1714 Ramona AveSouth Pasadena, CA 91030

Description

Rare 1917 Transitional Craftsman with stunning renovations, set on a quiet tree-lined street under towering palms in South Pasadena. The home carries captivating lore from its very first owner, a dentist who ran a clever Prohibition-era operation. Treating patients in the sunlit parlor served as the perfect front, while the backyard gave discreet access to his clandestine speakeasy upstairs. Extensively remodeled and newly finished while preserving its character-defining Craftsman woodwork, this unique historic property offers the pristine feel of a new home. Major upgrades include a new roof, dual-zone HVAC, and dual-pane tempered windows. A welcoming front porch leads into a formal living room anchored by 1917 Philippine Mahogany colonnades and an inglenook fireplace with artisan tile. Double French doors reveal an impressive two-story foyer featuring Italian Carrara checkerboard marble and a cascading chandelier, opening into the bright historic parlor. The kitchen is appointed with Monet Garden Marble counters and backsplash, custom cabinetry, a prep island, and breakfast peninsula, along with Sub-Zero refrigerator, 6-burner Wolf range with pot filler, and Cove dishwasher. A private main-floor wing features a designer bath with a floating Calacatta Viola marble vanity, an en-suite multi-generational bedroom, and a 5th bedroom, both opening through sliding glass doors to the rear deck. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite rests beneath authentic 1917 exposed timber trusses from the speakeasy past. This private wing offers a sitting lounge, window daybed nook, open dressing room, two finished storage rooms, and a spa-inspired bath with Calacatta Viola marble, deep soaking tub, and frameless glass shower. Two additional bedrooms overlook the tree canopy, one with a secret play nook under the roofline. Kohler Collection fixtures are featured throughout. The flat, nearly 9,300 sqft grounds offer exceptional outdoor living with prime ADU potential. A raised deck with a retractable awning steps down to a geometric paver terrace, a lush lawn, and a mature shade tree. A long driveway with 220V 50amp EV charging leads to the detached oversized garage with workshop/studio space. Located in the sought-after South Pasadena school district with middle and high schools just 7-8 min walk away, you are moments from Garfield Park, local cafes, and the vibrant weekly South Pasadena Farmers Market. This home combines timeless character with modern livability.

Property Information

Property type

Residential

Sub-type

Single Family Residence

Structure type

House

Year built

1917

Stories

2

Living area

3,204 Sq Ft

Lot size

0.21 acres

Lot dimensions

50' x 185'

Garage spaces

1

Parking spaces

5

Zoning

SPR110000*

Days on market

17

MLS^® Listing#

AR26167949

Property Features

Interior

Beamed Ceilings · Breakfast Bar · Cathedral Ceiling(s) · Dry Bar · In-Law Floorplan · Open Floorplan · Stone Counters · Recessed Lighting · Storage · Entrance Foyer · Walk-In Closet(s) · Master Downstairs

Exterior

Awning(s)

Appliances

Convection Oven · Dishwasher · Free-Standing Range · Disposal · Refrigerator · Range Hood · Self Cleaning Oven · Tankless Water Heater · Vented Exhaust Fan · Washer/Dryer Stacked

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Central

Flooring

Stone · Wood

Fireplace

Living Room · Masonry · See Remarks

Pool

None

Parking

Driveway · Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s) · Garage · Garage Door Opener · Off Street · Oversized

Laundry

Washer Hookup · Electric Dryer Hookup · Gas Dryer Hookup · Inside · Laundry Room

Patio

Deck · Front Porch · Terrace

Lot features

Back Yard · Front Yard · Sprinklers In Rear · Sprinklers In Front · Rectangular Lot

Construction

Stone

Roof

Shingle

Windows

Double Pane Windows · Screens · Skylight(s)

Security

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s) · Smoke Detector(s)

Community

Street Lights · Sidewalks · Park

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water source

Public

Rooms

Schools

Middle

South Pasadena

High

South Pasadena

Financial Details

HOA

None

Parcel number

5319023016

Directions

North of Huntington Dr, between Spruce St and Oak St.