NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $4,195,667

8 Beds
9.5 Baths
5,535 Sq Ft
$758/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 17, 2026

Last sale price $2,780,000 $502 Per Sq Ft

Est. 51% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $26,960 / mo

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Custom Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Arroyo Vista Elementary Rated A+
  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Dual Staircase

About This Home

As of April 2026

An iconic historic opportunity has arrived. Introducing The Bissell House, South Pasadena Cultural Landmark #39, a distinguished 1887 Queen Anne Victorian estate featuring EIGHT PRIMARY suites and 10 baths in 5,535 sf, per assessor. Formerly operated as a B&B, this grand dame offers exceptional flexibility, including a dual kitchen configuration ideal for extended living or hospitality use. A grand entrance and wraparound veranda make an immediate statement, leading to a dramatic grand staircase and a richly appointed library, while stunning original details remain intact, including Tiffany stained glass windows, Edwardian clawfoot tubs, intricate woodwork throughout, and an elevator. The home also features a substantial 1,230 sf basement providing extensive storage, a separate 231 sf bonus room adjacent to the two-car garage, and multiple living spaces ideal for private or guest use. Set on an expansive and flat 22,671 sf lot, per assessor, framed by mature trees and palms, the grounds create a private estate setting rarely found in South Pasadena and include a pool and spa, terrace, and poolhouse. Zoned residential R-E (Residential Estate) with the potential as a family compound, ADU and Junior ADU configurations, hospitality use, student housing, care facility, or other adaptive possibilities that may require a conditional use permit (CUP). Buyers should verify with the City of South Pasadena. Conveniently located close to Pasadena, Huntington Hospital, and a straight shot to USC via the 110 freeway, few properties offer this combination of pedigree, scale, flexibility, and long-term upside in such a premier setting.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Bell

Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. Brokerage Email: michael.bell@sothebyshomes.com License #01164731 Listed on: 02/13/2026

Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Crystal Zheng

KW Executive License #01773176

KW Executive
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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1887

Lot Details

  • 22,671 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Cosmetic Repairs Needed
  • Major Repairs Completed
  • Fixer Upper
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 5,535 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Elevator
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dual Staircase
  • Built-In Features
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Custom Window Coverings
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Storage
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Utility Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 8 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Freestanding Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 16
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5317039013
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Laundry Facilities

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1887

Lot Details

0.52 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • 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
  • View: No
  • Architectural Style: Victorian, Custom Built
  • Property Condition: Repairs Major, Fixer, Repairs Cosmetic
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5317039013
  • Year Built: 1887
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 5535.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Built-in Features, Unfurnished, Elevator, 2 Staircases, Storage, Open Floorplan
  • Stories: 3
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 9
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Eating Area: Dining Room, Area, Breakfast Nook
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Decorative, Living Room
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 451.67
  • Room Type: Walk-In Closet, Entry, Office, Library, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Den
  • Spa Features: In Ground, Private
  • Window Features: Custom Covering
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub, Walk-In Shower, Linen Closet/Storage, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Bathtub
  • Basement: Utility, Unfinished

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood, Wrought Iron
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Terrace, Front Porch
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Water Heater, Refrigerator, Double Oven, Dishwasher
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level with Street, Rectangular Lot, Landscaped, Near Public Transit, Level, Front Yard, Back Yard, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft, Lawn, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 22671.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5205

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 22671.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 16

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 13, 2026
Closed on
Apr 7, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michael Bell
Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Crystal Zheng
KW Executive
List Price
$2,500,000
Sold Price
$2,780,000
Premium/Discount to List
$280,000
11.2%
Views
241
Current Estimated Value
$4,195,667

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,415,667
Avg. Annual Appreciation
313.43%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2023
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 2023
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2022
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2021
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$3,250,000
Interest Rate
2.88%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,450,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,715,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2002
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$2,780,000 Wfg National Title
-- Lawyers Title
$3,450,000 Lawyers Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
-- New Title Company Name
-- Fidelity National Title Comp
-- Fidelity National Title Comp
-- None Available
-- None Available
-- --
$2,570,000 Southland Title Company
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $3,250,000
Previous Owner $2,450,000
Previous Owner $1,715,000
Previous Owner $100,000
Previous Owner $717,500
Previous Owner $720,000
Previous Owner $100,000
Previous Owner $640,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/17/2026 04/17/26 Sold $2,780,000 +11.2% $502 / Sq Ft
02/18/2026 02/18/26 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2026 02/13/26 For Sale $2,500,000 -- $452 / Sq Ft
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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 $47,330 $4,161,600 $2,496,960 $1,664,640
2024 $48,746 $4,080,000 $2,448,000 $1,632,000
2023 $46,084 $3,859,925 $2,005,017 $1,854,908
2022 $45,001 $3,784,241 $1,965,703 $1,818,538
2021 $44,210 $3,710,041 $1,927,160 $1,782,881
2019 $38,354 $3,211,383 $1,686,413 $1,524,970
2018 $37,417 $3,148,416 $1,653,347 $1,495,069
2016 $34,591 $3,026,161 $1,589,147 $1,437,014
2015 $34,028 $2,980,706 $1,565,277 $1,415,429
2014 $33,516 $2,922,319 $1,534,616 $1,387,703
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-25859

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5317-039-013

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