// David Blankenhorn House / Guy Witter House, Roland Coate, 1923 //Designed by Roland Coate, FAIA 1937, originally for banking and real estate investor David Blankenhorn, 'The Man Who Bought Catalina (Island),' this French Norman Farmhouse was later renovated and expanded by Guy Witter, co-founder of brokerage Dean Witter & Company.
Sold for $19,850,000
Listed by: COMPASS • Brent Chang • Contact: 626-487-8100
Bought with: Coldwell Banker Realty
$19,850,000
1565 Lombardy Rd, Pasadena, CA 91106
5beds
8,387sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
1.05 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$2,367/sqft
$7,924 Estimated rent
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French norman farmhouseAutomatic driveway gateDetached guest suiteSteel doors and windowsSegmental arched doorsReclaimed brick veneersHand-crafted interior doors
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Listed by:
Brent Chang DRE #01822562 626-487-8100,
COMPASS
Bought with:
Elizabeth Donovan, DRE #01930016
Coldwell Banker Realty
Mark Mendez, DRE #01974201
Compass
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-21437
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: 9
- Full bathrooms: 9
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Basement, Den, Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Foyer, Guest Quarters, Great Room, Laundry, Library, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Closet, Dual Sinks, Enclosed Toilet, Full Bath on Main Level, Remodeled, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Upgraded
Family room
- Features: Separate Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pots & Pan Drawers, Remodeled, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Updated Kitchen, Utility Sink
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: 6 Burner Stove, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Brick Walls, Breakfast Area, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Multiple Staircases, Storage, Bedroom on Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Great Room, Library, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 8,387 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Driveway, Electric Gate, Garage, Gated, Private
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Privacy
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 1.05 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House Detached
- Parcel number: 5327010032
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Copper Plumbing
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Curbs, Gutter(s), Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Sprinkler System, Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Pasadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,367/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $6,593,502
- Date on market: 3/25/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 51 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: Ceiling light fixtures.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2025 | Sold | $19,850,000-0.7%$2,367/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #P1-21437 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2025 | Pending sale | $19,995,000$2,384/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-21437 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2025 | Contingent | $19,995,000$2,384/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-21437 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $19,995,000-7%$2,384/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-21437 Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  Pasadena Foothills MLS Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2021 | Listed for sale | $21,500,000$2,563/sqft |
Source: Pasadena Foothills MLS #P1-6698 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -- | $6,593,502 +2% |
| 2018 | $72,206 | $6,464,218 +2% |
| 2017 | $72,206 +1% | $6,337,470 +2% |
| 2016 | $71,483 +1.9% | $6,213,207 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $70,119 +3.4% | $6,119,880 +2% |
| 2014 | $67,790 | $6,000,000 +183.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $2,115,833 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $2,074,347 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $2,058,844 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $2,063,736 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $2,023,271 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,983,600 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,944,707 |
| 2005 | -- | $1,944,707 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,869,193 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $1,834,936 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $1,798,958 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $1,729,105 |
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Neighborhood: South East
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