1091 Arden Road, Pasadena, CA 91106 (MLS # P1-29471)

Price $4,995,000
Status Active
Beds 4
Baths 3.75 Baths
Home size 3,981 sqft
Lot Size 20,983 sqft
Days on Market 1
The M. Byron McNulty House presents a rare opportunity to own a comprehensively renovated, turnkey 1918 estate on a half-acre lot in Pasadena's coveted Arden Road Landmark District, just a stroll from South Lake Avenue's shops and restaurants. Designed by Golden Age architect G. Lawrence Stimson, whose works include the iconic Wrigley Mansion, Knollcrest, and the Charles Fairbanks House, the residence shares its distinguished block with masterpieces by Wallace Neff, Marston & Van Pelt, Roland Coate, and Robert Farquhar. Neighboring homes have appeared in films and television classics including Duck Soup, Dynasty, Mad Men, and Starsky & Hutch. Over the past decade, the owners have meticulously reimagined the property for modern luxury living while honoring Stimson's original vision. A comprehensive 2017-18 renovation transformed the floor plan with light-filled, open living spaces, a chef's kitchen, all-new bathrooms, and modernized electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. In 2023, an enclosed porch added approximately 140 square feet, now an intimate music room, while custom closets enhanced the primary dressing area. The half-acre grounds underwent their own spectacular transformation in 2024-25. Designed for gracious outdoor living, they feature an outdoor kitchen, fireplace, generous seating areas, a new spa, a renovated PebbleTec pool, and an updated pool bathroom. French drains, architectural iron fencing, security gates, lighting, and custom landscaping complete this private, park-like retreat. From its graceful Colonial Revival proportions and classic East Coast sensibility to its preserved millwork and refined contemporary finishes, the home strikes a beautiful balance between historic character and effortless comfort. Sunlit rooms flow from intimate family spaces to elegant settings for entertaining, while serene gardens invite quiet afternoons and celebrations beneath the stars. Moments from the Langham Huntington, Lacy Park, the Huntington Library and Gardens, and institutions including Polytechnic School and Caltech, this exceptional residence offers both architectural provenance and an enviable Pasadena lifestyle. More than a home, this is a stewardship of history-beautifully carried forward. A rare and significant offering for the discerning buyer who values architecture, provenance, and timeless design, along with the comforts of the modern LA lifestyle.
Property Type(s): Single Family
Last Updated 11/3/2026 Year Built 1918
Community 648 - Pasadena (SE) Garage Spaces 2.0
County Los Angeles

Additional Details

AIR Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
AREA 648 - Pasadena (SE)
BASEMENT Finished, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Wood Siding
EXTERIOR Balcony, Lighting
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Central
INTERIOR Entrance Foyer, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
LOT 0.4817 acre(s)
LOT DESCRIPTION Back Yard, Front Yard
LOT DIMENSIONS 20982
PARKING Driveway, Garage
POOL Yes
POOL DESCRIPTION Private, In Ground
SEWER Public Sewer
STORIES 2
STYLE Colonial
VIEW Yes
VIEW DESCRIPTION Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
WATER Public

Location

Listed with Coldwell Banker Realty

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