Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/13/2026
Listed
$2,500,000
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MLS
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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, and long-term upside in such a premier setting.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 201 Orange Grove Ave
General
- Price: $2,500,000
- Status: Pending
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: P1-25859
- Updated: 3/10/2026
- Added to Site: 49 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Walk-In Closet, Entry, Office, Library, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Den
- Interior Features: Balcony, Built-in Features, Unfurnished, Elevator, 2 Staircases, Storage, Open Floorplan
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Decorative, Living Room
- Eating Areas: Dining Room, Area, Breakfast Nook
- Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Water Heater, Refrigerator, Double Oven, Dishwasher
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 10
- Full Bathrooms: 9
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 8
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In-Ground, Private
- Spa Description: In-Ground, Private
Exterior
- Deck/Patio: Covered, Terrace, Front Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Garage, Driveway
Location
- County: Los Angeles
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
- Driving Directions: Property is on Orange Grove Avenue.
Community
- Community Features: Gutters, Curbs, Biking, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Suburban
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Victorian, Custom-Built
- Structure Type: Single Family Residence
- Construction: Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Windows: Custom Covering
- Stories/Levels: Three Or More
- Stories Description: Three Or More
- Square Feet: 5,535
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1887
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Repairs (Major), Fixer, Repairs (Cosmetic)
Lot Features
- Property View: None
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.5205
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 22,671
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Irrigation System: Sprinkler System
- Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level with Street, Rectangular Lot, Landscaped, Near Public Transit, Level, Front Yard, Back Yard, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft, Lawn, Yard
- Fencing (Description): Wood, Wrought Iron
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $451.67
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Real Estate Owned
- Bank-owned: Yes
Listed by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc., Michael Bell
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Schools
Schools serving 201 Orange Grove Ave
School District:South Pasadena Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Arroyo Vista Elementary School, South Pasadena, CA 335 El Centro Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030 | K-5 | 0.9 mi |
South Pasadena Middle School 1500 Fair Oaks Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030 | 6-8 | 1.2 mi |
South Pasadena Senior High School 1401 Fremont Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
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School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 201 Orange Grove Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 201 Orange Grove Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$47,330
3%
$4,161,600
8%
2023
$46,084
2%
$3,859,925
2%
2022
$45,001
2%
$3,784,241
2%
2021
$44,210
1%
$3,710,041
1%
2020
$43,586
14%
$3,672,000
14%
2019
$38,354
3%
$3,211,383
2%
2018
$37,417
1%
$3,148,416
2%
2017
$36,934
7%
$3,086,683
2%
2016
$34,591
2%
$3,026,161
2%
2015
$34,028
2%
$2,980,706
2%
2014
$33,516
—
$2,922,319
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2013
$33,642
—
$2,909,113
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Sold by Everton Harkness (CalRE#: 02165547)
- Single Family
- Closed
- 4Beds
- 4Total Baths
- 2,613Sq. Ft.
Co-Listed by Darrell Done (CalRE#: 01233781)
201 Orange Grove Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030 (MLS# P1-25859) is a Single Family property with 8 bedrooms, 9 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 201 Orange Grove Avenue is currently listed for $2,500,000 and was received on February 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 201 Orange Grove Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in South Pasadena? You can browse all South Pasadena real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.