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MLS# P1-26657 – 1290 Hillcrest Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106

$10,500,000 - 6Br/9Ba - for Sale in Pasadena
Price: $10,500,000
Beds: 6
Baths: 6 full, 3 half
Living Area SqFt: 7,351
Status: Active
Property Type: Detached
Lot Size Acres: 1.03
Lot Size SqFt: 44,673
Year Built: 1928
Days on Website: 2

Courtesy of The Agency, Rita Whitney 626-755-4988

Property Description

—Wallace Neff Estate on over 1 Acre in the Langham/Oak Knoll District—Designed in 1928 by noted architect Wallace Neff, and described as an ‘Extremely Dignified Spanish Revival,’ this exceptional estate is located in Pasadena’s prestigious Langham district and set on approximately one acre of landscaped, terraced grounds. Commissioned by Adolphus and Lilly Anheuser Busch, for their granddaughter, Mrs. Sidney Berg, the property reflects classic architectural detail combined with thoughtful modern updates. A dramatic two-story oval entry hall features black-and-white Belgian marble floors, original ironwork, and an antique chandelier believed to be original to the home. Formal living and dining rooms, along with a Honduran mahogany-paneled library, offer generous scale, 12-foot ceilings, and direct access to gardens, terraces, and pool. The residence includes six bedrooms, most with en-suite baths, including a primary suite with dual marble bathrooms and dressing areas. Additional features include a butler’s pantry, utility elevator, and a circular motor court with three-car garage. The home has been extensively updated over time under the direction of architect David Serrurier, including a renovated kitchen with Carrara marble counters, Wolf range, and Sub-Zero appliances; updated bathrooms; reconfigured living spaces; and improvements and upgrades to major systems. Grounds are designed for privacy and entertaining with multiple terraces, mature cypress trees, rose gardens, citrus plantings, and outdoor living areas. Amenities include a built-in BBQ kitchen, outdoor fire

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Property Details and Features

  • Appliances & Equipment
  • “Dishwasher”
  • “Microwave”
  • “Refrigerator”
  • “Double Oven”
  • “Gas Oven”
  • “Gas Stove”
  • “Barbecue”
  • “Gas Range”
  • Bathrooms
  • 9 total bathrooms
  • 6 full bathrooms
  • 3 half bathrooms
  • Bedrooms
  • 6 total bedrooms
  • 6 possible bedrooms
  • Building
  • Built in 1928
  • Building area total: 7351
  • Living area: 7351
  • Living area units: Sqft
  • Building area units: Sqft
  • “No Common Walls”
  • “3 Story”
  • Cooling
  • “Central Forced Air”
  • Exterior Features
  • Patio and porch features: “Stone/Tile”, “Patio”, “Cabana”, “Terrace”
  • Fence
  • “Stucco Wall”
  • “Chain Link”
  • Fireplaces
  • “FP in Family Room”
  • “FP in Living Room”
  • “Patio/Outdoors”
  • “Den”
  • “Game Room”
  • “Gas”
  • “Great Room”
  • “Library”
  • “Masonry”
  • “Gas Starter”
  • Floors
  • “Carpet”
  • “Stone”
  • “Tile”
  • “Wood”
  • Garage
  • 3 spaces
  • Water Features
  • Irrigation source: “Automatic”, “Sprinklers”
  • Water source: “Public”
  • Heating
  • “Forced Air Unit”
  • Listing
  • Listing ID: P1-26657
  • List price: $10,500,000
  • 3 days on market
  • Listing contract date: 2026-04-13
  • Special listing conditions: “Standard”
  • “Cash”
  • “Cash To New Loan”
  • Lot
  • 44,673 size sqft
  • Size area: 1.0256
  • Size units: Acres
  • Parking
  • Total: 8
  • “Garage – Three Door”
  • “Garage Door Opener”
  • Pool
  • “Below Ground”
  • Property
  • Property subtype: Detached
  • Property type: Residential
  • “Trees/Woods”
  • Sewer
  • “Public Sewer”
  • Spa
  • “Private Below Ground”

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$10,500,000 – 1290 Hillcrest Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106

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