$5,500,000
SOLD AUG 11, 2025
3 Beds
3 Baths
4,100 Sq Ft
0.38 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,341 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Wood Flooring
  • Wonderland Avenue Elementary Rated A
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of August 2025

The Thorgusen Residence | A Timeless Masterpiece of Mid-Century Modernism A true architectural treasure, The Thorgusen Residence is a masterwork of mid-century modern design, originally conceived by noted architect Robert "Boulder" Thorgusen. This rare and refined gem has been meticulously restored and thoughtfully reimagined for the discerning contemporary lifestyle, offering an unparalleled fusion of classic elegance and modern comfort. Nestled behind secure gates on a lush, private site in the coveted Hollywood Hills, the residence enjoys serene green vistas in every direction. The home exemplifies authentic post-and-beam architecture, with expansive walls of glass that dissolve the boundary between indoors and out, inviting the natural surroundings into every room. Spanning approximately 4,100 S/F, the (3) Bed (3) Bath home is a radiant showcase of architectural brilliance. The interior glows like a jewel box, with custom light boxes artfully integrated throughout to enhance mood, depth, and ambiance. At the heart of the home lies a dramatic central pool, a design marvel that flows beneath one wing of the structure via an indoor crossing - an immersive feature rarely seen even in the most luxurious properties. The residence is designed for sophisticated entertaining. Multiple garden patios and expansive decks surround the home, including a generous private deck off the primary suite, offering a secluded perch above the landscape. The floor plan is intelligently designed with curated sitting areas throughout, ideal for hosting intimate gatherings or enjoying moments of quiet reflection. Towering ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass lead from the formal sitting room to a cascading waterfall, providing a tranquil focal point that enhances the connection to nature. Upstairs, the primary suite serves as a private sanctuary, adjoined by a spectacular showroom-style flex space with soaring ceilings and panoramic views of the motor court - a perfect setting for an artist's studio, home office, or gallery. This unique offering also presents a rare compound opportunity: the property shares a gated, private driveway with the adjacent home at 9029 Hollywood Hills Road, allowing for the potential creation of an exceptional multi-generational estate or a luxurious guest compound. A turnkey offering steeped in Los Angeles' rich architectural legacy, The Thorgusen Residence is more than a home; it is an enduring work of art.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rick Tyberg

Douglas Elliman License #02076436 Listed on: 05/22/2025

Douglas Elliman

Co-Listed By

Lauren Duffy

Douglas Elliman License #02134685

Last Buyer's Agent

Harut Arthur Seropian

Douglas Elliman License #02024890

Douglas Elliman

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $61,301

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 121x115
  • Property is zoned LARE15

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Trees
  • Canyon
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Split Level Home

Interior Spaces

  • 4,100 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Intercom
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • Attached Carport
  • Private Parking
  • Auto Driveway Gate

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5564-019-054

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$61,301

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Mid-Century
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Living Area: 4100
  • Lot Acreage: 0.3832
  • Lot Dimensions: 121x115
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Number Of Photos: 53
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Decorative
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Mixed
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathroom: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Family Room: 1
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Built-Ins, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Intercom, Hood Fan, Microwave, Range/Oven
  • Price Per S Q F T: 1365.85

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Other
  • Pool Description: In Ground, Private
  • Pool: Yes
  • Spa: Private, In Ground
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: Canyon, Tree Top, Trees/Woods, Mountains
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking: 2
  • Parking Garage: Carport Attached, Private, Driveway Gate
  • Total Parking: 4

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5564-019-054
  • Lot Size Area: 16694

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2025
Closed on
Aug 6, 2025
Sold by
Brater Stefanie Dorothea
Bought by
Brater Brian
Seller's Agent
Rick Tyberg
Douglas Elliman
Buyer's Agent
Harut Arthur Seropian
Douglas Elliman
List Price
$5,600,000
Sold Price
$5,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-1.79%
Views
63

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
536.63%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2025
Closed on
Jul 29, 2025
Sold by
Rio Bravo Trust and Adair Scott L
Bought by
Brater Brian
Seller's Agent
Rick Tyberg
Douglas Elliman
Buyer's Agent
Harut Arthur Seropian
Douglas Elliman
List Price
$5,600,000
Sold Price
$5,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-1.79%
Views
63

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2018
Sold by
Katz Alan S
Bought by
Adair Scott L and Rio Bravo Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,750,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2006
Sold by
Ramser David C and Ramser Trust
Bought by
Katz Alan S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,787,500
Interest Rate
6.11%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 2005
Sold by
Levy Jefery and Levy Pamela
Bought by
Ramser David C and Ramser Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
6.36%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 1996
Sold by
Levy Pamela
Bought by
Levy Jefery

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 1996
Sold by
Levy Jefery
Bought by
Levy Pamela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$35,000
Interest Rate
7.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 1995
Sold by
State Street Bank & Trust Company
Bought by
Ge Capital Asset Management Corp

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$35,000
Interest Rate
7.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 1995
Sold by
Levy Jefery
Bought by
Levy Pamela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$35,000
Interest Rate
7.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 1995
Sold by
Ge Capital Asset Management Corp
Bought by
Levy Pamela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
7.51%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 1994
Sold by
First Interstate Mtg Company
Bought by
State Street Bank & Trust Company
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- All California Title
Grant Deed $5,500,000 All California Title
Grant Deed $4,535,000 California Title Company
Grant Deed $3,850,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed -- Equity Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Guarant
Corporate Deed -- Stewart Title
Gift Deed -- --
Grant Deed $390,000 Stewart Title
Trustee Deed $617,464 Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $2,750,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $1,100,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $1,787,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,100,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,100,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $650,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $960,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $980,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $626,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $445,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $152,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $35,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $350,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/11/2025 08/11/25 Sold $5,500,000 -1.8% $1,341 / Sq Ft
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2025 05/22/25 For Sale $5,600,000 -- $1,366 / 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 $61,301 $5,159,537 $4,408,572 $750,965
2024 $61,301 $5,058,371 $4,322,130 $736,241
2023 $60,101 $4,959,188 $4,237,383 $721,805
2022 $57,308 $4,861,950 $4,154,298 $707,652
2021 $56,631 $4,766,619 $4,072,842 $693,777
2019 $54,855 $4,625,241 $3,952,041 $673,200
2018 $34,924 $2,890,000 $2,230,000 $660,000
2016 $34,718 $2,890,000 $2,230,000 $660,000
2015 $26,879 $2,232,000 $1,884,200 $347,800
2014 $27,490 $2,232,000 $1,884,200 $347,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Section Image
  • Section Image
  • Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 25542165

The MLS

APN: 5564-019-054