Home | Los Angeles County | San Marino | 91108 | 685 Chester Ave
MLS: CRP1-26672 | Status: Active | Price: $3,980,000
Beds/Baths: 5 / 5
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Acres Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 4,401 | 0.529 | 1951 |
| Date | Time | Hosted By |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, April 25 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Evangelyn Lin |
| Sunday, April 26 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Evangelyn Lin |
Resting on a 1/2 acre corner lot in San Marino's exclusive Huntington Library neighborhood, 685 Chester Avenue is a timeless Mid-Century ranch ideal for planting roots. This single-story home offers elegant, light-filled living spaces, a private backyard with lush gardens, and a versatile 824 sq ft guest house complete with a full kitchen, living room, and bedroom ensuite. A grand, double-door entry opens to the home's gracious foyer with gleaming marble tiles. To the right, an elegant formal living room with intricate millwork and numerous windows offers the perfect setting for social club meetings, piano practice, or simply relaxing with a good book in front of the handsome fireplace. The heart of the home is found in the centrally located family room complete with skylights and a statement fireplace. Sliding glass doors dissolve the boundary between inside and out while offering peaceful views of the covered patio and lush gardens. Nearby, the kitchen features a large island, abundant storage, and a Sub-Zero refrigerator. From the living area, a hallway leads to three bedroom suites resting at the rear of the home, including the luxurious primary. A private fourth bedroom and a hallway bathroom are located off the foyer. The home's serene outdoor areas include a covered stone
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | CRP1-26672 |
| MLS Source | California Regional MLS |
| Days on Site | 8 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat |
| Kitchen | Other, Pantry |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Microwave, Other, Oven - Double, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor |
| Dining Room | Breakfast Bar, Formal Dining Room, In Kitchen |
| Family Room | Other, Separate Family Room |
| Fireplace | Family Room, Living Room |
| Laundry | In Closet, In Kitchen, Other |
| Cooling | Central Forced Air |
| Heating | Central Forced Air, Fireplace |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Pool | None |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Covered Parking, Garage, Gate/Door Opener, Off-Street Parking, Other, Private / Exclusive, Garage: 2 Car(s) |
Evangelyn Lin
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
License #: 01817694
Phone: (626) 807-6581
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.47 mi | 7 |
| San Marino High School | public | 9-12 | 0.72 mi | 10 |
| Carver Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.15 mi | 10 |
| Huntington Middle School | public | 6-8 | 1.20 mi | 9 |
| Valentine Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.29 mi | 10 |
| Twentieth Street Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.32 mi | 5 |
| Willard Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.51 mi | 8 |
| Wilson Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.54 mi | 8 |
| Rose City High (Continuation) School | public | 9-12 | 1.57 mi | 3 |
| Twilight Adult | public | UG | 1.59 mi | N/A |
| McKinley School | public | K-8 | 1.65 mi | 2 |
| Coolidge Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.75 mi | 4 |
| Norma Coombs Elementary | public | K-5 | 1.77 mi | 6 |
| Washington Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.95 mi | 8 |
| Thurgood Marshall Secondary School | public | 6-12 | 1.99 mi | 6 |
| Emperor Elementary School | public | K-6 | 2.04 mi | 10 |
| Cis Academy | public | K-12 | 2.05 mi | 7 |
| Pasadena High School | public | 9-12 | 2.05 mi | 7 |
| Blair High School | public | 6-12 | 2.30 mi | 4 |
| Daniel Webster School | public | K-5 | 2.42 mi | 5 |
| Address | Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900 Gainsborough | $3,980,000 | 6 | 5/1 | 5,907 | Active |
| 1439 Wembley Rd | $3,880,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,946 | Active |
| 1060 Kewen Dr | $4,250,000 | 4 | 4 | 3,768 | Active |
| 1523 Chelsea Rd | $4,088,000 | 4 | 3/1 | 3,783 | Contingent |
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