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3740 Canyon Crest Road Altadena, CA 91001

2 Beds

2 Baths

2,942 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,942 sqft

Price per Sqft $978

MLS Listing ID P1-24492

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 2

Year Built 1952

Lot Size 2.746 Acres

Property Sub-Type Detached

Property Description

Up a secluded private road in a grove of California live oaks is a creative haven with a unique legacy. 'Boulder Crest' is singular: a historic marvel, an architectural gem, a property rising from the landscape -- an enduring biophilic design. Built of massive granite boulders placed at the beginning of the 20th century, the house and grounds are a feat of vision, engineering and artisan masonry. This home seamlessly melds arts and crafts elements with mid-century modernism - the net effect is timeless - from arroyo stone work and old growth redwood to post & beam construction. Serpentine stone-lined pathways cross a network of masonry channels and terraces on the approach to the entry. A keystone engraved '1912' heralds over the arched double door, opening to reveal rich jade-hued concrete floors. Redwood paneling, vaulted beamed ceilings and oversize pendant lanterns warm a jaw-dropping step-down living room, anchored by the floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and wall of windows. The living room connects to both the dining room and galley kitchen with rock walls and clerestory windows, as well as the first bedroom and adjacent den (once a gold vault, ready to be reimagined as a music room, meditation space, or quiet office). Even the 3/4 bath boasts a beautiful river rock wall that imparts a feeling of warmth and security. Upstairs, a spacious art studio enjoys canyon vistas, a private patio and calming sounds of the corten steel water feature. Past shoji screens with encapsulated botanical elements, find the generous primary suite, with its own wall of windows, large canti

Location

State CA

County Los Angeles

Direction Property is located on a private lane off Canyon Crest Road; please do not enter without an appointment.

Interior

Interior Features Sunken Living Room, Two Story Ceilings

Heating Heat Pump

Cooling Central Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)

Flooring Other/Remarks

Fireplaces Type FP in Living Room, Other/Remarks, Raised Hearth

Fireplace No

Appliance Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Gas Stove

Exterior

Parking Features Garage - Single Door, Garage Door Opener

Garage Spaces 2.0

Pool Below Ground, Private, Diving Board, Fenced

Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected

View Y/N Yes

Water Access Desc Private

View Mountains/Hills, Panoramic, Valley/Canyon, Other/Remarks, Trees/Woods

Porch Stone/Tile, Other/Remarks, Patio Open, Terrace

Total Parking Spaces 7

Building

Sewer Cesspool

Water Private

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 5863006005

Acceptable Financing Cash, Cash To New Loan

Listing Terms Cash, Cash To New Loan

Special Listing Condition Standard

Listed by Teresa Fuller COMPASS

SCHOOLSPROPERTIES

Elementary Schools 20

10

La Canada Elementary School

Public | KG - 6
10

Paradise Canyon Elementary School

Public | KG - 6
8

Odyssey Charter

Public | KG - 8
7

Pasadena Rosebud Academy

Public | KG - 6
5

Washington Elementary School

Public | PK - 5
5

Longfellow Elementary School

Public | PK - 5
4

Franklin Elementary School

Public | PK - 5
3

Jackson STEM Magnet

Public | PK - 5
3

Cleveland Elementary School

Public | PK - 5
1

Altadena Arts Magnet

Public | PK - 5
0

Advanced Education Academy

Private | 3 - 12
0

La Canada Preparatory School

Private | KG - 8
0

Learning Castle

Private | PK - 8
0

Foothill Progressive Montessori School

Private | KG - 7
0

St Bede the Venerable Elementary School

Private | KG - 8
0

Crestview Preparatory School

Private | KG - 6
0

Five Acres School

Private | 1 - 10
0

Harambee Preparatory School

Private | PK - 6
0

Harriet Tubman Preschool & Elementary School

Private | PK - 2
0

Pasadena Waldorf School

Private | PK - 12

Middle Schools 8

6

Pasadena Rosebud Academy Middle School

Public | 7 - 8
5

Aveson Global Leadership Academy

Public | 6 - 12
2

Charles W. Eliot Arts Magnet Academy

Public | 6 - 8
1

Washington STEAM Multilingual Academy

Public | 6 - 8
0

La Canada 7 /8 High School

Public | 7 - 8
0

Flintridge Preparatory School

Private | 7 - 12
0

The Hillside School & Learning Center

Private | 7 - 12
0

Excelsior School

Private | 8 - 12

High Schools 4

10

La Canada High School

Public | 9 - 12
3

John Muir High School

Public | 9 - 12
0

Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy

Private | 9 - 12
0

St Francis High School

Private | 9 - 12

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Ruben Rodriguez

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+1(619) 261-9814

Ruben Rodriguez

3740 Canyon Crest Road Altadena, CA 91001

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