Exemplifying Pasadena's rolling terrain, the San Rafael Hills neighborhood features winding residential streets full of midcentury architecture as well as Spanish and Traditional single family homes. Despite a convenient location in city limits and Its close proximity to Old Town, The infamous Rose Bowl Stadium and The Norton Simon Museum, it's secluded from tourists and crowds due to few businesses and events. San Rafael Hills has a peaceful and quiet atmosphere, where residents often choose to settle down for many years. From Old Town Pasadena, travel across the Colorado street bridge where you arrive in this little known gem of a neighborhood, San Rafael.Continue the drive on Colorado past the San Rafael flats, Little Flower Cafe and Stoney Point Restaurant At ave 64 you have reached the San Rafael hills community of Pasadena. This homes vary in size and price up to 3 million. A paved patio leads you into a light filled Mid-Century Ranch with wood beamed tongue and groove ceilings throughout. Looking out to the West facing backyard are tree top, mountain and city views of DTLA, Hollywood, Griffith Park Observatory .This 2bd/2ba split level is great for a couple or small family. A spiral staircase leads to an approximate 500 additional sq ft that can be used as a family room, a master suite or transformed into a nice size ADU with small changes.Major structural upgrades have been added including a retaining wall for potentially additional square footage and a sizable deck where you can watch the fireworks from Dodger stadium, Hollywood Bowl and EagleRock park. A stacked stone wall and steps to access the backyard hillside awaits landscaping to your liking. This home is being sold 'as is' and awaits your personal style and a light renovation to make it your dream home.