NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1311 Hillcrest Ave Pasadena, CA 91106

Oak Knoll Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $8,765,000 - $10,057,020

7 Beds
8 Baths
7,970 Sq Ft
$1,161/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 22, 2017

Last sale price $5,900,000 $740 Per Sq Ft

Est. 57% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $54,290/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Attached Guest House
  • 0.76 Acre Lot
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Custom Home
  • Mountain View
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of February 2017

The Prindle house, a masterpiece designed by renowned architect, George Washington Smith, is available for the first time in 90 years. Lovingly built & cherished by one family since 1926, this iconic estate is located a block from the prestigious Langham Hotel. Resplendent in detail & character, Smith created an Andalusian home reminiscent of the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain, with exquisite Moorish & Spanish architectural elements elaborately displayed within the estate's monumental walls. A baronial foyer with 25' tall carved wood ceilings & sweeping staircase, a grand LR, cozy library & an elegant DR, offer a first glimpse of the intricate interior. French doors open to a romantic central courtyard with star fountain & arched loggia, perfect for entertaining & relaxation. 7 spacious BRs, 3 fireplaces, CA, copper plumbing, updated electrical, an elevator & a newly-remodeled chauffeur's quarters are some of amenities. Tall carved wood doors from Fez, Morocco, lead to an enchanting walled garden with grassy lawn, mature trees & a reflecting pool with water jets. This magical setting complements the mystique and grandeur of Smith's overall design. The Prindle House embodies the splendor of a bygone era & is a once-in-a lifetime opportunity.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carol Chua

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00908699 Listed on: 01/23/2017

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 0.76 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 150 x 228
  • East Facing Home
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned PSR2

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Two Garage Doors
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Cosmetic Repairs Needed
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Raised Foundation
  • Spanish Tile Roof
  • Pre-Cast Concrete Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Seismic Tie Down
  • Quake Bracing
  • Plaster

Interior Spaces

  • 7,970 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Elevator
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Raised Hearth
  • Custom Window Coverings
  • French Doors
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Library
  • Storage
  • Utility Room
  • Center Hall
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mountain Views
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Formica Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Rooftop Access
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Two cooling system units
  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Attached Guest House
  • Property is near park and public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 41
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5325029007

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Inclusions: Garden well, curved bench by well.
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Not Applicable - 1007242
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: PSR2
  • Architectural Style: Custom Built, Mediterranean, Spanish
  • Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5325029007
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 7970.00
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Elevator, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Tray Ceiling(s), Two Story Ceilings
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Raised Hearth
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 740.28
  • Room Type: Attic, Center Hall, Dressing Area, Formal Entry, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Library, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Retreat, Utility Room, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Window Features: Custom Covering
  • Bathroom Features: Linen Closet/Storage, Tile Counters, Vanity Area
  • Room Kitchen Features: Formica Counters, Kitchen Island

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Quake Bracing, Raised
  • Other Structures: Guest House Attached, Shed(s)
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio Open, Roof Top, Tile
  • Roof: Flat, Spanish Tile
  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Plaster

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage - Two Door, Side by Side, Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Included
  • Cooling: Central Air, Dual
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Green Features

  • Green Location: Transportation, Walkability

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Level, Near Public Transit, Park Nearby, Paved, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Timer
  • Lot Size: 150 x 228
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 33029.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.7600

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 33029.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 41

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2025
Sold by
Willhite John Martin and Willhite Jennifer Schroede
Bought by
Willhite Living Trust and Willhite
Current Estimated Value
$9,253,340

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 23, 2017
Closed on
Feb 13, 2017
Sold by
Worth Thomas B and Ames Oliver F
Bought by
Willhite John Martin and Willhite Jennifer Schroeder
Seller's Agent
Carol Chua
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$5,900,000
Sold Price
$5,900,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2000
Sold by
Ponzecchi Muriel W
Bought by
Ponzecchi Muriel W and Abel Brent M
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Willhite Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Willhite John Martin -- None Listed On Document
Willhite John Martin $5,900,000 Equity Title Company
Ponzecchi Muriel W -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/22/2017 02/22/17 Sold $5,900,000 0.0% $740 / Sq Ft
02/16/2017 02/16/17 Pending -- -- --
01/23/2017 01/23/17 For Sale $5,900,000 -- $740 / Sq Ft
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $76,580 $7,016,636 $4,525,932 $2,490,704
2024 $76,580 $6,879,056 $4,437,189 $2,441,867
2023 $75,949 $6,744,174 $4,350,186 $2,393,988
2022 $73,273 $6,611,937 $4,264,889 $2,347,048
2021 $70,248 $6,482,292 $4,181,264 $2,301,028
2019 $65,949 $6,138,359 $4,057,247 $2,081,112
2018 $67,505 $6,018,000 $3,977,694 $2,040,306
2016 $5,941 $460,294 $137,910 $322,384
2015 $5,877 $453,381 $135,839 $317,542
2014 $5,782 $444,501 $133,179 $311,322
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Carol Chua

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (626) 844-2222

    9 in this area

    66 Total Sales

    Carol Chua
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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P0-316011373

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5325-029-007

California Los Angeles County Pasadena 91106 Oak Knoll

1311 Hillcrest Ave, Pasadena, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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