965 San Marino Avenue
San Marino, CA 91108
Listing broker / agent: eXp Realty of California, Inc. · Evangelyn Lin · CRMLS
MLS # P1-27652 · Last checked Nov 14, 2026 19:52 UTC
About this property
Welcome to 965 San Marino Avenue, a classically beautiful Monterey Colonial set on nearly an acre of lush, park-like grounds within San Marino's prestigious Huntington Estates enclave. Here, timeless architecture and a legacy setting create a residence to be treasured for decades. A sweeping circular drive wraps around a manicured front lawn, creating an elegant sense of arrival. Inside, richly-toned mahogany floors and beautiful millwork speak to the home's fine craftsmanship. Generously scaled living areas are ideal for entertaining. The living room easily accommodates a baby grand piano and features a large picture window overlooking the idyllic neighborhood beyond. This is the perfect setting for music recitals and social club meetings. A theater room with a fireplace and adjoining full-service wet bar welcomes movie nights and watch parties. Nearby, the elegant dining room offers ample space for extra guests during holiday entertaining. Casual meals are enjoyed in the gourmet kitchen with an eat-in island, large breakfast area, and a spacious layout that invites personalization. Also on the main level, a luxurious ensuite bedroom is tucked behind the kitchen, while a separate guest suite enjoys its own private outdoor entrance. A graceful, curved staircase leads to the second floor where 3 additional bedrooms await. Occupying one wing of the upper level, the expansive primary suite offers privacy and comfort, while two additional bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath on the opposite side. The home's expansive, private grounds are meant for both everyday enjoyment and creating wonderful memories. With a large entertaining terrace, koi ponds, a resort-style pool, fruit trees, and sweeping lawns, you'll treasure this extraordinary setting for celebrations both large and small, from summer gatherings to milestone occasions. A four-car garage with dedicated workshop space provides exceptional utility and flexibility. More than a home, 965 San Marino Avenue is an exceptional Huntington Estates residence where life's most meaningful moments unfold amid timeless beauty, privacy, and grace.
Property details
- MLS number
- P1-27652
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 5 Beds • 5 Baths
- Living area
- 5,694 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.8861 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1951
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 132
Building
- Year built
- 1951
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Colonial, See Remarks
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Living area source
- Measured
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 4
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom, Bonus Room, Bedroom, Basement, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Foyer, Guest Quarters, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Media Room, Other, Projection Room, Utility Room, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Interior features
- Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Bar, Wood Product Walls, Wired For Sound, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Jack And Jill Bath, Primary Suite, Utility Room
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside
- Accessibility features
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home, Parking, Accessible Doors
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 12
- Garage spaces
- 4
- Parking
- Circular Driveway, Covered, Door Multi, Driveway, Garage, Gated, On Street, Storage
- Attached garage
- No
- Pool
- Fenced, In Ground, Private
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Rear Porch, Brick, Covered, Patio, Stone, See Remarks, Balcony
- Exterior features
- Balcony, Koi Pond, Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Yard
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Community features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| San Marino High (school website, opens in a new tab) San Marino Unified · San Marino | 9–12 | 0.6 mi |
| Hamilton Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | Not reported | 0.8 mi |
| Huntington Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) San Marino Unified · San Marino | 6–8 | 0.9 mi |
| Valentine Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) San Marino Unified · San Marino | K–5 | 1.0 mi |
| Carver Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) San Marino Unified · San Marino | K–5 | 1.1 mi |
| Wilson Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) San Gabriel Unified · San Gabriel | K–5 | 1.4 mi |
| Coolidge Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) San Gabriel Unified · San Gabriel | K–5 | 1.4 mi |
| Learning Works (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | 6–12 | 1.5 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $6,980,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $7,380,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $7,380,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-07-24 08:18 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 07:20 | $6,980,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in San Marino
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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Calculated 2026-11-14 21:23 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
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