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  • $4,415,900

    2240 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027

    5beds
    5,471sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1924
    9,687 Square Feet Lot
    $4,415,900 Zestimate®
    $807/sqft
    $8,956 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $4,415,900

    $4.20M - $4.64M

    $8,956/mo

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    What's special

    Introducing The Transformer House a bold intersection of architecture, artistry, and endless potential. Built in 1924 and set behind mature hedging on a nearly 10,000 sqft corner lot in the Los Feliz Hills, this Spanish Mediterranean home is both a private sanctuary and a living gallery. Known for its life-size Transformer sculptures, striking installations, and commanding street presence, the home now offers an opportunity to evolve whether preserved, reimagined, or transformed into something entirely new. Beyond sculptural gates and a tranquil water feature, a custom wood-and-metal framed door opens to a dramatic formal entry. Inside, the living room boasts high ceilings, arched windows, and a statement fireplace. The expansive kitchen and dining area features custom cabinetry, leathered granite countertops, a Wolf 6-burner range, Sub-Zero refrigeration, and a walk-in pantry a true chef's kitchen built for both hosting and functionality. A powder room wrapped in custom Keith Haring wallpaper leads to a full bar with speakeasy-style storage, connecting to a flexible recreation room with a pool table, poker table, craps table and a cozy study/ library nook. French doors open to a serene backyard retreat with a spa, pizza oven, full bar, fire pit, and a dramatic waterfall wall anchoring the atmosphere in calm sophistication. The lower level offers exceptional versatility with a private 2-bedroom, 2-bath unit complete with its own kitchen, garage access, and a separate entrance perfect for extended family, guests, or potential rental income. A two-car garage, additional outdoor parking, and generous storage complete the space. Upstairs, the original 1920s staircase, illuminated by a Hollywood Regency chandelier, leads to three bedrooms and three modern baths, each finished in porcelain and quartz with steam showers. Generous closets and a second full kitchen offer layout flexibility for multigenerational living, hosting, or creative adaptation. Whether you're an investor looking for a unique asset in a sought-after neighborhood, or a homeowner with the vision to refine a residence into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, The Transformer House is a trophy property unlike anything else in Los Feliz. More than a home it's an invitation to create, evolve, and transform.

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    Source: Engel & Volkers,MLS#: 25546561MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 6
    • Full bathrooms: 6
    Heating
    • Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
    Cooling
    • Has cooling: Yes
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
    Features
    • Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Basement: Yes
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 5,471
    • Total interior livable area: 5,471 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Attached, Driveway
    Features
    • Stories: 3
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Spa features: Heated
    Lot
    • Size: 9,687 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 5588026017

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Spanish
    Condition
    • Year built: 1924

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Los Angeles

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $807/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $2,386,184
    • Annual tax amount: $29,054
    • Date on market: 12/30/2025
    • Lease term: Contact For Details

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    2/1/2026Listing removed$6,000,000$1,097/sqft
    Source: Engel & Volkers #25546561 Report a problem
    11/30/2025Listed for sale$6,000,000$1,097/sqft
    Source: CLAW #25546561 Report a problem
    11/30/2025Pending sale$6,000,000$1,097/sqft
    Source: CLAW #25546561 Report a problem
    6/2/2025Listed for sale$6,000,000+50%$1,097/sqft
    Source: CLAW #25546561 Report a problem
    5/20/2025Listed for rent$25,000+194.1%$5/sqft
    Source: CLAW #25539863 Report a problem
    8/22/2018Listing removed$4,000,000$731/sqft
    Source: Rex Real Estate Exchange Report a problem
    4/10/2018Listed for sale$4,000,000-20%$731/sqft
    Source: Rex Real Estate Exchange Report a problem
    4/29/2016Listing removed$8,500-5.6%$2/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Downtown LA #15962805 Report a problem
    12/3/2015Listed for rent$9,000-10%$2/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Downtown LA #15962805 Report a problem
    11/9/2015Listing removed$5,000,000$914/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    11/4/2015Listed for sale$5,000,000+281.7%$914/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    11/2/2015Listing removed$10,000$2/sqft
    Source: MDY Realty & Property Mgmt Report a problem
    10/27/2015Price change$10,000-33.3%$2/sqft
    Source: MDY Realty & Property Mgmt Report a problem
    9/12/2015Listed for rent$15,000$3/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    6/1/2015Listing removed$15,000$3/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    5/1/2015Listed for rent$15,000$3/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    7/15/2010Sold$1,310,000-18.1%$239/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/7/2010Listing removed$1,599,000$292/sqft
    Source: Prudential California Realty #09-380283 Report a problem
    6/30/2009Listed for sale$1,599,000-15.8%$292/sqft
    Source: Prudential California Realty #09-380283 Report a problem
    5/16/2008Listing removed$1,899,000$347/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty #07-236533 Report a problem
    4/5/2008Listed for sale$1,899,000+13%$347/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty #07-236533 Report a problem
    4/4/2006Sold$1,680,000+97.6%$307/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/19/2002Sold$850,000$155/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$29,054 +1.1%$2,386,184 +2%
    2024$28,727 +2%$2,339,397 +2%
    2023$28,170 +4.9%$2,293,527 +2%
    2022$26,861 +1.3%$2,248,557 +2%
    2021$26,518 -1%$2,204,469 +1%
    2020$26,787 $2,181,866 +2%
    2019$26,787 +4.8%$2,139,085 +2%
    2018$25,552 $2,097,143 +2%
    2017$25,552 +2.2%$2,056,023 +2%
    2016$25,011 +2.1%$2,015,709 +1.5%
    2015$24,491 +1.2%$1,985,432 +2%
    2014$24,202 $1,946,541 +2.5%
    2012-- $1,899,750 +45%
    2011-- $1,310,000 -26.3%
    2010-- $1,778,601 -0.2%
    2009-- $1,782,827 +2%
    2008-- $1,747,871 +2%
    2007-- $1,713,600 +44.1%
    2006-- $1,189,120
    2005-- $1,189,120 +4%
    2004-- $1,142,947 +1.9%
    2003-- $1,122,000 +44.3%
    2002-- $777,505 +4%
    2000-- $747,316
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    Neighborhood: Los Feliz

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