The Architect Behind California’s ‘Volcano House’ Designed This $3.8 Million Pasadena Midcentury Haven

A recently restored midcentury modern estate designed by Harold J. Bissner Jr., the architect behind California's famous Volcano House, just hit the market in Pasadena, CA, for $3,800,000.The newly updated four-bedroom residence, modernized by Design, Bitches, sits on nearly a half-acre of privacy."This one is beautifully sited in the northeastern part of Pasadena, and it's positioned where the home wraps an adjacent hillside and the pool is sequestered from onlookers," says listing agent George Penner of the George Penner Team at Compass. "What is also rare and uncommon is that it has a lighted tennis/pickleball court. To have a tennis court estate with a pool is quite remarkable."Loading...Built in 1960, the 4,131-square-foot ranch with a gable roof has post-and-beam construction.Sterling Reed PhotographyLoading...The sun-soaked interior offers an effortless transition to the outdoors.Sterling Reed PhotographyLoading...The home features an open-plan kitchen and dining area.Sterling Reed PhotographyBuilt in 1960, the 4,131-square-foot ranch with a gable roof has post-and-beam construction, clerestory windows, tile and concrete floors, and sliding glass doors to the outdoor living ...