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Sold for $5,850,000
  • $5,850,000

    1954 Micheltorena St, Los Angeles, CA 90039

    4beds
    4,760sqft
    Residential, Single Family Residence
    Built in 1936
    0.31 Acres Lot
    $5,850,500 Zestimate®
    $1,229/sqft
    $20,439 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $5,850,500

    $5.32M - $6.44M

    $20,439/mo

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    What's special

    Pool and spaExpansive backyardSweeping viewsFirst-floor bedroom suiteExpansive lotExceptional privacyCustom tile work
    The Chapman House, designed by L. G. Scherer in 1936, stands as one of Silver Lake's most storied and glamorous estates. This four-bedroom Hollywood Regency residence sits atop a prime street on an expansive lot, offering sweeping views and exceptional privacy. Beyond its striking architecture, the property features one of the city's premier home music studios, an extraordinary opportunity for musicians or anyone seeking a true live-work creative environment. Lush, professionally designed gardens by Judy Kameon (published by the Wall Street Journal) surround the home, creating a serene and secluded setting. Enter through a gated, tiled Art Deco courtyard into a gracious foyer that opens to the expansive backyard. The main level includes formal living and dining rooms, a refined gourmet kitchen with built-in banquette and high-end appliances, an office, and a first-floor bedroom suite. Upstairs, two (or potentially three) bedrooms capture stunning views. Throughout, the home is rich in character and detail, featuring designer wallpaper, custom tile work, bespoke lighting, and distinctive Deco-inspired railings and windows. The generous outdoor space is equally impressive, with a pool and spa, built-in seating, and sprawling patios and lawns designed for entertaining. The professional music studio is accessible via a hidden interior stairway or private exterior entrance. Thoughtfully engineered, it includes a live room, control room, vocal booth, lounge with kitchen, writer's room, and two bathrooms. A timeless piece of old Hollywood, The Chapman House presents a truly unique opportunity.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Alex Brunkhorst DRE # 01457282 310-251-7721,

    Compass 310-437-7500

    Bought with:

    Sarah Pearson, DRE # 01420776

    Compass

    Source: CLAW,MLS#: 26767643MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 6
    • Full bathrooms: 6
    Rooms
    • Room types: Walk-In Closet, Service Entrance, Powder, Entry, Office, Patio Covered, Patio Open, Dining Room, Sound Studio, Studio
    Heating
    • Central
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Barbeque, Freezer, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Disposal
    • Laundry: Other
    Features
    • Built-Ins
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Mixed
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 4,760
    • Total interior livable area: 4,760 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Driveway, Garage
    • Has garage: Yes
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: Three Or More
    • Stories: 2
    • Pool features: Heated
    • Spa features: Heated
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City Lights, Mountain(s), Park/Greenbelt, Tree Top
    Lot
    • Size: 0.31 Acres
    Details
    • Additional structures: None
    • Parcel number: 5431014008
    • Zoning: LAR1
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Traditional
    • Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • Year built: 1936

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Los Angeles

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,229/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $2,743,980
    • Annual tax amount: $33,286
    • Date on market: 4/22/2026

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/17/2026Sold$5,850,000$1,229/sqft
    Source: CLAW #26767643 Report a problem
    5/12/2026Contingent$5,850,000$1,229/sqft
    Source: CLAW #26767643 Report a problem
    4/22/2026Listed for sale$5,850,000+209.5%$1,229/sqft
    Source: CLAW #26767643 Report a problem
    2/11/2024Listing removed--
    Source: CLAW #24-343893 Report a problem
    1/5/2024Listed for rent$18,000$4/sqft
    Source: CLAW #24-343893 Report a problem
    4/7/2009Sold$1,890,000+2.2%$397/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/22/2009Listed for sale$1,849,000+331%$388/sqft
    Source: NRT California #09-349481 Report a problem
    6/10/1994Sold$429,000-18.2%$90/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/17/1994Sold$524,134$110/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$33,286 +1.1%$2,743,980 +2%
    2024$32,922 +2%$2,690,177 +2%
    2023$32,281 +4.9%$2,637,429 +2%
    2022$30,776 +1.3%$2,585,716 +2%
    2021$30,394 -1%$2,535,017 +1%
    2020$30,708 $2,509,024 +2%
    2019$30,708 +4.6%$2,459,829 +2%
    2018$29,357 $2,411,598 +2%
    2017$29,357 +2.2%$2,364,313 +2%
    2016$28,717 +2.3%$2,317,955 +1.5%
    2015$28,065 +1.2%$2,283,138 +2%
    2014$27,732 $2,238,415 +6.1%
    2012-- $2,110,540 +11.1%
    2011-- $1,899,716 +0.8%
    2010-- $1,885,519 +233%
    2009-- $566,218 +2%
    2008-- $555,117 +2%
    2007-- $544,234 +2%
    2006-- $533,564
    2005-- $533,564 +4%
    2004-- $512,847 +1.9%
    2003-- $503,449 +2%
    2002-- $493,578 +4%
    2000-- $474,414
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    Neighborhood: Silver Lake

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