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  • $2,686,900

    8545 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90069

    4beds
    2,800sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $2,686,900 Zestimate®
    $960/sqft
    $7,124 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,686,900

    $2.34M - $3.06M

    $7,124/mo

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    What's special

    Spa-style bathSurrounded by beautiful foliageComfortable queen-sized bedsIntimate four-bedroom estateCape cod-style estateFour spacious bedrooms

    Fully furnished/stocked. This nearly 3,000 square feet old Hollywood gem was originally owned by one of Hollywood's golden boys, Orson Welles and later owned and inhabited by a long list of stars including Rita Hayworth, Frank Sinatra, Barbara Streisand and David Bowie. Sitting atop Sunset Boulevard on its own 15,000 square foot private knoll, this intimate four-bedroom estate is just a short walk away from Sunset's premier collection of boutiques, restaurants, and nightclubs. The villa features a luxurious lagoon pool with a jacuzzi, surrounded by beautiful foliage, and a huge outdoor deck overlooking stunning views of Hollywood and beyond. This legendary estate boasts four spacious bedrooms including a master suite fitted with a California king-sized bed and a spa-style bath, while the other three bedrooms offer comfortable queen-sized beds. Gorgeous views await you throughout the house, and a pool table will entertain you and your guests throughout your stay. This Cape Cod-style estate was originally built in 1928 and has an amazing Hollywood history. Sidney Toler, who played Charlie Chan in the late 30s and 40s, built the house. After several years the house was then inhabited by Orson Welles, the great American filmmaker, actor, theater director, screenwriter, and producer, who is widely acknowledged as one of the most accomplished dramatic artists of the twentieth century. Welles first found national and international fame as the director and narrator of a 1938 radio adaptation of H. G. Welles' novel, "The War of the Worlds," which was reported to have caused widespread panic when listeners thought that an extraterrestrial invasion was occurring. Although these reports of panic were mostly false and overstated, they rocketed Welles to instant notoriety. Orson Welles wrote "Citizen Kane" while living here at this house. "Citizen Kane" (1941), his first film with RKO, in which he starred in the iconic role of Charles Foster Kane, is often considered the greatest film ever made. Short Term: 1-2 Month Rate: $28,950/mo, Mid Term 3-6 Month Rate: $25,950/mo. Add $2,000 per month for June, July or August. Plus Utilities. LOCATION Points of Interest: 3.3 miles to The Grove 3.8 miles to Los Angeles County Museum of Art 3.4 miles to Rodeo Drive 2.7 miles to Hollywood 4.1 miles to Runyon Canyon Park 5.7 miles to Universal Studios 7.4 miles to Griffith Observatory 8.8 miles to The Getty Center 8.7 miles to Wilson & Harding Golf Course 14.4 miles to Venice Canals Beach Access: 12.2 miles to Santa Monica Beach & Pier 13.4 miles to Venice Beach 23.3 miles to Malibu Pier Airport: 11.8 miles to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 9.8 miles to Bob Hope Airport (BUR) Short Term: 1-2 Month Rate: $28,950/mo, Mid Term 3-6 Month Rate: $25,950/mo. Add $2,000 per month for June, July or August. Plus Utilities.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Central
    Cooling
    • Air Conditioner, Central Air
    Appliances
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Furnished: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,800 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage, Off Street
    • Has attached garage: Yes
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Details
    • Additional structures: Garage(s)
    • Parcel number: 5558023011

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Deposit fee: $20,000
    HOA
    • Amenities included: Parking
    Location
    • Region: Los Angeles

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $960/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,665,520
    • Annual tax amount: $20,591
    • Date on market: 6/16/2026
    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/24/2026Listing removed$18,950$7/sqft
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    2/18/2026Listed for rent$18,950$7/sqft
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    12/17/2025Listing removed$18,950$7/sqft
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    12/15/2025Price change$18,950-12.9%$7/sqft
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    11/26/2025Listed for rent$21,750-5.2%$8/sqft
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    11/16/2025Listing removed$22,950$8/sqft
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    10/29/2025Listed for rent$22,950$8/sqft
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    10/7/2025Listing removed$22,950$8/sqft
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    9/16/2025Listed for rent$22,950$8/sqft
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    8/17/2025Listing removed$22,950$8/sqft
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    8/9/2025Price change$22,950+4.6%$8/sqft
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    5/13/2025Listed for rent$21,950$8/sqft
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    5/6/2025Listing removed$21,950$8/sqft
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    4/15/2025Price change$21,950+4.8%$8/sqft
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    3/24/2025Listed for rent$20,950+2.2%$7/sqft
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    3/12/2025Listing removed$20,500$7/sqft
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    2/7/2025Price change$20,500+8.2%$7/sqft
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    12/18/2024Listed for rent$18,950$7/sqft
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    11/7/2024Listing removed$18,950$7/sqft
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    10/29/2024Listed for rent$18,950$7/sqft
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    10/12/2024Listing removed$18,950$7/sqft
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    9/14/2024Listed for rent$18,950$7/sqft
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    8/27/2024Listing removed$18,950-2.6%$7/sqft
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    8/8/2024Price change$19,450-0.2%$7/sqft
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    6/19/2024Listed for rent$19,495$7/sqft
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    10/30/2004Sold$1,350,000$482/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$20,591 +1.4%$1,665,520 +2%
    2024$20,316 -2.9%$1,632,863 +2%
    2023$20,933 +5.6%$1,600,847 +2%
    2022$19,819 +5.3%$1,569,459 +2%
    2021$18,814 -3.9%$1,538,686 +1%
    2020$19,585 $1,522,910 +2%
    2019$19,585 +8.1%$1,493,050 +2%
    2018$18,122 $1,463,776 +2%
    2017$18,122 +2.2%$1,435,075 +2%
    2016$17,735 +2.5%$1,406,937 -31%
    2015$17,311 +1.1%$2,039,960 +50.1%
    2014$17,116 $1,358,660 +2.5%
    2012-- $1,326,000 -6.2%
    2011-- $1,414,395 +0.8%
    2010-- $1,403,825 -0.2%
    2009-- $1,407,161 +2%
    2008-- $1,379,570 +2%
    2007-- $1,352,520 +2%
    2006-- $1,326,000 +18.2%
    2005-- $1,122,000 +751.2%
    2004-- $131,817 +1.9%
    2003-- $129,402 +2%
    2002-- $126,866 +4%
    2000-- $121,942
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    Neighborhood: Hollywood Hills

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