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  • For Sale
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  • Single Family
  • 8 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 6 Partial Baths
  • 7,001 Sq. Ft.
  • 4 Car Garage
  • Updated 56 minutes ago
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Majestically poised in Pasadena's sought-after Arroyo neighborhood, the Charles E. Davis House is a distinguished Colonial Revival estate designed by renowned architect Roland E. Coate and carrying the storied provenance of a past family connection to famed chef Julia Child through her father, John McWilliams, the home's second owner. Thoughtfully remodeled in 2018 for today's lifestyle and elevated in 2020 by a stunning guest house, this property sits on three-quarters acre of manicured grounds and marries timeless architectural pedigree with an effortless indoor-outdoor lifestyle. The stately facade reveals Coate's hallmark of grand proportions and livable elegance. A formal entry beckons guests into a gracious living room, a handsome library, an inviting dining room, balanced by a comfortable family room with movie projector and screen, and an adjoining sunroom, where boundaries between house and the lush gardens dissolve. At the heart of daily life is a charming chef's kitchen, breakfast area and back kitchen, while two main-level guest suites, powder rooms and laundry room add welcomed practicality. Gracing the second level, the sumptuous primary suite and four additional BRs capture serene treetop views, served by three beautifully-remodeled bathrooms, laundry room and two staircases, creating restful and private quarters. Outside, the resort-like grounds evoke magic, with numerous entertaining terraces, fire pit, salt-water pool, play area, vegetable garden, chicken coop, music speakers and sweeping lawns that turn gatherings into occasions. The exceptional accessory structure with 18' glass bifold doors, beamed ceilings, two bathrooms and a bonus room, seamlessly flexes as an entertainment pavilion, creative studio or a stylish place for guests. Gated and private, and with close proximity to Arroyo hiking trails, Old Town shops, restaurants and an easy connection to DTLA and the Westside, this estate truly is a quintessential Pasadena legacy, authentic in character, meticulous in execution and abundantly livable for today's discerning buyer.

Full Property Details for 1230 Hillside Rd

General

  • Price: $7,600,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRMLS
  • MLS ID: P1-26053
  • Updated: Today (3/2/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Sun, Primary Suite, Laundry, Projection, Attic, Main Floor Bedroom, Media Room, Two Primaries, Dressing Area, Living Room, Walk-In Pantry, Family Room, Formal Entry, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Library, Basement, Kitchen, Utility Room, Wine Cellar, Walk-In Closet
  • Interior Features: Sump Pump, High Ceilings, Wired for Sound, In-Law Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Quartz Counters, Stone Counters, Beamed Ceilings, Wired for Data, Crown Molding, Built-in Features, 2 Staircases, Copper Plumbing (Partial), Storage, Home Automation System
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Raised Hearth, Primary Bedroom, Library, Gas Starter, Living Room, Outside
  • Eating Areas: Dining Room, Area
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Water Heater Central, Tankless Water Heater, Gas Range, Double Oven, Gas Oven, Dishwasher
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 9
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • 3/4 Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 3

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 8

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Inside, Individual Room, In Closet, Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Upper Level, Stackable, Washer Included, Dryer Included

Additional Information

  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In-Ground, Fenced, Filtered, Heated, Pool Cover, Salt Water
  • Spa Description: None

Exterior

  • Deck/Patio: Open Patio

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking: Automatic Driveway Gate, Garage (Single Door), Driveway Level, Driveway, Side-by-Side, Garage Faces Side, Garage (Two Doors)

Location

  • County: Los Angeles
  • Driving Directions: West of South Orange Grove Blvd between Columbia and State.
  • Direction Faces: West

Community

  • Community Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Suburban

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Dual, Zoned
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Zoned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Paid, Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Custom-Built
  • Structure Type: Single Family Residence
  • Construction: Stucco, Drywall Walls
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Roof: Composition, Rolled/Hot Mop
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Windows: Custom Covering
  • Doors: French Doors, Sliding Doors
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Stories/Levels: Two
  • Stories Description: Two
  • Square Feet: 7,001
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Taped
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Property Condition: Building Permit, Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Guesthouse, Second Garage Attached, Aviary

Lot Features

  • Property View: Trees/Woods, Neighborhood
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.7548
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 32,878
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 205 x 160
  • Irrigation System: Sprinkler System
  • Lot Description: Level with Street, Landscaped, Near Public Transit, Level, Park Nearby, Garden, Sprinkler System, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft, Lawn
  • Fencing (Description): Masonry

Green Features

  • Location: Walkability, Transportation

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,085.56

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Inclusions: Outdoor furniture, playset, chicken coop, FR sectional, basement freezer, washers and dryers, AV rack.
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Schools serving 1230 Hillside Rd

School District:Pasadena Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
McKinley School
325 South Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
K-51.7 mi
Blair High School
1201 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106
6-80.8 mi
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Price & Sales History for 1230 Hillside Rd Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
3/02/2026
Listed
$7,600,000
74.71%
MLS
4/16/2018
Sold
$4,350,000
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Tax History for 1230 Hillside Rd

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$58,878
6%
$5,130,658
4%
2023
$55,773
4%
$4,931,430
2%
2022
$53,812
4%
$4,834,736
6%
2021
$51,594
8%
$4,572,624
1%
2020
$47,757
—
$4,525,739
2%
2019
$47,905
50%
$4,437,000
58%
2018
$31,846
1%
$2,803,918
2%
2017
$31,519
2%
$2,748,940
2%
2016
$30,870
1%
$2,695,040
2%
2015
$30,537
2%
$2,654,559
2%
2014
$29,869
—
$2,602,561
—
2013
$29,893
—
$2,590,800
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1230 Hillside Road, Pasadena, CA 91105 (MLS# P1-26053) is a Single Family property with 8 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 6 partial bathrooms. 1230 Hillside Road is currently listed for $7,600,000 and was received on March 02, 2026. This property is listed by Carol Chua from our Pasadena Office.Want to learn more about 1230 Hillside Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Pasadena? You can browse all Pasadena real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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