Kristen Wiig has relisted a modernist house in Pasadena just four months after purchasing it for $5.5 million.
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The property, set among mature oak and sycamore trees in Los Angeles’ San Rafael neighbourhood, combines California modernism with traditional Japanese architectural influences.
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Designed in 1965 by architects Ainsworth, Angel & McClellan, the house features redwood-lined interiors, travertine floors and expansive glass walls.
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Landscape architect Kenneth S. Nakaba designed the surrounding gardens, which extend across almost half an acre.
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According to The Spaces, Wiig initially returned the property to the market with an $800,000 markup.
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Kristen Wiig’s Pasadena house combines California modernism with Japanese design
The 1965 residence reflects a blend of California modernism and traditional Japanese architecture.
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Designed by Ainsworth, Angel & McClellan, the house sits within a secluded, tree-filled setting in San Rafael.
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Its interiors feature redwood-lined spaces, travertine flooring, original wood-panelled ceilings and built-in joinery.
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A raised-hearth fireplace preserves another distinctive architectural feature, while expansive windows bring views of the surrounding landscape into the living areas.
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The design maintains a close relationship between the interior and the outdoors, with a wraparound deck extending from the main living spaces.
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A suspended walkway leads into the three-level modernist residence
Access to the house begins with a suspended walkway that passes through the surrounding tree canopy before reaching the entrance.
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Inside, the living spaces unfold across three levels, with large windows framing the mature vegetation outside.
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The main living areas open onto a wraparound deck, reinforcing the connection between the house and its landscaped surroundings.
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The property also includes a primary suite in its own private wing, complete with a sitting area and a bathroom illuminated by a skylight.
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These features, alongside the preserved wood ceilings and built-in furnishings, contribute to the residence’s distinctive mid-century character.
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Kenneth S Nakaba’s gardens include a swimming pool and separate guest quarters
The grounds were designed by landscape architect Kenneth S Nakaba and occupy almost half an acre of densely planted land.
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Winding garden paths pass through the vegetation, while a freeform swimming pool and an inset spa provide additional outdoor amenities.
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The property also has separate guest accommodation, comprising a living room, dining area, kitchen and bedroom.
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This arrangement gives the residence spaces for visitors beyond the main house, while the landscaped grounds provide a secluded setting beneath the mature trees.
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The combination of gardens, pool and independent guest quarters adds to the property’s range of indoor and outdoor living spaces.
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Kristen Wiig’s Pasadena home returns to the market after four months
Wiig bought the Pasadena house for $5.5 million in February 2026 and initially listed it for $6.3 million in May, according to The Spaces and Robb Report.
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The initial asking price represented an $800,000 increase over her purchase price.
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The property was marketed through Maisonre and Christie’s International Real Estate.
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However, subsequent coverage by Robb Report and Mansion Global reported that the asking price had been reduced after the initial listing.
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The price change highlights the distinction between the amount a seller hopes to receive and the eventual sale price.
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The property’s brief period under Wiig’s ownership has drawn attention to the actress’s latest move in the Pasadena real estate market.
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