Offered for the first time in 35 years, 1520 Chelsea Road was lovingly cared for and meticulously rebuilt from the ground up in 2008 into a remarkable single-level contemporary Tudor distinguished by timeless elegance, meticulous craftsmanship, and architectural scale. A paver driveway and custom mahogany entry door with diamond leaded bevel glass introduce the home with understated sophistication, while its quiet, non-through street setting enhances a sense of privacy and calm.Inside, a dramatic living room showcases soaring 14-foot coffered ceilings with skylights while rich millwork, including panel molding, wainscoting, and arched detailing, lends warmth and enduring character throughout. Elegant formal living and dining rooms evoke understated sophistication, while at the heart of the home, a grand family room is anchored by a chef's kitchen appointed with Scavolini cabinetry, a Caesarstone Concetto island, and fully integrated Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances.Three en-suite bedrooms, along with a versatile fourth bedroom or library, offer flexibility while custom cabinetry integrated throughout the residence reflects exceptional attention to detail. Each bathroom offers a spa-inspired shower experience with steam showers, body sprays, and heated floors, transforming daily routines into a serene retreat. The primary suite serves as a private sanctuary within the home, complete with cedar-lined closets, heated bath floors, and a dedicated study overlooking the gardens, creating a tranquil setting for work or quiet reflection. Designed for Southern California's indoor-outdoor lifestyle, the resort-inspired grounds feature an elegant patio, a 140-square-foot gazebo, and a cascading waterfall pool creating a serene setting for intimate gatherings as well as larger-scale entertaining. Additional highlights include a salt-based water softener system, dual HVAC systems with zoned climate control, central vacuum system, whole-house SONOS audio system, natural roof slates, copper gutters and flashing, and a detached three-car garage with private motor court discreetly positioned at the rear of the property. A reinforced ~1,200-square-foot attic, not included in the square footage, adds remarkable storage capacity and flexibility.Rarely does a home of this scale, craftsmanship, and single-level design become available on one of San Marino's most desirable streets.
Sold for $5,880,000
Listed by: Coldwell Banker Realty • Gregory Hwee • Contact: 626-747-3865
Bought with: Elpis Realty Inc
$5,880,000
1520 Chelsea Rd, San Marino, CA 91108
5beds
4,402sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2008
0.47 Acres Lot
$5,880,100 Zestimate®
$1,336/sqft
$8,918 Estimated rent
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Cascading waterfall poolGrand family roomQuiet non-through street settingCopper gutters and flashingHeated bath floorsPaver drivewayResort-inspired grounds
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Listed by:
Gregory Hwee DRE #01882172 626-747-3865,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Diana Lin DRE #01933436 949-682-8385,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
JIA CHEN, DRE #02126028
Elpis Realty Inc
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-27207
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: 5
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 5
- Main level bedrooms: 5
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Bedroom, Family Room, Foyer, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Office, Other, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Heated Floor, Jetted Tub, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Self-closing Drawers, Utility Sink
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Softener, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Crown Molding, Central Vacuum, Coffered Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Open Floorplan, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Paneling/Wainscoting, Storage, Wired for Data, Wood Product Walls, Wired for Sound, All Bedrooms Down, Attic, Bedroom on Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Main Level Primary
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Doors: Panel Doors
- Windows: Casement Window(s), Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Skylight(s)
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,402 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Concrete, Door-Multi, Driveway Level, Driveway, Electric Gate, Garage, Gated
- Garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Stairs, Accessible Hallway(s)
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Pebble, Pool Cover, Permits, Waterfall
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Security,Wood,Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 0.47 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Sloped Up
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo
- Parcel number: 5323002022
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Tudor
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Ducts Professionally Air-Sealed, Frame, Stone, Copper Plumbing
- Roof: Shingle,Slate
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Standard, 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Park, Street Lights
- Security: Prewired, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Sprinkler System, Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: San Marino
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,336/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,377,331
- Annual tax amount: $29,359
- Date on market: 5/19/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 9 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2026 | Sold | $5,880,000+9%$1,336/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #P1-27207 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2026 | Pending sale | $5,395,000$1,226/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-27207 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $5,395,000$1,226/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-27207 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,359 +1.7% | $2,377,331 +2% |
| 2024 | $28,860 +2.1% | $2,330,718 +2% |
| 2023 | $28,257 +3.2% | $2,285,018 +2% |
| 2022 | $27,387 +1.8% | $2,240,214 +2% |
| 2021 | $26,890 +1.4% | $2,196,289 +1% |
| 2020 | $26,507 | $2,173,770 +2% |
| 2019 | $26,507 +4.3% | $2,131,148 +2% |
| 2018 | $25,421 | $2,089,361 +2% |
| 2017 | $25,421 +6.9% | $2,048,395 +2% |
| 2016 | $23,779 +2% | $2,008,231 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $23,319 +2.9% | $1,978,066 +2% |
| 2014 | $22,667 | $1,939,320 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,892,704 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,855,593 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,841,726 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,846,103 +9.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,689,045 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,655,927 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,623,459 |
| 2005 | -- | $1,623,459 +22.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,323,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $1,323,400 +7.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $1,235,100 +16.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $1,058,000 |
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Neighborhood: Lacy Estates
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