//Charles A Goodyear House, 'Knollcrest' by G. Lawrence Stimson, 1913// Built in 1913 for lumber baron Charles Goodyear and his wife, Henrietta, Knollcrest occupies 2.5 acres (Lots 18 and 19) within the original Oak Knoll subdivision. Widely regarded as one of the finest homesites in the development, its commanding position atop a gentle knoll--overlooking a sweeping front lawn--earned the estate its enduring name. //The residence was designed by prominent architect G. Lawrence Stimson, best known for the Wrigley Mansion. It is said that Goodyear commissioned the home, in part, to incorporate his extensive collection of custom-made furnishings and artifacts, resulting in a structure conceived to be entirely fireproof. Original wrought-iron gates frame the estate's 330' frontage along Oakland Ave, connected by a circular drive culminating in a porte-cochere. A rare secondary driveway, running N/S with automatic gate, is accessed via Allendale Rd. //True to Stimson's architectural language, the main residence features stately mahogany-paneled public rooms w/10' ceilings, upper-level bedrooms w/9' ceilings, hand-carved moldings, marble flooring and staircase, and living room w/restored Caucasian walnut floors accented by ebony inlay. Remarkably, much of the original woodwork and ar
MLS #
CRP1-25264
MLS Source
California Regional MLS
Days on Site
19
Bedrooms
Dressing Area, Primary Suite/Retreat
Bathrooms
Jack and Jill
Kitchen
Exhaust Fan, Other
Appliances
Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Ice Maker, Other, Refrigerator
Dining Room
Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room
Fireplace
Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other Location
Laundry
In Laundry Room
Cooling
Ceiling Fan, Window/Wall Unit
Pool
Fenced, Heated - Gas, In Ground, Other, Pool - Yes
Garage/Parking
Gate/Door Opener, Other, Private / Exclusive, Storage - RV, Garage: 3 Car(s)
Listing Agent
Brent Chang
COMPASS
License #: 01822562
Phone: (626) 487-8100
Co-Listing Agent
Ann Gluck
COMPASS
License #: 01780026
Phone: (626) 616-2310
1230 S Oakland Ave is a Single Family Residence in Pasadena, CA 91106. This 8,832 square foot property sits on a 2.47 Acres Lot and features 7 bedrooms & 8 full bathrooms. It is currently priced at $12,000,000 and was built in 1913. This address can also be written as 1230 S Oakland Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106.
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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 28, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Brent Chang, (626) 487-8100