
Los Angeles, California 90046
This Architectural Laurel Canyon Estate is a Strong Value Opportunity, listed at $3,895,000—positioned slightly above the $3,848,927 Fair Market Value. While the price reflects its premium status, the home offers exceptional stability for a discerning homeowner. Featuring a Mint Condition Rating, this 1926 Roy Seldon Price masterpiece includes a chef's kitchen, panoramic city views, and a versatile guest retreat. Located near top-rated schools like West Hollywood Elementary, it is an ideal sanctuary for luxury buyers seeking historic pedigree and modern, turnkey living.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 8856 Appian Way Subject | $3,895,000* List Price | 6 | 6 | 5,427 | $709 | - |
A 8184 Mannix Drive Active | $2,995,000 List Price | 4 | 5 | 4,747 | $631 | 0.7 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
Although originally built in 1926, the property has undergone a high-end contemporary renovation likely within the last 5 years. The interior features a modern chef's kitchen, updated bathrooms with contemporary Zellige-style tiling and wood vanities, and updated systems including recessed lighting and HVAC vents visible in photos. The home is in mint condition, seamlessly blending historic architecture with modern luxury finishes.
Elementary School: West Hollywood Elementary School (9/10). High School: Beverly Hills High School (9/10).
Designed by celebrated architect Roy Seldon Price and formerly home to Laurence Olivier, this 1926 estate offers rare historical significance and timeless character that appeals to discerning collectors.
The property features multiple terraces and balconies that capture sweeping, unobstructed views of the Hollywood Hills, the Los Angeles skyline, and the Pacific Ocean.
The residence is distributed across four levels on a steep hillside, which necessitates navigating numerous stairs and may present accessibility challenges for some buyers.
Built in 1926, the home's age and preserved architectural details may require specialized, ongoing maintenance and potential infrastructure updates compared to contemporary builds.
Steeped in nearly a century of Hollywood history, this extraordinary Laurel Canyon residence is a rare architectural offering where timeless character, rich provenance, and contemporary living converge. Designed in 1926 by celebrated architect Roy Seldon Price, the home has welcomed some of the world's most notable creative figures, including legendary actor Laurence Olivier, who once called it home.Tucked discreetly into the hillside the residence unfolds across four thoughtfully connected levels, each designed to embrace the natural topography while creating a remarkable sense of privacy, scale, and separation. Expansive living spaces flow effortlessly from one to the next, offering an ideal balance of grand entertaining areas and intimate retreats. Sunlight pours through steel casement windows, illuminating beautifully preserved architectural details, warm natural materials, and interiors that honor the home's historic pedigree while accommodating modern life.At the heart of the home, a beautifully appointed chef's kitchen anchors the main living spaces, complemented by gracious formal rooms, inviting gathering spaces, and six bedrooms and six bathrooms thoughtfully distributed throughout the residence. The primary suite offers a peaceful sanctuary, while multiple terraces and balconies extend the living experience outdoors, capturing sweeping vistas over the Hollywood Hills, the glittering Los Angeles skyline, and, on clear days, all the way to Catalina Island.The home's lower level functions as an exceptional private guest retreat, complete with its own entrance, living area, kitchen, bedroom, and bath perfect for extended family, visiting guests, creative studio use, or independent living.Positioned to take full advantage of its dramatic hillside setting, the home offers a seamless connection to its surrounding landscape through a series of terraces, balconies, and outdoor gathering spaces that frame expansive canyon and city views. Just moments from the Sunset Strip, yet worlds away in atmosphere, this is a residence that pairs architectural significance with an extraordinary Hollywood legacy.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 0.6 mi
Grades K-5 • 1.2 mi
Grades K-6 • 1.8 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 6.0 | 3.0 |
| Baths | 6.0 | 2.0 |
| Square foot | 5,427 | 1,664.159 |
| Lot Size | 7,653 | 6,066.556 |
| Price | $3.90M | $1.35M |
| Price per sq ft | $718 | $806 |
| Built year | 1926 | 1939 |
| HOA | $0 | $278 |
| Days on market | 33 | 55 |
Aug 7, 2026
$3,895,000
Initial Listing
Dec 29, 2015
$2,635,000
Public Record
Oct 3, 2013
$2,224,022
Public Record
Apr 30, 2002
$1,025,000
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