$3,200,000

3740 Canyon Crest Road, Altadena, CA 91001

2 beds |
2 baths |
2,942 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1952
2.75acre lot
2 car garage
$1,088/sqft
Listed 1 month ago

Property Description

Up a secluded private road in a grove of California live oaks is a creative haven with a unique legacy. 'Boulder Crest' is singular: a historic marvel, an architectural gem, a property rising from the landscape -- an enduring biophilic design. Built of massive granite boulders placed at the beginning of the 20th century, the house and grounds are a feat of vision, engineering and artisan masonry. This home seamlessly melds arts and crafts elements with mid-century modernism - the net effect is timeless - from arroyo stone work and old growth redwood to post & beam construction. Serpentine stone-lined pathways cross a network of masonry channels and terraces on the approach to the entry. A keystone engraved '1912' heralds over the arched double door, opening to reveal rich jade-hued concrete floors. Redwood paneling, vaulted beamed ceilings and oversize pendant lanterns warm a jaw-dropping step-down living room, anchored by the floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and wall of windows. The living room connects to both the dining room and galley kitchen with rock walls and clerestory windows, as well as the first bedroom and adjacent den (once a gold vault, ready to be reimagined as a music room, meditation space, or quiet office). Even the 3/4 bath boasts a beautiful river rock wall th

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: October 10, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:: COMPASS :
Listing Agent:: Teresa Fuller : 626-483-0710
MLS ID:: CRP1-24492

General: DenOfficeStorageWorkshop
Appliances: DishwasherGas RangeRefrigerator
Laundry: In KitchenInside
Flooring: ConcreteSee Remarks
A/C: Central AirHeat Pump
Heating: Heat Pump
Fireplace: Living RoomRaised HearthSee RemarksFireplace

General: LightingBack YardFront YardSprinklers FrontOther
Pool: In GroundFenced
Parking: DetachedOtherPrivate

General: 2

HOA Amenities: Park
County: Los Angeles

Zoning: 5863006005
View: CanyonHillsMountain(s)PanoramicTrees/WoodsOther

Utilities: Other Water/SewerNatural Gas Connected
Water: PrivateOther
Sewer: Other

This listing courtesy of Teresa Fuller, COMPASS

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Location

Schools Nearby

Franklin Elementary School

527 Ventura St, Altadena, CA, 91001

Grades PK-5

1.12 miles away

Charles W. Eliot Arts Magnet Academy

2184 Lake Ave, Altadena, CA, 91001

Grades 6-8

2.53 miles away

John Muir High School

1905 Lincoln Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91103

Grades 9-12

2.10 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.