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$3,355,000
● House - Off Market

657 Prospect Boulevard

Pasadena, CA 91103
bedrooms
5 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths
square feet
3,300 Ft²
$17,162
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Welcome to the 'Bentz House', a rare and historically significant 1906 Craftsman designed by Greene and Greene. Located in Pasadena's very sought-after historic district, Prospect Park, home to work by Frank Lloyd Wright, Myron Hunt, Wallace Neff, and Buff & Hensman. This was the model home for the neighborhood. Commissioned by the Bentz family, it was designed solely under Charles Greene's direction, and one of the most current, intact examples of his residential work. Set on a large, meticulously landscaped lot with mature trees, including oak, camphor,  fruit trees, a wraparound porch, a rear deck, rebuilt greenhouse and two car garage & workshop.  The home offers five bedrooms and two full baths upstairs. The main floor includes a large living room with an original fireplace, formal dining room, kitchen, butler's pantry, mudroom, study, and bath. Laundry is located in the basement. There is also a very large attic. Preserved features include original light fixtures, doors, windows and a built-in cabinetry. The finishes, excavated by a noted preservationist, reflect the original color pallet for both paint and flooring.. Upgrades include newer HVAC system, attic insulation, foundation reinforcement, electrical and plumbing improvements, window restoration with new bronze screens, window coverings, a new roof,  updated irrigation, leak detection and security systems. This is a unique opportunity to own a documented piece of California's architectural heritage in a neighborhood defined by historic preservation and design​​‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌​‌​​ integrity.
Unit Size
3,300 Ft²
Days on Market
61 days
Land Size
0.41 acres
Price per sqft
$1,059
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1906

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Last updated: 2 years ago (CRMLS #P1-22280)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jul 15, 2025 Sold
Sold
Jun 21, 2025 In contract -
In contract
May 16, 2025 Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty $3,495,000
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
Mar 9, 2015 Sold
Sold
Jan 16, 2015 Listed by COMPASS $2,649,000
Listed by COMPASS
Welcome to the Bentz House. Designed and constructed in 1906 by Charles and Henry Greene. This estate is located in the coveted Prospect Park area of Pasadena. The home has matured gracefully in tandem with its surrounding aged oaks and neighborhood camphor trees. Upon entering this property one is struck by its original architectural details. The current owners have done a meticulous job in the preservation, reclamation and restoration of this beautiful historic home. The lower level consists of a large living room with original fireplace, dining room, butler's pantry, kitchen, bath, mudroom, and study adjacent to the rear deck. Upstairs are five bedrooms and two additional full baths. The wooded property includes a wraparound front porch, rear deck, multiple fruit trees and a greenhouse. A two-car garage and workshop complete this historic estate.

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Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1906
  • Effective Year Built: 1906
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 11
  • Bedroom Count: 5
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Building Condition: 3
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 17
  • Building Style: 3
  • Exterior Walls Type: 21
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 1
  • Roof Cover Type: 3
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 8
  • Basement Area: 250
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 1
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 17,692
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,670
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 1,050
  • Total Building Area: 3,300
  • Building Area: 3,300
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 3
  • Heated Square Feet: 3,300
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 2

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: PROSPECT PARK TRACT
  • Land Acres: 0000000406
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 010G
  • Legal Description 1: PROSPECT PARK TR LOTS 22 AND LOT/SEC 23

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Pasadena Unified School District
  • Census Tract: 461700

Zoning

  • Zoning: PSR4

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 26-E3
  • Parcel: 5711-005-013
  • Lot: 22
  • Municipality: SOUTH DISTRICT OFFICE / REDOND
  • Latitude: 34.1559
  • Longitude: -118.162

    Address

  • Full Address: 657 Prospect Blvd
  • Address - House Number: 657
  • Address - Street Name: Prospect
  • Address - Suffix Type: Blvd
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Pasadena
  • Carrier Code: C012
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 3231
  • Zip Code: 91103

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $973,489
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 07-500

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2313
  • Valuation Date: Jan 10, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 67
  • Final Value: 3,079,015
  • High Value: 3,791,390
  • Low Value: 2,366,639

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $837,000
  • Assessed Land Value: $619,800
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $217,200

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Feb 06, 2015
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Mar 09, 2015
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 36
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 15-0251145
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Sep 09, 2011
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Sep 06, 2011
  • Previous Sale Amount: $1,915,019
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 36
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