Built in the 1920s for actor Orville Caldwell and set above it all, this Italian Revival villa carries a storied Hollywood legacy. Over the years, it has passed through the hands of artists, diplomats, and cultural figures, including caricaturist Cleanthe Carr and Rolando Dalla Rosa, the Italian vice-consul to Los Angeles. Its history lingers in the details. Set on a rare street-to-street lot, the grounds unfold in layers. Terraces, courtyards, rolling lawns, and a private backyard patio shaded by climbing jasmine and mature lemon trees give way to sweeping hillside views, offering both privacy and presence in equal measure. The guest house provides a quiet retreat for out-of-towners, creative work, or extended stays. Inside, the architecture speaks for itself: arched passageways, juliette balconies, and intricate ironwork create a sense of old-world soul that has been lovingly preserved. Ivarene isn't just a home, it's transportive to another era.
For sale
$2,595,000
6470 Ivarene Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068
5beds
3,435sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$16,065/mo
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1927
9,944 Square Feet Lot
$2,472,900 Zestimate®
$755/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Rolling lawnsSweeping hillside viewsIntricate ironworkRare street-to-street lotJuliette balconiesArched passageways
- 62 days |
- 1,382 |
- 159 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Alyssa Geiger DRE # 02182453 424-448-8811,
The Agency 424-230-3700
Source: CLAW,MLS#: 26840219
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Area, Guest House, Guest-Maids Quarters, Patio Open, Powder, Entry, Living Room
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Formal Dining Rm
- Flooring: Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,435
- Total interior livable area: 3,435 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - 2 Car
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Privacy
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canyon
Lot
- Size: 9,944 Square Feet
- Features: Hillside
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Attached Guest House
- Parcel number: 5576015028
- Zoning: LAR1
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1927
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Gated
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Los Angeles
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $755/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,114,047
- Annual tax amount: $25,746
- Date on market: 5/29/2026
Estimated market value
$2,472,900
$2.35M - $2.60M
$8,921/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,595,000+37508.7%$755/sqft |
Source:  CLAW #26840219 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2015 | Listing removed | $6,900$2/sqft |
Source: The Agency #15910921 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2015 | Sold | $6,900-99.6%$2/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2015 | Listed for rent | $6,900$2/sqft |
Source: The Agency #15910921 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2014 | Sold | $1,759,000+14.4%$512/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2004 | Sold | $1,537,000+58.6%$447/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2002 | Sold | $969,000$282/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,746 +1.4% | $2,114,047 +2% |
| 2024 | $25,381 +2% | $2,072,596 +2% |
| 2023 | $24,888 +4.8% | $2,031,958 +2% |
| 2022 | $23,751 +1.2% | $1,992,117 +2% |
| 2021 | $23,459 -0.7% | $1,953,057 +1% |
| 2020 | $23,632 | $1,933,031 +2% |
| 2019 | $23,632 +4.5% | $1,895,129 +2% |
| 2018 | $22,607 | $1,857,970 +2% |
| 2017 | $22,607 +2.2% | $1,821,540 +2% |
| 2016 | $22,113 +2.5% | $1,785,824 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $21,579 -0.1% | $1,759,000 +0.6% |
| 2014 | $21,611 | $1,747,704 +5.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,659,752 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,663,696 +4% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,599,094 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,567,740 |
| 2005 | -- | $1,567,740 +58.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $987,090 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $969,000 +938.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $93,344 |
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Neighborhood: Hollywood Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Cheremoya Avenue Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Joseph Le Conte Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 8/10Hollywood Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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