16045 Royal Mount Drive, Encino, California 91436, Encino, 91436 - 4 bed, 4 bath
ACTIVE$2,998,000
16045 Royal Mount Drive, Encino, California 91436
4Beds
4Baths
3,144Sqft
16,444Lot
Price Vs. Estimate
The estimated value ($2,950,238.705) is $47,761.295 (1%) lower than the list price ($2,998,000). This property may be overpriced.
Key pros and cons
Top Pros:
Architectural Significance: Designed by world-renowned architect William Stephenson, an associate of Frank Lloyd Wright, with a history of designing homes for Hollywood's Golden Age celebrities, adding significant prestige and historical value.
Top Cons:
Age of Core Structure: Built in 1964, despite extensive remodeling, the underlying age of the property may raise questions about the condition or updates of major systems not explicitly detailed (e.g., plumbing, foundation, HVAC).
Compared to the nearby listings
Price:$3.00M vs avg $2.38M (+$623,000)67%
Size:3,144 sqft vs avg 3,175.5 sqft49%
Price/sqft:$954 vs avg $75987%
More Insights
Built in 1964 (61 years old).
Condition: Despite being built in 1964, the listing explicitly states the property has been 'extensively remodeled and renovated.' The images strongly support this, showcasing a kitchen with modern, high-end appliances, sleek cabinetry, and contemporary finishes. The bathrooms feature new vanities, freestanding tubs, glass-enclosed showers with rain shower heads, and stylish tiling. Throughout the home, there are new hardwood floors, modern light fixtures, and a cohesive, updated mid-century modern aesthetic. All visible components appear new or virtually new, meeting current quality standards with no signs of deferred maintenance.
Year Built
1964
Close
-
List price
$3M
Original List price
$3.2M
Price/Sqft
$954
HOA
-
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
25544493
Home ConditionExcellent
Features
Excellent View: City Lights, Mountain(s), Panoramic
Patio
ViewCity Lights,Mountain(s),Panoramic
About this home
This Royal Crest Estates mid-century architectural masterpiece was designed by world-renowned architect William Stephenson, who worked with and for Frank Lloyd Wright from the late 1940s until the early 1950s. (He is best known for designing the homes of many of Hollywood's Golden Age celebrities, as well as the Pacific Palisades residence of Ronald and Nancy Reagan.) This home is situated on a tranquil cul-de-sac, and is nestled in the hills of one of Encino's most coveted neighborhoods. It offers the utmost in exclusivity and privacy, as well as having convenient access to the Valley and Los Angeles. Extensively remodeled and renovated, this four-bedroom, four-bathroom home offers a matchless space for both an upscale family life, as well as exceptional possibilities for entertaining. Among many special features, electric utility is underground. No overhanging wires to impair the views. For more information and a fully detailed list of improvements and features, interested parties may contact the listing broker via his cell number.
Nearby schools
8/10
Lanai Road Elementary School
Public,•K-5•0.6mi
9/10
Kester Avenue Elementary School
Public,•K-5•2.1mi
9/10
Roscomare Road Elementary School
Public,•K-5•2.1mi
5/10
Lemay Street Elementary School
Public,•K-5•3.7mi
6/10
Lemay Street Elementary School
Public,•K-5•3.8mi
6/10
Newcastle Elementary School
Public,•K-5•3.8mi
5/10
Brentwood Science School
Public,•K-5•6.6mi
2/10
Van Nuys Middle School
Public,•6-8•2.4mi
5/10
William Mulholland Middle School
Public,•6-8•3.3mi
3/10
William Mulholland Middle School
Public,•6-8•3.6mi
6/10
Gaspar De Portola Middle School
Public,•6-8•3.7mi
6/10
Van Nuys Senior High School
Public,•9-12•3.4mi
4/10
Reseda Senior High School
Public,•9-12•4.1mi
6/10
University Senior High School
Public,•9-12•7.0mi
6/10
University Senior High School Charter
Public,•9-12•7.0mi
Condition Rating
Excellent
Despite being built in 1964, the listing explicitly states the property has been 'extensively remodeled and renovated.' The images strongly support this, showcasing a kitchen with modern, high-end appliances, sleek cabinetry, and contemporary finishes. The bathrooms feature new vanities, freestanding tubs, glass-enclosed showers with rain shower heads, and stylish tiling. Throughout the home, there are new hardwood floors, modern light fixtures, and a cohesive, updated mid-century modern aesthetic. All visible components appear new or virtually new, meeting current quality standards with no signs of deferred maintenance.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Architectural Significance: Designed by world-renowned architect William Stephenson, an associate of Frank Lloyd Wright, with a history of designing homes for Hollywood's Golden Age celebrities, adding significant prestige and historical value.
Prime Location & Privacy: Situated on a tranquil cul-de-sac in the coveted Royal Crest Estates, offering utmost exclusivity, privacy, and convenient access to both the Valley and Los Angeles.
Extensive Remodel & Upscale Living: The home has been extensively remodeled and renovated, providing a matchless space for upscale family life and exceptional entertaining possibilities.
Panoramic Views & Aesthetics: Boasts panoramic city lights and mountain views, enhanced by underground electric utilities ensuring no overhanging wires impair the scenic vistas.
Strong Elementary School Ratings: Proximity to highly-rated public elementary schools such as Lanai Road (rating 8), Kester Avenue (rating 9), and Roscomare Road (rating 9), appealing to families.
Cons
Age of Core Structure: Built in 1964, despite extensive remodeling, the underlying age of the property may raise questions about the condition or updates of major systems not explicitly detailed (e.g., plumbing, foundation, HVAC).
Limited Public Renovation Details: The listing defers a 'fully detailed list of improvements and features' to the listing broker, which could create initial uncertainty or require extra effort for potential buyers to assess the full scope of renovations.
High Price Point & Market Alignment: Listed at a premium price of $2.998 million, with a property estimation slightly below this, potentially limiting the buyer pool and requiring strong justification for the current valuation.