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    • $5,995,000

    1515 N Tigertail Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90049

    3beds
    1,926sqft
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    $39,607/mo
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    Residential, Single Family Residence
    Built in 1953
    0.27 Acres Lot
    $5,681,000 Zestimate®
    $3,113/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    The Byron Lamar Johnson House - Craig Ellwood, 1953 | Few homes carry a story this rare. The Byron Lamar Johnson House is the third in Craig Ellwood's celebrated series of steel hillside residences a canon of mid-century architecture so significant it earned its own headline: "Beauty of the House of Steel," Los Angeles Examiner. This is not a home that merely references the era. It is the era, meticulously restored and ready to be lived in today. Perched at the crown of Crestwood Hills on one of Brentwood's most prestigious addresses, Ellwood's signature steel columns and wooden beams lift the structure off the hillside in a seamless floating composition. By day, the Pacific stretches to Catalina Island. By night, the lights of Los Angeles shimmer below the living room like a private panorama that never gets old.The restoration is as serious as the pedigree. Seismically upgraded, structurally pristine, and finished with the kind of intention that honors Ellwood's design ethos without compromising modern comfort. Terrazzo floors, Lutron lighting, Fleetwood and Baldwin doors and windows, Waterworks fixtures, motorized shades, and a restored gas and wood-burning fireplace every material decision was made with care. The kitchen carries the same conviction: Gaggenau, Wolf, and Sub-Zero appliances, complemented by a full outdoor kitchen with Lynx barbecue and pizza oven. The property comes fully automated with solar panels, Tesla Powerwalls, EV charging, whole-house water filtration, and a brand new roof with rooftop sprinkler system. Two addresses comprise the full offering. The main residence delivers 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. A new ADU adds a private one-bedroom suite with full steam shower and kitchen, opening directly to the pool ideal for guests, staff, or income. This is also a remarkable financial opportunity. The property is a strong candidate for Historic Designation and the Mills Act, offering significant potential property tax savings for a qualified buyer. Offered fully furnished. Every furnishing, finish, and fixture has been curated to create a turnkey experience that is genuinely rare not just a beautiful house, but a complete and considered way of life. The Tigertail trailhead is steps from the front door. Brentwood Country Mart and the Farmers Market are minutes away. History this significant doesn't often come available. When it does, it doesn't wait.
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    Fielden Junglas DRE # 01902641 310-728-0930,

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 805-687-2666

    Source: CLAW,MLS#: 26861519MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Powder, Living Room, Dining Area, Entry, Patio Open, Walk-In Closet
      Bedroom
      • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
      Bathroom
      • Features: Low Flow Toilet(s), Powder Room, Shower Stall, Steam Shower, Tile
      Kitchen
      • Features: Gourmet Kitchen, Skylight(s)
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • Air Conditioning, Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Convection Oven, Electric Cooktop, Oven, Microwave, Gas Cooking Appliances, Electric Cooking Appliances, Self Cleaning Oven, Barbeque, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Water Filter, Water Purifier, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Ice Maker, Tankless Water Heater
      • Laundry: Laundry Closet Stacked, Inside, Laundry Closet, Laundry - Closet Stacked, Gas Or Electric Dryer Hookup, Stackable W/D Hookup
      Features
      • Built-in Features, Built-Ins, Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Dining Rm
      • Flooring: Terrazzo, Hardwood
      • Doors: Sliding Doors
      • Windows: Custom Window Covering, Drapes, Skylight(s), Vertical Blinds, Double Pane Windows
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Gas and Wood
      • Furnished: Yes
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,926
      • Total interior livable area: 1,926 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Attached Carport, Side By Side
      • Carport spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Entry location: Main Level
      • Patio & porch: Awning(s), Concrete Slab
      • Exterior features: Balcony
      • Has private pool: Yes
      • Pool features: In Ground, Heated And Filtered, Tile, Private
      • Spa features: None
      • Fencing: Fenced
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Bay, Canyon, Catalina, City, City Lights, Coastline, Hills, Water, Trees/Woods, Tree Top, Panoramic, Ocean, Mountain(s)
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Bay,Catalina,Coastline,Water,Ocean
      • Waterfront features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 0.27 Acres
      • Features: Landscaped, Lawn, Wooded, Yard, Front Yard, Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Hilltop, Hillside, Canyon
      Details
      • Additional structures: Accessory Bldgs
      • Parcel number: 4493024013
      • Zoning: LARE15
      • Special conditions: Standard
      • Other equipment: Cable, Phone System

