Set back from the street at the end of a long driveway, 1475 Rutherford Drive is a private gated retreat in Pasadena's coveted Linda Vista neighborhood. Built in 1988, this two-story, clean-lined contemporary offers 5 bedrooms and 7 baths, designed for both everyday comfort and effortless entertaining.Inside, the living and dining rooms flow together beneath soaring ceilings. Tall windows frame beautiful trees that shift with the seasons, bringing ever-changing color and light into the home. To the right of the entry, a private library with high ceilings and a limestone fireplace is an inviting space to work from home. New wide plank wood flooring runs throughout, tying the spaces together with warmth and continuity.The kitchen is well equipped with stainless steel appliances including a Viking range and oven, Subzero refrigerator, beverage fridge and built-in microwave, and opens to an adjoining family room, ideal for casual gatherings and easy conversation while entertaining. A large sweeping staircase with an elegant iron railing leads to the second level, where the spacious primary suite is a true sanctuary, with a corner fireplace, gorgeous mountain views, a spacious bathroom, and a generous walk-in closet. A second large bedroom, easily a second primary suite, offers a walk-in closet, balcony and bathroom with double sinks. Two additional bedrooms are upstairs and one is on the main level. All five bedrooms are en-suite, offering comfort and privacy for family and guests alike.Outdoors, the gorgeous pool and poolhouse steal the show. Glass walls open completely on two sides of the poolhouse, dissolving the line between indoors and out and creating a striking setting for gatherings all year long. Elegantly appointed with tumbled silver travertine flooring and a fireplace surrounded with Italian porcelain tiles, the poolhouse offers a beautiful space for entertaining. The bar area includes a sink, ice machine, dishwasher, beverage fridge, and microwave, and a three-quarter bath means guests never need to head back to the main house. The pool is finished in pebble tech with mosaic tiles at the water's edge. A full built-in barbeque area includes a pizza oven, an additional burner, and drink refrigerators, with plenty of room for outdoor dining and lounging, an ideal setting for casual afternoons and memorable evenings.Private, secure, and beautifully appointed, this is a great entertainer's home in one of Pasadena's most desirable locations.
For sale
Listed by: COMPASS • Ted Clark • Contact: tedclarkandpartners@gmail.com
$5,700,000
1475 Rutherford Dr, Pasadena, CA 91103
5beds
5,711sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1988
0.42 Acres Lot
$5,622,600 Zestimate®
$998/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 24 days
- 1,885
- 156
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ted Clark DRE #01074290 tedclarkandpartners@gmail.com,
COMPASS,
Heather Lillard DRE #01892752 323-363-3610,
COMPASS
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-29041
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Bonus Room, Bedroom, Den, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Library, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Office, Other, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Primary bedroom
- Features: Multiple Primary Suites
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Enclosed Toilet, Full Bath on Main Level, Jetted Tub, Linen Closet, Stone Counters, Remodeled, Separate Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Built-in Trash/Recycling, Granite Counters, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pots & Pan Drawers, Utility Sink
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Dual
Appliances
- Included: 6 Burner Stove, Barbecue, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Freezer, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Softener, Water To Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Central Vacuum, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Living Room Deck Attached, Pantry, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Stair Climber, Storage, Two Story Ceilings, Wood Product Walls, Wired for Sound
- Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile, Wood
- Doors: Double Door Entry, French Doors, Mirrored Closet Door(s), Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Casement Window(s), Double Pane Windows, Wood Frames
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Guest Accommodations, Library, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, See Through
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 5,711 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 13
- Parking features: Door-Multi, Direct Access, Driveway Level, Driveway, Electric Gate, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest, Heated Garage, On Site, Oversized, Private, On Street, See Remarks, Side By Side, Storage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 10
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Concrete, Open, Patio, Stone, Balcony
- Exterior features: Balcony, Barbecue, Lighting
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Filtered, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Pebble, Private
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Private
- Fencing: Stucco Wall,Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Hills, Mountain(s), Panoramic
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
- Features: Flag Lot, Irregular Lot, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Secluded, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Street Level
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Storage
- Parcel number: 5705025005
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: Riding Trail
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Custom
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Concrete,Fire Proof,Other,Shake,Tile
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Curbs, Golf, Hiking, Horse Trails, Street Lights, Suburban, Park
- Security: Prewired, Security System, Closed Circuit Camera(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Detection System, Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s), Security Lights
Location
- Region: Pasadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $998/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,055,461
- Date on market: 9/30/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 24 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
Estimated market value
$5,622,600
$5.34M - $5.90M
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $5,700,000+400%$998/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #P1-29041 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2002 | Sold | $1,140,000+67.6%$200/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/1994 | Sold | $680,000+5.8%$119/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/1993 | Sold | $643,024$113/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $2,055,461 +2% |
| 2025 | $23,853 +5.3% | $2,015,174 +2% |
| 2024 | $22,647 +0.8% | $1,975,662 +2% |
| 2023 | $22,461 +3.3% | $1,936,924 +2% |
| 2022 | $21,733 +4.6% | $1,898,946 +2% |
| 2021 | $20,786 +4.2% | $1,861,713 +1% |
| 2020 | $19,947 | $1,842,624 +2% |
| 2019 | $19,947 -2% | $1,806,495 +2% |
| 2018 | $20,351 | $1,771,075 +21% |
| 2017 | $20,351 +19% | $1,463,996 +2% |
| 2016 | $17,096 +2.4% | $1,435,291 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $16,697 +3.3% | $1,413,732 +2% |
| 2014 | $16,166 | $1,386,039 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,352,723 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,326,200 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,316,290 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,319,418 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,293,548 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,268,185 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,243,320 |
| 2005 | -- | $1,243,320 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,195,042 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $1,173,140 +49.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $782,367 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $751,988 |
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