201 Orange Grove Avenue Active Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
South Pasadena,CA 91030
Key Details
Property Type Multi-Family
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,535 sqft
Price per Sqft $813
MLS Listing ID AR25097603
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 7
Full Baths 8
Year Built 1887
Property Sub-Type Detached
Property Description
Introducing the iconic 1887 Bissell House, a distinguished three-story Victorian estate gracing South Pasadena's prestigious "Millionaires Row" and a designated City Cultural Landmark. This remarkable corner property, enveloped by impressive 40-foot hedges for enhanced privacy, seamlessly blends historical significance with modern potential. Key Features: Boasting 5,535 sq ft of living space on an expansive, level lot exceeding half an acre, this grand home offers 7 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. Discover a formal living and dining room, butler's pantry, charming original baths and sinks, a convenient 1940s elevator, a library, a basement, a garden, and a pool. Numerous original details throughout evoke its rich heritage. Holding a valuable bed and breakfast license, this estate presents a unique income opportunity for a buyer with a vision for restoration. This captivating Victorian became a cherished "center of hospitality" after its acquisition around 1903 by prominent Southern California architect William Southerland McCay and his philanthropic wife, Anna Bissell McCay, daughter of the Bissell Carpet Sweeper inventor. Notably, the home even welcomed esteemed guests such as Albert Einstein. Nestled in South Pasadena, an early Los Angeles suburb incorporated in 1888, residents enjoy a coveted lifestyle characterized by a strong community and picturesque streets lined with iconic Craftsman architecture. Critically, South Pasadena is home to the consistently top-performing South Pasadena Unified School District. The charming town features trendy cafes, unique boutiques along Mis
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Zoning SPR1E*
Direction SW corner of Orange Grove Blvd & Columbia St
Interior
Interior Features 2 Staircases,Balcony,Pantry
Heating Forced Air Unit
Cooling Central Forced Air
Fireplaces Type FP in Living Room
Fireplace No
Appliance 6 Burner Stove,Double Oven
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Pool Private
View Y/N Yes
Water Access Desc Public
View Pool,Landmark
Building
Story 3
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Level or Stories 3
Others
Tax ID 5317039013
Special Listing Condition Standard