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$3,980,000
2 Days On Site

685 Chester Avenue
San Marino, CA 91108

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
5
Beds
5
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
4,401
SqFt
$904
/SqFt
1951
Built
Subdivision:
Not Applicable
County:
Los Angeles
Listed by Evangelyn Lin of eXp Realty of California, Inc. [email protected]
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Resting on a 1/2 acre corner lot in San Marino's exclusive Huntington Library neighborhood, 685 Chester Avenue is a timeless Mid-Century ranch ideal for planting roots. This single-story home offers elegant, light-filled living spaces, a private backyard with lush gardens, and a versatile 824 sq ft guest house complete with a full kitchen, living room, and bedroom ensuite. A grand, double-door entry opens to the home's gracious foyer with gleaming marble tiles. To the right, an elegant formal living room with intricate millwork and numerous windows offers the perfect setting for social club meetings, piano practice, or simply relaxing with a good book in front of the handsome fireplace. The heart of the home is found in the centrally located family room complete with skylights and a statement fireplace. Sliding glass doors dissolve the boundary between inside and out while offering peaceful views of the covered patio and lush gardens. Nearby, the kitchen features a large island, abundant storage, and a Sub-Zero refrigerator. From the living area, a hallway leads to three bedroom suites resting at the rear of the home, including the luxurious primary. A private fourth bedroom and a hallway bathroom are located off the foyer. The home's serene outdoor areas include a covered stone patio-ideal for weekend brunch-overlooking a grassy lawn and blooming rose garden. The secluded guest house at the rear of the property is updated and fully equipped for visiting loved ones or multi-generational living. Between the garage and the rear gate, you'll find a large and versatile space ideal for extra parking or a basketball court. Set in a picture-perfect neighborhood just blocks from the Huntington Library and San Marino High School, 685 Chester Ave is where the good life stops being an aspiration and becomes reality.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$3,980,000
Days On Site 
2 Days
Bedrooms 
5
Inside Area (SqFt) 
4,401 sqft
Total Baths 
5
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
2
Lot Size 
0.5295 Acres
Year Built 
1951
MLS® Number 
P1-26672
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
yesterdayListing updated with changes from the MLS®
2 days agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.5295
Attached Garage 
Yes
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Land Lease 
No
Levels 
One
Number Of Stories 
1
Parking 
AttachedCoveredDirect AccessDrivewayGarageGatedPrivateOn Street
Parking Spaces 
6
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Security 
PrewiredCarbon Monoxide Detector(s)Smoke Detector(s)
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Special Circumstances 
Standard
Style 
MidCenturyModern
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
Double OvenDishwasherGas CooktopMicrowaveRefrigeratorTrash Compactor
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Family RoomLiving Room
Flooring 
TileWood
Heating 
CentralFireplace(s)
Interior 
Breakfast BarBuilt-in FeaturesCrown MoldingDry BarEat-in KitchenOpen FloorplanPantryRecessed LightingStorageWalk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features 
InsideLaundry ClosetIn Kitchen
Window Features 
Skylight(s)Shutters
Bathroom 
Features - Soaking Tub
Bedroom 
Dining Room 
EntryFoyer 
Family Room 
Kitchen 
Features - Kitchen Island
Living Room 
Master Bedroom 
Other 
Features - Walk-In Closet(s)
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Exterior Features
Exterior 
Lighting
Fencing 
PrivacySecurity
Lot Features 
Corner Lot
Other Structures 
Guest House
Patio And Porch 
Covered
Pool Features 
None
Spa Features 
None
View 
NeighborhoodTrees/Woods
Waterview 
NeighborhoodTrees/Woods
Windows/Doors 
Skylight(s)Shutters
Community Features
Accessibility Features 
Safe Emergency Egress from Home
Community Features 
CurbsSidewalks
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventional
MLS Area 
655 - San Marino


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