This $2.5M Miller Fong Midcentury Is All About the View

Tucked away in South Pasadena, the 1965 home frames verdant vistas with walls of glass.
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Location: 1746 Las Palmitas Street, South Pasadena, California

Price: $2,480,000

Architect: Miller Fong

Year Built: 1965

Footprint: 2,277 square feet (three bedrooms, three baths)

Lot Size: 0.23 acres

From the Agent: "Welcome to 1746 Las Palmitas Street, a midcentury-modern masterpiece designed by renowned architect Miller Fong. Nestled in the heart of South Pasadena’s Altos de Monterey neighborhood, the home features three spacious bedrooms and three bathrooms, each thoughtfully designed to maximize comfort and style with sweeping mountain views. As you step inside, you are greeted by an atrium that acts as the central point of the home, bathing the family room and living room in abundant natural light. Floor-to-ceiling windows and soaring ceilings throughout the house provide tranquil views of the surrounding greenery, creating a serene oasis away from the hustle of city life."

The home’s relatively modest facade conceals its expansive interiors.

The home’s relatively modest facade conceals its expansive interiors.

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Floor-to-ceiling glazing wraps the living area, which is warmed by a slender freestanding fireplace.

Floor-to-ceiling glazing wraps the living area, which is warmed by a slender freestanding fireplace.

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Dressed with original cabinetry, the U-shaped kitchen connects to both the family room and outdoor courtyard.

Dressed with original cabinetry, the U-shaped kitchen connects to both the family room and outdoor courtyard.

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"The post-and-beam construction throughout the home not only reinforces the strong structural design but also adds dramatic elements that are sure to impress," notes the agent.

"The post-and-beam construction throughout the home not only reinforces the strong structural design but also adds dramatic elements that are sure to impress," notes the agent.

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An aerial view showcases how the residence wraps around its spacious backyard deck.

An aerial view showcases how the residence wraps around its spacious backyard deck.

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