981 Glen Oaks BLPasadena, CA 91105

Updates, upgrades and views in the San Rafael Hills! Fully renovated inside and out, this sleek contemporary home on a large double lot enjoys privacy and lifestyle. Sited in a grove of California Live Oak trees, this home enjoys unparalleled private space and panoramic vistas of the San Gabriel Mountains to the north and east. Enter the property via a gently sloped driveway with ample parking including the attached two-car garage with direct access to the home's interior. From the entry staircase, take in views while approaching the double front door, which opens to reveal a space is defined by elegant restraint. Inside, light-toned floors and soaring vaulted ceilings complement oversized single pane picture windows that showcase the natural surroundings. The generous living room is comfortable and elevated, with a decorative fireplace flanked by twin sliding glass doors. This 230 outdoor extension balcony expands living and entertaining space, offering the peak Southern California lifestyle: take in the sunrise views while drinking coffee alfresco. Updated throughout in 2025, the home boasts a designer central dining room and kitchen, featuring an oversized breakfast bar island, high tech stainless steel appliances and seamless stone countertops and backsplash. Simplicity of finishes here yields a luxe, uncomplicated whole without unnecessary decoration: walls, ceilings and cabinetry are quiet, with clean edges and uninterrupted calm lines. On this main level of the home, find two bedrooms: one with mountain-facing windows, a walk-in closet, and an en suite 3/4 bath, the other enjoys hillside views of trails frequented by family of deer. A full bath completes this level. Downstairs, find a den/office space adjacent to the laundry area, an additional 3/4 bath, and a large third bedroom with generous walk in closet and direct access to the lower level covered patio space. There is natural light virtually everywhere here, but no view of neighbors -- this