
Los Angeles, California 90049
This Architectural Masterpiece represents a Strong Value Opportunity, listed at $5,995,000—positioned well below the $6,483,097 Fair Market Value by 7%. This valuation gap offers $488,097 in Instant Equity. Featuring a Mint Condition Rating following a meticulous restoration, the home includes Craig Ellwood design, panoramic ocean views, and a new ADU. With high-end Gaggenau/Wolf appliances and seismic upgrades, this property is an ideal acquisition for Architectural Collectors or Owner-Occupants seeking a turnkey, historically significant residence.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 1515 N Tigertail Road Subject | $5,995,000* List Price | 3 | 4 | 1,926 | $3,366 | - |
A 1515 N Tigertail Active | $6,295,000 List Price | 3 | 3 | 1,926 | $3,268 | 0.0 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
Although built in 1953, this property has undergone a meticulous restoration featuring high-end Gaggenau/Wolf appliances, seismic upgrades, a brand new roof, and state-of-the-art systems including Tesla Powerwalls and Lutron lighting, meeting the criteria for a mint-condition renovation.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 11756, living area = 1926.
Designed by Craig Ellwood as part of his celebrated 'House of Steel' series, this meticulously restored mid-century masterpiece offers rare historical significance and high-end finishes including Terrazzo floors and Gaggenau appliances.
Perched at the crown of Crestwood Hills, the property delivers breathtaking, unobstructed vistas spanning from the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island to the shimmering Los Angeles city lights.
Priced at approximately $3,112 per square foot, the property represents a significant premium over the Brentwood average, reflecting its status as an architectural collectible rather than a high-utility residence.
With only 1,926 square feet of living space across both the main house and ADU, the compact footprint may be a constraint for buyers requiring more expansive indoor living areas or larger family accommodations.
The Byron Lamar Johnson House - Craig Ellwood, 1953 | Few homes carry a story this rare. The Byron Lamar Johnson House is the third in Craig Ellwood's celebrated series of steel hillside residences a canon of mid-century architecture so significant it earned its own headline: "Beauty of the House of Steel," Los Angeles Examiner. This is not a home that merely references the era. It is the era, meticulously restored and ready to be lived in today. Perched at the crown of Crestwood Hills on one of Brentwood's most prestigious addresses, Ellwood's signature steel columns and wooden beams lift the structure off the hillside in a seamless floating composition. By day, the Pacific stretches to Catalina Island. By night, the lights of Los Angeles shimmer below the living room like a private panorama that never gets old.The restoration is as serious as the pedigree. Seismically upgraded, structurally pristine, and finished with the kind of intention that honors Ellwood's design ethos without compromising modern comfort. Terrazzo floors, Lutron lighting, Fleetwood and Baldwin doors and windows, Waterworks fixtures, motorized shades, and a restored gas and wood-burning fireplace every material decision was made with care. The kitchen carries the same conviction: Gaggenau, Wolf, and Sub-Zero appliances, complemented by a full outdoor kitchen with Lynx barbecue and pizza oven. The property comes fully automated with solar panels, Tesla Powerwalls, EV charging, whole-house water filtration, and a brand new roof with rooftop sprinkler system. Two addresses comprise the full offering. The main residence delivers three bedrooms and 2.5 baths. A new ADU adds a private one-bedroom suite with full steam shower and kitchen, opening directly to the pool ideal for guests, staff, or income. This is also a remarkable financial opportunity. The property is a strong candidate for Historic Designation and the Mills Act, offering significant potential property tax savings for a qualified buyer. Offered fully furnished. Every furnishing, finish, and fixture has been curated to create a turnkey experience that is genuinely rare not just a beautiful house, but a complete and considered way of life. The Tigertail trailhead is steps from the front door. Brentwood Country Mart and the Farmers Market are minutes away. History this significant doesn't often come available. When it does, it doesn't wait.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Baths | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Square foot | 1,926 | 1,672 |
| Lot Size | 11,756 | 6,067 |
| Price | $6.00M | $1.37M |
| Price per sq ft | $3.1K | $801 |
| Built year | 1953 | 1939 |
| HOA | $0 | $348 |
| Days on market | 21 | 56 |
Jul 1, 2026
$5,995,000
Initial Listing
Dec 31, 2020
$3,495,000
Public Record
Nov 23, 2010
$1,966,019
Public Record