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listing_id: CRP1-25859
status: Closed
price: 2780000
beds: 8
baths_full: 9
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 5535
sqft_lot: 22671
lot_acres: 0.52
year_built: 1887
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "201 Orange Grove Ave"
city: South Pasadena
state: CA
zip: 91030
county: "Los Angeles County"
lat: 34.1236988
lng: -118.1584385
days_on_market: 70
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Michael Bell"
list_office: "Sotheby's International Realty, Inc."
list_agent_phone: "(626) 796-4100"
list_agent_license: 01164731
mls_source: CRMLS
modified: 2026-04-17
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Los Angeles County | South Pasadena | 91030 | 201 Orange Grove Ave

201 Orange Grove Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030

MLS: CRP1-25859 | Status: Sold | Price: $2,780,000
Beds/Baths: 8 / 9 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
8 9 /1 5,535 0.52 1887

Remarks

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 adapti

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # CRP1-25859
MLS Source California Regional MLS

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom
Kitchen Other
Appliances Dishwasher, Other, Oven - Double, Refrigerator
Dining Room Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room, Other
Fireplace Decorative Only, Dining Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Pool In Ground, Pool - Yes, Spa - Private
Style Custom, Victorian

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Garage, Other, Garage: 2 Car(s)

Contact Information

Michael Bell
Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
License #: 01164731
Phone: (626) 796-4100

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Blair High School public 6-12 0.71 mi 4
San Pascual Elementary Science Technology Engineering Arts And Mathematics (STEAM) Magnet public K-5 0.85 mi 8
Arroyo Vista Elementary School public K-5 0.86 mi 9
South Pasadena Senior High School public 9-12 1.01 mi 10
South Pasadena Middle School public 6-8 1.19 mi 10
Marengo Elementary School public K-5 1.21 mi 10
San Rafael Elementary School public K-5 1.24 mi 4
Monterey Hills Elementary School public K-5 1.41 mi 10
Garvanza Elementary School public K-5 1.44 mi 5
Luther Burbank Middle School public 6-8 1.45 mi 7
Annandale Elementary School public K-5 1.65 mi 2
McKinley School public K-8 1.72 mi 2
Twilight Adult public UG 1.76 mi N/A
Rose City High (Continuation) School public 9-12 1.77 mi 3
Sierra Vista Elementary School public K-6 1.95 mi 9
Yorkdale Elementary School public K-5 2.05 mi 3
Garfield Elementary School public K-8 2.13 mi 8
Park Elementary School public K-8 2.15 mi 8
Rockdale Visual & Performing Arts Magnet public K-6 2.16 mi 9
Bushnell Way Elementary School public K-5 2.27 mi 7

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of April 17, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Michael Bell, (626) 796-4100.