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1097 S Los Robles AVE Pasadena, CA 91106

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,204 SqFt

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Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,204 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,619

MLS Listing ID P1-27221

Bedrooms 2

Three Quarter Bath 1

Construction Status Updated/Remodeled

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1947

Lot Size 8,982 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

The Wallace Neff Shell House, carefully restored by its current owners with a commitment to preserving the integrity of Neff's original architectural intent, the residence remains a remarkably intact artifact of mid-century innovation.Set on an approximately 9,000-square-foot corner lot, the two-bedroom dome dwelling unfolds as a study in organic geometry and spatial efficiency. Beneath the curved shell, a circular half living room radiates from a central fireplace, flowing seamlessly into the kitchen and adjoining bath. The home's monolithic form blurs distinctions between structure and sculpture, embodying Neff's belief that architecture could be economical, resilient, and profoundly modern.In addition, the property includes an over 1,000-square-foot detached studio space, with submitted ADU plans in process with the city. This structure currently incorporates a large open public space, bath and separate bedroom. Further underscoring the property's historic significance is a rare Airform-constructed bomb shelter, added in the 60s, approximately 15 feet below the studio. Two patio outdoor seating areas, one nestled between the dome and detached studio space, the other positioned just outside the dome, are thoughtfully integrated within the surrounding gardens and gated drive.Originally conceived in 1947, The Shell House stands today as the sole surviving example in the United States of Neff's visionary Airform construction system. Also referred to as 'Bubble House,' a reinforced concrete construction, erected with an inflatable balloon and then sprayed with gunite, this experimental post-war housing concept fuses futurist engineering with sculptural domestic design. The Shell House represents a singular chapter in American architectural history, an extraordinarily rare convergence of preservation, experimentation, and design vision. A potential Mills Act candidate, if desired.

Location

State CA

County Los Angeles

Area 648 - Pasadena (Se)

Rooms

Other Rooms Guest House Detached

Interior

Heating Central

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Concrete

Inclusions Gas range / oven unit, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer, dryer, all wired light fixtures, red couches, black red table

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Gas Oven

Exterior

Parking Features Tandem, Uncovered

Garage Spaces 2.0

Garage Description 2.0

Pool None

Community Features Suburban

View Y/N No

View None

Roof Type Concrete,See Remarks

Total Parking Spaces 4

Private Pool No

Building

Dwelling Type House

Story One

Entry Level One

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Mid-Century Modern, See Remarks

Level or Stories One

Additional Building Guest House Detached

Construction Status Updated/Remodeled

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 5324005008

Acceptable Financing Cash

Listing Terms Cash

Special Listing Condition Trust

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Listed by George Penner COMPASS (626) 807-8558, DRE #01394929

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1097 S Los Robles AVE Pasadena, CA 91106

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