Khanh Oberley
Douglas Elliman of CA, Inc.
(424) 407-8581
44 Total Sales
7 in South Pasadena
$860K - $1.6M Price Range
Estimated Value: $4,195,667
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
Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. Brokerage Email: michael.bell@sothebyshomes.com License #01164731 Listed on: 02/13/2026
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Khanh Oberley
Douglas Elliman of CA, Inc.
(424) 407-8581
44 Total Sales
7 in South Pasadena
$860K - $1.6M Price Range
Andrew Loeffler
Re/Max Premier Properties
(951) 432-5235
40 Total Sales
1 in South Pasadena
$2,375,000 Price
Rudy Kusuma
LPT Realty, Inc
(916) 249-4078
152 Total Sales
1 in South Pasadena
$1,301,000 Price
Jeffrey Kam
Green Street Real Estate
(626) 702-2578
8 Total Sales
2 in South Pasadena
$1,875,000 Price Range
Nathalie Marles
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crest Real Estate
(747) 223-7083
72 Total Sales
3 in South Pasadena
$1.6M - $3.8M Price Range
Mike Chou
K.W. EXECUTIVE
(626) 653-4295
171 Total Sales
3 in South Pasadena
$1.3M - $1.8M Price Range
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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 | ||
| -- | -- |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Seller's Agent in 2026
Michael Bell
Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
(626) 796-4100
118 Total Sales
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Crystal Zheng
KW Executive
(626) 445-6660
70 Total Sales
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: P1-25859
APN: 5317-039-013
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