
Santa Monica, California 90402
Analysis of 859 Woodacres Road, Santa Monica, California 90402 is currently available with a list price of $88,000,000. 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 Santa Monica 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 new construction or fully renovated.
Built in 2015, this architectural trophy estate is within the 10-year window for an excellent rating. The property features high-end, durable materials such as board-formed concrete, steel-frame windows, and vaulted wood ceilings. It includes a state-of-the-art chef's kitchen, advanced geothermal energy systems for off-the-grid living, and seamless indoor-outdoor integration via disappearing glass walls. The finishes and systems represent the pinnacle of modern luxury with no visible deferred maintenance.
Designed by the legendary Howard Backen, this trophy estate is the only Backen-designed home on the Riviera Country Club, offering immense collector value and world-class design.
Situated on the 7th hole of the iconic Riviera Country Club, the property provides rare golf course frontage paired with sweeping Santa Monica Mountain and sunset views.
The estate is fully powered by geothermal energy, offering a rare 'off-the-grid' luxury lifestyle without compromising on high-end amenities or comfort.
With a list price of $88 million, the property targets an extremely narrow segment of ultra-high-net-worth buyers, which may result in a prolonged period on the market.
The massive 12,240 SF footprint and complex custom systems, including geothermal and disappearing glass walls, require specialized and costly ongoing maintenance.
A true sanctuary in every sense, this one-of-a-kind trophy estate by the late, legendary architect Howard Backen sits on the 7th hole of the iconic Riviera Country Club - the only Backen-designed home ever built on L.A.'s premier golf course. Encompassing approximately 12,240 SF, this 6-bedroom, 6-bathroom masterpiece captures sweeping views of the Santa Monica Mountains with some of the most breathtaking sunsets in the city. Backen, renowned for shaping modern California architecture, was a visionary of elegant simplicity, expressive natural materials, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. This home stands as a living tribute to his legacy - crafted with board-formed concrete, vaulted wood ceilings, steel-frame windows, and disappearing glass walls that dissolve the boundary between architecture and nature. Designed to elevate every moment, the estate features a massive motor court, a chef's kitchen, temperature-controlled wine cellar, movie theater, guest house, spa and wellness center, dedicated kids' lounge, and the most iconic man cave ever imagined. Fully powered by geothermal energy, this compound offers off-the-grid living without sacrificing a single luxury. This private retreat sits tucked away on what may be L.A.'s best-kept secret street. The location is unparalleled: discreetly positioned next to Channel Road, it offers quick access to the beaches, Malibu, the Brentwood Country Mart, and some of the finest dining - all while feeling worlds away from it all. Welcome to ground zero for luxury, privacy, and sophisticated Zen living.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 6.0 | 4.0 | 89% |
| Baths | 6.0 | 4.0 | 77% |
| Square foot | 12,240 | 2,972.5 | 98% |
| Lot Size | 43,497 | 8,690.5 | 98% |
| Price | $88.00M | $5.10M | 98% |
| Price per sq ft | $7.2K | $2.0K | 98% |
| Built year | 2015 | 1948 | 91% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 37 | 186 | 5% |
Mar 16, 2026
$88,000,000
Initial Listing
Aug 21, 2017
$41,082,000
Public Record
Jun 26, 2012
$8,600,086
Public Record