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Mid-Century
      • Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Materials
      • Steel Siding, Stucco, Wood Siding
      Condition
      • Year built: 1953

      Utilities & green energy

      Green energy
      • Energy generation: Solar

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Exterior Security Lights, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Lights, Fire and Smoke Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System, Gated, Security System Owned, Prewired, Smoke Detector(s), Alarm System
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Los Angeles

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $3,113/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $3,839,598
      • Annual tax amount: $46,006
      • Date on market: 7/18/2026
      • Exclusions: All art, sculpture in rear yard
      • Road surface type: Paved, Asphalt

        Estimated market value

        $5,681,000

        $5.40M - $5.97M

        $8,384/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/18/2026Listed for sale$5,995,000+71.5%$3,113/sqft
        Source: CLAW #26861519 Report a problem
        4/8/2026Listing removed$25,000$13/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #NP26001555 Report a problem
        2/3/2026Price change$25,000-7.4%$13/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #NP26001555 Report a problem
        1/6/2026Listed for rent$26,995$14/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #NP26001555 Report a problem
        12/31/2020Sold$3,495,000$1,815/sqft
        Source: CLAW #20641652 Report a problem
        11/21/2020Pending sale$3,495,000$1,815/sqft
        Source: Crosby Doe Associates, Inc. #20641652 Report a problem
        11/13/2020Price change$3,495,000-6.8%$1,815/sqft
        Source: Crosby Doe Associates, Inc. #20641652 Report a problem
        10/6/2020Listed for sale$3,750,000+90.7%$1,947/sqft
        Source: Crosby Doe Associates, Inc. #20641652 Report a problem
        11/23/2010Sold$1,966,019-1.5%$1,021/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        7/30/2010Price change$1,995,000-9.1%$1,036/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Beverly Hills #10430589 Report a problem
        7/27/2010Price change$2,195,000-6.6%$1,140/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Beverly Hills #10430589 Report a problem
        5/8/2010Price change$2,350,000-5.8%$1,220/sqft
        Source: KELLER WILLIAMS BEVERLY HILLS REALTY #10430589 Report a problem
        4/9/2010Listed for sale$2,495,000$1,295/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Beverly Hills #10-430589 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$46,006 +2.6%$3,839,598 +3.5%
        2024$44,835 +2%$3,708,920 +2%
        2023$43,956 +4.9%$3,636,197 +2%
        2022$41,892 +1.2%$3,564,900 +2%
        2021$41,400 +45.8%$3,495,000 +49%
        2020$28,396 $2,346,053 +3.9%
        2019$28,396 +6.5%$2,257,953 +2%
        2018$26,660 $2,213,681 +2%
        2017$26,660 +2.2%$2,170,276 +2%
        2016$26,076 +2.2%$2,127,723 +1.5%
        2015$25,518 +1.2%$2,095,764 +2%
        2014$25,213 $2,054,712 +2.5%
        2012-- $2,005,320 +2%
        2011-- $1,966,000 -12.4%
        2010-- $2,245,040 -0.2%
        2009-- $2,250,374 +2%
        2008-- $2,206,250 +2%
        2007-- $2,162,991 +2%
        2006-- $2,120,580
        2005-- $2,120,580 +1546.6%
        2004-- $128,784 +1.9%
        2003-- $126,424 +2%
        2002-- $123,946 +4%
        2000-- $119,134
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        Neighborhood: Brentwood

        Getting around

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        No Nearby Transit
        6 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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