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490 La Loma Road

Pasadena, CA 91105

3 beds
4 baths
3,001 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$1,481 per sqft
1967 build
– on site

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Striking Mid-Century Modern designed by architect Theodore Pletsch, renowned for his plethora of work in Pasadena and the surrounding Los Angeles environs, this perfect setting immediately conveys an air of noble sophistication. Located just off Millionaire's Row at the top of wooded La Loma Road and sited behind the privacy of large imposing gates, Pletsch designed the estate in 1967 in collaboration with decorator and mid-century interiors retailer Jean Crowell and her husband Eugene. In 1978, while marveling over its unique and enduring architectural style, the Los Angeles Times affectionately crowned it The Crowell Residence. The journey begins at a walled courtyard and leads to an entry passage that at once reveals a serene one-of-a-kind secret retreat. Distressed double doors open to a dramatic double-height LR and adjacent DR featuring three-sets of over-sized glass doors that open to a majestic plein air landscape of gardens - formal in their structure with Mediterranean plantings, a Greco-Roman designed swimming pool and numerous landing pads in which to luxuriate. The 1-BR guesthouse with a LR, kitchen and 3/4 bath sits prominently as it effortlessly draws the eye over the sparkling pool, to the cascading hillside and sky beyond. Timeless in design, the sleek buildings offer scale and a sense of place and feature massive pillars, textured smooth stucco walls and small windows accented with ornate metal screens reminiscent of a Moroccan or Medieval Villa.

Listed By CRMLS_CA / Rita Whitney / The Agency

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MLS# P1-22611 —

The Building

Year Built:

1967
Year Built Source:

Assessor
Architectural Style:

Mid Century Modern, Modern
Roof:

Flat
Foundation:

Slab
Structure Type:

House
Stories Total:

1
Patio And Porch Features:

Concrete, Patio, Cabana, Wrap Around, Stone
Patio:

1
Common Walls:

No Common Walls
Faces:

South

Interior

Levels:

Two
Kitchen Features:

Stone Counters
Eating Area:

In Kitchen
Flooring:

Tile
Room Type:

Entry, Primary Suite, Primary Bathroom, Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet, Two Primaries, Retreat, Living Room, Great Room
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Other
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplace:

Great Room, Gas, Wood Burning, Living Room
Laundry:

In Garage
Laundry:

1

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3001.00

Location

Directions:

Orange Grove, East of Grand Avenue, South of California
Latitude:

34.13421000
Longitude:

-118.16037400

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Condition:

Updated/Remodeled, Turnkey
Lot Features:

Back Yard, Gentle Sloping, Treed Lot, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Near Public Transit, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft, Yard, Walkstreet, Secluded, Landscaped, Front Yard
Lot Size Area:

21439.0000
Lot Size Acres:

0.4922
Lot Size SqFt:

21439.00
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
View:

1
View:

Hills, Trees/Woods, Pool
Fencing:

Barbed Wire, Masonry
Fence:

Yes
Sprinklers:

Yes
Exclusions:

All personal property; TBA
Other Structures:

Guest House, Guest House Detached
Land Lease:

No
Lease Considered:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Tract:

001
Tax Lot:

001

Beds

Total Bedrooms:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

4
Full & Three Quarter Baths:

1
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1
Three Quarter Baths:

2

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

Standard
Parcel Number:

5718002020

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

1
Heating:

Forced Air
Cooling:

Yes
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Water Purifier, Vented Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Freezer
Included:

Yes

The Community

Subdivision:

Not Applicable
Subdivision:

Not Applicable
Features:

Sidewalks, Suburban, Street Lights
Inclusions:

TBA
Association:

No
Pool:

In Ground
Senior Community:

No
Private Pool:

Yes
Spa Features:

None
Assessments:

No
Assessments:

None

Parking

Parking:

Yes
Parking:

Private, Auto Driveway Gate, On Site, Garage Door Opener, Controlled Entrance, Circular Driveway, Side by Side
Parking Spaces:

2.00
Attached Garage:

Yes
Garage Spaces:

2.00

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/6/25 Jun 6, 2025	Sold	CRMLS_CA	$4,445,000	25.2% (6.1% / YR)
4/7/21 Apr 7, 2021		CRMLS_CA	$3,550,000	-1.4%
3/3/21 Mar 3, 2021		CRMLS_CA	$3,600,000

House Sold on 6/6/2025

$4,445,000

Listing provided by broker:

Rita Whitney

The Agency

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490 La Loma Road

Pasadena, CA 91105