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MLS# P1-26095 – 203 Oaklawn Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030

$3,800,000 - 6Br/7Ba - for Sale in South Pasadena
Open House
Sat March 7th  11:00pm — 1:00am (1 more…)
Sun March 8th  9:00pm — 11:00pm
Price: $3,800,000
Beds: 6
Baths: 5 full, 2 half
Living Area SqFt: 5,622
Status: Active
Property Type: Detached
Lot Size Acres: 0.31
Lot Size SqFt: 13,600
Year Built: 1912
Days on Website: 1

Courtesy of eXp Realty of California, Inc., Evangelyn Lin 626-807-6581

Property Description

Welcome to the G.W. Stimson House – a historic, Italian Revival treasure in South Pasadena’s prized Oaklawn Historic District. If the home’s elegant design seems familiar, it’s because renowned architect G.L. Stimson conceived it as a smaller-scale interpretation of his 1909 masterpiece, the Wrigley Mansion (Tournament House). Both properties were built by Stimson’s father, G.W. Designated as a South Pasadena Centennial Heritage Home and offering significant property tax savings through its Mills Act status, 203 Oaklawn Ave is a celebration of old-world craftsmanship and timeless beauty. Exquisite curb appeal, a deep, covered front portico, and a distinguished facade establish an immediate sense of classic elegance. Inside, rich mahogany trim, handsome built-ins, and wrought iron detailing bask in the glow of abundant natural light. Whether hosting intimate gatherings or gala events, the home’s grand scale and inviting social spaces elevate every occasion. From the sweeping formal living room, to the oversized central foyer, to the elegant dining room with original, hand-painted wallpaper by Mildred Bryant Brooks – you’ll love bringing friends and loved ones together in such a beautiful setting. The main level also includes a spacious kitchen with a nearby bedroom en suite, radiant sunroom, bonus room, den, and access to a stunning veranda off the foyer. Five bedrooms and three bathrooms are found upstairs, ensuring you have plenty of space to grow into. You’ll host countless joyful celebrations and soirees in the private backyard, where an expansive covered patio offers co

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Property Details and Features

  • Appliances & Equipment
  • “Dishwasher”
  • “N/K”
  • “6 Burner Stove”
  • “Double Oven”
  • “Electric Oven”
  • Bathrooms
  • 7 total bathrooms
  • 5 full bathrooms
  • 2 half bathrooms
  • Bedrooms
  • 6 total bedrooms
  • 6 possible bedrooms
  • Building
  • Built in 1912
  • Building area total: 5622
  • 2 stories
  • 2 stories total
  • Living area: 5622
  • Living area units: Sqft
  • Building area units: Sqft
  • “See Remarks”
  • “No Common Walls”
  • “2 Story”
  • Cooling
  • “Central Forced Air”
  • Disclosures
  • “Historical”
  • Accessibility Features
  • “2+ Access Exits”
  • “Parking”
  • Exterior Features
  • Patio and porch features: “Covered”, “Patio”
  • Fireplaces
  • “FP in Dining Room”
  • “FP in Family Room”
  • “FP in Living Room”
  • “Den”
  • Floors
  • “Laminate”
  • “Tile”
  • “Wood”
  • Garage
  • 2 spaces
  • Water Features
  • Water source: “Public”
  • Heating
  • “Fireplace”
  • “Forced Air Unit”
  • Interior Features
  • “Bar”
  • “Dry Bar”
  • “Recessed Lighting”
  • “Tile Counters”
  • “Track Lighting”
  • “Wet Bar”
  • Listing
  • Listing ID: P1-26095
  • List price: $3,800,000
  • 2 days on market
  • Listing contract date: 2026-03-04
  • Special listing conditions: “Standard”
  • “Cash”
  • “Conventional”
  • “Cash To New Loan”
  • Lot
  • 13,600 size sqft
  • Size area: 0.3122
  • Size units: Acres
  • Parking
  • Total: 7
  • “Garage”
  • “Garage – Single Door”
  • Pool
  • “N/K”
  • Property
  • Other structures: “Guest House”
  • Property subtype: Detached
  • Property type: Residential
  • “N/K”
  • Security Features
  • “Security System”
  • “Carbon Monoxide Detectors”
  • Sewer
  • “Public Sewer”
  • Spa
  • “N/K”

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