The Pasadena estate that famously served as the backdrop of Wayne Manor in the 1960s “Batman” television series is on the market for $32 million.
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That’s a 56% markup from its $20.5 million off-market deal last summer that set the record as the city’s most- expensive home ever sold.
The sprawling 18,655-square-foot residence sits far back from the street behind gates on nearly 5 acres overlooking the Arroyo Seco and has seven bedrooms and 11 bathrooms across three levels. Before gaining its Caped Crusader pop-culture pedigree, it ranked as Pasadena’s most expensive residential project in 1928.
Today, the listing spotlights the home’s Jacobean Tudor Revival style, highlighting the castellated tower, slate roof and leaded-glass windows that mimic the grand, castle-like stone and brick manors of 17th-century English royalty. It also integrates modern luxury upgrades, including a resort-style swimming pool, a pickleball court, home theater and expansive indoor-outdoor spaces.
According to the Pasadena Star-News in February 1928, a permit issued to the S.M. Bernard Company outlined plans to build one of Pasadena’s “largest and finest” estates — a 27-room French Norman home with two stories and a basement level designed by Morgan, Walls & Clements for the three sons of the late S.M. Bernard. Reports estimated the cost at just under $141,000, an amount equivalent to about $2.8 million today.
A separate permit for an eight-room lodge keeper’s house estimated the construction to cost $10,000, the Star-News read. In today’s dollars, that’s about $196,000.
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From 1966 to 1968, the mansion was known as the home of Bruce Wayne (played by Adam West) and his ward, Dick Grayson (played by Burt Ward), on “Batman.” The iconic property has since built an extensive Hollywood resume, including appearances in “Stand by Me” (1986), “Rush Hour” (1998) and “Bridesmaids” (2011).
More recently, records show the property quietly sold in July 2025 for $20.5 million. It comes to the market for the first time since the 1990s.
The seller is L.A.-based food wholesaler Michael Glick, the owner and founder of distributor Vesta Foodservice. Glick extensively modernized the property while preserving the historic character, according to Mansion Global.
Upgrades include a new sewer line, plumbing and a heating and cooling system. Glick also re-landscaped the grounds.
Peter Owens of Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California and Shannon Scavo of Maisonre share the listing.
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