NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1448 Brixton Rd Pasadena, CA 91105

San Rafael Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,599,000 - $3,313,000

4 Beds
5 Baths
2,635 Sq Ft
$1,153/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 21, 2022

Last sale price $2,700,000 $1,025 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,422/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Koi Pond
  • Second Garage
  • Detached Guest House
  • Wine Cellar
  • Sauna

About This Home

As of November 2022

This stunning San Rafael Hills Mid-Century Modern compound is perched on multiple promontories boasting sweeping views from Century City to the ocean, Griffith Observatory, and the DTLA skyline. Never before on the open market, this architectural gem with a guesthouse and vineyard is more than a home; it is an experience.
Architect Louis H. Huebner, Jr. showcased his design on Better Homes and Gardens cover in May of 1954. The current owners honored the original design through extensive architectural research and planning; they added an expansive primary suite and guest house in 2018 to bring modern conveniences to this retreat. Beamed ceilings support floor-to-ceiling windows framing jaw-dropping views from almost every room. The property sits on nearly ½ acre of land and was designed to take full advantage of indoor and outdoor living.
This impressive compound is an entertainer's dream, with an open living space, glass walls, and polished concrete floors. It includes a tranquil koi pond with a glass walkover, multiple private patios, an expansive yard, an enclosed vegetable garden, a wine-tasting room, a custom wine cave, outdoor barbeque, and a vineyard of 30 mature Cabernet and Chardonnay grapevines. Enjoy and share the experience of producing 8-10 cases of your private-label wine every year! Need party space for 150+ of your closest friends or a quiet reading space tucked into the trees? No problem, this home has it all!
This property features 4 bedrooms and 5 baths bathed in westerly light. Chefs and party hosts will enjoy the open kitchen, waterfall marble island, and luxury appliances to stage dining for every occasion. The west wing addition offers incredible city and treetop views from every angle and includes private patios, an en suite custom-designed spa retreat with marble wrapped double shower, jetted Japanese soaking tub, steam room, and private outdoor spa patio. The two-car garage offers plenty of room for cars, storage, and ample driveway parking. Escape through a tunnel of trees to the self-watering vegetable garden, fruit trees, and prominent weeping elms. The original architect's drawings inspired the detached studio guesthouse. Enjoy this creative work, play, or guest retreat with elevated ceilings and glass walls.
Welcome to the Glass House on the hill at 1448 Brixton Road; not just a home…an experience!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Gordon

Lotus Property Services, Inc. License #01302670 Listed on: 10/11/2022

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1955 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Secluded Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Garden
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • On-Hand Building Permits
  • Property is zoned PSR6

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Second Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Single Garage Door
  • Driveway Up Slope From Street
  • Parking Lot

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • City Lights
  • Vineyard
  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Modern Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Additions or Alterations
  • Slab Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Copper Plumbing

Interior Spaces

  • 2,635 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Bar
  • Dry Bar
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Propane Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Formal Entry
  • Wine Cellar
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room
  • Sauna
  • Concrete Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Self-Closing Drawers and Cabinet Doors
  • Utility Sink
  • Disposal
  • Instant Hot Water

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Retreat
  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Dressing Area
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 5 Full Bathrooms
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Private Water Closet
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Multiple Shower Heads
  • Separate Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System
  • Termite Clearance

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Accessible Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Living Room Balcony
  • Deck
  • Fireplace in Patio
  • Open Patio
  • Koi Pond
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Lanai
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Rain Gutters
  • Wrap Around Porch

Additional Homes

  • Detached Guest House

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Sewer Paid

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 129
  • Tax Tract Number 13470
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5709018003
  • $659 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1955 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Maintained, Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire and Smoke Detection System, Fire Rated Drywall, Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: PSR6
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern, Modern
  • Property Condition: Additions/Alterations, Building Permit, Termite Clearance, Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5709018003
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2635.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Copper Plumbing Full, Dry Bar, In-Law Floorplan, Living Room Balcony, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Concrete
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Parking
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: In Kitchen, In Living Room
  • Fireplace Features: Outside, Patio, Propane, Free Standing
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1024.67
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Bonus Room, Den, Dressing Area, Family Room, Formal Entry, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Master Suite, Office, Retreat, Sauna, Separate Family Room, Wine Cellar
  • Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Master Bath, Dual Shower Heads (or Multiple), Exhaust Fan(s), Jetted Tub, Main Floor Full Bath, Privacy Toilet Door, Remodeled, Separate Tub And Shower, Soaking Tub, Upgraded, Vanity Area, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Pots & Pan Drawers, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-Closing Cabinet Doors, Self-Closing Drawers, Utility Sink

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Guest House Detached, Second Garage Detached, Storage
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue Private, Koi Pond, Lighting, Rain Gutters
  • View: City Lights, Hills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Ocean, Vineyard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Lanai, Patio, Patio Open, Porch, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Slab, Terrace, Wrap Around
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Asphalt, Paved, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage, Garage - Single Door, Parking Space, Private
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Barbecue, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Oven, High Efficiency Water Heater, Instant Hot Water, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage, Standard
  • Heating Type: Central, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Paid
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Sloped Down, Garden, Landscaped, Lawn, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft, Irregular Lot, Secluded, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Drip System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers Timer, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20045.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4602

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 20045.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 4638.00
  • Tax Lot: 129
  • Tax Tract Number: 13470
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 659.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 11, 2022
Closed on
Nov 15, 2022
Sold by
Gordon Brian Dale
Bought by
Greenberg Richard and Hase Sylvia
Seller's Agent
Brian Gordon
Lotus Property Services, Inc.
List Price
$2,650,000
Sold Price
$2,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
1.89%
Views
38
Current Estimated Value
$3,036,913

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$336,913
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.87%
Original Mortgage
$950,000
Outstanding Balance
$907,539
Interest Rate
4.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,129,374

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2011
Sold by
Murphy George L
Bought by
Gordon Brian Dale and Greco Jeffrey

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$465,394
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2011
Sold by
Murphy George L
Bought by
Murphy George L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$465,394
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 1997
Sold by
Debow Richard J
Bought by
Debow Richard John and The Debow Family Trust
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
Greenberg Richard $2,700,000 Ticor Title
Gordon Brian Dale $477,500 Lawyers Title
Murphy George L -- None Available
Debow Richard John -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Greenberg Richard $950,000
Previous Owner Gordon Brian Dale $465,394
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/21/2022 11/21/22 Sold $2,700,000 +1.9% $1,025 / Sq Ft
10/21/2022 10/21/22 Pending -- -- --
10/11/2022 10/11/22 For Sale $2,650,000 -- $1,006 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $30,123 $2,745,047 $2,187,291 $557,756
2024 $30,123 $2,691,223 $2,144,403 $546,820
2023 $29,870 $2,638,455 $2,102,356 $536,099
2022 $8,359 $709,219 $449,767 $259,452
2021 $7,998 $695,314 $440,949 $254,365
2020 $7,495 $672,844 $436,428 $236,416
2019 $7,512 $659,652 $427,871 $231,781
2018 $6,245 $527,111 $419,482 $107,629
2016 $6,035 $506,644 $403,194 $103,450
2015 $5,967 $499,035 $397,138 $101,897
2014 $5,854 $489,260 $389,359 $99,901
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brian Gordon

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Brian Gordon

    Lotus Property Services, Inc.

    (626) 582-8001

    1 in this area

    18 Total Sales

    Brian Gordon
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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: AR22220136

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 5709-018-003

California Los Angeles County Pasadena 91105 San Rafael Hills

1448 Brixton Rd, Pasadena, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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