225 North Lima, Sierra Madre, CA 91024
225 North Lima, Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Property Description
Rare opportunity to own a historic estate with built-in income potential in Sierra Madre. The iconic Pinney House, a magnificent 1888 Queen Anne Victorian designed by renowned architects Samuel Newsom and Joseph Cather Newsom, offers approximately 10,000 sq. ft. of living space on a beautifully landscaped 0.47-acre lot. The property currently features eight individual bedroom suites, many with private amenities and separate electric meters, creating excellent income-producing potential. Some suites are currently rented while others are available, allowing the next owner to live on the property while generating rental income. A spacious 3,000 sq. ft. loft provides flexible living space ideal for an owner's residence, creative studio, or additional guest quarters. Rich in historic character, the home showcases grand porches, a conservatory, parlor, library, formal dining room, wide staircases, large windows, restored claw-foot tubs, and beautiful period architectural details throughout. Modern upgrades include updated plumbing, electrical systems, and newer HVAC. The landscaped grounds feature English gardens, ample parking, and scenic views of the nearby San Gabriel Mountains and city lights. Designated as a historic landmark and benefiting from the Mills Act tax relief program, the Pinney House offers a rare chance to own a piece of California history while enjoying potential income from multiple suites.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Luxury Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Sierra Madre · Single Family Residence
Listed 6.8% above the median closed sale of $2,808,000. Price per sqft ($300) is a 64% discount to closed comps ($844). Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.
Price Position
Positioned above the market — commands a premium.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1319 Baldwin Avenue | Arcadia | 1959 | 6 | 4 | 3,731 | 16,856 | $775 | $2.89M | 23 | 57 |
| 600 Baldwin Court | Sierra Madre | 2025 | 4 | 6 | 3,719 | 15,047 | $733 | $2.73M | 108 | 56 |
| 835 Murietta Drive | Arcadia | 1940 | 5 | 3 | 2,924 | 18,957 | $1,122 | $3.28M | 39 | 53 |
| 574 Camillo Road | Sierra Madre | 2008 | 4 | 4 | 4,047 | 14,635 | $741 | $3.00M | 48 | 51 |
| 3033 Clarmeya Lane | Pasadena | 1952 | 5 | 4 | 3,250 | 40,295 | $1,046 | $3.40M | 48 | 43 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 4.8 | 4.2 | 3,534.2 | 21,158 | $883.4 | $3.06M | 53.2 | |||
| Median | 3,719 | $3.00M | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400 Vaquero Road | Arcadia | 1939 | 12/18/2025 | 3 | 3 | 2,700 | 17,534 | $2.79M | $2.79M | $1,033 | 1.00 | 100 | 59 |
| 3426 Avondale Road | Pasadena | 2014 | 09/16/2026 | 5 | 5 | 3,304 | 7,205 | $2.40M | $2.70M | $817 | 1.13 | 32 | 56 |
| 950 Hampton | Arcadia | 1950 | 09/15/2026 | 5 | 8 | 4,008 | 26,791 | $3.65M | $3.42M | $855 | 0.94 | 46 | 56 |
| 3815 Sycamore Street | Pasadena | 2025 | 04/24/2026 | 5 | 6 | 4,382 | 10,840 | $2.89M | $2.81M | $641 | 0.97 | 74 | 55 |
| 1440 Carmelita Place | Arcadia | 1948 | 06/30/2026 | 5 | 5 | 3,842 | 23,626 | $3.48M | $3.35M | $872 | 0.96 | 59 | 54 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 4.6 | 5.4 | 3,647.2 | 17,199.2 | $3.01M | $3.01M | $843.6 | — | 62.2 | ||||
| Median | 3,842 | $2.81M | $2.81M | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.