201 Orange Grove Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030
201 Orange Grove Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030
201 Orange Grove Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030
201 Orange Grove Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030
201 Orange Grove Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030
201 Orange Grove Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030
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$2,780,000

$2,500,000

11.2%
Est.Price: ?

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Est. payment /mo

8 Beds

10 Baths

5,535 SqFt


SOLD DATE : 04/17/2026

Key Details

Sold Price $2,780,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 5,535 sqft

Price per Sqft $502

MLS Listing ID P1-25859

Sold Date 04/17/26

Style Custom Built,Victorian

Bedrooms 8

Full Baths 9

Half Baths 1

Year Built 1887

Lot Size 0.520 Acres

Property Sub-Type Detached

Property Description

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,

Location

State CA

County Los Angeles

Direction Property is on Orange Grove Avenue.

Interior

Interior Features 2 Staircases, Balcony, Unfurnished

Flooring Carpet, Tile, Wood

Fireplaces Type FP in Dining Room, FP in Living Room, Decorative

Fireplace No

Appliance Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Double Oven, Gas Stove

Exterior

Parking Features Garage

Garage Spaces 2.0

Fence Wrought Iron, Wood

Pool Below Ground, Private

Utilities Available Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

View Y/N Yes

Water Access Desc Public

Roof Type Composition

Porch Covered, Terrace

Total Parking Spaces 2

Building

Story 3

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Level or Stories 3

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 5317039013

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, Cash To New Loan, Submit

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, Cash To New Loan, Submit

Special Listing Condition REO

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Listed by Michael Bell, DRE#01164731 Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. 
Bought with KW Executive

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