$3,988,000

2250 Montecito Dr San Marino, CA 91108

Estimated payment $22,869/month

Total Views 420
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
6,083 Sq Ft
$656 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Detached Guest House
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Carver Elementary Rated A+
  • In Ground Pool
  • Gated Parking

About This Home

Set in a serene pocket of San Marino's esteemed Poet's Quarter, 2250 Montecito Dr is a tribute to bold vision and creativity. On the market for the first time ever, and featured in the 1985 cult-classic film Into the Night, starring Michelle Pfieffer and Jeff Goldblum, this signature residence is peerless in design and character. The meticulously landscaped front yard evokes a tranquil oasis with sculpted topiary, manicured hedges, and a reflective water feature--creating a serene, almost meditative arrival experience. From there, a Moorish-inspired privacy wall with an arched gateway hides a tranquil front courtyard, blending ornamental detail with architectural drama. Inside the home, custom pointed archways introduce a distinctive design theme, while a defining creative vision takes shape through thoughtful details--from jade-accented hardware and stained glass to ornate metal fixtures, handcrafted ceilings, and richly patterned tile. Extending from a striking rotunda, the spacious living room showcases a wall of stylized mirrors and opens to both a tranquil Zen Garden and a home library. The formal dining room, with a gilded gold ceiling and gorgeous views, offers an opulent setting that elevates every dinner party. For casual relaxation, the inviting family room looks out to the central courtyard--the perfect setting for entertaining that flows inside and out effortlessly. At day's end, the primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with floor to ceiling windows looking out to the courtyard and a decadent bath. Two additional bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath and access a second garden atrium, while a fourth bedroom suite is privately tucked away in its own wing. Unifying the home, a central courtyard invites all manner of parties and galas, with museum-like landscaping and yet another custom-designed showpiece--a sparkling pool in the shape of the home's architectural motif. Visiting friends and loved ones will treasure the privacy and beauty of the guest house. This secluded retreat, which could also serve as a pool house, includes floor-to-ceiling windows and a kitchen. In a prized San Marino enclave, just blocks from San Marino High School and the Huntington Gardens, 2250 Montecito Drive is a rare offering even among San Marino's finest.

Listing Agent

Eva Lin

eXp Realty of California, Inc. License #01817694 Listed on: 07/16/2025

eXp Realty of California, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,358

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 0.54 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway
  • Gated Parking

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Pool

Home Design

  • Wood Product Walls

Interior Spaces

  • 6,083 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Dry Bar
  • High Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Stained Glass
  • Double Door Entry
  • Sliding Doors
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Recreation Room
  • Atrium Room
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Kitchenette
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Utility Sink

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
  • Stone Bathroom Countertops
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Dual Sinks
  • Private Water Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Closet In Bathroom

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Accessible Parking

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Storage

Additional Features

  • Detached Guest House
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7
  • Tax Tract Number 464200
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5329023024

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,358

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5329023024
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 6083.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Pantry, Wood Product Walls, Wet Bar, Storage, Recessed Lighting, High Ceilings, Dry Bar, Bar
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Tile, Stone
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Parking
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: Double Door Entry, Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Area, In Family Room, In Kitchen, Dining Room, Breakfast Nook
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 655.60
  • Room Type: Atrium, Primary Suite, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Laundry, Kitchen, Foyer, Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet, Utility Room, Separate Family Room, Recreation, Office, Living Room, Library, Jack & Jill, Great Room, Formal Entry, Family Room, Entry, Dressing Area, Den
  • Window Features: Stained Glass
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks In Bath(s), Bathtub, Walk-In Shower, Vanity Area, Stone Counters, Separate Tub And Shower, Privacy Toilet Door, Closet In Bathroom, Shower, Shower In Tub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Butler's Pantry, Walk-In Pantry, Utility Sink, Kitchenette

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Guest House Detached, Storage
  • View: Pool, Trees/Woods
  • Fence: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Concrete
  • Pool Features: Private, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Gated, Driveway, Private
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Individual Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23571.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5411

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 23571.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 7
  • Tax Tract: 30450
  • Tax Tract Number: 464200

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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
2024 $9,358 $695,890 $158,377 $537,513
2023 $9,191 $682,246 $155,272 $526,974
2022 $8,919 $668,870 $152,228 $516,642
2021 $8,752 $655,756 $149,244 $506,512
2019 $8,509 $636,308 $144,818 $491,490
2018 $8,067 $623,832 $141,979 $481,853
2016 $7,687 $599,610 $136,467 $463,143
2015 $7,552 $590,605 $134,418 $456,187
2014 $7,471 $579,036 $131,785 $447,251
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/16/2025 07/16/25 For Sale $3,988,000 -- $656 / Sq Ft
Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Grant Deed -- --
Grant Deed -- Title Land Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $154,865 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $175,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: P1-23280

Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5329-023-024