517 Garfield Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030
- $1,715,000
- 2
- BD
- 2
- BA
- 1,258
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $1,715,000
- List Price
- $1,498,000
- Closing Date
- Mar 02, 2026
- Status
- CLOSED
- MLS#
- P1-25494
- Year Built
- 1924
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living Sq. Ft
- 1,258
- Lot Size
- 6,758
- Acres
- 0.16
- Days on Market
- 0
- Property Type
- Single Family Residential
- Style
- Spanish, See Remarks
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Stories
- One Level
Property Description
Known as the landmarked 'Adobe Eulalia Perez,' this 1924 Spanish Colonial Revival adobe is a rare, gated sanctuary in the heart of South Pasadena, offering extraordinary indoor-outdoor living and authentic architectural character. Hidden behind original walls and a secured entry, the home opens into a private courtyard setting that feels like a tucked-away European village, peaceful, romantic, and completely removed from the street.The main residence features a well appointed 1 bedroom and 1 bath with vaulted ceilings, original beams, details, and preserved period flooring, all carefully maintained and thoughtfully updated to honor the home's historic integrity while providing modern comforts. A beautiful galley-style kitchen serves as the heart of the home, offering refined counters, abundant character, and seating for up to four at the counter, flowing naturally to the dining area and a dramatic sunken living room anchored by a rejuvenated original fireplace.The covered courtyard, over 900 square feet, functions as a true extension of the living space, ideal for entertaining or quiet retreat. Highlights include an outdoor fireplace, Jacuzzi, lounge and dining areas, and a private outdoor shower, creating a resort-like atmosphere year-round.A separate guest quarters just off the courtyard provides exceptional flexibility, complete with a Murphy-bed sleeping area, kitchenette, dining nook, and bath, perfect for guests, an art or music studio, home office, or meditation space.A truly special offering for a single professional, young couple, or empty nesters seeking architectural significance, privacy, and proximity/walkability to the South Pasadena community, parks and schools.
Additional Information
- Other Buildings
- Guest House Detached, Guest House, Storage
- Appliances
- 6 Burner Stove, Built-In Range, Barbecue, Freezer, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Pool Description
- None
- Fireplace Description
- Gas, Living Room, Outside, Raised Hearth
- Heat
- Central, Fireplace(s)
- Cooling
- Yes
- Cooling Description
- Central Air
- View
- None
- Patio
- Concrete, Covered, Front Porch, Lanai
- Roof
- Clay, Shingle
- Garage Spaces Total
- 1
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Interior Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Storage, Sunken Living Room, Wired for Data, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Attached Structure
- Detached
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Carmine Sabatella (homesbycarmine@gmail.com) from Listing Office: The Agency.
Listing sold by Stefanie Wu from Archetype Real Estate Group In
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