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505 Orange Grove CirclePasadena, CA 91105

For Sale

$3,898,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $38,980

Idyllic Mid-Century Pasadena Estate with Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Living. Tucked away on 'Millionaires Row' a long, gated driveway, leads to a stunning 1953 single-story contemporary estate offering rare privacy and tranquility in the heart of Pasadena. A gracious porte-cochere entry sets the tone for the serene elegance that defines this exceptional residence. Step inside the formal entry, where custom built-in closets provide both style and function, and your eye is immediately drawn to the breathtaking 180-degree view of the lushly landscaped rear grounds. Walls of glass and sliding doors frame this picturesque setting, inviting natural light to flood the interiors and creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. The spacious living room features custom built-in bookshelves and a cozy fireplace--ideal for both quiet evenings and stylish entertaining. The formal dining area flows effortlessly into the beautifully remodeled kitchen, outfitted with high-end built-in appliances, a large center island, newer beverage refrigerator, and a discreetly tucked-away laundry closet. With 4 generous bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, the home is perfectly designed for comfortable living. The expansive primary suite is a true retreat, offering ample space and privacy. Rear grounds, professionally landscaped and dubbed the 'Circle Gardens' has been curated by noted local 3rd generation nursery family and rare plant collectors, the Burkard Family. The resort-like grounds are a private paradise--lush, exotic landscaping surrounds multiple seating areas, a sparkling pool, and three separate storage/garden sheds, offering endless opportunities for relaxation and recreation. A rare offering blending timeless architecture with modern convenience in one of Pasadena's most desirable and prestigious locations.

Listed by Michele Downing

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License #01046965

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COMPASS

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(626) 523-6939

Last updated November 19, 2025

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Source: CRMLS #P1-24117

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodLower Arroyo
  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2.5
  • Days on Prevu65
  • Size3,212 sqft
  • Price per sqft$1,214

Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Private Outdoor Space
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Parking
  • Swimming Pool

Location

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Listing History

11/17/2025
Status changed to Active
$3,898,000
11/17/2025
Price Decreased
$3,898,000
11/03/2025
Status changed to Temporarily Off Market
$4,298,000
10/29/2025
Status changed to Active
$4,298,000
10/22/2025
Status changed to Removed from Feed
$4,298,000
10/05/2025
Status changed to Active
$4,298,000
10/04/2025
Status changed to Removed from Feed
$4,298,000
09/15/2025
Listed by COMPASS
$4,298,000

Property Details for 505 Orange Grove Circle

Association

Amenities

  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Golf, Park, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks

Exterior

Construction

  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Structure Type: House
  • Window Features: Plantation Shutters
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Lighting

Features

  • Direction Faces: South
  • Fencing: Good Condition
  • Other Structures: Greenhouse, Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Porch, Wrap Around
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • View: Pool, Trees/Woods

Measurements

  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Flag Lot, Lawn, Landscaped, Secluded, Sprinkler System, Trees, Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.53
  • Lot Size Area: 23,197
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 23,197
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Financial

Taxes

  • Parcel Number: 5718009049

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Built-In Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Track Lighting, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)

Measurements

  • Living Area: 3,212
  • Living Area Source: Measured
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet

Rooms

  • Basement: Sump Pump
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4

Parking

Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 3
  • Carport: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Driveway, Gated, Porte-Cochere
  • Parking Total: 3

Utilities

Equipment

  • Cooling: Central Air, Dual
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, In Kitchen, Stacked
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public

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