Octavius Morgan owned it, designed it and built it. I was so amazed, I just put that in IMDB Triva for "Criss Cross". That and that Lancaster Place runs through the block e/w. OMG, I'm such a geek.
...and yes, that seems to be 230 N Hill in both photos. I wouldn't have guessed that a house with such fancy north and west sides would have such a plain back. The outside stairs make sense as they must lead to the wrap-around porch/balcony.
uscdl (detail) full image previously posted by tetsu
uscdl (detail) full image previously posted by HossC