Skip main navigation
Sold for $2,700,000
  • Listing Provided by: 

    Jan Thornton DRE #01022261 626-893-3303,

    Coldwell Banker Realty,

    Sue Orme DRE #00685650,

    Coldwell Banker Realty Pasadena

    Bought with: Sotheby's International Realty
    $2,700,000

    85 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105

    4beds
    3,554sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1962
    0.43 Acres Lot
    $2,678,500 Zestimate®
    $760/sqft
    $7,156 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,678,500

    $2.44M - $2.95M

    $7,156/mo

    Zestimate® history
    Loading...

    Owner options

    List your home for rent

    $7,156/mo

    Rent Zestimate®

    Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.

    Learn more

    $7,156/mo

    Rent Zestimate®

    Refinance and save

    $16,759/mo

    Est. payment

    Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.

    See today's rates

    $16,759/mo

    Est. payment

    Explore your selling options

    Work with a Zillow partner agent

    Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.

    Get started

    List with your own agent

    Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.

    Learn how to do it

    Sell it yourself

    Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).

    List your home

    What's special

    Opportunity awaits to own a classic Cape Cod-style home in Pasadena’s prestigious San Rafael neighborhood. This spacious residence features high ceilings, abundant natural light, and timeless architectural details. The formal living room includes a fireplace and the elegant dining room boasts classic built-ins. A large family room with custom shelving opens to a sun room, perfect for relaxing, reading, yoga, etc.. The kitchen offers ample storage, generous counter space, and a cheerful breakfast nook. A full laundry room with built-in ironing board is conveniently located off the kitchen.The first floor includes a generous Primary Suite with attached full bath, a guest room with adjacent ¾ bath, and a bright home office. Upstairs you’ll find two additional bedrooms, a shared ¾ bath, and a walk-in attic with great storage potential. A gated courtyard provides parking for multiple cars, along with a 3-car garage and a separate storage room. The yard features mature trees and plants and is highlighted by a beautiful rose garden. Designed by Oliver Wilkins of Monterey Park, this home offers wonderful bones and a fantastic opportunity to make it your own.

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: July 14, 2025 at 05:51pm

    Listing Provided by:

    Jan Thornton DRE #01022261 626-893-3303,

    Coldwell Banker Realty,

    Sue Orme DRE #00685650,

    Coldwell Banker Realty Pasadena

    Bought with:

    Sarah Blanchard, DRE #01424933

    Sotheby's International Realty

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PF25113998MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • Main level bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Main Level Primary
    Heating
    • Central
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher
    • Laundry: Laundry Room
    Features
    • Breakfast Area, Attic, Main Level Primary
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,554 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Door-Multi, Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 3
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Entry location: street level
    • Pool features: None
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: None
    Lot
    • Size: 0.43 Acres
    • Features: Secluded
    Details
    • Parcel number: 5715010010
    • Zoning: PSR4
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1962

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Curbs
    Location
    • Region: Pasadena

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/14/2025Sold$2,700,000$760/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #PF25113998 Report a problem
    6/13/2025Contingent$2,700,000$760/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #PF25113998 Report a problem
    6/2/2025Listed for sale$2,700,000$760/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #PF25113998 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,809 +7.8%$257,866 +2%
    2024$3,532 +0.9%$252,810 +2%
    2023$3,500 +3.3%$247,854 +2%

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: South Arroyo

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
    Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
    Estimated market value$2,678,500
    Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
    Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
    Estimated market value
    $2,678,500