Listed by Keith Kelley•DRE #01810798• Strand Hill Properties
Contact: 310-944-5554
For sale
$19,800,000
Est. $131,943/mo —
5
bd
•
8 ba
•
9,463
sq ft
38 Saddleback, Rolling Hills, CA 90274
About this home
38 Saddleback in Rolling Hills is an architectural triumph, a 9,400-square-foot Contemporary Ranch nestled on a sprawling 54,732-square-foot lot. Designed by Criss Gunderson with inspiration from Cliff May, the estate’s positioning was guided by two Feng Shui masters to ensure a perfect harmony with its environment. This intentionality is matched by an uncompromising commitment to natural materials, featuring Italian Limestone floors, handmade oak and walnut doors with Rocky Mountain hardware, and the same Hope steel doors found at the Getty Museum. The home offers a dual-kitchen experience designed by Cooper Pacific of Beverly Hills: a sleek contemporary kitchen equipped with Gaggenau and Miele appliances and a "Entertainment Kitchen" featuring a handmade La Cornue stove, a Wood Stone pizza oven, and 150-year-old reclaimed barn beams. For the entertainer, the dining room is anchored by a Lindsey Adelman chandelier, while the lower level reveals a Cinema de Cuore theater with custom Fortress seating and a wine cellar constructed from recycled French castle stones and wine-barrel wood. The residence functions as a private sanctuary, offering five bedrooms and nine bathrooms outfitted with elite fixtures from Gessi, Graff, and Axor. The primary suite is a masterclass in luxury, boasting pure white marble walls and Calacata floors. Wellness is central to the design, with a comprehensive spa including an all-cedar dry sauna, steam room with rain shower, massage room, and a soaking tub that transitions to an outdoor shower. Modern convenience is integrated through a laundry chute, a dumbwaiter, and a dedicated library/office located in a separate barn to preserve the sanctity of family life. Outside, the property captures 270-degree panoramic views stretching from Malibu through Los Angeles all the way to Long Beach Harbor, creating an organic flow between the high-design interiors and the breathtaking landscape. This is a home built with conviction, prioritizing craftsmanship, history, and the simple joy of a life well-lived.
South Bay, located between the Pacific Ocean and the Palos Verdes Peninsula ridgeline, is a coastal and hillside Rancho Palos Verdes neighborhood with blufftop trails and panoramic viewpoints. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Terranea Resort entrance on Palos Verdes Drive South, where valet traffic, oceanfront paths, and a polished lobby scene set the tone. Terranea Resort and The Spa at Terranea act as local anchors for dining, events, and shoreline walks. Nearby, Point Vicente Lighthouse and Interpretive Center adds maritime history and a museum-like pause above the surf. Housing leans toward mid-century ranch homes and contemporary rebuilds, often oriented to ocean-facing lots and canyon edges. Daily rhythms follow the coastline, with switchback drives, pocket coves, and golden-hour overlooks shaping how the area feels.
WHEN YOU WALK IN, THIS VIEW WILL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY! 270 degree panoramic views of Malibu to the LA Skyline glittering like diamonds to the Port of LA & beyond!Perched on over an acre of mostly flat usable land with superior views behind the gates, this is a garden paradise! Sq ft over 2650+ includes main house w amazing vista views, there is also a office/den above the stables for entertaining or office space has skylights, air cond, dual paned windows & lovely wood beamed ceilings. This property is tranquil & gorgeous! Viking appliances! It has warmth & ambiance w the security & privacy of being behind the gates in Rolling Hills with 24/7 guard service. The property has a fenced corral, horse stables, outdoor dining room for al fresco dining & entertaining, courtyard, spa, mediation garden, guest house, children's tree house, relaxing fountain & stone walk ways, & community tennis courts. Home is in pristine condition! Shown by appointment only.
CRMLS #P792027
Feb 7, 2012
Listing Removed
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Nov 10, 2011
Price Changed
$1,699,000
$180/sq ft
Aug 25, 2011
Price Changed
$1,800,000
$190/sq ft
Aug 8, 2011
Listed
$1,850,000
$195/sq ft
CRMLS #V11013583
Aug 3, 2011
Listing Removed
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Jun 5, 2011
Price Changed
$1,850,000
$195/sq ft
Feb 2, 2011
Listed
$1,950,000
$206/sq ft
CRMLS #V09052109
Oct 15, 2010
Listing Removed
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Jan 14, 2010
Price Changed
$2,200,000
$232/sq ft
May 9, 2009
Listed
$2,600,000
$275/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 18, 2000
Sold
$850,000
$90/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$66,195 (+3.9%)
$2,072,489 + $3,605,601
$5,678,090
2024
$63,740 (+1.4%)
$2,072,489 + $3,605,601
$5,678,090
2023
$62,848 (+5.9%)
$2,031,852 + $3,534,903
$5,566,755
2022
$59,323 (−5.4%)
$1,992,012 + $3,465,592
$5,457,604
2021
$62,712 (+1.4%)
$1,952,953 + $3,397,640
$5,350,593
2020
$61,866 (+3.2%)
$1,914,660 + $3,657,805
$5,572,465
2019
$59,949 (+1.3%)
$1,895,028 + $3,620,299
$5,515,327
2018
$59,197 (+56.7%)
$1,857,871 + $3,549,313
$5,407,184
2017
$37,768 (+2.9%)
$1,785,729 + $1,576,225
$3,361,954
2016
$36,717 (+1.0%)
$1,785,729 + $1,576,225
$3,361,954
2015
$36,367 (+38.0%)
$1,750,715 + $1,545,319
$3,296,034
2014
$26,352 (+108.4%)
$1,690,640 + $606,000
$2,296,640
2012
$12,645 (+3.2%)
$1,346,400 + $336,600
$1,683,000
2011
$12,250 (+0.3%)
$1,018,515 + $1,195
$1,019,710
2010
$12,215 (+1.3%)
$998,545 + $1,172
$999,717
2009
$12,055 (+3.4%)
$991,083 + $1,164
$992,247
2008
$11,656
$993,438 + $1,167
$994,605
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
9
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.26 Acres
Year renovated
2015
Finished Sq. Ft.
9,331
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
9,331
Year built
2015
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
7569002016
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
RAS-1
Residential Agriculture-Suburban Zone-1
The residential agriculture-suburban (RA-S) zone is established to provide suitable standards for development of single-family residential homes within the City. These standards are intended to promote development of high quality that accommodates and maintains equestrian uses and facilities as opposed to large expanses of concrete such as those used for recreational game courts, does not adversely impact adjacent properties, and which preserves the rural character, natural terrain, flora and fauna of the community.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 85° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
7 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Rolling Hills, CA • 90274
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 21% for direct sun exposure in Rolling Hills. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 38 Saddleback
$18,138,891
$1.7M under list price of $19.8M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $2.5M to $9.7M.