220 Orange Grove Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
PRICE: $2,985,000 / 6BD 4BA / 4,711 SQFT
Orange Grove Avenue has long functioned as one of South Pasadena’s connective spines, where residential blocks sit in quiet dialogue with civic landmarks, schools, and the everyday movement of the city. Walking along this stretch, you feel the layering of time—early residential architecture, mature trees, and sidewalks that have carried generations between home, class, and neighborhood errands. It’s a street that reflects how South Pasadena has grown without losing its sense of continuity.
Life around Orange Grove tends to revolve around routines rather than destinations: morning walks toward nearby schools, afternoons filtering back from local parks, evenings settling in as the street softens after commuter hours. The neighborhood’s proximity to the city’s cultural and civic core reinforces a rhythm where daily life feels shared and visible, shaped as much by public spaces and local institutions as by the homes themselves.
In conversations about South Pasadena real estate, locations like this matter because they sit at the intersection of architecture, governance, and community life. Homes on Orange Grove aren’t isolated backdrops; they participate in a city known for its active civic culture, preservation-minded planning, and a walkable scale that keeps residents connected to one another and to the larger fabric of South Pasadena.
Rare find 20th century Craftsman/Contemporary style home built in 1913 that was part of the grand estates in the highly sought after Millionaire's Row Area in South Pasadena. The home sits on an expansive 20,863 sq. ft. corner lot. With the incredible curb-appeal, you are invited into the home from a full length gracious porch. As you enter the home, the entry way and cozy seating area greets you and opens to a bright main living area with abundant natural light. The home features an expansive living room with gas fireplace and a picturesque window, a family room and spacious formal dining room with built-ins cabinetry and stained window casings. Kitchen has a stove top, Butler's pantry and a separate breakfast room. Laundry room is adjacent to the kitchen and opens to the rear patio. There is a half bath/powder room on the first floor and a basement which is perfect for storage. From the Butler's pantry, you will find a separate stairwell leading to the maid's quarters with 2 bedrooms and a tub. The beautiful main staircase has a first tier landing that leads to the maid's quarter and the second tier landing boasting 4 bedrooms. The grand master suite has a large sitting area that opens to the enormous balcony. Also, a bathroom with separate shower and tub and a beautiful walk-in closet with built-ins. Three Additional spacious bedrooms and 1 bath complete this floor. Hardwood floors throughout, large crown moldings, built-in cabinetry and book cases are just some features that this house offers. Enjoy gatherings on the charming & lengthy side patio under a pergola with cascading vines. Towards the rear is the gated sparkling swimming pool with several sitting areas for entertaining and relaxing surrounded with lush planting. A separate, private & cozy guest house next to the garage consists of 1 bedroom, kitchen, dining area, living room with fireplace and its own private yard. Two separate driveways provide easy access to and from the street. The Port-Cochere is convenient for easy drop off that leads to the long pavers driveway. Beautiful home that needs updating with spectacular landscaped grounds and is minutes away from Rose Bowl, museums with easy freeway access and plethora of shopping, dining and boutiques in Old Town Pasadena. This home provides a quality lifestyle in a prime, gorgeous neighborhood setting. Not to be missed.
Local Market Insight
South Pasadena real estate is defined by limited inventory, strong neighborhood identity, and buyers who value walkability, schools, and architectural character. Homes in this market often attract strong interest when well-positioned. This perspective is curated by Jason Bergman, a South Pasadena–based real estate advisor and founder of South Pasadena Social Club, drawing from on-the-ground market experience and local community insight. For deeper insight into South Pasadena real estate trends, pricing behavior, and neighborhood context, visit our South Pasadena Real Estate page.
Orange Grove Avenue functions as one of South Pasadena’s primary residential corridors, linking homes to schools, civic buildings, and the daily pedestrian flow that shapes routine life in the city.
220 Orange Grove Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030