It has been seven years since a home in Sullivan Canyon has transacted for less than our asking price. Tucked away at the quiet end of a cul-de-sac in Brentwood's coveted Sullivan Canyon, 1809 Melhill Way offers a rare opportunity to own equestrian land in one of the Westside's most treasured canyon settings. Past mature fruit trees and four horse corrals, a long private driveway winds uphill, where this single-story 1950s ranch house is perched. Surrounded by lush canyon greenery and open sky, the property feels remarkably removed from the city, offering the privacy, space, and natural beauty that have long made Sullivan Canyon such a special enclave. Inside, the home retains the warmth and character of its era. A generous living and dining space is anchored by a dramatic stone fireplace, with high-pitched ceilings and abundant natural light creating an inviting connection to the landscape beyond. The kitchen includes a breakfast area with its own brick fireplace, while sliding doors open to a rear patio framed by the greenery of the canyon. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a laundry room, and ample storage complete the existing residence. For the equestrian, nature lover, or visionary buyer, the property speaks in possibility. Restore the existing ranch and embrace its timeless California character, or imagine something new that takes full advantage of the scale, privacy, and exceptional setting of the land. With horse corrals already in place and LARE40 zoning, opportunities of this size and character are increasingly difficult to find in Brentwood. A two-car garage and expansive motor court provide generous parking, while the surrounding mature landscape gives the property an almost hidden, pastoral quality. Peaceful and seemingly worlds away, yet just minutes from the heart of Brentwood, 1809 Melhill Way is a rare Sullivan Canyon offering where horses, canyon living, and the possibilities of the land come together in one extraordinary setting.
For sale
Price cut: $300K (9/30)
$5,199,000
1809 Melhill Way, Los Angeles, CA 90049
3beds
1,858sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
1.29 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$2,798/sqft
$42/mo HOA
What's special
Ranch style houseBrick fireplaceMature fruit treesFabulous stone fireplaceTwo-car garagePrivate single-story horse propertyStunning surrounding canyon
- 561 days
- 487
- 27
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Drew Gitlin DRE # 00944472 310-415-1968,
Coldwell Banker Realty 310-820-6651,
Susan Gitlin DRE # 00929814 310-486-1979,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: CLAW,MLS#: 25519341
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Den
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Area, Dining Area
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Kitchen, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,858
- Total interior livable area: 1,858 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Garage - 2 Car, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canyon
Lot
- Size: 1.29 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Corral(s)
- Parcel number: 4432011046
- Zoning: LARE40
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1952
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $500 annually
Location
- Region: Los Angeles
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,798/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $268,348
- Date on market: 4/9/2025
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2026 | Price change | $5,199,000-5.5%$2,798/sqft |
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| 5/26/2026 | Price change | $5,499,000-5.1%$2,960/sqft |
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| 2/4/2026 | Price change | $5,795,000-5%$3,119/sqft |
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| 9/14/2025 | Price change | $6,100,000-6.1%$3,283/sqft |
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| 5/29/2025 | Price change | $6,495,000-7.1%$3,496/sqft |
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| 4/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $6,995,000$3,765/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $268,348 +2% |
| 2025 | $3,655 +3.4% | $263,088 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,535 +1.6% | $257,930 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,478 +4.3% | $252,874 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,333 +1.5% | $247,917 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,283 -0.9% | $243,057 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,311 | $240,565 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,311 +6.1% | $235,849 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,122 | $231,225 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,122 +2% | $226,692 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,061 +2.8% | $222,248 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,978 -0.2% | $218,911 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,983 | $214,624 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $209,466 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $205,360 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $203,826 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $204,311 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $200,306 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $196,379 +8.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $181,310 -4.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $189,105 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $181,763 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $178,433 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $174,935 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $168,144 |
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