6 5/6 10,918 2.71 1927
Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built

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About this Property

'The opportunity to acquire a Kaufmann-designed residence of this scale, on land of this magnitude, and in direct relationship to the Arroyo Seco are exceedingly rare. Such properties are not replicated.'Privately located on one of the last undivided parcels on ultra-prestigious South San Rafael Avenue, sits the Frederick G. Adamson estate. Sited on 2.71 acres at the top of a long, gated driveway with commanding panoramic views of the Southern Basin from the western bank of the Arroyo Seco, the estate offers scale, privacy, and permanence that can no longer be replicated.Gordon B. Kaufmann, AIA Fellow, who over his career partnered with Reginald Johnson, Roland Coate, and Jesse Stanton, was the architect behind Greystone Mansion, the Los Angeles Times Building, the Athenaeum at Caltech, and numerous other landmark works, earning recognition at the Paris International Exposition. His architecture is found throughout many of Southern California's most prominent enclaves, including Bel-Air, Hancock Park, Holmby Hills, Pasadena, Beverly Hills, and Montecito.This Italian Revival masterpiece reflects Kaufmann's timeless vision, revealing a residence that, while exceeding 10,000 square feet, retains a sense of warmth, intimacy, and effortless livability. Equally suited for grand enter

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MLS Listing Information

MLS #

CRP1-25399

MLS Source

California Regional MLS

Days on Site

20

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)

Contact Agent

Rita Whitney

The Agency

License #: 01209004

Phone: (626) 755-4988

Neighborhood: Around This Home

Neighborhood: Local Demographics

262 S San Rafael Ave is a Single Family Residence in Pasadena, CA 91105. This 10,918 square foot property sits on a 2.71 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 January 13, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Rita Whitney, (626) 755-4988