981 Glen Oaks Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105

$2,395,000

Updates, upgrades and views in the San Rafael Hills! Fully renovated inside and out, this sleek contemporary home on a large double lot enjoys privacy and lifestyle. Sited in a grove of California Live Oak trees, this home enjoys unparalleled private space and panoramic vistas of the San… Read More Gabriel Mountains to the north and east. Enter the property via a gently sloped driveway with ample parking including the attached two-car garage with direct access to the home's interior. From the entry staircase, take in views while approaching the double front door, which opens to reveal a space is defined by elegant restraint. Inside, light-toned floors and soaring vaulted ceilings complement oversized single pane picture windows that showcase the natural surroundings. The generous living room is comfortable and elevated, with a decorative fireplace flanked by twin sliding glass doors. This 230 outdoor extension balcony expands living and entertaining space, offering the peak Southern California lifestyle: take in the sunrise views while drinking coffee alfresco. Updated throughout in 2025, the home boasts a designer central dining room and kitchen, featuring an oversized breakfast bar island, high tech stainless steel appliances and seamless stone countertops and backsplash. Simplicity of finishes here yields a luxe, uncomplicated whole without unnecessary decoration: walls, ceilings and cabinetry are quiet, with clean edges and uninterrupted calm lines. On this main level of the home, find two bedrooms: one with mountain-facing windows, a walk-in closet, and an en suite 3/4 bath, the other enjoys hillside views of trails frequented by family of deer. A full bath completes this level. Downstairs, find a den/office space adjacent to the laundry area, an additional 3/4 bath, and a large third bedroom with generous walk in closet and direct access to the lower level covered patio space. There is natural light virtually everywhere here, but no view of neighbors -- this property embodies a rare combination of privacy, a sense of space and access to the conveniences and fun of the City, closer than they seem. With the Rose Bowl recreation complex and Linda Vista Avenue just down the street, Old Town and the Norton Simon Museum just 2 miles away, and proximity to multiple freeways to Downtown and the Studios to the west, this is a rare offering in an ideal location. Read Less

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Jun 16, 2026

Property Type

SingleFamilyResidence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

2,187

Lot Size

0.54 Acres

Year Built

1981

MLS Number

P1-27471

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Dishwasher, GasRange, Microwave, Refrigerator

Building

Built in 1981, Living area: 2187.0, Living area units: SquareFeet, 2 stories, Levels: Two

Community

Biking, Foothills, Hiking

Doors

DoubleDoorEntry, SlidingDoors

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Covered, Open, Patio, SeeRemarks, Balcony, Balcony, Lighting

Fence

None

Fireplaces

Decorative, LivingRoom, SeeRemarks

Garage

2 spaces

Heating

Central

Interior Features

Balcony, CathedralCeilings, SeparateFormalDiningRoom, EatInKitchen, HighCeilings, LivingRoomDeckAttached, StoneCounters, RecessedLighting, SeeRemarks, BedroomOnMainLevel, MainLevelPrimary, PrimarySuite

Laundry

WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, GasDryerHookup, Inside

Lot

0.5377 acres, SlopedUp

Parking

5 total parking spaces, DoorSingle, Driveway, Garage, GarageDoorOpener, OffStreet, Private, SeeRemarks, SideBySide

Pool

None

Property

UpdatedRemodeled, CityLights, Hills, Mountains, Neighborhood

Security Features

SecurityLights

Sewer

PublicSewer

Taxes

Parcel Number: 5707006005, Lot: 13

Utilities

ElectricityConnected, NaturalGasConnected, SewerConnected, WaterConnected, Water Source: Public, Standard

Windows

DoublePaneWindows

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