Stream runs through this serene home for sale in California. Take a look
An estate that has landed on the California market in Pasadena is not only serenity come to life, but it also embodies history of a time once forgotten.
Designed by a famous postwar design firm, the Norton House is a prime example of blending architectural wonder with a cool, zen-like flow throughout the 2,564-square-foot, four-bedroom, three-bathroom home.
It’s listed for $2.75 million.
“A Southwest Pasadena masterwork of Post & Beam Modernism, designed by Buff, Straub & Hensman, FAIA — nestled from view within a cluster of trees and uniquely sited to take advantage of the natural ‘small suburban stream’ that gently meanders through the property,” the listing on Compass says.
“Originally built in 1954, the architectural triumph is achieved through the simplicity of its rectangular programmatic design and restrained compilation of concrete, douglas fir and walls of glass.”
Features about the property, per the listing, include:
- Balconies
- Cork flooring
- Fireplace
- Remodeled kitchen
- Storage
- Lower-level bedroom
- Carport
The most dramatic aspect about the house is the Jack and Jill bathroom “garden” — overlooking a small Japanese garden — that was featured in Sunset Magazine in 1958. There’s also an abundance of ponds, patios, pathways and a flowing stream that cascades through the house, a news release says.
The home was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.
This story was originally published September 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM with the headline "Stream runs through this serene home for sale in California. Take a look."