Steeped in collegiate history
The 1928 McKenna Estate in historic Claremont Village takes its name from the George McKenna family, known for its generous support of the Claremont Colleges.
The Monterey Revival-style home, designed by Marston & Maybury and built by Clarence Stover, was the site for years of weekly Wednesday night meetings in which students, faculty and area residents met in the wood-paneled library for intellectual debates.
Social gatherings also took place in the high-ceilinged living room and Federal-style dining room.
The two-story residence, on a corner lot of about half an acre, retains many of its period details.
Family member Donald C. McKenna was the founding trustee of Claremont Men’s College, which opened in 1946. The college began admitting women in 1976 and was later renamed Claremont McKenna College in his honor.
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Key features
Location: Claremont
Asking price: $2.25 million
Previously sold: For $1.5 million in June 2005.
Size: There are four bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms in 4,085 square feet.
Sales activity in the neighborhood: Thirteen single-family homes sold in the 91711 ZIP Code in September, according to MDA DataQuick. The median sales price was $438,000. Realtor.com listed 149 residential properties for sale in Claremont last week at an average price of $559,000. This week’s featured home was the fourth-most- expensive listing.
Additional features: The updated kitchen has a walk-in pantry, breakfast nook and stainless appliances. Other improvements include zoned air conditioning, copper piping and remodeled bathrooms. A first-floor guest suite has a private entrance. There is a covered porch, an elevator, a basement and a three-car garage.
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Listing agent: Carol Wiese, Curtis Real Estate, (909) 376-8972
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