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South Pasadena,CA 91030
OPEN HOUSE
Sun May 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,535 sqft
Price per Sqft $813
MLS Listing ID CRAR25097603
Bedrooms 7
Full Baths 8
HOA Y/N No
Originating Board Datashare California Regional
Year Built 1887
Lot Size 0.520 Acres
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
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Interior
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Type Living Room
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Double Oven
Laundry See Remarks
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
View Other
Private Pool true
Building
Lot Description Street Light(s)
Story 3
Water Public
Schools
School District South Pasadena Unified