
Los Angeles, California 90006
This Historic Mission Revival Craftsman is a rare architectural heirloom listed at $1,749,000, aligning perfectly with its $1,749,000 Fair Market Value. As a designated Mills Act property, it offers significant tax savings alongside a Remarkable Condition Rating following extensive infrastructure upgrades to the roof, HVAC, and plumbing. Spanning over 5,000 square feet with City Lights views and R4 Zoning, the estate features a ballroom attic and a permitted recreation room. This legacy home is an ideal acquisition for Historic Preservationists or Owner-Occupants seeking a move-in-ready masterpiece.
Property is move-in ready.
This 1905 historic property is in remarkable condition, having undergone extensive recent infrastructure upgrades including a new roof, copper plumbing, updated electrical, and dual-zone HVAC systems. The interior is move-in ready, featuring a modernized kitchen with stainless steel appliances and updated cabinetry, alongside well-maintained bathrooms and refinished original hardwood floors. While it retains its historic character and original architectural details, the major systems are functional and updated, meeting the criteria for a well-maintained, renovated home.
As a designated Mills Act property designed by the celebrated firm Morgan & Walls, owners benefit from substantial property tax savings while preserving a rare and significant Mission Revival Craftsman masterpiece.
The residence features extensive recent improvements including a new roof, copper plumbing, updated electrical, and dual-zone HVAC, effectively mitigating the typical risks associated with a home built in 1905.
Spanning over 5,000 square feet with a finished ballroom attic, full basement, and a permitted recreation room above the garage, the floor plan offers rare flexibility for multi-generational living or creative workspaces.
The majority of the assigned public schools in the immediate vicinity carry low ratings (3/10), which may be a deterrent for families prioritizing high-performing educational districts.
The preservation of intricate historic elements, such as original leaded-glass windows and five decorative fireplaces, requires specialized and potentially costly long-term maintenance compared to modern constructions.
The Carolyn Bumiller-Hickey House c. 1904. A true architectural heirloom, this Mission Revival Craftsman is a rare and beautifully preserved work by the celebrated firm Morgan & Walls, created in collaboration with legendary architect Stiles Clements in the heart of Wilshire Center - MILLS ACT property for significant tax savings. Over its lifetime, the home has been held by only four owners a quiet testament to its significance, longevity and the care with which it has been stewarded across generations. Thoughtfully restored with deep respect for its original design, the residence blends period authenticity with meaningful modern upgrades. Recent improvements include a new roof, updated sewer line, copper plumbing, upgraded electrical, dual-zone HVAC, tankless water heaters, and refinished hardwood floors each enhancement intentionally executed to preserve the home's integrity while offering a strong foundation for what comes next. Spanning over 5,000 square feet, the floor plan is expansive yet flexible, offering six bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths alongside a sunroom, den, music room, wood-paneled dining room, mudroom, servant's staircase and quarters, a finished attic which doubles as a ballroom and a full basement with a separate entrance. Original details remain beautifully intact: five decorative fireplaces, leaded-glass windows and built-ins, restored gas-electric light fixtures, and a turn-of-the-century security system elements that anchor the home in its era while allowing future vision to take shape. The gated grounds unfold into a lush, private urban oasis, anchored by mature fruit trees including citrus, fig, persimmon, guava, avocado, mango, and papaya. A detached two-car garage is topped by a fully permitted recreation room perfect as guest quarters, a home office, or creative space. Zoned R4, the property offers both architectural distinction and long-term optionality. Whether preserved as-is or thoughtfully reimagined, this is a rare opportunity to become the next steward of a true Los Angeles legacy. A home with history, held by few ready for its next chapter, whatever you choose to make of it.
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Grades K-5 • 0.1 mi
Grades K-5 • 0.4 mi
Grades K-6 • 0.5 mi
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 6.0 | 4.5 | 67% |
| Baths | 4.0 | 3.5 | 50% |
| Square foot | 5,127 | 2,454.5 | 83% |
| Lot Size | 10,152 | 6,183.5 | 83% |
| Price | $1.75M | $805.0K | 83% |
| Price per sq ft | $341 | $326 | 50% |
| Built year | 1905 | 1904 | 50% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 91 | 187 | 33% |
Mar 20, 2026
$1,749,000
$1,799,000
-3% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Jan 21, 2026
$1,799,000
Initial Listing
May 23, 2003
$646,500
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