$2,776,000 - $4,807,000
RENTED JUN 6, 2025

1541 Marlay Dr Los Angeles, CA 90069

Hollywood Hills West Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
700 Sq Ft
$4,955 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Detached Guest House
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Tile Flooring
  • City Lights View
  • Laundry Room
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of September 2023

Fantastic Hollywood Hills Guest House in the heart of Sunset Strip. Stylishly done with an open floor plan. Beautiful hardwood floor all throughout. Amazing city light views. The bedroom opens to the private patio space, ideal for entertaining. Spacious walk-in closet and an updated bathroom. Covered parking. Many famous artists have lived in this Guest House when beginning their careers. This is truly a rare find in a great location, just above the Chateau Marmont Hotel.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Sophia Ferrer

Christie's International Real Estate SoCal License #02110495 Listed on: 07/24/2023

Christie's International Real Estate SoCal

Co-Listed By

Bryce Lowe

Christie's International Real Estate SoCal License #01918939

Last Renter's Agent

Sophia Ferrer

Christie's International Real Estate SoCal License #02110495 Listed on: 07/24/2023

Christie's International Real Estate SoCal

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $39,361

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 8,597 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 700 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Tile Flooring
  • City Lights Views
  • Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Detached Carport Space

Additional Homes

  • Detached Guest House

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $7,000
  • Tenant pays for water, cable TV, gas, electricity
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5556-031-035

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$39,361

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Lease Option: 1
  • Rent Excludes: Garage is excluded.
  • Security Deposit: 7000
  • Tenant Pays: Water, Cable TV, Gas, Electricity

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Style: Mid-Century
  • Single Family Or Apt: Single Family
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Lease Terms: 1+Year
  • Living Area: 700
  • Lot Acreage: 0.1974
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Number Of Photos: 11
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 1
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Laundry: In Unit, Inside
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Price Per S Q F T: 5.00

Exterior Features

  • Guest House: Detached
  • Pool: No
  • View: City, City Lights
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking: 1
  • Parking Garage: Carport Detached
  • Total Parking: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Air Conditioning, Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Wall Electric

Association/Amenities

  • Pet Rules: Call

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5556-031-035
  • Lot Size Area: 8597

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2023
Sold by
Caplan David
Bought by
Tdcl Trust and Caplan
Current Estimated Value
$3,468,451

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2018
Sold by
Capla
Bought by
Phill

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Interest Rate
4.45%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2016
Sold by
Shahin Charly G and Heller Robert S
Bought by
Caplan David

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,280,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2016
Sold by
Shahin Charly G and Heller Robert S
Bought by
Shahin Charly G and Heller Robert S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2009
Sold by
Shahin Charly and Heller Robert
Bought by
Shahin Charly and Heller Robert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
6.16%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2008
Sold by
Kaufman Roy D and The Richard Clayton Trust Of 1
Bought by
Shahin Charly G and Heller Robert S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
6.16%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Tdcl Trust -- Fidelity National Title
Phill -- --
Caplan David $2,850,000 California Title Company
Shahin Charly G -- None Available
Shahin Charly -- None Available
Shahin Charly G $1,360,000 Southland Title Corporation
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Caplan David $2,290,000
Previous Owner Phill --
Previous Owner Caplan David $2,285,000
Previous Owner Caplan David $2,280,000
Previous Owner The Bentley Family Trust $1,440,000
Previous Owner The Bentley Family Trust $854,400
Previous Owner Shahin Charly G $900,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Rented $3,500 0.0% --
05/15/2025 05/15/25 For Rent $3,500 0.0% --
09/11/2023 09/11/23 Rented $3,500 0.0% --
07/24/2023 07/24/23 For Rent $3,500 +16.7% --
06/14/2019 06/14/19 Rented $3,000 0.0% --
06/14/2019 06/14/19 Under Contract -- -- --
06/10/2019 06/10/19 For Rent $3,000 +7.1% --
09/11/2017 09/11/17 Rented $2,800 -6.7% --
06/22/2017 06/22/17 Price Changed $3,000 -14.3% $4 / Sq Ft
06/06/2017 06/06/17 For Rent $3,500 +16.7% --
11/07/2016 11/07/16 Rented $3,000 0.0% --
10/10/2016 10/10/16 Price Changed $3,000 -7.7% $4 / Sq Ft
09/14/2016 09/14/16 Price Changed $3,250 -7.1% $5 / Sq Ft
08/26/2016 08/26/16 For Rent $3,500 -- --
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
2024 $39,361 $3,242,807 $2,730,787 $512,020
2023 $38,593 $3,179,224 $2,677,243 $501,981
2022 $36,812 $3,116,888 $2,624,749 $492,139
2021 $36,378 $3,055,774 $2,573,284 $482,490
2019 $35,215 $2,965,140 $2,496,960 $468,180
2018 $35,082 $2,907,000 $2,448,000 $459,000
2017 $34,295 $1,508,140 $1,219,929 $288,211
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bryce Lowe

    Landlord's Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Bryce Lowe

    Christie's International Real Estate SoCal

    (424) 303-1751

    1 in this area

    44 Total Sales

    Bryce Lowe
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  • Sophia Ferrer

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Sophia Ferrer

    Christie's International Real Estate SoCal

    (310) 994-0314

    5 Total Sales

    Sophia Ferrer
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  • Kirby Gillon

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Kirby Gillon

    Christie's International Real Estate SoCal

    (310) 729-9977

    3 in this area

    69 Total Sales

    Kirby Gillon
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  • Aaron Kirman

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Aaron Kirman

    Christie's International Real Estate SoCal

    (424) 249-7162

    23 in this area

    287 Total Sales

    Aaron Kirman
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  • Sally Forster Jones

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Sally Forster Jones

    Compass

    (310) 341-7238

    21 in this area

    378 Total Sales

    Sally Forster Jones
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  • Arin Gharibian

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Arin Gharibian

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (310) 919-6655

    10 Total Sales

    Arin Gharibian
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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 23-293673

The MLS

APN: 5556-031-035

California Los Angeles County Los Angeles 90069 Hollywood Hills West

1541 Marlay Dr, Los Angeles, CA

This home is located at 1541 Marlay Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90069 since 24 July 2023 and is currently priced at $3,468,451. This property was built in 1965. 1541 Marlay Dr is a home located in Los Angeles County with nearby schools including Gardner Street Elementary School, Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School, and Fairfax High School.

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