Discover this one-of-a-kind residence designed by renowned architect and USC graduate Kenneth Masao Nishimoto. Tucked behind privacy gates and mature hedging, this architecturally significant home offers privacy, tranquility, and timeless design. Originally built as a mother-in-law unit to the adjacent Craftsman home, the structure blends mid-century modern design with elegant Japanese influences. Clean lines, natural materials, and an open floor plan create a serene living experience with seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The spacious lot provides multiple areas one can sit and enjoy the neighborhood's tranquility. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the home carries historical significance as a reflection of Nishimoto’s legacy and personal journey as a Japanese American who endured WWII internment. This is more than a home—it's a rare opportunity to own a piece of Southern California’s architectural history.
Sold for $1,444,000 on 06/23/25
Listing Provided by:
Gretchen Seager DRE #01217500 626-616-8146,
Sotheby's International Realty
$1,444,000
1947 Holliston Ave, Altadena, CA 91001
2beds
984sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
7,526 Square Feet Lot
$1,439,000 Zestimate®
$1,467/sqft
$3,102 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 23, 2025 at 02:01pm
Listing Provided by:
Gretchen Seager DRE #01217500 626-616-8146,
Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Vicky Botsford, DRE #01184717
COMPASS
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PF25108291
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bathroom
- Features: Remodeled
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Open Floorplan, All Bedrooms Down
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 984 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Uncovered
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 7,526 sqft
- Features: Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Front Yard, Level, Sprinkler System
Details
- Parcel number: 5847016019
- Zoning: LCR1*
- Special conditions: Standard,Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Biking, Foothills
Location
- Region: Altadena
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
Services availability
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Estimated market value
$1,439,000