201 Orange Grove Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030

• 8 beds |
• 10 baths |
• 5,535 sqft

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,

Listing Status:

Pending

Date Added:

February 4, 2026

Data Last Updated:

April 2, 2026 at 7:11PM

Listing Office:

Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. : (626) 229-0909

Listing Agent:

Michael Bell : 626-796-4100

MLS ID:

P1-25859

Interior

• General: 2 StaircasesBalconyUnfurnished
• Appliances: DishwasherRefrigeratorDouble OvenGas Stove
• Flooring: CarpetTileWood
• Fireplace: FP in Dining RoomFP in Living RoomDecorative

Exterior

• General: Private Below GroundPrivate
• Style: Custom BuiltVictorian
• Pool: Below GroundPrivate
• Parking: GarageParking spaces: 2

Construction

• Roofing: Composition
• General: Wood3

Location

• Originating MLS: CRMLSF
• County: Los Angeles

Lot

• Zoning: 5317039013
• View: N/K
• Fencing: Wrought IronWood

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable AvailableElectricity ConnectedNatural Gas ConnectedPhone AvailableSewer ConnectedWater Connected
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: CRMLSF