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

1515 N Tigertail
Los Angeles, California 90049
Property Price
SUMMARY
Analysis of 1515 N Tigertail, Los Angeles, California 90049 is currently available with a list price of $6,295,000. The property maintains a Excellent Condition Rating (95/100), indicating excellent structural integrity and modern finishes throughout. This turnkey property requires minimal updates and is ready for immediate occupancy. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Los Angeles Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.
Condition Analysis
OVERALL CONDITION SCORE
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
This property is a meticulously restored mid-century masterpiece that has undergone an extensive recent renovation. It features brand-new high-end systems including a new roof, seismic upgrades, solar with Tesla Powerwalls, and whole-house automation. The interior boasts premium finishes such as terrazzo floors, Gaggenau and Wolf appliances, and Waterworks fixtures, meeting the highest standards of modern luxury while preserving its architectural pedigree.
PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES
- 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
Designed by renowned Case Study architect Craig Ellwood, this meticulously restored 1953 mid-century masterpiece offers significant historical value and potential tax benefits through the Mills Act.
- Modern Infrastructure
The property features cutting-edge upgrades including seismic reinforcement, solar panels with Tesla Powerwalls, whole-house automation, and high-end Gaggenau and Wolf appliances, ensuring a turnkey luxury experience.
CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES
- High Price Per Square Foot
With a list price of over $6.2 million for approximately 1,926 square feet, the property commands a significant premium that may challenge buyers focused on traditional value metrics.
- Limited Interior Scale
The modest square footage and mid-century modular layout may feel restrictive for luxury buyers seeking the expansive open-concept living areas typically found at this price point in Brentwood.
About 1515 N Tigertail
Published and recognized mid-century Case Study architect Craig Ellwood, The Byron 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. A likely candidate for Historic Designation and The Mills Act. History preserved and restored.
Property Details
Public Facts
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1953
- Lot Size
- 11,756 Sq. Ft.
Interior
- Total Bedrooms
- 3
- Total Bathrooms
- 3 (3 Full, 0 Half)
Exterior & Parking
No exterior & parking available.
Utilities & Misc
- HOA Fee
- $0 / Month
Neighborhood Insights
Sensitive Facilities
No sensitive facilities data found.
Neighborhood Comparison
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 4.0 | 32% |
| Baths | 3.0 | 4.0 | 36% |
| Square foot | 1,926 | 3,140.5 | 12% |
| Lot Size | 11,756 | 11,710 | 51% |
| Price | $6.29M | $3.88M | 75% |
| Price per sq ft | $3.3K | $1.4K | 97% |
| Built year | 1953 | 1958 | 41% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 77 | 182 | 6% |
Pricing History
Listed for Sale
Dec 19, 2025
$6,295,000
Initial Listing
Sold
Dec 31, 2020
$3,495,000
Public Record
Sold
Nov 23, 2010
$1,966,019
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