1230 South Oakland Avenue Pasadena, CA 91106
7 Beds
8 Baths
8,713 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Coming Soon
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 8,713 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,377
MLS Listing ID P1-25264
Bedrooms 7
Full Baths 8
Year Built 1913
Lot Size 2.471 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Property Description
Built in 1913 for lumber baron Charles Goodyear and his wife, Henrietta, Knollcrest occupies 2.5 acres (Lots 18 and 19) within the original Oak Knoll subdivision. Widely regarded as one of the finest homesites in the development, its commanding position atop a gentle knoll—overlooking a sweeping front lawn—earned the estate its enduring name.
The residence was designed by prominent architect G. Lawrence Stimson, best known for the Wrigley Mansion. It is said that Goodyear commissioned the home to incorporate his extensive collection of custom-made furnishings and artifacts, resulting in a structure conceived to be entirely fireproof. Original wrought-iron gates frame the estate's 330' frontage along Oakland Ave, connected by a circular drive culminating in a porte-cochère. A rare secondary driveway, running N/S with automatic gate, is accessed via Allendale Rd.
True to Stimson's architectural language, the main residence features stately mahogany-paneled public rooms w/10' ceilings, upper-level bedrooms w/9' ceilings, hand-carved moldings, marble flooring and staircase, and living room w/restored Caucasian walnut floors accented by ebony inlay. Remarkably, much of the original woodwork and artisan-crafted built-ins remain intact and in exceptional condition. Living space spans three levels, with additional attic area above.
A secondary structure—recently updated w/full kitchen and BA—serves as a guest house, adjacent to garage w/BA, and pool. In total, Knollcrest comprises 8,713 sf of living space across all structures, complemented by an additional 5,206 sf of garage/storage space.
Following the Goodyears, the estate was stewarded by a succession of prominent families, including U.S. Steel president Thomas Cole and department store scion and philanthropist Samuel Robinson, before being acquired by the current owner in 1966. In 1968, Knollcrest was selected as the 4th Pasadena Showcase House and has since served as the backdrop for numerous motion pictures.
Defined by its rich history, architectural pedigree, prominent setting, and intact original acreage, Knollcrest stands among Pasadena's landmark estates. Offered for the first time in six decades, it represents a rare opportunity to steward a significant Los Angeles family estate for generations to come.
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Area 647 - Pasadena Sw
Rooms
Basement Finished, Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features 2 Staircases, Balcony, Built-In Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Wood Product Walls, Butler's Pantry, Kitchen Island, Pots & Pan Drawers, Utility Sink
Cooling Wall/Window Unit(s)
Flooring Carpet, Concrete, Wood
Fireplaces Type Dining Room, Family Room, Game Room, Library, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Laundry Individual Room
Exterior
Exterior Feature Sump Pump, Awning(s), Koi Pond, Lighting
Parking Features Auto Driveway Gate, Built-In Storage, Circular Driveway
Garage Spaces 3.0
Pool Private, Roof Top, Diving Board, Fenced, Gas Heat, In Ground
Community Features Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Golf, Hiking, Horse Trails, Park, Sidewalks, Stable(s), Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban
Utilities Available Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
View Y/N Yes
View City Lights, Trees/Woods
Building
Lot Description Sprinklers, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinkler System
Sewer Public Sewer