Victorian

201 Orange Grove Avenue

South Pasadena , CA 91030

MLS#: SR25200378

$3,950,000

Status: Active
Listing number: SR25200378
Listing provided by: Geraldine Wulff
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 3 hours ago
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Property

Beds

7

Full Baths

8

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1887

Sq.Footage

5,535

Step into South Pasadena’s storied past with the iconic Bissell House, an exquisite Queen Anne Victorian estate built in 1887 along the prestigious Millionaire’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 Pasadena’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 with Viking range and Sub-Zero refrigerator. 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 Sedgwick elevator, an extraordinary nod to the home’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, or curated event space, this estate is ready for its next chapter in the hands of a visionary owner.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Ceiling Fan(s), Elevator, Tile Counters

  • Total Bedrooms

    7

  • Bathrooms

    8

  • Basement YN

    YES

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Wall/Window Unit(s)

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Main Level Bedrooms

    1

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    2

  • Other Exterior Features

    Balcony

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Front Porch

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    Private, In Ground

  • View

    City Lights, Neighborhood

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Front Yard

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.5205

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Victorian

Price

  • Sales Price

    $3,950,000

  • Sq. Footage

    5, 535

  • Price/SqFt

    $713

HOA

  • Association

    NO

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • Stories

    2

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Tax Lot

    16

  • Water Source

    Public

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Step into South Pasadena’s storied past with the iconic Bissell House, an exquisite Queen Anne Victorian estate built in 1887 along the prestigious Millionaire’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 Pasadena’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 with Viking range and Sub-Zero refrigerator. 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 Sedgwick elevator, an extraordinary nod to the home’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, or curated event space, this estate is ready for its next chapter in the hands of a visionary owner.

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