The historic V. Mott Pierce Residence, designed in 1928 by the legendary architect Paul R. Williams, the first African American AIA Fellow, has been listed for $4,988,000 by Christophe Choo and Darrell Done, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury property specialists affiliated with the Beverly Hills and Pasadena offices of Coldwell Banker Realty, respectively. The property is listed under the Mills Act, granting historic designation and substantial tax savings. The estate’s namesake, Dr. Valentine Mott Pierce, was the President of the World’s Dispensary Medical Association and heir to one of the most widely recognized medicinal brands in the early 20th century — Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery. Located at 200 Fern Dr. in Pasadena, Calif., the approximately 6,182-square-foot estate has five bedrooms, five bathrooms and three half baths.
“Behind a canopy of towering trees in the hills of Pasadena, this extraordinary estate transcends time, design and expectation. The V. Mott Pierce Residence is not just a home—it’s a narrative of California’s golden age, a piece of cultural history meticulously preserved and reborn,” said Choo. “This residence is one of the few remaining private estates designed by Paul R. Williams that still showcases his original vision: a seamless blend of European-inspired Mediterranean architecture and Southern California’s relaxed elegance.”
With approximately 1.7 acres of gated, terraced grounds, this estate offers not only architectural grandeur but privacy and expansive views of the San Gabriel Mountains. From a prohibition-era speakeasy and whimsical post-prohibition tiki bar to a groin-vaulted gallery adorned with hand-painted ceilings, this property is a living time capsule with modern relevance. The home has a remodeled kitchen, private elevator and climate-controlled wine room. Reflecting the era's refined aesthetic, the library is enveloped in opulent wood paneling. An elevated formal dining room is defined by arched pillars and delicate ironwork. The upper level comprises two primary bedroom suites, each flanking a central lounge area. A third lavish guest suite is near the main entrance, while a separate caretaker's suite is discreetly located beyond the kitchen. Below the three-car garage, there is a private guest apartment with its own entrance. The residence also features a climate-controlled wine room and private elevator that connects the garage to the entry level.
“The story of this home is deeply intertwined with American entrepreneurial history, celebrity architecture and West Coast prestige,” said Choo.
To view the property, click here or contact Christophe Choo at 310-777-6342 or christophe@christophechoo.com or Darrell Done at 626-354-3551 or darrell.done@camoves.com.
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