Last month, the most expensive luxury listing in Pasadena that sold was 730 San Rafael Ave. The sellers purchased this mid-century modern in 2009 for $1,600,000. This listing just sold for the full asking price of $4,680,000 to a cash buyer.
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Mid-Century Modern Estate with Exceptional Indoor-Outdoor Living: Set on nearly one acre of lush, park-like grounds, this gated mid-century home sits atop a flat knoll in a prestigious estate neighborhood. It offers sweeping tree-top and pool views. Newly remodeled with care and precision, the home features a flowing floorplan filled with natural light. Skylights, large windows, and sliding glass doors connect every room to multiple patios—perfect for indoor-outdoor living.
A formal entry with soaring 12-foot ceilings welcomes guests. The spacious living room and dramatic dining room both showcase walls of glass and elegant design. The sleek modern kitchen includes German cabinetry, Caesarstone counters, and stainless steel appliances. It opens to a cozy family room with a fireplace—ideal for everyday comfort.
On the main level, you’ll find four bedrooms and a private office. Downstairs, the lower level offers more: a wine cellar, pool bathroom, a separate bedroom, and a stunning game room with fireplace. Twenty-foot retractable glass doors open to a 600-square-foot covered terrace, creating seamless outdoor access.
Enjoy the saltwater pool, practice on the putting green, or play on the expansive lawn. Grill dinner, cook with the outdoor wok, and dine under the stars. Located near Old Town Pasadena’s shops and restaurants, the Rose Bowl, and scenic hiking and biking paths. With quick access to downtown LA, the studios, and the Westside, this is a rare gem in one of the area’s finest neighborhoods.
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Whenever I see a cash sale I wonder where all this money comes from.