Nestled behind private gates, this stunning tennis court estate sits gracefully on a beautifully landscaped 29,125 sqft flat lot with great frontage set back from the street with a circular driveway and towering, majestic trees. A charming brick-lined front porch welcomes you into the home, where a formal entry leads to a bright and airy living room adorned with walls of glass, a fireplace, custom-built-ins, gleaming wood floors, and elegant oversized crown moldings. The formal dining room is perfect for entertaining, featuring chair moldings and walls of glass that invite natural light. A chef’s dream, the kitchen boasts skylights, a breakfast bar, glass-fronted cabinetry, granite counters and backsplash, and top-of-the-line appliances. A cozy breakfast area with a built-in hutch, ceiling fan, and direct backyard access makes indoor-outdoor living effortless. The expansive family room impresses with walls of glass, vaulted ceilings, a striking stone fireplace, a wet bar with a wine fridge, and French doors opening to the backyard oasis. A separate office with sliding glass doors and vaulted ceilings provides a private workspace. The front bedroom offers beamed, vaulted ceilings, a pro-organized walk-in closet, and serene views of lush greenery. An additional bedroom features high ceilings, built-in dressers, desks, and custom-organized closets, sharing a luxurious bathroom with dual sinks, a soaking tub, and a walk-in rain shower. Another bedroom includes oversized crown moldings, while an additional bathroom offers linen storage and direct outdoor access for convenience. Upstairs, the primary retreat boasts a fireplace, built-ins, skylights, a private balcony, and a spa-like ensuite with a soaking tub, walk-in shower, dual sinks, and a massive custom walk-in closet. The star of the show is the backyard which is an entertainer’s paradise, featuring a brick-ribboned pool and spa, a grassy yard, multiple conversation areas, a built-in BBQ, and a full-size, north/south tennis court with lighting. Additional amenities include a 4-car direct-access garage, a spacious laundry room with a sink and storage, recessed lighting, and a security surveillance system. This exceptional estate seamlessly blends elegance, comfort, and resort-style living in a prime location, truly a must-see and a rare offering!
Sold for $2,745,000
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Listed by: Christie's Int. R.E SoCal • Andrew Spitz • Contact: 818-453-9119
Bought with: Coastal Elite Properties
$2,745,000
5500 Shirley Ave, Tarzana, CA 91356
4beds
3,820sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
0.67 Acres Lot
$2,687,900 Zestimate®
$719/sqft
$6,021 Estimated rent
Home value
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$2.42M - $2.98M
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Brick-ribboned pool and spaPrivate gatesStriking stone fireplacePrivate balconyMultiple conversation areasTowering majestic treesCharming brick-lined front porch
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Listed by:
Andrew Spitz DRE #00924610 818-370-6121,
Christie's Int. R.E SoCal,
Fran H. Chavez DRE #01013357 818-517-1411,
Christie's International Real Estate SoCal
Bought with:
Candice Carpenter, DRE #00943966
Coastal Elite Properties
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SR25048854
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Other, Dining Room
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Full Bath on Main Level, Linen Closet, Multiple Shower Heads, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tile Counters, Walk-In Shower
Family room
- Features: Separate Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Indoor Grill, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Balcony, Chair Rail, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Unfurnished, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Skylight(s), Shutters
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,820 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Direct Access, Garage, Gated, Side By Side, Tandem
- Attached garage spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Brick, Front Porch, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Lighting
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Private
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: In Ground, Private
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pool
Lot
- Size: 0.67 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinkler System
Details
- Additional structures: Tennis Court(s)
- Parcel number: 2163002039
- Zoning: LARA
- Special conditions: Standard,Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Plaster, Stucco
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Security: Closed Circuit Camera(s), Security Gate
Location
- Region: Tarzana
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $719/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,584,022
- Annual tax amount: $33,598
- Date on market: 3/5/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/25/2025 | Sold | $2,745,000+1.9%$719/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #SR25048854 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2025 | Pending sale | $2,695,000$705/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SR25048854 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2025 | Contingent | $2,695,000$705/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SR25048854 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,695,000+154.2%$705/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SR25048854 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2002 | Sold | $1,060,000+92.7%$277/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/1996 | Sold | $550,000+7.8%$144/sqft |
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| 10/1/1993 | Sold | $510,000$134/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,598 +73.1% | $1,584,022 +2% |
| 2024 | $19,411 +1.9% | $1,552,964 +2% |
| 2023 | $19,042 +4.8% | $1,522,514 +2% |
| 2022 | $18,172 +1.3% | $1,492,662 +2% |
| 2021 | $17,943 -1% | $1,463,395 +1% |
| 2020 | $18,120 | $1,448,391 +2% |
| 2019 | $18,120 +5.9% | $1,419,992 +2% |
| 2018 | $17,106 | $1,392,150 +2% |
| 2017 | $17,106 +2.2% | $1,364,854 +2% |
| 2016 | $16,734 +2.4% | $1,338,094 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $16,342 +1.1% | $1,317,995 +2% |
| 2014 | $16,162 | $1,292,178 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,261,117 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,236,390 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,227,151 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,230,067 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,205,949 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,182,304 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,159,123 |
| 2005 | -- | $1,159,123 +5.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,101,385 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $1,081,200 +52.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $708,345 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $680,841 |
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Neighborhood: Tarzana
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