For sale

$5,499,000

1588 Viewsite Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90069

4beds

4,368sqft

$38,714/mo

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Residential, Single Family Residence

Built in 1926

8,712 Square Feet Lot

$5,381,600 Zestimate^®

$1,259/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Originally owned by film legend Dorothy Dandridge, this home holds a special place in Hollywood history. A beautifully renovated 1920s Mediterranean in Sunset Plaza, offering sweeping city views, over 4,300 SF of living space plus additional flexible space. Filled with character and thoughtfully updated over the years, the home blends its original Mediterranean charm with sophisticated, modern living. Recent improvements include a newly completed primary bathroom and new flooring, along with an updated kitchen, spacious gym, and lower-level guest area with an additional bedroom. Multiple entertaining terraces and a covered built-in BBQ area create effortless indoor-outdoor living and take full advantage of the hillside setting and views. Approved plans and permits are in place for a pool designed to utilize the additional hillside land and create an exceptional private retreat.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 5
Full bathrooms: 4
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Bar, Bonus Room, Breakfast Bar, Gym, Pantry, Patio Covered, Walk-In Closet, Guest-Maids Quarters

Heating

Central

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Barbeque
Laundry: Laundry Room

Features

Built-Ins
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Living Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 4,368
Total interior livable area: 4,368 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 4
Parking features: Garage - 2 Car, Driveway
Has garage: Yes
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: Multi/Split
Stories: 3
Exterior features: Balcony
Pool features: Permits
Spa features: Permits
Has view: Yes
View description: City, City Lights, Ocean
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Ocean

Lot

Size: 8,712 Square Feet
Features: Front Yard, Cul-De-Sac

Details

Additional structures: None
Parcel number: 5558006026
Zoning: LAR1
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Mediterranean
Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence

Condition

Updated/Remodeled
Year built: 1926

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: In Street

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Prewired, Alarm System

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Los Angeles

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $1,259/sqft
Tax assessed value: $3,626,092
Date on market: 10/2/2026

Estimated market value

$5,381,600

$5.11M - $5.65M

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/2/2026	Listed for sale	$5,499,000+89.6%$1,259/sqft
Source: CLAW #26995589 Report a problem
4/21/2014	Sold	$2,900,029-3.2%$664/sqft
Source: CLAW #13703387 Report a problem
3/6/2014	Pending sale	$2,995,000$686/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Beverly Hills North #13-703387 Report a problem
12/18/2013	Listed for sale	$2,995,000$686/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Beverly Hills North #13-703387 Report a problem
11/27/2013	Pending sale	$2,995,000$686/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Beverly Hills North #13-703387 Report a problem
11/19/2013	Price change	$2,995,000-11.8%$686/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Beverly Hills North #13-703387 Report a problem
10/17/2013	Price change	$3,395,000-5.6%$777/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Beverly Hills North #13-703387 Report a problem
9/12/2013	Listed for sale	$3,595,000+50.2%$823/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker-Bh North #13703387 Report a problem
3/27/2013	Listing removed	$15,000$3/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Beverly Hills North #CBRB2425 Report a problem
2/4/2013	Listed for rent	$15,000$3/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Beverly Hills North #CBRB2425 Report a problem
9/30/2011	Sold	$2,394,023-16%$548/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/15/2011	Listed for sale	$2,850,000+235.7%$652/sqft
Source: Sotheby's Int'l Rlty - BH #11520403 Report a problem
3/22/2011	Listing removed	$15,000$3/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Beverly Hills North #CBRB2425 Report a problem
2/11/2011	Listed for rent	$15,000$3/sqft
Source: NRT California #CBRB2425 Report a problem
12/31/1998	Sold	$849,000$194/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2026	--	$3,626,092 +2%
2025	$42,996 +1.3%	$3,554,993 +2%
2024	$42,436 +2%	$3,485,289 +2%
2023	$41,610 +4.8%	$3,416,951 +2%
2022	$39,691 +1.2%	$3,349,953 +2%
2021	$39,208 -0.9%	$3,284,268 +1%
2020	$39,549	$3,250,593 +2%
2019	$39,549 +4.5%	$3,186,857 +2%
2018	$37,844	$3,124,371 +2%
2017	$37,844 +2.2%	$3,063,110 +2%
2016	$37,019 +2.4%	$3,003,050 +1.5%
2015	$36,166 +19.4%	$2,957,942 +20.6%
2014	$30,282	$2,452,965 +2.5%
2012	--	$2,394,000 +27.1%
2011	--	$1,883,461 +0.8%
2010	--	$1,869,385 -0.2%
2009	--	$1,873,827 +2%
2008	--	$1,837,086 +49.9%
2007	--	$1,225,564 +2%
2006	--	$1,201,535 +4.2%
2005	--	$1,153,357 +14.2%
2004	--	$1,009,673 +1.9%
2003	--	$991,168 +15.7%
2002	--	$856,393 +4%
2000	--	$823,140