AUCTION BIDDING OPEN! Previously Listed at $7.45M. Bidding ends May 28th. Current High Bid is $3,800,000. Romantic 1920s Tuscan style estate on two parcels in the historic Ocean View Tract, moments from the Hollywood Bowl and New Hollywood. Rumored ties to William Randolph Hearst. Gated compound designed by Dennis and Farwell with grounds by Paul J. Howard featuring trails, waterfalls, and fountains. Over 3,000 square foot main villa with terracotta roof, courtyard with fountain, Batchelder fireplace, formal dining room, library, guest suite, and upstairs primary. Additional 1,551 square foot guest house and separate 1928 one bedroom cottage. Former home of the Hollywood Art Center School with notable artistic history. Development potential to subdivide upper portion into five single family lots, some with Hollywood Sign views. Rare opportunity with character, privacy, and significant upside potential. (2025-2027 N Highland Ave 5549-030-001 & 5549-030-002)
Auction
Est. $3,800,000
2027 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068
6beds
6,029sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
2.56 Acres Lot
$3,455,700 Zestimate®
$630/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Hollywood sign viewsBatchelder fireplaceGuest suiteCourtyard with fountainGated compoundTerracotta roofFormal dining room
- 134 days |
- 1,183 |
- 50 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Aaron Kirman DRE # 01296524 310-994-9512,
Christie's International Real Estate SoCal 424-249-7162,
Joshua Altman DRE # 01764587 310-819-3250,
Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.
Source: CLAW,MLS#: 26672939
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Area, Living Room
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Area
Features
- Flooring: Mixed
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,029
- Total interior livable area: 6,029 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Other
Features
- Levels: Two
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Hills, Panoramic
Lot
- Size: 2.56 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 5549030001
- Zoning: LAR2
- Special conditions: Auction
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Los Angeles
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $630/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $6,804,662
- Annual tax amount: $83,640
- Date on market: 4/3/2026
Foreclosure details
Estimated market value
$3,455,700
$3.25M - $3.63M
$7,811/mo
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $83,640 +1.1% | $6,804,662 +2% |
| 2024 | $82,728 +2% | $6,671,238 +2% |
| 2023 | $81,143 +4.8% | $6,540,430 +2% |
| 2022 | $77,451 +1.2% | $6,412,187 +2% |
| 2021 | $76,547 -0.9% | $6,286,459 +1% |
| 2020 | $77,266 | $6,222,000 -52.2% |
| 2019 | $77,266 -49.9% | $13,020,300 +2% |
| 2018 | $154,254 | $12,765,000 +401.2% |
| 2017 | $154,254 +394.2% | $2,547,057 +2% |
| 2016 | $31,213 +2.5% | $2,497,116 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $30,463 | $2,459,608 +4.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $2,353,464 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Hollywood Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Gardner Street Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 8/10Hollywood Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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