1520 Chelsea Road, San Marino, CA 91108

$5,395,000

Offered for the first time in 35 years, 1520 Chelsea Road was lovingly cared for and meticulously rebuilt from the ground up in 2008 into a remarkable single-level contemporary Tudor distinguished by timeless elegance, meticulous craftsmanship, and architectural scale. A paver driveway and custom mahogany entry door with diamond leaded… Read More bevel glass introduce the home with understated sophistication, while its quiet, non-through street setting enhances a sense of privacy and calm.Inside, a dramatic living room showcases soaring 14-foot coffered ceilings with skylights while rich millwork, including panel molding, wainscoting, and arched detailing, lends warmth and enduring character throughout. Elegant formal living and dining rooms evoke understated sophistication, while at the heart of the home, a grand family room is anchored by a chef's kitchen appointed with Scavolini cabinetry, a Caesarstone Concetto island, and fully integrated Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances.Three en-suite bedrooms, along with a versatile fourth bedroom or library, offer flexibility while custom cabinetry integrated throughout the residence reflects exceptional attention to detail. Each bathroom offers a spa-inspired shower experience with steam showers, body sprays, and heated floors, transforming daily routines into a serene retreat. The primary suite serves as a private sanctuary within the home, complete with cedar-lined closets, heated bath floors, and a dedicated study overlooking the gardens, creating a tranquil setting for work or quiet reflection. Designed for Southern California's indoor-outdoor lifestyle, the resort-inspired grounds feature an elegant patio, a 140-square-foot gazebo, and a cascading waterfall pool creating a serene setting for intimate gatherings as well as larger-scale entertaining. Additional highlights include a salt-based water softener system, dual HVAC systems with zoned climate control, central vacuum system, whole-house SONOS audio system, natural roof slates, copper gutters and flashing, and a detached three-car garage with private motor court discreetly positioned at the rear of the property. A reinforced ~1,200-square-foot attic, not included in the square footage, adds remarkable storage capacity and flexibility.Rarely does a home of this scale, craftsmanship, and single-level design become available on one of San Marino's most desirable streets. Read Less

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

May 28, 2026

Property Type

SingleFamilyResidence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

4,402

Lot Size

0.47 Acres

Year Built

2008

MLS Number

P1-27207

Additional Details

Property Access

Frontage Type: CityStreet, Road Surface: Paved

Appliances & Equipment

Dishwasher, ElectricRange, GasOven, GasRange, Microwave, Refrigerator, RangeHood, WaterSoftener, WaterToRefrigerator, WaterHeater, Dryer, Washer

Building

Built in 2008, Living area: 4402.0, Living area units: SquareFeet, Building faces West, 1 storey, Levels: One, Entry level: 1, Construction Materials: DuctsProfessionallyAirSealed, Frame, Stone, CopperPlumbing

Community

Curbs, Park, StreetLights

Cooling

CentralAir, Zoned

Doors

PanelDoors

Accessibility Features

NoStairs, AccessibleHallways

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: RearPorch

Fence

Security, Wood, WroughtIron

Fireplaces

Gas, LivingRoom

Floors

Carpet, Tile, Wood

Garage

3 spaces

Heating

Central, Zoned

Interior Features

BuiltInFeatures, BreakfastArea, CrownMolding, CentralVacuum, CofferedCeilings, SeparateFormalDiningRoom, EatInKitchen, HighCeilings, InLawFloorplan, OpenFloorplan, PullDownAtticStairs, PanelingWainscoting, Storage, WiredForData, WoodProductWalls, WiredForSound, AllBedroomsDown, Attic, BedroomOnMainLevel, EntranceFoyer, MainLevelPrimary

Laundry

Inside

Lot

0.4723 acres, BackYard, FrontYard, Garden, SprinklersInFront, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, RectangularLot, SprinklerSystem, SlopedUp

Parking

3 total parking spaces, Concrete, DoorMulti, DrivewayLevel, Driveway, ElectricGate, Garage, Gated

Pool

InGround, Pebble, PoolCover, Permits, Waterfall

Property

UpdatedRemodeled, Other structures: Gazebo

Roof

Shingle, Slate

Security Features

Prewired, CarbonMonoxideDetectors, FireSprinklerSystem, SecurityGate, SmokeDetectors

Sewer

PublicSewer

Taxes

Parcel Number: 5323002022, Lot: 5, Tract: 5971

Utilities

CableAvailable, CableConnected, ElectricityConnected, NaturalGasConnected, SewerConnected, WaterAvailable, WaterConnected, Water Source: Public, Standard, Volts220

Windows

CasementWindows, DoublePaneWindows, InsulatedWindows, Skylights

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