Architectural Masterpiece Estate Designed By Kirkland Cutter in 1929 For Walden Shaw, a car dealer from Chicago who started the Yellow Cab Company. Replicating the classic lines of the first California State House in Monterey and located in the prestigious Estate Area of Pasadena overlooking the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens. The next owner was Henry Braun, The CEO of C F Braun & CO. , a global leader in engineering and construction of refineries and chemical plants. The next owner was Orel Hershiser. Orel was the three time all-star pitcher for the Dodgers, one of the most successful pitchers of all time. Situated on 1.72 acres of manicured grounds. The grounds include a lighted north south tennis court, putting green, pool spa and rose garden. The main residence measures 9,670 (approx. ) square feet of beautifully appointed grand spaces. Upstairs there is a master suite with duel dressing rooms and baths. There are 3 additional bedrooms. A four car garage is steps from the kitchen. There is also a guest house with 823 (approx. ) square feet and its own garage, A pool house with 445 sf (approx. ) and caretakers apartment with 917 sf (approx. ) are included. The property is gated and upgraded with a 400 amp electrical service. A truly unique opportunity to have one of Pasadena's finest estates with every amenity one could desire.
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
1.72 acresLot Size
$1,206Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 car garageParking
Listed by Maureen Hollingsworth•DRE #00673955• Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
Bought with Carol Chua•DRE #00908699• Coldwell Banker Realty
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
4
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.72 Acres
Year renovated
1930
Sq. Ft.
9,369
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5327008049
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 30, 2026.
RS-2
Single-Family Residential District
The purposes of the RS zoning districts are to: Provide appropriately located areas for single-family residential neighborhoods that are consistent with and implement the Single-Family Residential land use designation of the General Plan, and that are consistent with the standards of public health and safety established by this Zoning Code; and Ensure adequate light, air, privacy, and open space for each dwelling, and protect residents from the harmful effects of excessive noise, population density, traffic congestion, and other adverse environmental effects. The designation of property in the RS zoning district shall include the Zoning Map showing a numerical suffix to the RS map symbol (e.g., RS-2) which shall note the maximum number of dwelling units allowed per acre of site area.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Jan 11, 2029 • Active
Single family residential - pv solar
Battery
Electrical
Solar
Dec 17, 2028 • Active
Electrical
Battery
Electrical
Solar
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 6
Garage, Gated, Guest, Oversized, Golf Cart Garage
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 6
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Inside, Individual Room
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Range/Stove Hood, Microwave, Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Separated
Kitchen Island, Butler’s Pantry
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 2
# of Baths (3/4): 1
Shower, Bathtub, Vanity area, Separate tub and shower, Closet in bathroom
Cooling Information
Central, Zoned
Has Cooling
Room Information
Basement, See Remarks, Primary Suite, Primary Bathroom, Laundry, Kitchen, Foyer, All Bedrooms Up, Workshop, Wine Cellar, Utility Room, Separate Family Room, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Library, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Formal Entry, Family Room, Entry, Dressing Area, Center Hall
Fireplace Information
Dining Room, See Remarks, Wood, Living Room, Library, Family Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Wood
Heating Information
Central Furnace, Natural Gas, Forced Air, Fireplace
Has Heating
Interior Features
French Doors, Panel Doors
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: first floor
2 Staircases, Stone Counters, Pantry, Balcony, Wainscoting, Recessed Lighting, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Crown Moldings, Bar, Built-Ins