1659 S Oak Knoll Avenue
San Marino, CA 91108
Listing broker / agent: BHHS California Properties · CRMLS
MLS # P1-27870 · Last checked Oct 22, 2026 04:34 UTC
About this property
Nestled behind mature privacy hedges and a private automatic gate in the highly coveted North San Marino Langham neighborhood, this exquisite Spanish Colonial Revival residence offers timeless architecture, refined interiors, and effortless California living just two blocks from the iconic Langham Hotel.A brick-paved motor court welcomes you upon arrival, with an extended driveway leading to the rear garage. The charming front patio sets the tone with a tranquil trickling fountain, creating a warm and inviting entry experience.Inside, the expansive living room is rich in character, featuring a stunning stone fireplace, soaring natural light, and a dramatic arched picture window. Designed for both entertaining and everyday luxury, the gourmet kitchen is appointed with stone marble countertops, an oversized center island, an 8-burner gas range, convection oven, Viking appliance package, wine refrigerator, and abundant custom cabinetry. The kitchen opens seamlessly to the spacious family room overlooking the beautifully landscaped rear grounds.Outdoor living is equally impressive, offering rear patio decking, a relaxing hot tub, generous grassy lawn, and mature fruit trees -- an ideal setting for entertaining or peaceful retreat.The formal dining room exudes elegance with beautiful picture windows and abundant natural light. A desirable main-level bedroom suite with a three-quarter bath provides flexibility for guests or multigenerational living, while an additional powder room completes the first floor.Upstairs, two bright secondary bedrooms share a beautifully appointed hall bathroom lined with Carrera marble. The luxurious primary suite is a private sanctuary featuring French doors that open to a serene balcony with charming neighborhood views, a spacious walk-in closet, and a spa-inspired ensuite bath complete with a standalone soaking tub, double pedestal sinks, and walk-in shower.Additional highlights include built-in televisions throughout the home and a completely finished basement featuring a dedicated laundry area and additional storage space. Thoughtfully designed throughout, the home blends classic architectural charm with modern comfort.This is San Marino living at its finest-sophisticated, private, and ideally located in one of the city's most sought-after neighborhoods.
Property details
- MLS number
- P1-27870
- Status
- Active Under Contract (Backup)
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 4 Beds • 4 Baths
- Living area
- 1,992 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1489 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1927
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 100
Building
- Year built
- 1927
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Mediterranean, Spanish
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Construction
- Stucco
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Foundation
- Raised
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 2
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 1
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Basement, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
- Interior features
- Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Accessibility features
- See Remarks
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gated
- Attached garage
- No
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- Above Ground
- Patio / porch
- None, Balcony
- Exterior features
- Balcony
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers Timer
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Brick
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Street Lights, Sidewalks
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Valentine
- Middle / junior school
- Huntington
- High school
- San Marino
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) San Marino Unified · San Marino | K–5 | 0.8 mi |
| Huntington Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) San Marino Unified · San Marino | 6–8 | 0.9 mi |
| Marengo Elementary South Pasadena Unified · South Pasadena | K–5 | 1.0 mi |
| Blair High (school website, opens in a new tab) Pasadena Unified · Pasadena | 6–12 | 1.1 mi |
| Garfield Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Alhambra Unified · Alhambra | K–8 | 1.1 mi |
| Coolidge Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) San Gabriel Unified · San Gabriel | K–5 | 1.2 mi |
| South Pasadena Middle South Pasadena Unified · South Pasadena | 6–8 | 1.2 mi |
| South Pasadena Senior High South Pasadena Unified · South Pasadena | 9–12 | 1.4 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
- $2,380,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $2,480,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $2,480,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-10-07 09:32 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 16:47 | $2,380,000 |
| Oct 2, 2026 05:32 | $2,480,000 |
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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 2026-10-22 04:57 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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