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201 Orange Grove Avenue
South Pasadena South Pasadena 91030

$2,500,000
Residential beds: 8 baths: 10.0 5,535 sq. ft. built: 1887

The Bissell House
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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
306643613
Bedrooms:
8
Bathrooms:
10
Year Built:
1887
An iconic historic opportunity has arrived. Introducing The Bissell House, South Pasadena Cultural Landmark #39, a distinguished 1887 Queen Anne Victorian estate featuring EIGHT PRIMARY suites and 10 baths in 5,535 sf, per assessor. Formerly operated as a B&B, this grand dame offers exceptional flexibility, including a dual kitchen configuration ideal for extended living or hospitality use. A grand entrance and wraparound veranda make an immediate statement, leading to a dramatic grand staircase and a richly appointed library, while stunning original details remain intact, including Tiffany stained glass windows, Edwardian clawfoot tubs, intricate woodwork throughout, and an elevator. The home also features a substantial 1,230 sf basement providing extensive storage, a separate 231 sf bonus room adjacent to the two-car garage, and multiple living spaces ideal for private or guest use. Set on an expansive and flat 22,671 sf lot, per assessor, framed by mature trees and palms, the grounds create a private estate setting rarely found in South Pasadena and include a pool and spa, terrace, and poolhouse. Zoned residential R-E (Residential Estate) with the potential as a family compound, ADU and Junior ADU configurations, hospitality use, student housing, care facility, or other adaptive possibilities that may require a conditional use permit (CUP). Buyers should verify with the City of South Pasadena. Conveniently located close to Pasadena, Huntington Hospital, and a straight shot to USC via the 110 freeway, few properties offer this combination of pedigree, scale, flexibility,
Property Sub Type:
Detached
County Or Parish:
Los Angeles
Total Building Area:
5,535 sq. ft.
Total Floor Area:
5,535 sq. ft.
Total Bedrooms:
8
Optional Bedrooms:
8
Bathrooms:
10
Full Bathrooms:
9
Half Bathrooms:
1
Fireplace Details:
FP in Dining Room, FP in Living Room, Decorative
Architecture:
Custom Built, Victorian
Stories:
3 Story
Num Stories:
3
Total Stories:
3
Entry Level:
1
Year Built:
1887
Age (in years):
139 year(s)
Terms:
Cash, Conventional, Cash To New Loan, Submit
Property is on Orange Grove Avenue.
Site Influences:
Corner Lot, Curbs, Sidewalks, Landscaped
View:
N/K
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Double Oven, Gas Stove
Interior Features:
2 Staircases, Balcony, Unfurnished
Special Listing Conditions:
REO
Miscellaneous:
Elevators/Stairclimber, Gutters, Suburban
Construction Material:
Wood
Property Condition:
Fixer, Repairs Cosmetic, Repairs Major
Lot Size:
0.52 acre(s)
Parcel Number:
5317039013
Parking Features:
Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Total Garage Spaces:
2
Utilities:
Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Pool Features:
Below Ground, Private
Spa Features:
Private Below Ground, Private
Roof:
Composition
Patio And Porch Features:
Covered, Terrace
Security:
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Interior Walls:
No Common Walls
Water supply:
Public
Sewer Septic:
Public Sewer
Exclusive Use Yard:
Yes
Floor finish:
Carpet, Tile, Wood
Assessments:
N/K
Fencing:
Wrought Iron, Wood
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Listed by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. and NON LISTED OFFICE
Data was last updated February 19, 2026 at 07:10 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
22
Avg list price:
$1,473,500
Min list price:
$655,000
Max list price:
$12,500,000
Avg days on market:
33
Min days on market:
6
Max days on market:
261
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$847.19
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in South Pasadena. Average values are derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
JENNY SCHLICK
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