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1859 N Doheny Drive West Hollywood, CA 90069
5 Beds
7 Baths
7,414 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 7,414 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,348
MLS Listing ID CL26844519
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 7
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 2008
Lot Size 0.470 Acres
Acres 0.4698
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
1859 Doheny presents a rare opportunity to restore and modernize an important architectural residence in the prestigious Doheny Estates. Originally designed and conceived by renowned designer and developer Xorin Balbes as the official Esquire Design Show House, the residence offers exceptional scale, dramatic architecture, and explosive city-to-ocean views in one of the most sought-after locations in the Bird Streets. The property's debut in 2009 was a true Hollywood moment, highlighted by a private performance from Christina Aguilera during the home's world premiere event. Combining architectural pedigree, celebrity provenance, and extraordinary potential, 1859 Doheny represents a unique opportunity to reimagine a landmark contemporary residence in one of Los Angeles' most iconic enclaves. Privately positioned at the end of an ultra-quiet cul-de-sac, the two-story residence was designed with soaring volumes, seamless indoor-outdoor flow, expansive entertaining spaces, and walls of Fleetwood glass opening to panoramic vistas across Los Angeles. Amenities include a world-class theater, multiple entertaining terraces, expansive public rooms, and a rare underground carport accommodating five vehicles.The property does require deferred maintenance and cosmetic rehabilitation, including but not limited to repair of several leaks, replacement of the roof, waterproofing around portions of the Fleetwood door systems, replacement of a window in the primary bathroom, hardwood floor refinishing or replacement, modernization of audio/visual systems, and general cosmetic improvements throughout. For a buyer seeking a significant value-add opportunity, the home offers exceptional architectural bones, scale, and pedigree that would be difficult to replicate today.The current owner has been the first and only owner since acquiring the property in 2009 for approximately $9.7 million. Nearly two decades later, the residence remains exceptionally well built, with timeless proportions and authentic materials that still stand apart from many newer contemporary homes currently on the market. The home does not require reinvention, but rather thoughtful restoration and refinement.Offered below its conservative 2025 assessed value, 1859 Doheny represents an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire and restore a truly significant architectural estate with substantial upside potential. Once renovated, the property has the scale, privacy, views, and architectural integrity to stand a
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Zoning LARE15
Interior
Interior Features Family Room, Office
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Type Family Room, Living Room
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dishwasher, Microwave
Laundry Laundry Room, Inside
Exterior
View Y/N true
View Canyon, City Lights, Ocean
Private Pool true
Building
Level or Stories Multi/Split
New Construction No
Others
Tax ID 5561008045
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Listed by Benjamin Bacal • Revel Real Estate