Listing Agent: Jason Berns      Broker/Office: Keller Williams Realty
156 Saint Albans Avenue South Pasadena CA 91030
$ 1,499,000
  2   |    2   |    2128 Sq Feet

Listing ID

#P1-28360

Status

Active

Property Type

Single Family Residence

County

Los Angeles

Year Built

1940

Days on website

10

Description
Perched in the desirable Monterey Hills neighborhood of South Pasadena, this hillside residence is thoughtfully designed to embrace its elevated setting. The home offers multiple living spaces, spectacular mountain & city views, & a peaceful connection to the surrounding landscape. A split-level entry welcomes you with hardwood flooring throughout & a beautifully updated 3/4 bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower with bench seating, custom tile extending to the ceiling & recessed lighting. Just beyond, the main living level unfolds into an open dining room, updated kitchen & spacious living room designed for both everyday living & entertaining. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with wood cabinetry, stone countertops, a center island with bar seating, an in-wall oven & microwave, a 5-burner gas cooktop with range hood, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting & illuminated cabinetry. The adjoining dining room provides an inviting space for gatherings while the sunken living room features a built-in media center & a sliding glass door opening to a generous view deck. Enjoy sweeping vistas of the surrounding mountains, city lights & skyline while entertaining or relaxing outdoors. A 2nd door from the kitchen leads to the deck & covered parking. The home's split-level design continues downstairs to an expansive family room complete with a built-in media center & wet bar with a beverage refrigerator. The lower level also features a spacious bedroom with an adjoining full bathroom with stone countertops, an expansive walk-in closet, laundry room & additional under-stair storage. A door from this bedroom opens to a private covered deck & tranquil stone patio nestled beneath mature oak trees, while the hillside beyond creates a peaceful nature retreat. Upstairs, natural light pours through a large skylight leading to the private primary suite with recessed lighting, a ceiling fan, bay window & generous walk-in closet, creating a welcoming retreat. The spa-inspired ensuite bathroom has a dual-sink stone vanity, a jetted soaking tub surrounded by solid stone, a glass-enclosed shower with bench seating, a skylight & a private cedar-lined sauna, offering the perfect place to unwind. Surrounded by mature trees & ideally located moments from South Pasadena's vibrant dining, shopping, award-winning schools & convenient commuter access, this lovingly maintained home offers a rare opportunity to enjoy hillside living with stunning views, privacy & timeless comfort.
Location
Financial Information
List Price:  $ 1499000
Property Features
Appliances:  Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Community Features:  Suburban
Flooring:  Tile, Wood
Heating:  Central
Interior Features:  Bar, Storage, Workshop
Laundry Features:  Inside
Parking Features:  Carport, Covered, Driveway, Garage
Patio And Porch Features:  Deck, Stone
Property Condition:  Turnkey
Security Features:  Prewired
Senior Community YN:  false
Sewer:  Unknown
Structure Type:  House
View:  Panoramic
Water Source:  Public
Senior Community YN:  false
MLS Area Major:  658 - So. Pasadena
City:  South Pasadena
Listed By:   Jason Berns   Keller Williams Realty 
Co-listed by
Laura Berns  
CA Lic#