1437 Carmelita Place, Arcadia, CA 91006 - Abboud Brothers Team, Built on Brotherhood. Driven by Results.

$4,688,000

First time on the market in nearly 40 years, this remarkable Traditional French Normandie estate is gracefully tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Arcadia’s prestigious Santa Anita Oaks neighborhood. Set on an extraordinary 48,770 square foot lot (1.1196 acres), this rare legacy property offers approximately 5,887… Read More square feet of total living space, including a 5,219 square foot main residence and a 668 square foot guest house, all surrounded by lush, mature landscaping and a setting of exceptional privacy and distinction. Originally built in 1950 and expanded and remodeled over the years, the estate reflects timeless craftsmanship, grand scale, and classic architectural charm. A welcoming foyer introduces elegant formal living spaces highlighted by rich detailing, refined millwork, and beautifully proportioned rooms designed for both intimate living and large-scale entertaining. The formal living room is anchored by a striking marble fireplace, intricate crown molding, and a massive bay window overlooking the front gardens, while the formal dining room exudes warmth and tradition with raised paneled wainscoting and an inviting setting for memorable gatherings. The expansive family room is a true showpiece, featuring handsome wood paneling, a built-in entertainment center with desk, a charming window seat, and views of both the rear grounds and the private atrium. The kitchen is filled with character and functionality, offering solid oak cabinetry, peg-and-plank wood flooring, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, Thermador oven, walk-in pantry, and a cheerful breakfast area wrapped in glass. The thoughtfully designed floor plan also includes generous bedroom suites, multiple baths, abundant storage, and an attached 3-car garage. The guest house provides ideal flexibility for extended family, guests, office, or creative use, complete with its own living area, stone fireplace, kitchenette, bath, and bedroom space. Outdoors, the estate unfolds into an exceptional private retreat with a freeform swimming pool, north/south tennis court with spectator’s deck, expansive lawn and garden areas, covered patio with skylights, and RV parking. A rare offering of scale, privacy, and timeless elegance, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to restore, reimagine, or cherish a true estate property in one of Arcadia’s most coveted neighborhoods. Read Less

Property listed by Re/Max Premier Prop Arcadia, Fred Ashkar 818-681-4975

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Apr 17, 2026

Property Type

SingleFamilyResidence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

5,887

Lot Size

1.12 Acres

Year Built

1950

MLS Number

AR26081862

Additional Details

Property Access

Frontage Type: CityStreet, Road Surface: Paved

Appliances & Equipment

DoubleOven, Dishwasher, Disposal, GasWaterHeater, Refrigerator, TrashCompactor, VentedExhaustFan, WaterHeater

Basement

Unfinished

Building

Built in 1950, Living area: 5887.0, Living area units: SquareFeet, Building faces East, 1 storey, Levels: One, Entry level: 1, Entry location: 1, Construction Materials: Plaster, Stucco

Community

Curbs

Cooling

CentralAir, Electric, Zoned, AtticFan

Doors

DoubleDoorEntry

Accessibility Features

NoStairs

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: RearPorch, Open, Patio, Rooftop, RainGutters

Fence

Block, Wood, WroughtIron

Fireplaces

Den, GuestAccommodations, LivingRoom

Floors

Carpet, Wood

Foundation

Raised

Garage

3 spaces

Heating

Central, ForcedAir, NaturalGas

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee: $0

Interior Features

WetBar, BreakfastBar, BuiltInFeatures, BreakfastArea, CeilingFans, CrownMolding, SeparateFormalDiningRoom, HighCeilings, Pantry, PanelingWainscoting, RecessedLighting, Storage, TileCounters, Bar, WoodProductWalls, WiredForSound, AllBedroomsDown, BedroomOnMainLevel, EntranceFoyer, MainLevelPrimary, MultiplePrimarySuites

Laundry

WasherHookup, GasDryerHookup, Inside, LaundryRoom

Lot

1.1196 acres, Dimensions: 156x280, BackYard, CulDeSac, FrontYard, SprinklersInRear, SprinklersInFront, IrregularLot, LotOver40000Sqft, Landscaped, Level, SprinklersTimer, SprinklersOnSide, SprinklerSystem, StreetLevel

Parking

3 total parking spaces, CircularDriveway, Concrete, DoorMulti, DirectAccess, Driveway, GarageFacesFront, Garage

Pool

GasHeat, Heated, InGround, Private

Property

RepairsCosmetic, Other structures: GuestHouse, Mountains

Roof

Concrete, Tile

Security Features

SecuritySystem, CarbonMonoxideDetectors, SmokeDetectors

Sewer

PublicSewer, SewerTapPaid

Taxes

Additional parcels description:, Parcel Number: 5770016001, Lot: 7

Utilities

ElectricityAvailable, ElectricityConnected, NaturalGasAvailable, NaturalGasConnected, SewerAvailable, SewerConnected, WaterAvailable, WaterConnected, Water Source: Public, ElectricityOnProperty, Volts220

Windows

Screens, Skylights

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