262 S San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105
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262 S San Rafael Avenue,Pasadena, CA 91105
$12,000,000
- 6 Beds
- 11 Baths
- 10,918 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: rita whitney
Office: the agency
MLS#:P1-25399
Source:San Diego MLS via CRMLS
Price summary
- Price:$12,000,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,099.1
About this home
'The opportunity to acquire a Kaufmann-designed residence of this scale, on land of this magnitude, and in direct relationship to the Arroyo Seco are exceedingly rare. Such properties are not replicated.'Privately located on one of the last undivided parcels on ultra-prestigious South San Rafael Avenue, sits the Frederick G. Adamson estate. Sited on 2.71 acres at the top of a long, gated driveway with commanding panoramic views of the Southern Basin from the western bank of the Arroyo Seco, the estate offers scale, privacy, and permanence that can no longer be replicated.Gordon B. Kaufmann, AIA Fellow, who over his career partnered with Reginald Johnson, Roland Coate, and Jesse Stanton, was the architect behind Greystone Mansion, the Los Angeles Times Building, the Athenaeum at Caltech, and numerous other landmark works, earning recognition at the Paris International Exposition. His architecture is found throughout many of Southern California's most prominent enclaves, including Bel-Air, Hancock Park, Holmby Hills, Pasadena, Beverly Hills, and Montecito.This Italian Revival masterpiece reflects Kaufmann's timeless vision, revealing a residence that, while exceeding 10,000 square feet, retains a sense of warmth, intimacy, and effortless livability. Equally suited for grand entertaining and private retreat, the home exemplifies his celebrated ability to balance formal and informal spaces while capturing the site's commanding views and sweeping panoramas. A succession of terraces, balconies, and loggias extends the living experience outdoors, beautifully uniting architecture a...
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Home facts
- Year built:1927
- Listing ID #:P1-25399
- Added:177 day(s) ago
- Updated:April 30, 2026 at 02:03 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:6
- Total bathrooms:11
- Full bathrooms:5
- Half bathrooms:6
- Flooring:Stone, Wood
- Kitchen Description:Freezer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Stove, Refrigerator
- Living area:10,918 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Forced Air
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Tile/Clay
- Year built:1927
- Building area:10,918 sq. ft.
- Architectural Style:Mediterranean/Spanish
- Exterior Features:Stone/Tile
- Levels:3 Story
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$12,000,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,099.1
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Freezer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Stove, Refrigerator
- Pool features:Below Ground
Parking
- Total parking spaces:10
- Parking description:Garage, Garage - Single Door, Gated
- Garage spaces:2
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