
1780 Lombardy Rd San Marino, CA 91108
Highlights
- Detached Guest House
- Tennis Courts
- In Ground Pool
- Carver Elementary Rated A+
- Wine Cellar
- 6 Car Attached Garage
About This Home
As of August 2024New Price! This exceptional property, Gordon Kaufmann's notable Palladian masterpiece, is located in the Huntington Library estate area of San Marino. Surrounded by architecturally significant homes, the H. L. Thompson House is the epitome of Old World elegance from the 'Golden Age' of Southern California Architecture. A graceful motor court with fountain leads to an arched entry with imposing mahogany double doors opening to the impressive foyer with black and white marble tile floor and 12 foot ceiling; a spacious cloak room and a separate guest bath with mirrored ante room are adjacent. The great room with stately Italian black marble fireplace and ceiling painted by Giovanni Smeraldi is mansion scale as is the formal dining room with Zuber wallpaper, fireplace and splendid chandelier, both rooms with French doors to the loggia and garden. A handsome paneled library with fireplace and prohibition era hidden bar opens beyond the magnificent staircase. A generous butler's pantry / breakfast room and a spacious kitchen are conveniently placed; a large laundry room is nearby. There is an enclosed light-filled sun room across from the kitchen and formal dining room with family room potential. A small bedroom and bath, back stairs and a flower arranging room complete the first floor. Upstairs, are three large bedrooms with baths en suite including the primary suite which features a bright bedroom, a lady's dressing room and bath, a sitting room with fireplace, a bonus room and a gentleman's bath. There are three additional bedrooms and two baths. The sizeable basement consists of numerous rough rooms within the concrete, steel girdered foundation. One is currently mirrored to be an exercise room and another with walk-in safe has wine storage. An elevator runs between the basement and the first and second floors. There is a two car garage on the west side of the residence and a four car garage with chauffeur's bedroom and bath on the east. Guest quarters are above the four car garage consisting of a living room, kitchen, bedroom and bath. The gated property of over one level acre has mature plantings from the original landscaper, A. E. Hanson. A lovely pool and spa and a lighted north / south tennis court confirm that this special residence has all the components of a true estate. Property is sold 'As is'
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty License #01173415 Listed on: 03/11/2024

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $60,806
Year Built
- Built in 1928
Lot Details
- 1.01 Acre Lot
- Security Fence
- Wrought Iron Fence
- Landscaped
- Corner Lot
- Rectangular Lot
- Level Lot
- Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
- Wooded Lot
- Private Yard
- Lawn
- Garden
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 6 Car Attached Garage
- Parking Available
- Two Garage Doors
- Circular Driveway
Property Views
- Mountain
- Pool
- Courtyard
Home Design
- Mediterranean Architecture
- Raised Foundation
- Tile Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 12,808 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Elevator
- Wet Bar
- Dual Staircase
- Built-In Features
- Bar
- Chair Railings
- Crown Molding
- Wainscoting
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Recessed Lighting
- Shutters
- Palladian Windows
- French Mullion Window
- Wood Frame Window
- Double Door Entry
- French Doors
- Wine Cellar
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room with Fireplace
- Home Office
- Library with Fireplace
- Bonus Room
- Workshop
- Sun or Florida Room
- Storage
- Laundry Room
- Utility Room
- Pull Down Stairs to Attic
- Unfinished Basement
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Walk-In Pantry
- Butlers Pantry
- Gas Oven
- Six Burner Stove
- Gas Range
- Free-Standing Range
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Granite Countertops
- Pots and Pans Drawers
- Utility Sink
Flooring
- Wood
- Stone
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 7 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom Retreat
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Walk-In Closet
- Upgraded Bathroom
- Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
- Maid or Guest Quarters
- Stone Bathroom Countertops
- Makeup or Vanity Space
- Bidet
- Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
- Bathtub with Shower
- Separate Shower
- Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
- Linen Closet In Bathroom
Home Security
- Alarm System
- Security Lights
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Accessible Home Design
- Halls are 36 inches wide or more
- Doors swing in
- Doors are 32 inches wide or more
- More Than Two Accessible Exits
- Accessible Parking
Pool
- In Ground Pool
- In Ground Spa
Outdoor Features
- Tennis Courts
- Covered patio or porch
- Exterior Lighting
- Rain Gutters
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- 440 Volts
- Natural Gas Connected
- Private Water Source
- Gas Water Heater
Additional Features
- Detached Guest House
- Property is near a park
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 19
- Tax Tract Number 4642
- Assessor Parcel Number 5329004009
Community Details
Recreation
- Park
Additional Features
- No Home Owners Association
- Service Entrance
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Similar Homes in the area
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Grant Deed | $8,000,000 | Equity Title - Los Angeles | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Fidelity National Title Co | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Previous Owner | $1,000,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $1,307,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
Previous Owner | $1,409,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $1,000,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $400,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $250,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $1,500,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $2,350,000 | Unknown | |
Closed | $150,000 | No Value Available |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
08/26/2024 08/26/24 | Sold | $8,000,000 | -11.0% | $625 / Sq Ft |
07/30/2024 07/30/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
05/30/2024 05/30/24 | Price Changed | $8,988,000 | -7.3% | $702 / Sq Ft |
03/11/2024 03/11/24 | For Sale | $9,698,888 | -- | $757 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $60,806 | $8,000,000 | $5,304,600 | $2,695,400 |
2024 | $60,806 | $5,299,957 | $3,379,865 | $1,920,092 |
2023 | $59,532 | $5,196,038 | $3,313,594 | $1,882,444 |
2022 | $57,677 | $5,094,156 | $3,248,622 | $1,845,534 |
2021 | $56,618 | $4,994,272 | $3,184,924 | $1,809,348 |
2019 | $54,823 | $4,846,141 | $3,090,458 | $1,755,683 |
2018 | $53,322 | $4,751,119 | $3,029,861 | $1,721,258 |
2016 | $51,258 | $4,566,628 | $2,912,208 | $1,654,420 |
2015 | $50,488 | $4,498,034 | $2,868,464 | $1,629,570 |
2014 | $49,773 | $4,409,924 | $2,812,275 | $1,597,649 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2024
Catherine Cheney
Coldwell Banker Realty
(626) 233-2938
10 in this area
38 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2024
Stephen Chan
G E PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
(626) 297-1228
1 in this area
2 Total Sales
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M
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Michael Ragazzo
The One Luxury Properties
(323) 434-5003
1 in this area
19 Total Sales
Map
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: P1-16807

APN: 5329-004-009
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