Privately gated and quietly enchanting, this beautifully designed 2-bedroom and 3-bathroom one-story residence with a guest house/ADU sited on an expansive 17,000-square-foot parcel in prestigious Southwest Pasadena. Positioned across from the Arroyo and the historic Casita del Arroyo, designed by AIA Fellow Myron Hunt and surrounded by native gardens lovingly maintained by the Pasadena Garden Club, the setting is tranquil, storied, and quintessentially Pasadena.A gracious foyer welcomes you into an open, flowing floor plan designed for both casual living and elegance. The step-down living room is warm and inviting, centered around a striking custom-designed gas fireplace. Sunlight fills the dining room, which opens seamlessly to the kitchen with updated appliances, a breakfast area, and direct access to a covered veranda and patio overlooking the pool - perfect for effortless indoor-outdoor living. Lush, mature gardens envelop the property, offering privacy, beauty, and a sense of retreat year-round.A 2-car garage, and a charming one-bedroom, one-bath guest cottage with a decorative fireplace, full-kitchen, and laundry room completes the residence, which is ideal for visitors, a home office, or multi-generational living. Anchoring the eastern view is the iconic Vista del Arroyo Courthouse, its grand architecture providing a dramatic and inspiring backdrop. Rarely does a property combine this level of charm, history, and setting, an exceptional opportunity ready for its next steward.
Sold for $2,617,000
Listed by: The Agency • Rita Whitney • Contact: 626-755-4988
Bought with: The Agency
$2,617,000
166 S Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105
3beds
2,938sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
0.39 Acres Lot
$2,617,600 Zestimate®
$891/sqft
$7,644 Estimated rent
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$2,617,600
$2.38M - $2.88M
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Privately gatedStriking custom-designed gas fireplaceOpen flowing floor planBreakfast areaUpdated appliancesGracious foyer
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Listed by:
Rita Whitney DRE #01209004 626-755-4988,
The Agency
Bought with:
Josette Wolf, DRE #01787295
The Agency
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-26748
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Bedroom, Entry/Foyer, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Separate Shower
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Bedroom on Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Flooring: Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,938 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Door-Single, Driveway, Garage, Gated, Side By Side
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Brick, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Brick Driveway
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood,Wire
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canyon, Hills, Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.39 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5714017014
- Special conditions: Standard,Trust
- Horse amenities: Riding Trail
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cottage,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Fishing, Hiking, Horse Trails, Rural, Street Lights, Suburban, Urban
Location
- Region: Pasadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $891/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,211,490
- Annual tax amount: $14,463
- Date on market: 4/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 27 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
- Inclusions: TBA
- Exclusions: TBA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/15/2026 | Sold | $2,617,000+0.8%$891/sqft |
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| 5/19/2026 | Pending sale | $2,595,000$883/sqft |
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| 5/4/2026 | Contingent | $2,595,000$883/sqft |
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| 4/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,595,000$883/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,463 +5.1% | $1,211,490 +2% |
| 2024 | $13,761 +0.9% | $1,187,736 +2% |
| 2023 | $13,645 +3.8% | $1,164,448 +2% |
| 2022 | $13,143 +4.3% | $1,141,617 +2% |
| 2021 | $12,605 +4.2% | $1,119,233 +1% |
| 2020 | $12,103 | $1,107,757 +2% |
| 2019 | $12,103 -1.1% | $1,086,037 +2% |
| 2018 | $12,239 | $1,064,744 +2% |
| 2017 | $12,239 +1.1% | $1,043,868 +2% |
| 2016 | $12,103 +2.2% | $1,023,401 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $11,848 +3.3% | $1,008,030 +2% |
| 2014 | $11,471 | $988,285 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $964,530 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $945,618 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $938,551 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $940,781 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $922,335 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $904,251 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $886,522 |
| 2005 | -- | $886,522 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $852,099 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $836,483 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $820,083 +7.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $765,269 |
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Neighborhood: South Arroyo
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