1515 N Tigertail, Los Angeles, California 90049, Los Angeles, 90049 - 3 bed, 3 bath

1515 N Tigertail, Los Angeles, California 90049 home-pic-0
ACTIVE$6,295,000$1,926/sqft
1515 N Tigertail, Los Angeles, California 90049
3Beds
3Baths
1,926Sqft
11,756Lot

Price Vs. Estimate

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Key pros and cons

Top Pros:
High Available Lot Utilization: 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.
Top Cons:
Lack of Explicit Central Cooling System: Despite extensive modern upgrades, the property description does not explicitly mention a central air conditioning system, which could be a significant consideration for comfort during Los Angeles's hotter months.

Compared to the nearby listings

Price:$6.29M vs avg $3.90M (+$2,400,000)76%
Size:1,926 sqft vs avg 3,127 sqft12%
Price/sqft:$3.3K vs avg $1.3K99%

More Insights

Built in 1953 (73 years old).
Condition: Despite being built in 1953, this property has undergone a meticulous and extensive restoration, as evidenced by the description and images. It features brand new high-end appliances (Gaggenau, Wolf Subzero), modern terrazzo flooring, state-of-the-art whole-house automation, solar panels, Tesla Powerwalls, and a new ADU with a full steam shower bath and kitchen. The bathrooms are completely renovated with contemporary fixtures and tiling, appearing virtually new. All components meet current quality standards with no visible deferred maintenance, making it a truly turnkey, high-quality offering.
Year Built
1953
Close
-
List price
$6.29M
Original List price
$6.29M
Price/Sqft
$3,268
HOA
-
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
NP25277717
Home ConditionExcellent
Features
Excellent View: Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Canyon, Hills, Mountain(s), Ocean, Pool
Deck
Pool
Patio
ViewCatalina,City Lights,Coastline,Canyon,Hills,Mountain(s),Ocean,Pool

About this home

Published and recognized mid-century Case Study architect Craig Ellwood, The Bryon Lamar Johnson House, 1953 is the third in the series of Ellwood’s recorded steel hillside houses, located in Crestwood Hills of Brentwood, on prestigious Tigertail Road. Here is a great example of pedigree mid century architecture at the top of Crestwood Hills, an incredibly prized Ellwood, here you will find a meticulous restoration honoring the Ellwood design ethos. Conceptually pristine, once called “Beauty of the House of Steel” in the LA Examiner. Upgraded seismically, crisp modular frame steel columns and wooden beams enable the house to ride out from the slope creating a floating effect for the home, by night twinkling lights of LA below the living room, by day ocean views and Catalina Island. The property consists of two separate addresses. The main residence incorporates 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, plus new ADU 1 bed w/full steam shower bath & kitchen direct to the pool area. Whole house automation, solar panels, Tesla power walls, EV charger, brand new roof w/rooftop sprinkler, terrazzo floors, Lutron lighting, Baldwin and Fleetwood doors/windows, new sewer and gas line, motorized shades, restored gas/wood burning fireplace, water filtration, Gaggenau, Wolf Subzero appliances, outdoor kitchen w/Lynx Barbecue & pizza oven, grass lawn w/period chaise lounges, skylights, Waterworks fixtures. Every detail has been carefully curated from the furnishings to the finishes making this a truly turnkey living experience. Tigertail trailhead steps from door, minutes to Brentwood Country Mart & Farmers Market. Likely eligible for Mills Tax as a potential Historic-Cultural Monument, affords significant tax savings. History preserved and restored.

F
Fielden Junglas
Listing Agent

Price History

Date
Event
Price
12/31/20
Sold
$3,495,000
11/23/10
Sold
$1,966,019
Condition Rating
Excellent

Despite being built in 1953, this property has undergone a meticulous and extensive restoration, as evidenced by the description and images. It features brand new high-end appliances (Gaggenau, Wolf Subzero), modern terrazzo flooring, state-of-the-art whole-house automation, solar panels, Tesla Powerwalls, and a new ADU with a full steam shower bath and kitchen. The bathrooms are completely renovated with contemporary fixtures and tiling, appearing virtually new. All components meet current quality standards with no visible deferred maintenance, making it a truly turnkey, high-quality offering.
Pros & Cons

Pros

High Available Lot Utilization: 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.
Architectural Pedigree & Meticulous Restoration: Designed by renowned Case Study architect Craig Ellwood, this property is a meticulously restored and seismically upgraded example of mid-century architecture, offering unique historical significance and aesthetic value.
Panoramic Views: The home boasts breathtaking panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, and city lights, providing a stunning backdrop and enhancing desirability.
Extensive Modern Upgrades & Smart Home Integration: Equipped with whole-house automation, solar panels, Tesla Powerwalls, an EV charger, new roof, high-end appliances (Gaggenau, Wolf Subzero), and premium finishes, offering a luxurious, energy-efficient, and turnkey living experience.
Versatile ADU & Outdoor Amenities: Includes a new 1-bedroom ADU with a full steam shower bath and kitchen, directly accessible to the pool area, providing flexibility for guests, rental income, or multi-generational living, complemented by an outdoor kitchen with Lynx BBQ and pizza oven.
Potential Tax Benefits & Prime Location: Likely eligible for Mills Act tax savings as a potential Historic-Cultural Monument, situated on prestigious Tigertail Road in Crestwood Hills, with convenient access to the Tigertail trailhead and minutes from Brentwood Country Mart.

Cons

Lack of Explicit Central Cooling System: Despite extensive modern upgrades, the property description does not explicitly mention a central air conditioning system, which could be a significant consideration for comfort during Los Angeles's hotter months.
Complexity of High-End Systems: The extensive array of sophisticated smart home technology, specialized systems (e.g., whole house automation, Tesla Powerwalls, motorized shades), and high-end appliances may entail higher maintenance costs and require specialized knowledge for upkeep.
Hillside Location & Usable Lot Space: While offering spectacular views, the hillside location and 'floating effect' design might imply a significant portion of the 11,756 sqft lot is sloped, potentially limiting flat, usable outdoor space beyond the immediate pool area and grass lawn.
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