220 Bentley Circle, Los Angeles, California 90049, Los Angeles, 90049 - 4 bed, 4 bath
ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT$7,895,000$4,400/sqft
Est. Value: $7,747,939
-1%
FairlyEstimate
220 Bentley Circle, Los Angeles, California 90049
4Beds
4Baths
4,400Sqft
24,427Lot
Price Vs. Estimate
The estimated value ($7,747,938.85) is $147,061.15 (1%) lower than the list price ($7,895,000). This property may be overpriced.
Key pros and cons
Top Pros:
Architectural Significance & Design: Designed by renowned architect John Byers in 1939, this Dutch Colonial blends classic charm with modern luxury, offering unique historical and aesthetic value.
Top Cons:
Age of Main Home: Built in 1939, the main residence, despite its charm and modern updates, may still have underlying systems (e.g., plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that could require significant future investment or maintenance not explicitly detailed as modernized.
Compared to the nearby listings
Price:$7.89M vs avg $3.90M (+$4,000,000)81%
Size:4,400 sqft vs avg 3,138 sqft74%
Price/sqft:$1.8K vs avg $1.3K86%
More Insights
Built in 1939 (87 years old).
Condition: Despite being built in 1939, the property description highlights a blend of 'classic charm with modern luxury,' indicating extensive, high-quality renovations. The guest cottage was built in 2014, adding a virtually new component to the estate. Images reveal pristine hardwood floors, modern light fixtures, fresh paint, and immaculate exterior amenities including a 50' lap pool and championship tennis court. The overall condition suggests the property has been meticulously maintained and extensively updated to current luxury standards, with no visible deferred maintenance. While specific kitchen and bathroom images are not provided, the consistent high quality throughout the visible areas strongly implies these key spaces have also undergone recent, top-tier renovations.
Year Built
1939
Close
-
List price
$7.89M
Original List price
$7.89M
Price/Sqft
$1,794
HOA
-
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
25580913
Home ConditionExcellent
Features
Excellent View: City Lights
Pool
Spa
Patio
ViewCity Lights
About this home
Tennis court estate on over half an acre designed in 1939 by renowned architect John Byers. This Dutch Colonial blends classic charm with modern luxury. Light-filled rooms, framed by Byers' signature windows, open to sweeping panoramic views of Los Angeles. Set on a private cul-de-sac above Sunset, the property offers resort-style living with a 50' lap pool, fire pit, fruit trees, and a championship-quality north-south tennis court. A guest cottage with full bath, designed by Nicholas/Budd Architects and built in 2014, complements the main home. With its secluded setting, landscaped yards, and advanced security system, this estate combines history, beauty, and privacy. Just moments from Sunset Blvd, the 405, and UCLA.
R
Ron Wynn
Listing Agent
Price History
Date
Event
Price
06/30/99
Sold
$1,900,000
Condition Rating
Excellent
Despite being built in 1939, the property description highlights a blend of 'classic charm with modern luxury,' indicating extensive, high-quality renovations. The guest cottage was built in 2014, adding a virtually new component to the estate. Images reveal pristine hardwood floors, modern light fixtures, fresh paint, and immaculate exterior amenities including a 50' lap pool and championship tennis court. The overall condition suggests the property has been meticulously maintained and extensively updated to current luxury standards, with no visible deferred maintenance. While specific kitchen and bathroom images are not provided, the consistent high quality throughout the visible areas strongly implies these key spaces have also undergone recent, top-tier renovations.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Architectural Significance & Design: Designed by renowned architect John Byers in 1939, this Dutch Colonial blends classic charm with modern luxury, offering unique historical and aesthetic value.
Resort-Style Amenities: The property boasts exceptional lifestyle features including a 50' lap pool, fire pit, fruit trees, and a championship-quality north-south tennis court.
Panoramic Views: Enjoy sweeping panoramic views of Los Angeles and city lights, a highly desirable and value-adding feature in this market.
Privacy & Seclusion: Set on a private cul-de-sac above Sunset with a secluded setting and advanced security system, ensuring utmost privacy for residents.
Guest Cottage: A modern guest cottage with a full bath, designed by Nicholas/Budd Architects and built in 2014, provides significant added value and flexible living space.
Cons
Age of Main Home: Built in 1939, the main residence, despite its charm and modern updates, may still have underlying systems (e.g., plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that could require significant future investment or maintenance not explicitly detailed as modernized.
High Maintenance Costs: The extensive grounds (over half an acre) and numerous high-end amenities like the tennis court and lap pool will incur substantial ongoing maintenance expenses.
Bedroom Count for Price Point: With 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, the main house's bedroom count might be considered modest for a property listed at nearly $7.9 million in a prestigious area like Bel Air, potentially limiting the buyer pool seeking larger family residences.