lot, per assessor, framed by mature trees and palms, the grounds create a private estate setting rarely found in South Pasadena and include a pool and spa, terrace, and poolhouse. Zoned residential R-E (Residential Estate) with the potential as a family compound, ADU and Junior ADU configurations, hospitality use, student housing, care facility, or other adaptive possibilities that may require a conditional use permit (CUP). Buyers should verify with the City of South Pasadena. Conveniently located close to Pasadena, Huntington Hospital, and a straight shot to USC via the 110 freeway, few properties offer this combination of pedigree, scale, flexibility, and long-term upside in such a premier setting.

Location

State CA

County Los Angeles

Area 658 - So. Pasadena

Rooms

Basement Unfinished, Utility

Main Level Bedrooms 1

Interior

Interior Features Built-in Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Elevator, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, Storage, Unfurnished, Bedroom on Main Level, Walk-In Closet(s)

Flooring Carpet, Tile, Wood

Fireplaces Type Decorative, Dining Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Water Heater

Exterior

Parking Features Driveway, Garage

Garage Spaces 2.0

Garage Description 2.0

Fence Wood, Wrought Iron

Pool In Ground, Private

Community Features Biking, Curbs, Gutter(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks

Utilities Available Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

View Y/N No

View None

Roof Type Composition

Porch Covered, Front Porch, Terrace

Total Parking Spaces 2

Private Pool Yes

Building

Lot Description Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot, Street Level, Yard

Story 3

Entry Level Three Or More

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Custom, Victorian

Level or Stories Three Or More

New Construction No

Construction Status Fixer,Repairs Cosmetic,Repairs Major

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 5317039013

Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Smoke Detector(s)

Acceptable Financing Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional, Submit

Listing Terms Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional, Submit

Financing Cash to New Loan,Private

Special Listing Condition Real Estate Owned

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Listed by Michael Bell Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. michael.bell@sothebyshomes.com, DRE #01164731
Bought with Crystal Zheng KW Executive

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