Custom Built French Normandy Architectural Dream Home masterfully reimagined in 2018 by Page & Turnbull Architects, completely renovated by Hartman Baldwin, & exquisitely designed by Willa Ford Interiors. Sellers have spared no cost in quality improvements in hardscape and throughout the house! This magnificent property is a state-of-the-art compound perched atop a knoll on one of the most beautiful streets in South Pasadena, a coveted neighborhood praised for its top-rated public & private award-winning schools. Perfect for grand scale entertaining w/ wrap around grounds, heated 60ft saltwater lap pool & spa, garden vistas, heated cabana, built-in full outdoor kitchen & fireplace. Inside, welcome guests into an elegant entry foyer, stunning formal living room, soaring cathedral ceilings, leaded windows, 1929 original design fireplace, new open-plan chef's kitchen, 60' Wolf oven/range, 36' Subzero fridge & 36' freezer, family room, additional playroom/lounge, 5 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms, luxurious Primary Suite. Highlights: White Oak Hardwood floors, Caesar-stone countertops, Gilded Iron & Satin Gold furnishing details, Schumacher wallpaper, tankless hot water heaters, LifeSource whole house filtered water system, Dumbwaiter, EV charger, Alarm System, Security Cameras, Flexible Basement Guest Quarters, 2 Laundry Rooms, oversized attached 2 Car Garage, long driveway for ample parking. The architectural elements & extraordinary attention to quality & details, make this estate a one-of-a-kind lifetime opportunity investment for the discerning buyer seeking ready-to-move in Forever Home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$986Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Silva Hameline•DRE #00964974• Hameline Global
Listed by Christine Hameline•DRE #01900361• Hameline Global
Bought with Silva Hameline•DRE #00964974• Hameline Global
Est. $9,303 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 233 Hillside Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #P1-25675
May 8, 2026
Sold
$6,900,000
$986/sq ft
May 7, 2026
Pending
—
Feb 2, 2026
Listed
$7,725,000
$1,104/sq ft
CRMLS #P1-21818
Nov 6, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Sep 25, 2025
Price Changed
$8,500,000
$1,214/sq ft
Jun 13, 2025
Price Changed
$9,120,000
$1,303/sq ft
Apr 18, 2025
Listed
$12,000,000
$1,714/sq ft
CRMLS #P1-20796
Feb 27, 2025
Rental Removed
$19,500
$3/sq ft
Feb 11, 2025
Listed for Rent
$19,500
$3/sq ft
SDMLS #306362382
Feb 11, 2025
Rental Removed
$19,500
$3/sq ft
Feb 11, 2025
Listed for Rent
$19,500
$3/sq ft
CRMLS #P0-315001978
Jun 2, 2015
Sold
$2,600,000
$371/sq ft
May 1, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Mar 5, 2015
Listed
$2,988,000
$427/sq ft
The site of the first school house in Pasadena, this magnificent 3 bedroom, 4 bath English Normandy home is nestled on a knoll in the prestigious Arroyo area of South Pasadena. Architectural excellence and old world charm abound. Features include a large entry with an Inglenook corner, a breathtakingly beautiful living room with cathedral beam ceilings, floor-to-ceiling leaded glass windows and massive fireplace, formal dining room, large family room and kitchen, library and garden room. Upstairs there is a large master suite and bath, and two additional bedrooms with Jack and Jill bath. An exterior balcony offers sweeping views of the lawns and gardens, a large pool and spa. An outdoor fireplace and patio are the perfect place to entertain or enjoy a quiet respite.
Public Records
Jan 10, 1990
Sold
$1,525,000
$218/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 1976
Sold
$153,000
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$44,661 (−2.8%)
$1,884,738 + $2,034,693
$3,919,431
2024
$45,956 (+2.2%)
$1,884,738 + $2,034,693
$3,919,431
2023
$44,974 (+2.4%)
$1,847,783 + $1,994,798
$3,842,581
2022
$43,916 (+1.8%)
$1,811,552 + $1,955,685
$3,767,237
2021
$43,138 (+1.4%)
$1,776,032 + $1,917,339
$3,693,371
2020
$42,529 (+1.5%)
$1,741,208 + $1,879,745
$3,620,953
2019
$41,885 (+15.3%)
$1,723,355 + $1,860,471
$3,583,826
2018
$36,337 (+1.3%)
$1,689,564 + $1,823,992
$3,513,556
2017
$35,868 (+18.5%)
$1,623,957 + $1,374,244
$2,998,201
2016
$30,275 (+13.2%)
$1,623,957 + $1,374,244
$2,998,201
2015
$26,755 (+1.5%)
$1,592,115 + $1,047,534
$2,639,649
2014
$26,354 (+1.8%)
$1,508,341 + $780,432
$2,288,773
2012
$25,879 (+1.7%)
$1,501,525 + $776,905
$2,278,430
2011
$25,458 (+0.3%)
$1,472,084 + $761,672
$2,233,756
2010
$25,379 (+2.6%)
$1,443,220 + $746,738
$2,189,958
2009
$24,731 (+2.7%)
$1,432,434 + $741,158
$2,173,592
2008
$24,075
$1,435,837 + $742,919
$2,178,756
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
6
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
6,084
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5317039006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 7, 2026.
RE
Residential Estate District
The RE zoning district applies to areas appropriate for detached, single-family residential homes on large estate parcels. The allowable residential density is a maximum of three dwelling units per acre. The RE zoning district is consistent with the Very Low Density Neighborhood land use designation of the General Plan.
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 7, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Exclusions: Ask Listing Broker prior to submitting an offer.
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 73
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 73
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Silva
List Agent Last Name: Hameline
Co-List Agent First Name: Christine
Co-List Agent Last Name: Hameline
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Hameline Global
Co-List Office Name: Hameline Global
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Silva
Buyer Agent Last Name: Hameline
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Hameline Global
Around this home
Schools
Arroyo Vista Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
South Pasadena Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
South Pasadena Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
Provided by GreatSchools
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