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2981 Gainsborough Drive

San Marino, CA 91108

5 beds
4 baths
3,119 sqft
14,890 sqft lot
$673 per sqft
1957 build
– on site

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Sensationally Spacious One-Level Home with Private Pool and 500 Sq. Ft. Guest House! Ideally located in a highly coveted area of San Marino, this well-loved 2,619sqft main home offers incredibly fast access to a world of nearby conveniences, such as Klatch Coffee (0.2-miles), Chase Bank (0.2-miles), USPS (0.2-miles), Trader Joe's (0.3-miles), CVS Pharmacy (0.3-miles), K.L. Carver Elementary School (0.4-miles), San Marino High School (0.5-miles), Starbucks (1-mile), and Huntington Middle School (1.6-miles). Delightfully charming with a hint of whimsy, the residence welcomes with lush mature trees, a tidy corner lot, and a curving sidewalk. Step inside to discover an openly flowing layout, elegant wood flooring, tons of shimmering natural light, and a spacious living room boasting a beautiful fireplace. Bursting with potential, the kitchen features ample wood cabinetry, tile backsplash, wall oven, dishwasher, stainless-steel French door refrigerator, tile countertops, gas range, and an adjoining dining area. Entertain with great ease in the fully enclosed outdoor space, which includes a sparkling swimming pool, a soothing spa, and plenty of room for lounging, playing, and gardening. For those seeking multigenerational versatility, the 500sqft guest/pool house affords the rare opportunity for personalization and customization. After an exciting day of hosting guests, retire to the sizeable primary bedroom featuring a mirrored walk-in closet, built-in desk, custom cabinets, and an attached en suite. Each guest bedroom impressively accommodates with a dedicated closet and may also be perfect for home offices or lifestyle-specific flex spaces. Other features: 2-car garage, laundry area, Casablanca fans throughout, quick 13-mile drive to Downtown Los Angeles, close to I-210, SR-164, and The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, and more! Bring some TLC and imagination to restore this home to its original midcentury glory.

Listed By CRMLS_CA / Stephen Eng / RE/MAX of Cerritos

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Sep 20, 2023 •

MLS# RS23143970 —

The Building

Year Built:

1957
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Structure Type:

House
Entry Level:

1
Common Walls:

No Common Walls
Total Number Of Units:

2
Stories Total:

1

Interior

Levels:

One
Entry Location:

Front
Room Type:

Bonus Room, Entry, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Master Suite, Office
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Assessor
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplace:

Living Room
Laundry:

Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Washer Hookup
Laundry:

1

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3119.00

Location

Directions:

Once Past Huntington Dr and San Gabriel Blvd. Turn Left on to Gainsborough Dr. from San Gabriel Blvd
Latitude:

34.12924200
Longitude:

-118.09244200

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Zoning:

SOR110
Lot Features:

Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Lawn, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System
Lot Size Area:

14890.0000
Lot Size Acres:

0.3418
Lot Size SqFt:

14890.00
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
View:

1
View:

Neighborhood, Pool, Trees/Woods
Sprinklers:

Yes
Additional Parcels:

No
Land Lease:

No
Lease Considered:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Census Tract:

4642.00
Tax Tract:

8839
Tax Lot:

4

Beds

Total Bedrooms:

5
Main Level Bedrooms:

5

Baths

Total Baths:

4
Full & Three Quarter Baths:

4
Main Level Baths:

4
Full Baths:

4

The Listing

Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

2.000%
Special Listing Conditions:

Standard
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

$2
Parcel Number:

5331014019
Showings Begin:

2023-08-07

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

1
Heating:

Central
Cooling:

Yes
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Schools

High School District:

San Marino Unified

The Community

Senior Community:

No
Features:

Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Pool:

Private, In Ground
Private Pool:

Yes
Spa:

1
Spa Features:

Private, In Ground
Association:

No
Assessments:

Yes
Assessments:

Unknown

Parking

Parking Spaces:

2.00
Attached Garage:

No
Garage Spaces:

2.00

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Utility Costs

$248/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price
8/24/23 Aug 24, 2023		BRIDGE	$2,300,000
8/24/23 Aug 24, 2023	Sold Subject To Contingencies	CRMLS_CA	$2,300,000
8/7/23 Aug 7, 2023	Listed / Active	CRMLS_CA	$2,300,000

House Sold on 9/19/2023

$2,100,000

Listing provided by broker:

Stephen Eng

RE/MAX of Cerritos

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2981 Gainsborough Drive

San Marino, CA 91108