$12,000,000

262 S San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105

  • 6 beds |
  • 11 baths |
  • 10,918 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1927
  • Property Lot Size Icon2.71acre lot
  • Property Parking Icon 2 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $1,099/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 1 month ago

Property Description

'The opportunity to acquire a Kaufmann-designed residence of this scale, on land of this magnitude, and in direct relationship to the Arroyo Seco are exceedingly rare. Such properties are not replicated.'Privately located on one of the last undivided parcels on ultra-prestigious South San Rafael Avenue, sits the Frederick G. Adamson estate. Sited on 2.71 acres at the top of a long, gated driveway with commanding panoramic views of the Southern Basin from the western bank of the Arroyo Seco, the estate offers scale, privacy, and permanence that can no longer be replicated.Gordon B. Kaufmann, AIA Fellow, who over his career partnered with Reginald Johnson, Roland Coate, and Jesse Stanton, was the architect behind Greystone Mansion, the Los Angeles Times Building, the Athenaeum at Caltech, and numerous other landmark works, earning recognition at the Paris International Exposition. His architecture is found throughout many of Southern California's most prominent enclaves, including Bel-Air, Hancock Park, Holmby Hills, Pasadena, Beverly Hills, and Montecito.This Italian Revival masterpiece reflects Kaufmann's timeless vision, revealing a residence that, while exceeding 10,000 square feet, retains a sense of warmth, intimacy, and effortless livability. Equally suited for grand enterta

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
January 12, 2026
Data Last Updated:
February 16, 2026 at 7:08AM
Listing Office:
The Agency : 626-803-2000
Listing Agent:
Rita Whitney : 626-755-4988
MLS ID:
CRP1-25399
  • General: DenFamily RoomLibraryOfficePantry
  • Appliances: Gas RangeRefrigerator
  • Laundry: Laundry Room
  • Flooring: Wood
  • A/C: Central Air
  • Fireplace: DenDining RoomFamily RoomLiving RoomOtherFireplace
  • General: GardenSprinklers FrontOther
  • Style: MediterraneanSee Remarks
  • Pool: In Ground
  • Parking: AttachedOtherGarage Faces SideSide By Side
  • General: PlasterThree or More Stories
  • Originating MLS: CRMLS
  • County: Los Angeles
  • Zoning: 5714030003
  • View: CanyonCity LightsPark/GreenbeltMountain(s)PanoramicValleyTrees/WoodsOtherBridge(s)
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Source: CRMLS

This listing courtesy of Rita Whitney , The Agency

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  • Property Taxes $
  • Home Insurance $
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Location

Schools Nearby

S

San Rafael Elementary School

1090 Nithsdale Rd, Pasadena, CA, 91105

Grades KG-5

0.24 miles away

B

Blair High School

1201 S Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106

Grades 6-12

1.60 miles away

B

Blair High School

1201 S Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106

Grades 6-12

1.60 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.