209 Carlton Ave

Opportunity to own a piece of Pasadena history and more. This property offers a compelling blend of preservation and possibility. According to the Historic Preservation Department, the interior may be remodeled without restriction, creating the perfect canvas to merge historic charm with modern living. Set on a spacious rear lot, the property also allows for expansion or new construction, ideal for a guest house, additional structures, or a custom estate layout. Qualifies for the Mills Act Tax Exemption. According to the individual resource designation type, the property indication of house varied uses include single-family, hotel and two flat apartment building. The property is zoned RM12.-- --The Banbury House is a prominent two-and-a-half-story Victorian distinguished by a gabled roof, dormers, decorative shingle patterns, shiplap siding, and elaborate wood detailing. Its front porch and second-story balcony feature ornate posts, brackets, railings, and stained- and leaded-glass windows. Raised-ball bargeboards accent the gables, while an arroyo stone foundation and retaining wall anchor the property. The interior remains largely intact, with original wood moldings, staircase, and architectural details throughout. A second-floor kitchen reflects the home’s past use as a hotel and two-flat apartment building. Rear additions, including a 1938 laundry room, extended porch, exterior staircase. Mature palms and surrounding landscaping frame what remains the largest and most elaborate home on the street.