1220 Hillcrest Avenue, Pasadena Property Listing: MLS® #P1-24347

The finest work of renowned architect Reginald D. Johnson, this majestic 1928 Monterey Colonial estate is set on five acres in the heart of Pasadena.The Bauer/Cannell Estate & Gardens represents the union of architectural and horticultural artistry. .Owned by only two families over its 96-year history, the estate was designated in the City of Pasadena survey of Historic Gardens and is recognized as a contributing property in the proposed National Register Historic District. Most recently, the property was selected as the 2025 Pasadena Showcase House of Design in which 30 top designers remodeled and redesigned the estate for a month-long celebration of philanthropic events.The estate's grounds unfold like a private park, with sweeping lawns and paths through stately oaks, olive trees, and rose gardens. The main terrace overlooks a sparkling pool and pool house, while a canopy of trees opens to a north-south tennis court below. A sweeping circular drive leads to a motor court with a ten car garage and guest house. Inside, the residence offers 18 grandly scaled rooms, ten of which feature wood-burning fireplaces. Original architectural details have been beautifully restored alongside thoughtful modern updates. Steeped in history yet designed for gracious living, the Bauer/Cannell Estate & Gardens stands as a landmark of Pasadena's architectural and cultural heritage,a once-in-a-generation offering in one of the city's most distinguished neighborhoods.

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  • MLS® #: P1-24347
  • 1220 Hillcrest Avenue
  • Pasadena, CA 91106
  • $22,000,000
  • 5 Beds, 13 Bath, 15533 SqFt, 5.00 Acres
  • Office: Compass

The finest work of renowned architect Reginald D. Johnson, this majestic 1928 Monterey Colonial estate is set on five acres in the heart of Pasadena.The Bauer/Cannell Estate & Gardens represents the union of architectural and horticultural artistry. .Owned by only two families over its 96-year history, the estate was designated in the City of Pasadena survey of Historic Gardens and is recognized as a contributing property in the proposed National Register Historic District. Most recently, the property was selected as the 2025 Pasadena Showcase House of Design in which 30 top designers remodeled and redesigned the estate for a month-long celebration of philanthropic events.The estate's grounds unfold like a private park, with sweeping lawns and paths through stately oaks, olive trees, and rose gardens. The main terrace overlooks a sparkling pool and pool house, while a canopy of trees opens to a north-south tennis court below. A sweeping circular drive leads to a motor court with a ten car garage and guest house. Inside, the residence offers 18 grandly scaled rooms, ten of which feature wood-burning fireplaces. Original architectural details have been beautifully restored alongside thoughtful modern updates. Steeped in history yet designed for gracious living, the Bauer/Cannell Estate & Gardens stands as a landmark of Pasadena's architectural and cultural heritage,a once-in-a-generation offering in one of the city's most distinguished neighborhoods.

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Essential Information

  • MLS® #P1-24347
  • Listing Price$22,000,000
  • List Price per Square Foot$1,416.34
  • Date ListedOctober 1st, 2025
  • Days on Market2
  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms13.00
  • Full Baths8
  • Half Baths5
  • Square Footage15,533
  • Acres5.00
  • Lot Sq.Ft.217,695
  • Garage Parking10
  • Year Built1928
  • TypeResidential
  • Sub-TypeDetached
  • StyleColonial,Custom Built
  • StatusActive

Community Information

  • Address1220 Hillcrest Avenue
  • AreaPASADENA (91106)
  • CityPasadena
  • CountyLos Angeles
  • StateCA
  • Zip Code91106

Amenities

  • Parking Spaces10
  • Has PoolYes

Parking

Gated,Garage,Garage - Single Door,Garage - Three Door,Garage Door Opener

View

Mountains/Hills,Panoramic,Valley/Canyon,Pool,Neighborhood,Trees/Woods,City Lights

Pool

Below Ground,Private,Heated,Filtered,Heated Passively,Tile

Interior

  • HeatingFireplace,Forced Air Unit
  • CoolingCentral Forced Air
  • FireplaceYes
  • # of Stories2
  • Stories3 Story

Interior Features

2 Staircases,Balcony,Bar,Beamed Ceilings,Dumbwaiter,Living Room Balcony,Pantry,Recessed Lighting,Stone Counters,Sump Pump,Sunken Living Room,Wainscoting,Wet Bar

Appliances

Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,6 Burner Stove,Double Oven,Freezer,Gas & Electric Range,Ice Maker,Self Cleaning Oven,Vented Exhaust Fan,Water Line to Refr,Gas Range

Fireplaces

FP in Dining Room,FP in Family Room,FP in Living Room,Bonus Room,Den,Game Room,Gas,Great Room,Library,Masonry,Decorative

Exterior

  • RoofComposition,Shingle
  • ConstructionBrick,Concrete,Frame

Lot Description

Curbs,National Forest,Sidewalks,Landscaped

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Listing information last updated on October 25th, 2025 at 9:11pm PDT.