Property Description for 1001 Buena Vista, South Pasadena, CA

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Sold on 2/22/2006 for $2,060,000
1001 Buena Vista in South Pasadena California is a 6 bedroom 4 bath home with 4434 SqFt.

This home has been described as, FIRST TIME ON MARKET IN 52 YEARS. Known as The Garfield House, it is located in an estate area of South Pasadena. An early Craftsman by architects GREENE & GREENE built for the widow of U.S. President James Garfield as her winter home. Constructed with natural and hand-worked materials, river stones from the Arroyo, clinker bricks, crafted woodwork, art glass panes and Batchelder tile fireplace. Generous size rooms throughout the house including a large sun porch off living and dining rooms. A large lower level measures 1821 sq. ft. and a workshop with 336 sq. ft. A new garage was added in 1962 measuring 381 sq. ft. The home offers much potential for restoration. Re-roofed in 1993. Convenient to local shops, restaurants, services and The Gold Line. This property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a local Historic Landmark. This is a Trust Sale with no court confirmation.