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MLS# AR25097603 – 201 Orange Grove Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030

$3,950,000 - 7Br/8Ba - for Sale in South Pasadena
Price: $3,950,000
Beds: 7
Baths: 8
Living Area SqFt: 5,535
Status: Active
Property Type: Detached
Year Built: 1887
Days on Website: 101

Courtesy of Growth Investment Group Pasade 310-606-0192

Property Description

Introducing the iconic 1887 Bissell House, a distinguished three-story Victorian estate gracing South Pasadena’s prestigious Millionaires Row and a designated City Cultural Landmark. This remarkable corner property, enveloped by impressive 40-foot hedges for enhanced privacy, seamlessly blends historical significance with modern potential. Key Features: Boasting 5,535 sq ft of living space on an expansive, level lot exceeding half an acre, this grand home offers 7 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. Discover a formal living and dining room, butler’s pantry, charming original baths and sinks, a convenient 1940s elevator, a library, a basement, a garden, and a pool. Numerous original details throughout evoke its rich heritage. Holding a valuable bed and breakfast license, this estate presents a unique income opportunity for a buyer with a vision for restoration. This captivating Victorian became a cherished center of hospitality after its acquisition around 1903 by prominent Southern California architect William Southerland McCay and his philanthropic wife, Anna Bissell McCay, daughter of the Bissell Carpet Sweeper inventor. Notably, the home even welcomed esteemed guests such as Albert Einstein. Nestled in South Pasadena, an early Los Angeles suburb incorporated in 1888, residents enjoy a coveted lifestyle characterized by a strong community and picturesque streets lined with iconic Craftsman architecture. Critically, South Pasadena is home to the consistently top-performing South Pasadena Unified School District. The charming town features trendy cafes, unique boutiques along Mis

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Property Details and Features

  • Appliances & Equipment
  • “6 Burner Stove”
  • “Double Oven”
  • Bathrooms
  • 8 total bathrooms
  • 8 full bathrooms
  • Bedrooms
  • 7 total bedrooms
  • 7 possible bedrooms
  • Building
  • Built in 1887
  • Building area total: 5535
  • 3 stories
  • 3 stories total
  • Living area: 5535
  • Living area units: Sqft
  • Building area units: Sqft
  • Entry level: 1
  • “Victorian”
  • “No Common Walls”
  • “3 Story”
  • Cooling
  • “Central Forced Air”
  • Disclosures
  • “Historical”
  • Fireplaces
  • “FP in Living Room”
  • Garage
  • 2 spaces
  • Water Features
  • Water source: “Public”
  • Heating
  • “Forced Air Unit”
  • Interior Features
  • “2 Staircases”
  • “Balcony”
  • “Pantry”
  • Listing
  • Listing ID: AR25097603
  • List price: $3,950,000
  • 101 days on market
  • Listing contract date: 2025-05-03
  • Special listing conditions: “Standard”
  • “Cash”
  • “Cash To New Loan”
  • Lot
  • Size area: 0.5203
  • Size units: Acres
  • Parking
  • Total: 2
  • Pool
  • “Private”
  • Property
  • Property subtype: Detached
  • Property type: Residential
  • Zoning: SPR1E*
  • “Fixer”
  • “Repairs Major”
  • “Pool”
  • “Landmark”
  • Sewer
  • “Public Sewer”

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$3,950,000 – 201 Orange Grove Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030

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