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listing_id: CRPF25113998
status: Closed
price: 2700000
beds: 4
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 3554
sqft_lot: 18738
lot_acres: 0.43
year_built: 1962
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "85 S San Rafael Ave"
city: Pasadena
state: CA
zip: 91105
county: "Los Angeles County"
lat: 34.141348
lng: -118.1723584
days_on_market: 325
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 3
list_agent: "Jan Thornton"
list_office: "Coldwell Banker Realty"
list_agent_phone: "–"
list_agent_license: 01022261
mls_source: CRMLS
modified: 2025-07-15
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Los Angeles County | Pasadena | 91105 | 85 S San Rafael Ave

85 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105

MLS: CRPF25113998 | Status: Sold | Price: $2,700,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 3
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
4 3 3,554 0.43 1962

Remarks

Opportunity awaits to own a classic Cape Cod-style home in Pasadena’s prestigious San Rafael neighborhood. This spacious residence features high ceilings, abundant natural light, and timeless architectural details. The formal living room includes a fireplace and the elegant dining room boasts classic built-ins. A large family room with custom shelving opens to a sun room, perfect for relaxing, reading, yoga, etc.. The kitchen offers ample storage, generous counter space, and a cheerful breakfast nook. A full laundry room with built-in ironing board is conveniently located off the kitchen.The first floor includes a generous Primary Suite with attached full bath, a guest room with adjacent ¾ bath, and a bright home office. Upstairs you’ll find two additional bedrooms, a shared ¾ bath, and a walk-in attic with great storage potential. A gated courtyard provides parking for multiple cars, along with a 3-car garage and a separate storage room. The yard features mature trees and plants and is highlighted by a beautiful rose garden. Designed by Oliver Wilkins of Monterey Park, this home offers wonderful bones and a fantastic opportunity to make it your own.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # CRPF25113998
MLS Source California Regional MLS

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom
Appliances Dishwasher
Dining Room Breakfast Nook
Family Room Other
Fireplace Living Room
Laundry In Laundry Room
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Pool None

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Garage, Garage: 3 Car(s)
Elementary District Pasadena Unified
High School District Pasadena Unified
HOA Fee $0
Zoning PSR4

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Jan Thornton Sue Orme
Coldwell Banker Realty Coldwell Banker Realty Pasadena
License #: 01022261 License #: 00685650
Phone: – Phone: –

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
San Rafael Elementary School public K-5 0.30 mi 4
Annandale Elementary School public K-5 1.21 mi 2
Rockdale Visual & Performing Arts Magnet public K-6 1.37 mi 9
Dahlia Heights Elementary School public K-6 1.54 mi 8
San Pascual Elementary Science Technology Engineering Arts And Mathematics (STEAM) Magnet public K-5 1.55 mi 8
Luther Burbank Middle School public 6-8 1.62 mi 7
Garvanza Elementary School public K-5 1.73 mi 5
Blair High School public 6-12 1.81 mi 4
Yorkdale Elementary School public K-5 1.88 mi 3
Eagle Rock High School public 7-12 1.96 mi 6
Arroyo Vista Elementary School public K-5 1.97 mi 9
McKinley School public K-8 2.11 mi 2
Twilight Adult public UG 2.17 mi N/A
Rose City High (Continuation) School public 9-12 2.19 mi 3
Madison Elementary School public K-5 2.23 mi 2
Benjamin Franklin Senior High School public 6-12 2.32 mi 4
Highland Park Continuation School public 9-12 2.34 mi 2
Eagle Rock Elementary and Magnet Center public K-6 2.36 mi 7
South Pasadena Senior High School public 9-12 2.43 mi 10
Richard Riordan Primary Center public PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 2.48 mi 10

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of July 15, 2025. For the most current information, please contact Jan Thornton.