201 Orange Grove Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030
- $2,780,000
- 8
- BD
- 10
- BA
- 5,535
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $2,780,000
- List Price
- $2,500,000
- Closing Date
- Apr 17, 2026
- Status
- CLOSED
- MLS#
- P1-25859
- Year Built
- 1887
- Bedrooms
- 8
- Bathrooms
- 10
- Living Sq. Ft
- 5,535
- Lot Size
- 22,671
- Acres
- 0.52
- Lot Location
- Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot, Street Level, Yard
- Days on Market
- 5
- Property Type
- Single Family Residential
- Style
- Custom, Victorian
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Stories
- Three Or More Levels
- Neighborhood
- Not Applicable
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.
Additional Information
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Pool
- Yes
- Pool Description
- In Ground, Private
- Fireplace Description
- Decorative, Dining Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Cooling
- Yes
- View
- None
- Exterior Construction
- Wood Siding
- Patio
- Covered, Front Porch, Terrace
- Roof
- Composition
- Garage Spaces Total
- 2
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- 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)
- Attached Structure
- Detached
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Michael Bell (michael.bell@sothebyshomes.com) from Listing Office: Sotheby's International Realty, Inc..
Listing sold by Crystal Zheng from KW Executive
Mortgage Calculator
Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of . This information is for your personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties you may be interested in purchasing. Display of MLS data is usually deemed reliable but is NOT guaranteed accurate by the MLS. Buyers are responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information and should investigate the data themselves or retain appropriate professionals. Information from sources other than the Listing Agent may have been included in the MLS data. Unless otherwise specified in writing, Broker/Agent has not and will not verify any information obtained from other sources. The Broker/Agent providing the information contained herein may or may not have been the Listing and/or Selling Agent.