About this home

RARE SAN RAFAEL HILLS DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY | APPROX. 0.40 ACRE | PANORAMIC CITY & LOS ANGELES SKYLINE VIEWS For more than a decade, many have asked whether this exceptional piece of land would ever become available for sale. Now, the wait is over-this rare property is finally on the market. Rare opportunity to own a spectacular 0.4-acre lot in the prestigious San Rafael Hills of Pasadena. Ideally situated in one of the area's most desirable and established neighborhoods, this wonderful property with a unobstructed DIRECT south facing view is surrounded by beautiful million-dollar homes and offers breathtaking panoramic views. Enjoy stunning views of the Los Angeles skyline, with Catalina Island visible in the distance on clear days. The generous lot provides an exceptional opportunity to design and build your dream custom home, potentially featuring a beautiful infinity pool overlooking the city and surrounding landscape. Conveniently located approximately 10 minutes from Old Town Pasadena and the iconic Rose Bowl, this property offers an ideal combination of privacy, luxury, views, and accessibility. A truly special opportunity to create your own private estate in one of Pasadena's most sought-after hillside communities.

Facts and features

Schools

• John Muir High School

  high · 9-12 · 1.8 mi

  4

• Washington Accelerated Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 2.1 mi

  5

• Chandler School

  elementary · K-8 · 1.0 mi

• Alma Fuerte Public

  elementary · K-8 · 1.4 mi

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• Fusion Academy Pasadena

  middle · 6-12 · 1.2 mi

• Fusion Academy Pa: Pasadena

  middle · 6-12 · 1.2 mi

Price history

• Nov 3, 2026 · Price Changed$459,000
• Oct 15, 2026 · Price Changed$479,000
• Oct 4, 2026 · Price Changed$499,900
• Sep 23, 2026 · Listed$499,000
• Sep 5, 2017 · Listing Removed$218,000
• Sep 1, 2017 · Sold$420,000
• Jul 25, 2017 · Listing Removed$218,000
• Jul 14, 2017 · Price Changed$218,000

Tax history

• 2025$3,306 tax · $253,004 assessed
• 2024$3,098 tax · $248,044 assessed
• 2023$3,071 tax · $238,413 assessed
• 2022$2,973 tax · $233,739 assessed
• 2021$2,865 tax · $229,156 assessed
• 2020$2,762 tax · $226,807 assessed
• 2019$2,820 tax · $222,360 assessed
• 2018$2,835 tax · $218,000 assessed

Home value

$494,000

• Collateral Analytics$494,000
• Quantarium$471,720

Where it is