Pasadena’s iconic Arden Villa, the backdrop of the 1980s soap opera Dynasty’s legendary lily‑pond showdown, is now for sale at $45 million. the nearly three‑acre property, owned by Avengers:Endgame co‑director Anthony Russo and his wife Ann Russo, was bought in 2019 for just under $15.58 million and has since been renovated while retaining its historic charm.

Anthony Russo’s $45 Million Asking Price Sets New Pasadena Record

According to the listing, the asking price of $45 million would eclipse the previous Pasadena high of $20 million set in May 2013, making Arden Villa the most expensive home ever offered in the city. the estate’s main mansion spans more than 16,000 sq ft, featuring four bedrooms, nine bathrooms, and a 100‑yard tree‑lined driveway that leads to a Palladian‑style façade designed by Sylvanus Marston and Garrett Van Pelt .

Renovation History: From $15.58 Million Purchase to Modern Gilded‑Age Luxury

County records show the Russos purchased Arden Villa in August 2019 for just under $15.58 million. Since then, they have undertaken an extensive renovation that modernized the estate’s infrastructure while preserving its early‑20th‑century character, a balance highlighted in the listing’s description of the home as “Gilded Age stalwart… avant‑garde, imaginative, and creative.”

Historic Features and Guest House Add 2,500 Sq Ft of Space

The property includes a 2,500‑sq‑ft guest house built in 1948, offeriing four bedrooms and four bathrooms, as well as a tennis court, greenhouse, and formal gardens. the main residence’s 16,000‑sq‑ft footprint is complemented by a separate guest house, providing ample accommodation for large gatherings or film crews.

Cinematic Legacy: From Duck Soup to Oasis Music Video

As the report notes, Arden Villa’s cinematic pedigree extends beyond Dynasty; it served as a location for the Marx Brothers’ 1933 film Duck Soup, the 1980s series Knight Rider, and Oasis’s 1996 “Don’t Look Back in Anger” music video.. This long‑standing appeal to Hollywood location scouts adds a layer of cultural cachet that few luxury estates can claim.

Who’s Buying? Uncertainty Over Potential Buyers and Final Sale Price

While the listing is represented by Brent Chang of Compass and Drew Fenton of Carolwood Estates, the identity of any prospective buyer remains unknown. It is also unclear whether the Russos will accept offers below the $45 million asking price, given the recent surge in high‑end real‑estate demand in the Los Angeles area.