$2,250,000
SOLD MAR 5, 2025

15400 Valley Vista Blvd Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,551 Sq Ft
0.31 Acres

Recently Sold

$634 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Detached Guest House
  • 24-Hour Security
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Lanai Road Elementary Rated A
  • Cabana
  • Mountain View

About This Home

As of March 2025

Iconic Mid-Century Gem in Coveted Royal Oaks. On the market for the first time in 46 years, this iconic mid-century masterpiece offers timeless construction and elegant bones and is nestled in the highly sought-after Royal Oaks neighborhood, south of the Boulevard. Built by a prominent LA restaurateur, this home exudes elegance and offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Los Angeles history. Designed for indoor-outdoor entertaining, the home features a beautiful pool area and cabana with two bathrooms. This home boasts a generous and well-thought-out layout with abundant natural light, offering 4 spacious bedrooms (or 3 and a massive bonus room/library) and 6 bathrooms, including two cabana baths. Offering details and materials rarely found in modern homes, this property features fossil rock fireplaces, two wet bars, and sophisticated black and jade slate flooring, blending timeless style with modern comforts. Set on a sprawling 1/3-acre corner lot with mature privacy landscaping, a redone cabana with ADU potential, and rare underground utilities, this home offers endless possibilities with move-in ability. In the acclaimed Lanai Road district, with Lanai Elementary, Mulholland Middle School, and Birmingham High School, and nearby access to prestigious private schools such as The Buckley School, Notre Dame, Crespi Carmelite, Harvard-Westlake, St. Cyril's, and other Westside schools. Positioned freeway close for easy access to both the Westside and the Valley, this home offers convenience for commuting, shopping, and dining. Walking distance to houses of worship. Refrigerator, garage freezer, and washer and dryer included. Cabana is not included in the square footage. This mid-century treasure blends timeless craftsmanship with modern livability, offering the perfect balance of move-in readiness and transformative potential. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of LA's storied past!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marcella Ketelhut

Sotheby's International Realty License #02044046 Listed on: 01/17/2025

Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Rod Aragon

Sotheby's International Realty License #00978710

Last Buyer's Agent

Carlos Castillo

Redfin License #01254307

Redfin

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,178

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 98x140
  • Masonry wall
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Lawn
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 3,551 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Shutters
  • Blinds
  • Stained Glass
  • French Doors
  • Formal Entry
  • Great Room
  • Family Room on Second Floor
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Breakfast Room
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Mountain Views
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Instant Hot Water

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security Lights
  • Intercom
  • Alarm System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Guest Parking

Pool

  • Cabana
  • Filtered Pool
  • In Ground Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Open Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Additional Homes

  • Detached Guest House

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Underground Utilities
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Sewer in Street
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 24-Hour Security

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2285-002-038

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,178

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Mid-Century
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Disability Access: Grab Bars In Bathroom(s)
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/steps
  • Living Area: 3551
  • Lot Acreage: 0.3130
  • Lot Dimensions: 98x140
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Number Of Photos: 43
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Bar
  • Fireplace Rooms: Den, Living Room
  • Flooring: Slate, Hardwood, Stone, Stone Tile
  • Appliances: Double Oven, Cooktop - Gas
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Full Bathroom: 4
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Attached
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: Shower and Tub
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 1
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Room
  • Laundry: Room
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Den: 1
  • Equipment: Alarm System, Attic Fan, Gas Dryer Hookup, Gas Or Electric Dryer Hookup, Intercom, Microwave, Garbage Disposal, Freezer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Built-Ins, Washer, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 661.79
  • Windows: Stained or Leaded, Window Shutters, Window Blinds, French Windows, Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stone, Wood Siding
  • Other Features: French Doors, Custom Built
  • Other Structures: Cabana
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Fence: Masonry
  • Guest House: Detached
  • Patio: Deck(s), Patio Open
  • Pool Description: In Ground, Filtered
  • Pool: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: Mountains
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Attached, Parking for Guests - Onsite
  • Total Parking: 3

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Water Heater: Gas, Instant Hot Water
  • Cooling: Dual, Multi/Zone, Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Security: Fire and Smoke Detection System, Exterior Security Lights, 24 Hour, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: In Street
  • Water: District

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: Los Angeles Unified

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Front, Sprinkler Timer, Rear, Manual
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2285-002-038
  • Lot Description: Exterior Security Lights, Gutters, Landscaped, Lawn, Street Lighting, Utilities Underground
  • Lot Location: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Area: 13634

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Furnished Or Unfurnished

MLS Schools

  • School District: Los Angeles Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 17, 2025
Closed on
Feb 6, 2025
Sold by
Tyler Richard R and Tyler Marcella
Bought by
Dann Alexander and Bidel-Niyat Kelsey
Seller's Agent
Marcella Ketelhut
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Carlos Castillo
Redfin
List Price
$2,350,000
Sold Price
$2,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-4.26%
Views
119
Current Estimated Value
$2,370,013

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$120,013
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.59%
Original Mortgage
$1,650,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,641,705
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$672,816

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2022
Sold by
Tyler Richard R and Tyler Marcella
Bought by
Richard R Tyler & Marcella A Tyler Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,456,200
Interest Rate
7.11%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2013
Sold by
Tyler Richard R and Tyler Marcella A
Bought by
Tyler Richard R and Tyler Marcella A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$261,600
Interest Rate
3.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2004
Sold by
Tyler Richard R and Tyler Marcella A
Bought by
Tyler Richard R and Tyler Marcella A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
5.61%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2004
Sold by
Tyler Richard R and Tyler Marcella A
Bought by
Tyler Richard R and Tyler Marcella A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
5.61%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2003
Sold by
Tyler Richard R and Tyler Marcella A
Bought by
Tyler Richard R and Tyler Marcella A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 1997
Sold by
Tyler Richard R and Tyler Marcella A
Bought by
Tyler Richard R and Tyler Marcella A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$332,000
Interest Rate
2.95%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,250,000 Equity Title Company
Grant Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Southland Title Corporation
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,650,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,456,200 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,456,200 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $261,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $271,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $300,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $341,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $332,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/05/2025 03/05/25 Sold $2,250,000 -4.3% $634 / Sq Ft
02/03/2025 02/03/25 Pending -- -- --
01/17/2025 01/17/25 For Sale $2,350,000 -- $662 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $8,178 $644,666 $202,175 $442,491
2024 $8,178 $632,026 $198,211 $433,815
2023 $8,028 $619,634 $194,325 $425,309
2022 $7,689 $607,485 $190,515 $416,970
2021 $7,581 $595,575 $186,780 $408,795
2019 $7,363 $577,912 $181,241 $396,671
2018 $7,218 $566,582 $177,688 $388,894
2016 $6,861 $544,583 $170,789 $373,794
2015 $6,764 $536,404 $168,224 $368,180
2014 $6,792 $525,897 $164,929 $360,968
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 24-472465

The MLS

APN: 2285-002-038