2370 Melville Drive

San Marino , CA 91108

MLS#: OC25215629

$3,299,000

Status: Active
Listing number: OC25215629
Listing provided by: eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles, Inc.
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 4 days ago
On site: a month ago
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Property

Beds

4

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

1

Year Built

1939

Sq.Footage

3,169

Welcome to this rare two-story French Country-style home in the heart of San Marino, where timeless charm meets everyday comfort. Built in 1939, this beautifully cared-for residence offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 3,169 sq. ft. of living space on a generous 12,661 sq. ft. lot—providing both space and opportunity for your family. Step inside to find sun-filled living and dining rooms, rich hardwood floors, and inviting spaces that make you feel right at home. The kitchen provides plenty of room for family cooking and gatherings, with potential to update and design it exactly to your taste. Upstairs, the spacious bedrooms create a cozy retreat for everyone in the household. The thoughtful layout ensures both togetherness and privacy, ideal for busy mornings and relaxing evenings. Outside, enjoy your very own backyard oasis—a sparkling swimming pool, shaded patio, and lush landscaping set the stage for weekend barbecues, birthday parties, or simply unwinding after a long day. The property also includes a separate garage building, offering exciting ADU potential for a guest house, home office, or additional living space—further enhancing the value of this rare San Marino lot. With a newer roof and located in the award-winning San Marino Unified School District, this home offers not just beauty, but peace of mind. Plus, you’re just minutes away from local shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions that make San Marino such a wonderful place to live. This is more than a house—it’s where memories are made. Don’t miss the chance to call this San Marino treasure your forever home!

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Master Downstairs

  • Total Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    1

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Central

  • Main Level Bedrooms

    3

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    2

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    Private, Heated, In Ground

  • View

    Mountain(s), Neighborhood

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.2907

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

Price

  • Sales Price

    $3,299,000

  • Sq. Footage

    3, 169

  • Price/SqFt

    $1,041

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    San Marino

Property Features

  • Stories

    2

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Tax Lot

    113

  • Water Source

    Public

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Welcome to this rare two-story French Country-style home in the heart of San Marino, where timeless charm meets everyday comfort. Built in 1939, this beautifully cared-for residence offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 3,169 sq. ft. of living space on a generous 12,661 sq. ft. lot—providing both space and opportunity for your family. Step inside to find sun-filled living and dining rooms, rich hardwood floors, and inviting spaces that make you feel right at home. The kitchen provides plenty of room for family cooking and gatherings, with potential to update and design it exactly to your taste. Upstairs, the spacious bedrooms create a cozy retreat for everyone in the household. The thoughtful layout ensures both togetherness and privacy, ideal for busy mornings and relaxing evenings. Outside, enjoy your very own backyard oasis—a sparkling swimming pool, shaded patio, and lush landscaping set the stage for weekend barbecues, birthday parties, or simply unwinding after a long day. The property also includes a separate garage building, offering exciting ADU potential for a guest house, home office, or additional living space—further enhancing the value of this rare San Marino lot. With a newer roof and located in the award-winning San Marino Unified School District, this home offers not just beauty, but peace of mind. Plus, you’re just minutes away from local shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions that make San Marino such a wonderful place to live. This is more than a house—it’s where memories are made. Don’t miss the chance to call this San Marino treasure your forever home!

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