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.
For sale
Listing Provided by: Coldwell Banker Realty
$7,600,000
1230 Hillside Rd, Pasadena, CA 91105
8beds
7,001sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
0.75 Acres Lot
$6,169,900 Zestimate®
$1,086/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Salt-water poolTwo staircasesPlay areaChicken coopTwo main-level guest suitesGated and privateThree beautifully-remodeled bathrooms
- 5 days |
- 1,647 |
- 83 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: March 03, 2026 at 04:10am
Listing Provided by:
Carol Chua DRE #00908699 626-584-0050,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-26053
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)Tour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 9
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 4
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Bedroom, Basement, Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Guest Quarters, Kitchen, Laundry, Library, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Media Room, Other, Projection Room, Pantry, Sunroom, Utility Room, Wine Cellar, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Multiple Primary Suites
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Full Bath on Main Level, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Walk-In Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen, Utility Sink, Walk-In Pantry
Heating
- Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling
- Dual, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: 6 Burner Stove, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater, Dryer, Sump Pump, Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Closet, Laundry Room, Stacked, Upper Level
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Multiple Staircases, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Smart Home, Wired for Data, Wired for Sound, Attic, Bedroom on Main Level, Dressing Area, Multiple Primary Suites, Primary Suite, Utility Room
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Custom Covering(s)
- Basement: Unfinished,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Library, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside, Raised Hearth
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 7,001 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Door-Multi, Driveway Level, Door-Single, Driveway, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Faces Side, Side By Side
- Attached garage spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Fenced, Filtered, Heated, In Ground, Pool Cover, Salt Water
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Masonry
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
- Park: Arlington Gardens, Arroyo Park
Lot
- Size: 0.75 Acres
- Dimensions: 205 x 160
- Features: Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Sprinkler System, Street Level
Details
- Additional structures: Aviary, Second Garage, Guest House
- Parcel number: 5718018004
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Custom
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Drywall, Stucco
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition,Rolled/Hot Mop
Condition
- Building Permit,Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
- Year built: 1936
Details
- Builder model: Roland E Coate
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Tap Paid
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
- Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Pasadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,086/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $5,130,658
- Annual tax amount: $58,878
- Date on market: 3/2/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Submit
- Inclusions: Outdoor furniture, playset, chicken coop, FR sectional, basement freezer, washers and dryers, AV rack.
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$6,169,900
$5.31M - $7.16M
$9,821/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $7,600,000+74.7%$1,086/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #P1-26053 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2018 | Sold | $4,350,000-2.5%$621/sqft |
Source:  Pasadena Foothills MLS #818001494 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2018 | Pending sale | $4,460,000$637/sqft |
Source: Podley Properties #818001494 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2018 | Listed for sale | $4,460,000+75.6%$637/sqft |
Source: Podley Properties #818001494 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2011 | Sold | $2,540,000-7.6%$363/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2011 | Listed for sale | $2,750,000$393/sqft |
Source: Sotheby's International Realty - #22150993 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $58,878 +4.7% | $5,130,658 +2% |
| 2024 | $56,238 +0.8% | $5,030,058 +2% |
| 2023 | $55,773 +3.6% | $4,931,430 +2% |
| 2022 | $53,812 +8% | $4,834,736 +5.7% |
| 2021 | $49,810 +4.3% | $4,572,624 +1% |
| 2020 | $47,757 | $4,525,739 +2% |
| 2019 | $47,757 +50% | $4,437,000 +58.2% |
| 2018 | $31,846 | $2,803,918 +2% |
| 2017 | $31,846 +1% | $2,748,940 +2% |
| 2016 | $31,519 +2.1% | $2,695,040 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $30,870 +3.4% | $2,654,559 +2% |
| 2014 | $29,869 | $2,602,561 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $2,540,000 +828.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $273,430 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $271,388 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $272,034 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $266,701 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $261,472 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $256,347 |
| 2005 | -- | $256,347 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $246,395 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $241,880 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $237,138 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $227,932 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$44,762/mo
Principal & interest
$37289
Property taxes
$7473
Climate risks
Neighborhood: South Arroyo
Getting around
52 / 100
Good TransitNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10McKinley SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 4/10Blair High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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