
5159 Amestoy Ave Encino, CA 91316
Highlights
- Detached Guest House
- Tennis Courts
- Cabana
- Gaspar De Portola Middle School Rated A-
- Home Theater
- Primary Bedroom Suite
About This Home
As of April 2025Rare opportunity l Amestoy Estates. Montecito meets La Quinta in artfully expanded & reimagined authentic 1938 1-level walled Spanish compound. One of area's original estates, Casa Amestoy offers casual elegance w/rich original character & modern amenities. Private, secure estate is set on 1.1+ acres. Front entry courtyard feat fountain & covered veranda. Ideal floor pln has 4 bds w/lux master w/built-ins, walk-in & spa-like ba. Keyhole fpl anchors LR, FR & FDR's. Grand, expanded kit boasts catering gallery & walk-in pantry. Wood-beamed ceilings thru-out. Newer screening rm w/10 seats, 4K proj, fiberoptic ceil, Crestron control & lobby/library evokes Old Hollywood cinema. Remarkable grounds encompass 1-bd A/C Guest Hse w/fp, kit & ba, Cabana w/ba, changing rms, offices + N/S lit TC and swimmer's pl. This estate is a breath of fresh air among the monotony of newer construction. Easy access to Studios & Westside. Casa Amestoy is Old Hollywood glamour envisioned for today's modern buyer.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00941825 Listed on: 09/29/2019

Last Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Brookley
License #02006987
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $53,919
Year Built
- Built in 1938 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 1.1 Acre Lot
- Secluded Lot
- Lawn
- Back Yard
- Property is zoned LARA
Home Design
- Spanish Architecture
- Spanish Tile Roof
Interior Spaces
- 5,931 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Entryway
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room with Fireplace
- Home Theater
- Home Office
- Library
- Views of Woods
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Walk-In Pantry
- Oven or Range
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Fireplace in Kitchen
Flooring
- Wood
- Adobe
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Walk-In Closet
- Remodeled Bathroom
- Bathtub with Shower
Parking
- Garage
- Parking Storage or Cabinetry
- Guest Parking
Pool
- Cabana
- In Ground Pool
- Diving Board
Outdoor Features
- Tennis Courts
- Covered patio or porch
Additional Homes
- Detached Guest House
- Fireplace in Guest House
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Property is located within a water district
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 2258-008-025
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in the area
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Grant Deed | $5,850,000 | Lawyers Title | |
Warranty Deed | $4,100,000 | Fidelity National Title Co | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First Southwestern Title | |
Grant Deed | $2,025,000 | Southland Title |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Previous Owner | $2,870,000 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $800,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $1,328,420 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $1,394,800 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $1,425,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $1,900,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $1,319,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $400,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $1,440,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $1,445,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $1,450,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $1,450,000 | No Value Available |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
04/11/2025 04/11/25 | Sold | $5,850,000 | +6.5% | $986 / Sq Ft |
03/18/2025 03/18/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
03/05/2025 03/05/25 | Price Changed | $5,495,000 | -8.4% | $926 / Sq Ft |
02/10/2025 02/10/25 | For Sale | $5,999,999 | +46.3% | $1,012 / Sq Ft |
11/22/2019 11/22/19 | Sold | $4,100,000 | +5.3% | $691 / Sq Ft |
09/24/2019 09/24/19 | For Sale | $3,895,000 | -- | $657 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $53,919 | $4,483,946 | $2,624,749 | $1,859,197 |
2024 | $53,919 | $4,396,027 | $2,573,284 | $1,822,743 |
2023 | $52,872 | $4,309,831 | $2,522,828 | $1,787,003 |
2022 | $50,417 | $4,225,325 | $2,473,361 | $1,751,964 |
2021 | $49,811 | $4,142,476 | $2,424,864 | $1,717,612 |
2019 | $30,607 | $2,522,000 | $934,000 | $1,588,000 |
2018 | $29,103 | $2,400,000 | $889,000 | $1,511,000 |
2016 | $25,291 | $2,095,000 | $776,000 | $1,319,000 |
2015 | $25,294 | $2,095,000 | $776,000 | $1,319,000 |
2014 | $22,897 | $1,850,000 | $684,900 | $1,165,100 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2025
Jennifer Brookley
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
(323) 776-3829
1 in this area
19 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Brett Lawyer
Carolwood Estates
(310) 858-5400
1 in this area
52 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2019
Andrew Manning
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
(818) 380-2147
45 in this area
166 Total Sales
Map
Source: The MLS
MLS Number: 19-508452

APN: 2258-008-025
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