
Los Angeles, California 90049
Analysis of 159 N Cliffwood Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90049 is currently available with a list price of $10,450,000. The property maintains a Fair Condition Rating (50/100), suggesting the property is in acceptable condition with potential for value enhancement through selective updates and improvements. 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.
Property is moderate renovation needed.
The property was last significantly reimagined in 1998, making the renovation 26 years old. According to the criteria, renovations between 15-30 years old are classified as Fair. While the home is well-maintained and prestigious, the kitchen's dark wood cabinetry and terracotta tile floors are stylistically dated and the systems/finishes exceed the 20-year threshold for a 'Good' rating.
Elementary School: Fairburn Avenue Elementary School (9/10).
Situated in one of Los Angeles' most exclusive and sought-after enclaves, this property offers significant prestige and long-term investment stability.
Reimagined by the renowned firm Marmol Radziner, the home features high-end design elements, including a full-service elevator and a sophisticated Spanish-style aesthetic.
Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 5, other record bedroom count = 6.
Although designed by a top-tier firm, the last major reimagining was in 1998, suggesting that interior finishes and systems may require modern updates to meet current luxury standards.
The property is noted as having no significant views, which can be a competitive disadvantage for a residence at this $10M+ price point in the Brentwood area.
Situated in the prestigious enclave of Brentwood Park, 159 N. Cliffwood Avenue presents a distinguished Spanish-style residence of exceptional quality and provenance. Originally reimagined in 1998 by the acclaimed architecture and design firm Marmol Radziner, the property offers approximately 4,550 square feet of refined living space on a generous .38-acre lot defined by lush, park-like grounds that evoke the feeling of a private resort.The main level features a formal living room with French doors opening to the rear garden, a formal dining room adjacent to the kitchen, and a family room with French doors to the grounds. A maid's room and a full elevator servicing all levels of the home complete this floor.The upper level is anchored by an expansive primary suite appointed with an oversized walk-in closet, generously sized dual bathrooms, and a dedicated flex room suitable for use as a private gym or home office. Three additional en-suite guest bedrooms are also found on this level.Exterior amenities include a sparkling pool and spa set among mature, verdant landscaping a setting so serene and enveloping that every day on the property feels like a vacation. A covered outdoor dining area complete with a full outdoor kitchen and built-in BBQ makes al fresco entertaining a natural extension of daily life equally suited to an intimate dinner or a summer gathering. The 2-car garage and separate storage room offer additional functionality.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 0.9 mi
Grades PK-5 • 1.3 mi
Grades K-5 • 1.7 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| Baths | 7.0 | 2.0 |
| Square foot | 4,550 | 1,664.159 |
| Lot Size | 16,471 | 6,066.556 |
| Price | $10.45M | $1.35M |
| Price per sq ft | $2.3K | $806 |
| Built year | 1933 | 1939 |
| HOA | $0 | $278 |
| Days on market | 27 | 55 |
Aug 13, 2026
$10,450,000
Initial Listing