Click! The gates swing open, do you play pickleball, lounge by the pool, go to the movie theater? Casa De Amestoy, is a true old Hollywood resort; a rare 1938 La Quinta-style estate in prestigious Amestoy Estates. This architectural gem blends timeless elegance with modern luxury, offering a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. Resting on over an acre of flat land, the property is a private retreat with a tennis court (or TWO pickleball courts), expansive pool, sauna, guesthouse, and fully equipped cabanas.
The single-story, 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom main house embodies classic Hollywood charm with contemporary updates. High ceilings and expansive windows flood the space with natural light, while the primary suite offers a private patio, spa-like en-suite bath, and a spacious walk-in closet. A chef’s kitchen, outfitted with Viking appliances, a full-sized freezer and refrigerator, and Elkay water filtration, ensures culinary perfection. Smart home-controlled lighting, zoned climate control, and integrated sound enhance modern convenience without compromising historic character.
Entertainment abounds, from a vintage in-home movie theater that channels Hollywood’s golden era to poolside cabanas featuring a sound studio, office or gym, and full bath. The retro-inspired guesthouse, complete with a kitchen, living, and dining area, offers a nostalgic yet luxurious escape.
More than just a home, Casa De Amestoy is a lifestyle—one of elegance, comfort, and effortless California living.
Sold for $5,850,000
Listing Provided by: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with: Carolwood Estates
$5,850,000
5159 Amestoy Ave, Encino, CA 91316
5beds
5,931sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
1.1 Acres Lot
$5,794,000 Zestimate®
$986/sqft
$6,117 Estimated rent
Home value
$5,794,000
$5.21M - $6.43M
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Retro-inspired guesthouseTennis courtPrivate patioSpa-like en-suite bathExpansive windowsFully equipped cabanasSpacious walk-in closet
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Jennifer Brookley DRE #02006987 323-776-3829,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with:
Brett Lawyer, DRE #00897489
Carolwood Estates
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SR25026051
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Enclosed Toilet, Full Bath on Main Level, Remodeled, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Butler's Pantry, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pots & Pan Drawers, Stone Counters, Remodeled, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Updated Kitchen, Walk-In Pantry
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s), Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Purifier
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Wired for Data, Wired for Sound, Bedroom on Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas, Guest Accommodations, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, See Remarks
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 5,931 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Guest, On Site, Paved, Private, Pull-through, RV Access/Parking, One Space
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: south
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Open, Patio, Wood
- Exterior features: Sport Court
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Diving Board, Electric Heat, Heated, In Ground, Lap, Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pool, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 1.10 Acres
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Garden, Lawn, Lot Over 40000 Sqft, Landscaped, Near Park, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Trees, Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House Detached, Shed(s), Sauna Private, Tennis Court(s), Cabana
- Parcel number: 2258008025
- Zoning: LARA
- Special conditions: Standard,Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Spanish
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Spanish Tile
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts in Garage, Standard, 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Prewired, Security System, Closed Circuit Camera(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Detection System, Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Street Lights, Suburban, Park
Location
- Region: Encino
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2025 | Sold | $5,850,000+6.5%$986/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #SR25026051 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2025 | Pending sale | $5,495,000$926/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SR25026051 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2025 | Contingent | $5,495,000$926/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SR25026051 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2025 | Price change | $5,495,000-8.4%$926/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SR25026051 Report a problem | ||
| 2/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $5,999,999+46.3%$1,012/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SR25026051 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: CRMLS #SR24132355 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2024 | Listed for rent | $25,000$4/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SR24132355 Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2019 | Sold | $4,100,000+5.3%$691/sqft |
Source:  CLAW #19508452 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2019 | Pending sale | $3,895,000$657/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California #19508452 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2019 | Listed for sale | $3,895,000+92.3%$657/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California #19-508452 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2000 | Sold | $2,025,000$341/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $54,394 +0.9% | $4,483,946 +2% |
| 2024 | $53,919 +2% | $4,396,027 +2% |
| 2023 | $52,872 +4.9% | $4,309,831 +2% |
| 2022 | $50,417 +1.2% | $4,225,325 +2% |
| 2021 | $49,811 -0.9% | $4,142,476 +1% |
| 2020 | $50,279 | $4,100,000 +62.6% |
| 2019 | $50,279 +72.8% | $2,522,000 +5.1% |
| 2018 | $29,103 | $2,400,000 +14.6% |
| 2017 | $29,103 +14.6% | $2,095,000 |
| 2016 | $25,388 +0.4% | $2,095,000 |
| 2015 | $25,291 +10.5% | $2,095,000 +13.2% |
| 2014 | $22,897 | $1,850,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $1,850,000 -10% |
| 2011 | -- | $2,055,000 -19.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $2,554,029 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $2,560,098 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $2,509,901 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $2,460,688 +3.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $2,381,501 +5.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $2,256,101 +5.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $2,146,143 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $2,106,810 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $2,065,500 +71% |
| 2000 | -- | $1,208,228 |
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Neighborhood: Encino
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Encino Charter Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Gaspar De Portola Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 7/10Birmingham Community Charter High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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