Taking full advantage of the 1.616 acre site, this exceptional Contemporary residence designed in 1995 by architect Barry Berkus has perhaps the best view of the Arroyo, Colorado Street Bridge & Vista Del Arroyo Hotel of any in Pasadena. The property has estate presence w/ a gate & drive; it is not visible from the street. The 3-story residence entered on the 2nd level has 4 bedrooms & 7 baths. The floor plan is a central hall layout opening from a dramatic bridge leading to an impressive double door entry & pavilion. Immediately to the right is a guest powder bath & handsome library w/ fireplace & built ins. A generous bar w/ double sink, granite counters & refrigerator/ice maker is adjacent. The spectacular living room has soaring 20 foot plus ceilings, a large fireplace, 2 window bays & sliding doors to the outdoor terrace. A gracious step-up formal dining area also has views & outdoor terrace access. There are staircases to the upper & lower levels as well as an elevator. There is a bedroom suite on this level. The spectacular kitchen beyond is entered through a commodious dish pantry; a food pantry is adjacent. Bright & open, the kitchen has 2 work islands; both have granite counters as do the main workspaces. There is a 6 burner plus griddle range, a convection oven & several warming drawers. The family room is open to the kitchen w/ fireplace & windows overlooking the Arroyo. There is an outdoor kitchen under a covered terrace. The principal suite is composed of a large bedroom w/ floor to ceiling Arroyo view window bay & skylights, two closets & dressing areas & a primary bath w/ spa tub, generous shower & 2 separate commodes. There are 2 additional bedroom suites on this level. Downstairs there is a wine tasting room w/ adjacent 1/2 bath & a temperature-controlled wine shop size cellar w/ 10,000 bottle capacity. The nearby media room has tiered seating for 12 in luxurious reclining lounge chairs. 2 separate double garages, a motor court, storage rooms & a pump room complete this lower level. A 2 bedroom, 2 bath guest house w/ sitting room & its own terrace is across from the residence. The lush landscaping by landscape architect Walter Young is enhanced by water features that include a pool w/ natural appearing sand bottom, a spa, streams & koi ponds all producing a relaxing background rushing water sound. 887 La Loma Road enjoys a delightfully quiet & private location.
Sold for $6,700,000
Listing Provided by:
Catherine Cheney DRE #01173415 626-233-2938,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with: None MRML
$6,700,000
887 La Loma Rd, Pasadena, CA 91105
4beds
7,842sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1995
1.62 Acres Lot
$7,529,500 Zestimate®
$854/sqft
$27,551 Estimated rent
Home value
$7,529,500
$6.70M - $8.58M
$27,551/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: May 15, 2024 at 10:44am
Listing Provided by:
Catherine Cheney DRE #01173415 626-233-2938,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
NONE NONE, DRE #N/A
None MRML
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-11436
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Enclosed Toilet, Remodeled, Separate Shower, Vanity
Kitchen
- Features: Butler's Pantry, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Updated Kitchen
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Pantry
- Features: Walk-In Pantry
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Freezer, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater, Warming Drawer
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Elevator, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Multiple Staircases, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Two Story Ceilings, Bar, Bedroom on Main Level, Dressing Area, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite, Walk-In Pantry, Wine Cellar
- Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Wood
- Doors: Double Door Entry, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Garden Window(s)
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Library, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 7,842 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Entry location: Ground Level
- Patio & porch: Covered, Open, Patio, Stone
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Koi Pond
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Pebble, Private
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: In Ground
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bridge(s), Landmark, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 1.62 Acres
- Features: Flag Lot, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Secluded, Sprinkler System
Details
- Additional structures: Second Garage, Guest House Detached, Storage
- Parcel number: 5714032004
- Special conditions: Standard,Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Copper
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Hiking
Location
- Region: Pasadena
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2023 | Sold | $6,700,000-11.8%$854/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #P1-11436 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2023 | Pending sale | $7,599,000$969/sqft |
Source:  Pasadena Foothills MLS #P1-11436 Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2023 | Contingent | $7,599,000$969/sqft |
Source: Pasadena Foothills MLS #P1-11436 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2023 | Price change | $7,599,000-5%$969/sqft |
Source: Pasadena Foothills MLS #P1-11436 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2022 | Listed for sale | $7,999,000-11.1%$1,020/sqft |
Source: Pasadena Foothills MLS #P1-11436 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $79,915 +4.6% | $6,970,680 +2% |
| 2024 | $76,432 +71.9% | $6,834,000 +76.2% |
| 2023 | $44,456 +3.6% | $3,877,643 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: South Arroyo
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10McKinley SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 6/10Blair High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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