NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,659,000 - $3,441,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,593 Sq Ft
$1,192/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 15, 2024

Last sale price $3,250,000 $1,253 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,602/month

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Hilltop Location
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Open Floorplan
  • Secluded Lot

About This Home

As of April 2024

Experience the pinnacle of Hollywood Hills living at the Remsen Residence, where history, luxury, and breathtaking views combine to create an unparalleled experience. This meticulously updated 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom Spanish-style beauty is nestled atop the highly sought-after Hollywood Dell neighborhood. This historic property, once the home of socialite musicians Dorothy and Lester Remsen, was a gathering place for Hollywood's most iconic stars, with its awe-inspiring panoramic views of Los Angeles, extending all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Step inside this enchanting home, where the allure of history seamlessly merges with modern luxury. The chef's kitchen, replete with a wine bar and top-tier appliances, effortlessly connects to a charming breakfast nook and a spacious dining room. Thoughtfully designed to maximize the breathtaking views, this open-concept space is equally perfect for intimate gatherings and lavish soirees. The living room exudes grandeur, featuring a dramatic open-beam ceiling, an impressive fireplace, and a generous picture window that frames the mesmerizing Los Angeles cityscape. French doors open from the living room to a secluded patio, complete with a raised conversation fire-pit, creating an inviting retreat for relaxation and entertainment. The luxury extends seamlessly to the outdoors, where a stunning pool and meticulously crafted outdoor kitchen provide the perfect backdrop for poolside gatherings. Lush gardens, carefully manicured greenery and custom fencing envelop the property, offering serenity, beauty, and privacy - a haven for you and your pets. Additional amenities include a private two-car garage and convenient freeway access, ensuring both security and ease of living.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Phil Missig

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01367402 Listed on: 02/22/2024

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Monique Cruz

Sotheby's International Realty License #02210077

Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1937 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 8,104 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 81x101
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped
  • Secluded Lot
  • Hilltop Location
  • Property is zoned LAR1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • City Lights
  • Views of a landmark
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Clay Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,593 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Door Entry
  • French Doors
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Powder Room
  • Double Vanity
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Tile Patio or Porch
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Sewer in Street

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5585-016-030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1937 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Spanish
  • Levels: Two
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Advertising Remarks: Experience the pinnacle of Hollywood Hills living at the Remsen Residence, where history, luxury, and breathtaking views combine to create an unparalleled experience. This meticulously updated 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom Spanish-style beauty is nestled atop the highly sought-after Hollywood Dell neighborhood. This historic property, once the home of socialite musicians Dorothy and Lester Rensem, was a gathering place for Hollywood's most iconic stars, with its awe-inspiring panoramic views of Los Angeles, extending all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Email info@missigteam.com for a private showing or more information.
  • Living Area: 2593
  • Lot Acreage: 0.1860
  • Lot Dimensions: 81x101
  • Probate: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1937
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceiling(s), Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Storage Space, Turnkey
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room, Gas, Patio
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Range, Oven
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Full Bathroom: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 1
  • Bedroom Features: Master Retreat
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s), Low Flow Shower(s), Low Flow Toilet(s), Powder Room, Remodeled, Shower and Tub
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Nook, Kitchen Island, Formal Dining Rm
  • Kitchen Features: Gourmet Kitchen, Island, Remodeled
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Maids Room: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Equipment: Built-Ins, Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 1156.19

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco
  • Other Features: Double Door Entry, French Doors, Rain Gutters, Sliding Glass Doors
  • Other Structures: None
  • Patio: Patio Open, Tile
  • Pool Description: Heated And Filtered, In Ground, Private
  • Pool: Yes
  • Roof: Clay
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: City, City Lights, Hills, Landmark, Ocean
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Garage: Private Garage, Detached, Door Opener, On street
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Sewer: In Street
  • Water: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Special Zoning: Property Report
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5585-016-030
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Front Yard, Gutters, Landscaped, Secluded, Yard
  • Lot Location: Hilltop
  • Lot Size Area: 8104

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Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 22, 2024
Closed on
Mar 21, 2024
Sold by
Nichols Brian Keith
Bought by
Rafter Michael and Rafter Kasandra
Seller's Agent
Phil Missig
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Monique Cruz
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$2,998,000
Sold Price
$3,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$252,000
8.41%
Views
68
Current Estimated Value
$3,089,903

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$160,097
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.94%
Original Mortgage
$2,437,500
Outstanding Balance
$2,397,020
Interest Rate
6.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$692,883

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 28, 2014
Closed on
Mar 23, 2015
Sold by
Larsen John David and Larsen John David
Bought by
Nichols Brian Keith
Seller's Agent
Tom Tostengard
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Gwen Banta
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$2,150,000
Sold Price
$2,020,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$130,000
-6.05%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.39%
Original Mortgage
$1,595,800
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 28, 2014
Closed on
Mar 20, 2015
Sold by
Evans Andrew
Bought by
Nichols Brian Keith
Seller's Agent
Tom Tostengard
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Gwen Banta
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$2,150,000
Sold Price
$2,020,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$130,000
-6.05%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,595,800
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2013
Sold by
Remsen Eric Spencer and Boutacoff Lana Irene
Bought by
Larsen John David

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,032,000
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2010
Sold by
Remsen Eric Spencer
Bought by
Remsen Eric Spencer and Boutacoff Lana Irene

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2007
Sold by
Remsen Dorothy Spencer and Remsen Family Trust
Bought by
Remsen Dorothy Spencer and Remsen Family Trust
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rafter Michael $3,250,000 California Title Company
Nichols Brian Keith $2,020,000 California Title Company
Nichols Brian Keith -- California Title Company
Larsen John David $1,071,000 California Title Company
Remsen Eric Spencer -- None Available
Remsen Eric Spencer -- None Available
Remsen Dorothy Spencer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rafter Michael $2,437,500
Previous Owner Nichols Brian Keith $1,595,800
Previous Owner Larsen John David $1,032,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/15/2024 04/15/24 Sold $3,250,000 +8.4% $1,253 / Sq Ft
03/15/2024 03/15/24 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2024 02/22/24 For Sale $2,998,000 +48.4% $1,156 / Sq Ft
03/27/2015 03/27/15 Sold $2,020,000 +1.1% $777 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/02/2015 03/02/15 Price Changed $1,999,000 -7.0% $769 / Sq Ft
11/28/2014 11/28/14 For Sale $2,150,000 -- $827 / 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 $28,954 $3,315,000 $3,112,836 $202,164
2024 $28,954 $2,380,124 $1,680,110 $700,014
2023 $28,387 $2,333,456 $1,647,167 $686,289
2022 $27,083 $2,287,703 $1,614,870 $672,833
2021 $26,762 $2,242,847 $1,583,206 $659,641
2020 $26,971 $2,219,851 $1,566,973 $652,878
2019 $25,888 $2,176,326 $1,536,249 $640,077
2018 $25,773 $2,133,654 $1,506,127 $627,527
2016 $24,628 $2,050,804 $1,447,644 $603,160
2015 $13,474 $1,107,787 $873,510 $234,277
2014 $13,327 $1,070,500 $856,400 $214,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 24-358837

The MLS

APN: 5585-016-030