Held by two families.
Ready for its next century.

Held by only two families since it was built, this was not simply a house in need of work. It was a rare opportunity to find an original 1920s residence with its story, scale and sense of place still intact in the middle of Temple City.

Set across more than 18,000 square feet, the property centered on a three-bedroom, two-bath Spanish Ranch residence, accompanied by a fully independent two-bedroom, one-bath home. A pool and pool house, detached garage and workshop, expansive grounds, and a drive extending through to the rear alley gave it a breadth that is increasingly difficult to find.

The home needed restoration. But the arches, brickwork, mature landscaping and period details made the essential value clear: this was a property worth carrying forward.

A complete fixer can easily be reduced to repair costs, land value and a list of everything that needs attention. That was not the story here.

The marketing began with the uncommon fact of its stewardship: only two families had called the property home. From there, the original architecture, mature grounds, second residence and unusual lot configuration became the hierarchy.

The weathered materials and untouched spaces were not hidden. They became evidence of a property with history—and an invitation to imagine what thoughtful restoration could become.

The positioning remained: Restore the Romance.