201 Orange Grove Avenue
South Pasadena
South Pasadena
91030
$2,500,000
Residential
beds: 8
baths: 10.0
5,535 sq. ft.
built: 1887
- Status:
- Active
- Prop. Type:
- Residential
- MLS® Num:
- 306643613
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 10
- Year Built:
- 1887
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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.514 m2
- Total Floor Area:
- 5,535 sq. ft.514 m2
- 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)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)0.21 hectare(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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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.
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