Set in a serene pocket of San Marino's esteemed Poet's Quarter, 2250 Montecito Dr is a tribute to bold vision and creativity. On the market for the first time ever, and featured in the 1985 cult-classic film Into the Night, starring Michelle Pfieffer and Jeff Goldblum, this signature residence is peerless in design and character. The meticulously landscaped front yard evokes a tranquil oasis with sculpted topiary, manicured hedges, and a reflective water feature--creating a serene, almost meditative arrival experience. From there, a Moorish-inspired privacy wall with an arched gateway hides a tranquil front courtyard, blending ornamental detail with architectural drama. Inside the home, custom pointed archways introduce a distinctive design theme, while a defining creative vision takes shape through thoughtful details--from jade-accented hardware and stained glass to ornate metal fixtures, handcrafted ceilings, and richly patterned tile. Extending from a striking rotunda, the spacious living room showcases a wall of stylized mirrors and opens to both a tranquil Zen Garden and a home library. The formal dining room, with a gilded gold ceiling and gorgeous views, offers an opulent setting that elevates every dinner party. For casual relaxation, the inviting family room looks out to the central courtyard--the perfect setting for entertaining that flows inside and out effortlessly. At day's end, the primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with floor to ceiling windows looking out to the courtyard and a decadent bath. Two additional bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath and access a second garden atrium, while a fourth bedroom suite is privately tucked away in its own wing. Unifying the home, a central courtyard invites all manner of parties and galas, with museum-like landscaping and yet another custom-designed showpiece--a sparkling pool in the shape of the home's architectural motif. Visiting friends and loved ones will treasure the privacy and beauty of the guest house. This secluded retreat, which could also serve as a pool house, includes floor-to-ceiling windows and a kitchen. In a prized San Marino enclave, just blocks from San Marino High School and the Huntington Gardens, 2250 Montecito Drive is a rare offering even among San Marino's finest.
Sold for $4,400,000
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Listed by: eXp Realty of California, Inc. • Evangelyn Lin • Contact: 626-807-6581
Bought with: TNG REAL ESTATE CONSULTANTS
$4,400,000
2250 Montecito Dr, San Marino, CA 91108
5beds
6,083sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1973
0.54 Acres Lot
$4,384,600 Zestimate®
$723/sqft
$7,037 Estimated rent
Home value
$4,384,600
$3.95M - $4.87M
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Sparkling poolCentral courtyardPeaceful retreatTranquil front courtyardFloor to ceiling windowsCustom pointed archwaysTranquil oasis
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Listed by:
Evangelyn Lin DRE #01817694 626-807-6581,
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Bought with:
HONGWEI ZHU, DRE #01932312
TNG REAL ESTATE CONSULTANTS
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-23280
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: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Atrium, Bathroom, Bedroom, Den, Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Foyer, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Library, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Office, Other, Pantry, Recreation, Utility Room, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Closet, Dual Sinks, Enclosed Toilet, Stone Counters, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Vanity, Walk-In Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Butler's Pantry, Kitchen Island, Kitchenette, Utility Sink, Walk-In Pantry
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Pantry
- Features: Walk-In Pantry
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Dry Bar, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Bar, Wood Product Walls, Atrium, Bedroom on Main Level, Dressing Area, Entrance Foyer, Jack and Jill Bath, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Utility Room, Walk-In Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile, Wood
- Doors: Double Door Entry, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Stained Glass
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 6,083 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage, Gated, Private
- Garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Safe Emergency Egress from Home, Parking
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Covered, Patio
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Private
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pool, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.54 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House Detached, Guest House, Storage
- Parcel number: 5329023024
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: See Remarks
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: San Marino
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $723/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $709,807
- Annual tax amount: $9,879
- Date on market: 7/16/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 22 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2025 | Sold | $4,400,000+10.3%$723/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #P1-23280 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2025 | Pending sale | $3,988,000$656/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-23280 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,988,000$656/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-23280 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,879 +5.6% | $709,807 +2% |
| 2024 | $9,358 +1.8% | $695,890 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,191 +3% | $682,246 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,919 +1.9% | $668,870 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,752 +1.3% | $655,756 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,636 | $649,033 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,636 +7.1% | $636,308 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,067 | $623,832 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,067 +1.9% | $611,601 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,918 +3% | $599,610 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,687 +2.9% | $590,605 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,471 | $579,036 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $565,118 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $554,039 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $549,899 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $551,207 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $540,400 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $529,805 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $519,418 |
| 2005 | -- | $519,418 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $499,250 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $490,101 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $480,492 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $461,835 |
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Neighborhood: Poet's Quarter
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- 10/10Carver Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
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- 10/10San Marino High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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