Pasadena (NW) (645) Homes with Mid-Century Modern Style

Welcome to the enchanting neighborhood of Northwest Pasadena, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Los Angeles County. Known for its rich history and vibrant culture, this area boasts a unique blend of modern living and classic charm, making it an ideal place to call home. With tree-lined streets, picturesque parks, and a strong sense of community, Northwest Pasadena offers a serene suburban vibe while remaining conveniently close to the bustling city life.

One of the standout features of this region is its collection of Mid-Century Modern homes, which perfectly capture the essence of California’s architectural evolution. These homes, characterized by clean lines, large windows, and open floor plans, reflect a seamless integration with nature and a focus on indoor-outdoor living. The Mid-Century Modern style is not just a design aesthetic; it’s a lifestyle that celebrates simplicity and functionality, making it a favorite among design enthusiasts and families alike.

Living in Northwest Pasadena means you’re surrounded by an array of amenities, including trendy shops, delightful cafes, and beautiful parks like the historic Brookside Park and the iconic Rose Bowl. The area is also known for its excellent schools and close-knit community feel, ensuring that residents enjoy both comfort and convenience.

Whether you’re an architecture aficionado or simply seeking a welcoming neighborhood with character, Northwest Pasadena’s Mid-Century Modern homes offer an unparalleled living experience. Come explore this vibrant community and discover the perfect blend of style, history, and modernity that awaits you in this remarkable corner of Pasadena!

Newest Pasadena (NW) (645) Homes with Mid-Century Modern Style

$1,575,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ P1-28745 MLS ⋅ Active Under Contract Status

Perched above the historic Rose Bowl, this quintessential Mid-Century 3-bedroom, 3-bath end-unit view condominium designed by Buff & Hensman offers the rare opportunity to own celebrated architecture at an approachable price point. Sited within an intimate enclave of twelve units with common pool and spa, the community fosters a neighborly, inviting feel uncommon to many other larger developments today. Crisp post and beam architectural lines and walls of glass, unmistakable hallmarks of the Buff & Hensman lexicon, allow for a light-filled open double volume living and dining room space, ideal for quiet everyday living, as well as lively entertaining. Significant West-facing views unfold toward the San Rafael hills, framed from the exterior patio as well as from the living room and second-story primary bedroom above, offering a study in changing light and sunset color.The current owner undertook thoughtful upgrades - including new flooring, new tiling, fresh interior paint and refined finishing details throughout - with the intention of this being his forever home. Changed circumstances lead him to seek the next steward to lovingly care for the residence as he once envisioned.The desirable end-unit position affords additional enhanced privacy and abundant natural light throughout. Attached proprietary two-car garage with electric opener, offering direct and secure access. Incredible opportunity for a residence that pairs architectural pedigree with the ease of effortless, low-maintenance living.

200 Arroyo Terrace, Pasadena

$2,450,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 26862543 MLS ⋅ Active Status

3 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms | 2,318 Square Feet | 0.33-Acre Lot. Positioned along a private road in Pasadena's Linda Vista enclave, this mid-century modern residence carries an extraordinary architectural pedigree. Designed and constructed in 1961 by B. Williams, in an enclave developed by S. Merendino, both members of the faculty at USC's School of Architecture, the property remains a definitive expression of the modernist principles its architects championed. Situated on a 0.33-acre parcel, the 2,318-square-foot residence is integrated into its hillside site, commanding unobstructed views of the San Gabriel Mountains, the Pasadena cityscape, and the iconic Rose Bowl. A private drive approaches the home through a sequence that separates the residence from its surroundings, arriving at a sheltered carport marked by an oversized, lacquered-in-red pivot door, an architectural statement that anticipates the design within. The interior is organized around a great room defined by a chef's kitchen of industrial refinement and an original steel-hooded fireplace serving as sculptural centerpiece. Retractable Fleetwood glass dissolves the boundary between interior and exterior, opening the residence to its mountain, city, and stadium views while extending living space onto a series of balconies, decks, and terraced patios. The upper-level primary suite, features an en suite bathroom and private balcony with uninterrupted views. The lower level houses the second primary suite, featuring an en suite bathroom and built-in furnishings. One additional bedroom with a bathroom completes the lower level. Between 2008 and 2010, architect Tom Marble completed a comprehensive renovation that earned the property a 2017 Historic Preservation Award, incorporating contemporary materials and solar electric integration. Subsequent ownership has extended this stewardship through permaculture landscape design with Anigo Garden Design and Kelly L. Kinney. Greywater irrigation system, an outdoor kitchen, expanded deck areas, and saltwater pool and spa, furthering the property's indoor-outdoor living across its 0.33-acre setting. This is a rare offering: a preservation-award-winning mid-century modern estate in Linda Vista, Pasadena, combining architectural provenance, panoramic views, and thoughtful modern stewardship.

1290 Rancheros Road, Pasadena

$4,599,000

5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 26896313 MLS ⋅ Active Under Contract Status

The Gell-Mann Residence: William E. Blurock Architect. Set gently into the tree-lined edge of the Arroyo Seco, this two-story mid-century modern residence was built in 1956 and designed by California modernist architect William E. Blurock, FAIA, whose career shaped landmark civic and educational buildings across the state and around the world. Believed to be one of only a few private homes he ever designed, this striking mid-century residence is quietly tucked behind mature landscaping within Pasadena's storied, National Register-listed Prospect Historic District.The five-bedroom, five-bathroom home is anchored by an aspirational reverse floor plan that lifts the main gathering spaces to the upper level, where soaring living-room ceilings, a copper-clad fireplace, and a bespoke mid-century light fixture stretching the entire length of the living room wash the interiors in a welcoming, warm light. Custom millwork and walls clad in walnut and maple lend a natural richness to the residence. Walls of glass and a second-story balcony frame sweeping views of the Rose Bowl and surrounding canyons. A dramatic open-plan stairway becomes a sculptural centerpiece for the home, animated by inset colored-glass panels and highlighted by an architectural railing wrapped in wood and cork flooring.Below, the floor plan opens around a serene zen-style garden and an expansive pool, with a private pool house/guest studio completing a resort-like retreat built for modern California living. Flagstone, stucco and a subdued facade let the house belong effortlessly among the district's Craftsman and period-revival landmarks.The home carries a remarkable provenance as the longtime residence of Nobel Prize-winning physicist Murray Gell-Mann, who lived here during his most creative years at Caltech. The scientist who named the "quark" and reorganized our understanding of the building blocks of matter found his home in a house designed, quite literally, to lift its inhabitants toward the light and the view.More than a home, this is a rare convergence of California modernism, landscape, craftsmanship and intellectual history. Square footage was measured by PlantLab LA: House only-6006, Garage-454, Studio-153. Buyers to verify all permitted and possibly unpermitted spaces. The residence is ready to write its next chapter.

1024 Armada Drive, Pasadena

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