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1241 S Oak Knoll Avenue

Pasadena, CA 91106

4 beds
4 baths
3,742 sqft
12,536 sqft lot
$1,135 per sqft
1922 build
– on site

//Thomas C Marlow House, Robert D Farquhar, 1922//Originally designed for master builder Thomas C Marlow, who worked with many of the significant architects of the era, when it came time to build his family home, it is telling that Marlow chose AIA Fellow (1919) Robert D Farquhar to design the property. Known both for his landmark residential estates such as the historic Owlwood Estate in Holmby Hills and the Canfield-Moreno Estate in Silver Lake, as well as non-residential: the California Club, the Pentagon and Beverly Hills High School, Farquhar, in scaled down form, showcases the same mastery in creating opulent and stately spaces by executing his elegant and classic style that defined the architect. Possessing all the grandeur and resplendence of the era, and accessed via circular driveway, the impressive English Revival home rests behind two wrought iron driveway gates and privacy hedges. Fully gated, the quiet rear courtyard, pool and gardens possess the same sense of privacy and security as the front. Thoughtfully updated interior preserves Farquhar's balanced flow, with both main and secondary staircases, from larger common rooms to the private areas of the homes. Oversized double-shuttered pane windows allow for natural light throughout. Located in the Oak Knoll neighborhood, close to the Langham, Caltech, and Polytechnic School, the Thomas C Marlow House is a true rarity. Spanning a manageable 3,742 sf, yet designed by one of the leading architects of the era, with the craftsmanship, detail and materials almost exclusively reserved for the palatial estates of the 1920's. //Features// *Circular driveway with two automatic auto-gates. *Four BR's upper level. *Two-car attached garage w/chauffer's quarters w/bath & A/C. *Updated systems, central A/C. *Pool with automatic cover. *Garden room and green house. *Basement and large attic space. *Main and secondary staircases. *Large balcony/patio off primary BR on upper level. *Newly refinished original hardwood flooring.// 'Excellent example of the English Revival style, Robert Farquhar, architect, one of his best in Pasadena.' - Period Revival Architecture in Pasadena, California: 1915-1942.

Listed By CRMLS_CA / Brent Chang / COMPASS

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 20, 2025 •

MLS# P1-22810 —

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The Building

Year Built:

1922
Year Built Source:

Assessor
Architectural Style:

English
Structure Type:

House
Exterior Features:

Lighting, Balcony, Rain Gutters
Stories Total:

2
Basement:

Unfinished
Patio And Porch Features:

Covered
Patio:

1
Common Walls:

No Common Walls

Interior

Features:

2 Staircases, Recessed Lighting, High Ceilings, Crown Molding, Coffered Ceiling(s)
Levels:

Two
Kitchen Features:

Stone Counters, Butler's Pantry, Utility sink, Pots & Pan Drawers
Eating Area:

Breakfast Counter / Bar, In Kitchen, Dining Room, Breakfast Nook
Door Features:

French Doors
Window Features:

Skylight(s), Shutters
Flooring:

Stone, Wood
Room Type:

Attic, Primary Suite, Laundry, Kitchen, All Bedrooms Up, Sun, Entry
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Taped
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplace:

Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Laundry:

Individual Room
Laundry:

1

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3742.00

Location

Directions:

Between Elliot Dr and Pinehurst Dr
Latitude:

34.12493900
Longitude:

-118.13626300

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Condition:

Updated/Remodeled
Lot Features:

Front Yard, Garden, Yard
Lot Size Area:

12536.0000
Lot Size Acres:

0.2878
Lot Size SqFt:

12536.00
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
View:

None
Fencing:

Wrought Iron
Fence:

Yes
Sprinklers:

Yes
Security Features:

Automatic Gate, Security Lights, Smoke Detector(s), Wired for Alarm System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Card/Code Access
Other Structures:

Greenhouse
Land Lease:

No
Lease Considered:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Tract:

360
Tax Tract:

4640
Tax Lot:

49

Beds

Total Bedrooms:

4

Baths

Total Baths:

4
Bathroom Features:

Remodeled, Bathtub, Upgraded, Separate tub and shower, Exhaust fan(s), Shower
Full & Three Quarter Baths:

4
Full Baths:

4

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

Standard
Parcel Number:

5324008027

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

1
Heating:

Central
Cooling:

Yes
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Utilities:

Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Water Heater, Range Hood, Microwave, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Freezer
Included:

Yes

The Community

Neighborhood:

Oak Knoll
Features:

Biking, Foothills, Street Lights, Storm Drains, Stable(s), Sidewalks, Park, Mountainous, Horse Trails, Hiking, Dog Park, Curbs
Association:

No
Pool:

Pool Cover, Private, Gas Heat, Heated
Senior Community:

No
Private Pool:

Yes
Spa Features:

None
Assessments:

No
Assessments:

None

Parking

Parking:

Yes
Parking:

Garage, Gated, Circular Driveway, Auto Driveway Gate, Private
Parking Spaces:

8.00
Attached Garage:

Yes
Garage Spaces:

2.00

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$4,250,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$22,757
Taxes	N/A
Insurance	$1,168
Utilities	$207 See report
Total	$24,132/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/19/25 Jun 19, 2025	Listed / Active	CRMLS_CA	$4,250,000	58.1% (6.8% / YR)
11/17/16 Nov 17, 2016		CRMLS_CA	$2,689,000

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