820 Burleigh Dr

Pasadena CA 91105

2564 sq. ft.

12314 sq. ft.

Single-Family

Last sold for $3,025,000

George Penner, last sold this property on 16 October 2025 after 32 days on market.

Overview

A Southwest Pasadena masterwork of Post & Beam Modernism, designed by Buff, Straub & Hensman, FAIA - nestled from view within a cluster of trees and uniquely sited to take advantage of the natural 'small suburban stream' that gently meanders through the property.Originally built in 1954, the architectural triumph is achieved through the simplicity of its rectangular programmatic design and restrained compilation of concrete, douglas fir and walls of glass. Extensive balconies, terracing, bridges and staircases connect one to the many layers of the pastoral outdoors - including entertaining decks, patios, vegetable beds, pathways, cascading ponds and conversational firepit.Center mounted front door vestibule allows one to seamlessly access both the public and private spaces of the residence. The living room features cork flooring, a low-slung built-in bench with adjacent seating, anchored by a wide-hearth rough concrete block fireplace that separates the living room from the remodeled kitchen featuring new cabinets, quartz countertops, floors and Miele appliances - all while preserving the original tile backsplash. Abundant storage is cleverly disguised as a pony wall that separates the kitchen from the primary corridor.Spacious primary bedroom, with separate adjacent office, direct patio access and added bathroom with single-piece concrete sink and countertop. Two additional bedrooms on the upper level, as well as a Jack and Jill bathroom 'garden' featured in a 1958 issue of Sunset Magazine with a flanking sink/lavatory, separated by a tiled sunken bath and shower - all overlooking a small Japanese garden.The lower level was developed and expanded to include bedroom, bathroom, laundry room, utilities and storage. Carport conveniently and discreetly positioned street side.See features document for upgraded systems. The property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has Mills Act status.

Features

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 carspaces

2 carport spaces

2564 sq. ft. floor area

12314 sq. ft. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 4 bedroom single-family properties sold in Pasadena over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 820 Burleigh Dr is $3.02m.

Median value

$3.02m

Estimated value range

$1.3m - $6.5m

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

-21%

decrease over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Pasadena. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.