$3,995,000
$500K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $22,551/month

Total Views 4,652
5 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,254 Sq Ft
$760 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Panoramic View
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • 0.42 Acre Lot
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

Huge Price Reduction! This is an extraordinary opportunity to Lease or own a bit of history. Originally built for the legendary children's author Theodore Geisel, known worldwide as Dr. Seuss. This lot and home were chosen for its orientation to provide impressive views from virtually every room and angle inside and outside the property. Situated on the top of famed Wonder View Drive in Lake Hollywood, this extraordinary home will stir your emotions with endless, breathtaking views of the Downtown LA skyline, the San Fernando Valley, Lake Hollywood Reservoir, Cahuenga Peak, and the majestic Santa Monica, and San Gabriel Mountain ranges. A masterful floorplan designed by its current owner provides a seamless sense of elegance and comfort for living and entertaining. The expansive, stately living room is accented with a hand-carved wood fireplace and gorgeous, leaded, beveled-cut glass doors. The spacious family room with ample cabinetry and built-in bookcases integrates perfectly with the kitchen, dining room, and living room. An enormous, impressive kitchen thoughtfully designed with designer appliances, excellent counter space, a large center island, three sinks, and two dishwashers. The formal dining room is simply elegant, with a crystal chandelier and jaw-dropping views for you and your guests to enjoy. There are three bedrooms and three baths on the main floor and an additional bedroom and bath on the lower floor, perfect for live-in help, a teenager who wants privacy, or a visiting family member. The entire second level is a sumptuous and lovely primary retreat with a fireplace, uncompromising views toward downtown, and a large private deck that looks over the valley, perfect for sunsets and fireworks shows from Universal Studios. It is complete with a large private sitting area or den with hand-carved wood doors and custom lighting accents. Adjacent to the suite is an additional room that can be used as an exercise room, office, 7th bedroom or nursery. The spacious primary bath has a large double vanity, makeup sitting area, spa tub, and separate steam shower. The elevator is conveniently connected to both levels. The immense walk-in closet is like a boutique store with cabinets, shelves, and fabulous clothes hanging and shoe storage. Outdoors was designed for southern California living, whether entertaining, having intimate dinner parties, or hosting lavish fundraisers for more than 200 people. The terraced area features expansive patios, a solar-heated pool & spa, a built-in BBQ, seating for any size party, and even an orchard with fruit trees, a variety of succulents, and cacti. Ideally located near four major studios, hiking trails, and the Lake Hollywood Reservoir.

Listing Agent

Tom Otero

Rodeo Realty License #01153440 Listed on: 04/17/2025

Rodeo Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,847

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 0.42 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 192x168
  • Lake Front
  • Property is zoned LARE15

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Panoramic
  • Skyline
  • Golf Course
  • Views of a landmark
  • Canyon
  • Reservoir
  • Mountain
  • Valley
  • Pool

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 5,254 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • Powder Room
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 5 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Guest Parking

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa

Additional Features

  • Outdoor Grill
  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Service Entrance

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5577-005-006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,847

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Contemporary Mediterranean
  • Levels: Two
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 5254
  • Lot Acreage: 0.4224
  • Lot Dimensions: 192x168
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Number Of Photos: 75
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room, Family Room, Primary Retreat
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Stone, Mixed
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Full Bathroom: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 1
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Family Room: 1
  • Laundry: Room
  • Total Bathrooms: 6.00
  • Den: 1
  • Equipment: Alarm System, Barbeque, Built-Ins, Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Gas Dryer Hookup, Hood Fan, Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Freezer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 760.37

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: None
  • Pool Description: Heated, In Ground
  • Pool: Yes
  • Spa: In Ground
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: Canyon, City, City Lights, Lake, Landmark, Mountains, Panoramic, Pool, Reservoir, Skyline, Valley, Golf Course, Tree Top
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Garage - 2 Car, Driveway, Driveway - Combination, Parking for Guests - Onsite
  • Total Parking: 5

Utilities

  • Cooling: Air Conditioning, Central, Multi/Zone
  • Heating: Central, Zoned

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5577-005-006
  • Lot Size Area: 18400

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $5,847 $445,864 $178,341 $267,523
2024 $5,847 $437,123 $174,845 $262,278
2023 $5,743 $428,553 $171,417 $257,136
2022 $5,518 $420,151 $168,056 $252,095
2021 $5,447 $411,913 $164,761 $247,152
2019 $5,228 $399,697 $159,875 $239,822
2018 $5,079 $391,861 $156,741 $235,120
2016 $4,813 $376,646 $150,655 $225,991
2015 $4,747 $370,990 $148,393 $222,597
2014 $4,781 $363,724 $145,487 $218,237
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Price Changed $3,995,000 0.0% $760 / Sq Ft
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Price Changed $22,000 -12.0% $4 / Sq Ft
05/19/2025 05/19/25 For Rent $25,000 0.0% --
04/17/2025 04/17/25 For Sale $4,495,000 -- $856 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 25526649

The MLS

APN: 5577-005-006