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Melanie Peterson-Katz

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Listed by Gerri Wulff • Geraldine Wulff

$ 3,950,000

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7 Beds

8 Baths

5,535 SqFt

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$ 3,950,000

Est. payment | -/mo

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7 Beds

8 Baths

5,535 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 5,535 sqft

Price per Sqft $713

MLS Listing ID CRSR25200378

Bedrooms 7

Full Baths 8

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1887

Lot Size 59.060 Acres

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source Datashare California Regional

Property Description

Step into South Pasadenaâ€™s storied past with the iconic Bissell House, an exquisite Queen Anne Victorian estate built in 1887 along the prestigious Millionaireâ€™s Row. This architectural gem spans 5,535 square feet across three stately levels, offering 7 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. Once home to Anna Bissell McCay, daughter of the Bissell vacuum family, and her husband, architect William S. McCay, this Victorian landmark has welcomed generations of Pasadenaâ€™s early visionaries and cultural figures through its doors. Two grand porte-cocheres frame the entrance, inviting you into a world of ornate detailing and historic charm. Inside, discover formal living and dining rooms, a richly paneled library, and a spacious utility basement. The estate also features a separate pool house, a two-car garage, and dual kitchens main and prep. All perfectly positioned on a generous half-acre corner lot. Original Victorian artistry with standout features including Tiffany stained-glass windows, Edwardian clawfoot bathtubs, and a rare Steinway elevator, an extraordinary nod to the homeâ€™s legacy. Once a celebrated bed and breakfast and wedding venue, the Bissell House offers a rare opportunity for restoration or reinvention. Whether you envision a private residence, boutique hospitality venture

Location

State CA

County Los Angeles

Interior

Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)

Flooring Tile, Wood

Fireplaces Type Dining Room, Family Room

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Range, Range

Laundry Laundry Closet

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

Pool In Ground

View City Lights, Other

Handicap Access None

Private Pool true

Building

Lot Description Street Light(s)

Story 2

Water Public

Architectural Style Victorian

Schools

School District South Pasadena Unified

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Melanie Peterson-Katz

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3390 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA, 94549, USA

201 Orange Grove Avenue South Pasadena, CA 91030

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