262 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
$12,000,000 Mortgage Calculator Active Single Family Residence
Property Details
About this Property
The Frederick G. Adamson Estate, designed in 1927 by AIA Fellow Gordon B. Kaufmann is a defining example of Pasadena's Golden Era of architecture. This Italian Revival masterpiece is secluded beyond rolling lawns and mature landscape at the crest of a long, gated drive. The estate commands a premier setting along the western bank of the Arroyo Seco, on South San Rafael Avenue, one of Pasadena's most distinguished addresses. The 2.71-acre property is one of the few remaining undivided parcels on the street. Kaufmann's timeless vision reveals a residence that, while exceeding 10,000 square feet, retains a sense of warmth, intimacy, and effortless livability. Equally suited for grand entertaining or quiet retreat, the home exemplifies Kaufmann's celebrated ability to balance public and private realms while capturing the site's commanding views and sweeping panoramic vistas.Commissioned by Frederick G. Adamson, a prominent industrialist, the estate reflects Kaufmann's architectural mastery, the same genius that produced Caltech's iconic Athenaeum, the Los Angeles Times Building, the Hollywood Palladium and more. Having only a handful of owners in nearly a century, the Adamson Estate endures as a landmark of rare craftsmanship and artistry.Original details remain intact and meticulous
MLS Listing Information
MLS #
CRP1-24790
MLS Source
California Regional MLS
Days on Site
1
Interior Features
Bedrooms
Dressing Area, Primary Suite/Retreat
Kitchen
Other
Appliances
Freezer, Other, Oven - Gas, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
Dining Room
In Kitchen, Other
Family Room
Other
Fireplace
Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other Location
Laundry
In Laundry Room
Cooling
Central Forced Air
Exterior Features
Roof
Tile
Pool
In Ground
Style
Mediterranean, Other
Parking, School, and Other Information
Garage/Parking
Garage, Gate/Door Opener, Other, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Side By Side, Garage: 2 Car(s)
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262 S San Rafael Ave is a Single Family Residence in Pasadena, CA 91105. This 10,918 square foot property sits on a 2.714 Acres Lot and features 6 bedrooms & 5 full and 6 partial bathrooms. It is currently priced at $12,000,000 and was built in 1927. This address can also be written as 262 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105.
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This listing information is up-to-date as of November 04, 2025. For the most current information, please contact Rita Whitney, (626) 755-4988
