Hidden from the street at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in San Rafael, this 1957 Buff & Hensman treehouse rests in a private and lush natural setting. Iconic post and beam architecture, meticulous renovations, and sun dappled living spaces are found throughout. A sense of calm meets you on the descending pathway that leads from the detached garage at the street level down to the secluded home. Inside, a pitched wood-beamed ceiling and walls of windows surround the open living, dining, and kitchen areas, showcasing the verdant beauty found in every direction. Sumptuous natural materials and vintage lighting fixtures further elevate the warmth of the sumptuous interiors. A wood deck spans the main level and overlooks the backyard, inviting conversation to flow outdoors. Through a skylight-filled hallway, two bedrooms, a full bath, and a powder room lead to the primary suite, with a serene bathroom, walk-in closet, and outdoor access. A floating staircase leads to the downstairs guest suite and two generous flex spaces that easily serve as an expansive family room and a separate home office or fitness area. In the completely private backyard, a large entertaining patio, terraced garden beds, and a grassy knoll welcome play, repose, and connection with both nature and loved ones. Featuring interiors by Tiffany Howell of Night Palm and landscape design by Sarita Jaccard, 980 Mesa Verde Road is at once a retreat and a study in aesthetic harmony.
Pending
Listed by: eXp Realty of California, Inc. • Evangelyn Lin • 626-807-6581
$3,250,000
980 Mesa Verde Rd, Pasadena, CA 91105
4beds
2,876sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$21,394/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
10,010 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,130/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 28 days |
- 2,097 |
- 171 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Evangelyn Lin DRE #01817694 626-807-6581,
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-28027
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Office, Pantry, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Full Bath on Main Level, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
Family room
- Features: Separate Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pots & Pan Drawers
Pantry
- Features: Walk-In Pantry
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Wood Product Walls, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary, Walk-In Pantry, Workshop
- Flooring: Concrete, See Remarks, Tile, Wood
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,876 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Door-Single, Driveway, Garage, On Street
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Safe Emergency Egress from Home, Parking, Accessible Doors
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony
- Exterior features: Balcony, Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 10,010 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Storage, Workshop
- Parcel number: 5717022003
- Special conditions: Standard,Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: See Remarks
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Turnkey
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Pasadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,130/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,974,288
- Annual tax amount: $22,740
- Date on market: 7/15/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 29 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
- Exclusions: Living Room TV, Sound Bar
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$7,932/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/22/2026 | Pending sale | $3,250,000$1,130/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #P1-28027 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,250,000+84.4%$1,130/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #P1-28027 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2025 | Listing removed | $15,950$6/sqft |
Source:  CLAW #25523519 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2025 | Price change | $15,950-13.8%$6/sqft |
Source: CLAW #25523519 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2025 | Listed for rent | $18,500$6/sqft |
Source: CLAW #25523519 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2020 | Sold | $1,762,500+13.7%$613/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #SB20221536 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2020 | Pending sale | $1,550,000$539/sqft |
Source: Compass #SB20221536 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,550,000$539/sqft |
Source: Compass #SB20221536 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,740 +4.8% | $1,974,288 +2% |
| 2024 | $21,691 +4.4% | $1,935,577 +5.6% |
| 2023 | $20,773 +3.6% | $1,833,496 +2% |
| 2022 | $20,043 +3.9% | $1,797,546 +2% |
| 2021 | $19,294 +1007% | $1,762,300 +1322.2% |
| 2020 | $1,743 | $123,912 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,743 +0.7% | $121,484 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,731 | $119,103 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,731 +1.8% | $116,769 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,700 +3.1% | $114,481 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,648 +2.3% | $112,762 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,611 | $110,554 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $107,898 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $105,783 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $104,993 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $105,244 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $103,182 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $101,159 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $99,177 |
| 2005 | -- | $99,177 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $95,328 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $93,582 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $91,748 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $88,188 |
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Neighborhood: South Arroyo
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10McKinley SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 4/10Blair High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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