Los Angeles is the home base of Hollywood and famous for being a world center of business and entertainment. Thus, real estate sales of the land of the rich and the famous are always interesting and highly-anticipated.
Here are the Top 7 real estate sales on the combined L.A./Westside Multiple Listing Service from March 29 to April 4, as reported by Los Angeles Times. Rick James' onetime home and Donald Kushner's Malibu property are on the list.
1. $13.75 million, Beverly Hills
From its Redfin listing, the Contemporary classic Beverly Hills home measuring almost 9300 sq.ft rests on a 29, 500 sq. ft. of corner lot. The estate boasts high ceilings and spanning glass walls to emphasize the beautifully-manicured grounds outside. The two-story home has a dramatic sweeping staircase, wood-paneled library bathed in natural light, dining room that could accommodate 35 guests, large master suite with sitting room. Its crowning glory is a rare sunken tennis court. Drew Fenton of Hilton & Hyland, was the listing agent. Michael Libow of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage represented the buyer.
2. $7.14 million, Hollywood Hills West
Who would not want to see a house designed for a famous architect? Hollywood Hills West, known as the "Skyline Residence" overlooking the San Fernando Valley, was designed and built for director Hagy Belzberg by not just one, but all 13 staff members of Belzberg Architects, notes MyDesignFix in 2010. Photos from the website will leave you holding your breath in awe of the immaculate and elegant modern home. The property boasts a spectacular home theater, a suspended fireplace in the living area and an infinity pool with a scenic view, says the blog.
Justin Mandile and Billy Rose of The Agency were the listing agents while Sedonna Norman of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties represented the buyer, notes LA times.
3. $6.475 million, Manhattan Beach
The three-story beachfront property gives stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, says Home Seekers. The Manhattan Beach Strand home is sitting 8 ft above The Strand. The 9-bedroom home boasts a 6-car garage and 3 fireplaces, notes the blog. Aside from that, it reportedly comes with a bonus separate income property. Stephanie Krauss and Kristofer Denton of Shorewood Realtors were the agents.
4. $6.4 million, Malibu
This formerly-owned Malibu home by "Tron" film producer, Donald Kushner, was a 128 sq.ft. wide oceanfront contemporary property which was previously offered for monthly rental rate of $20,000. The more than 2000 sq. ft. home has an open-area floor plan with the views of Rancho Palos Verdes to Point Dume, says LA Times.
5. $6.05 million, Pacific Palisades
This Pacific Palisades home was originally designed by Matt Kivlin, AIA, a famous 1950s surfing pioneer and surfboard builder, says Home Seekers. The home showcases 12-foot high ceilings and naturally light-filled living space. It has a media room and office, perfect for a workaholic's vacation house. Amazing ocean views await the new homeowners. Todd Baker of Coldwell Banker was the listing agent. Steve Frankel, of Coldwell Banker, represented the buyer.
6. $5.71 million, Hollywood Hills
The onetime home of the late Grammy-award winning musician and composer, Rick James, sits above Studio City and offers wonderful mountain views. The two-story home boasts a lagoon-style pool and spa, a koi pond, an outdoor kitchen equipped with a brick oven, a gym and a sauna, says Canyon News. LA Times notes Lee Ziff and Stephanie Kacandes of Keller Williams Beverly Hills were the listing agents. David Philp of Kensington Realty represented the buyer.
7. $5.45 million, Malibu
LA Times reports that this Ron Firestone-designed Mediterranean home resting on 1.43 acres of land has more than 10,300 sq.ft. of living space. The Malibu home includes a chef's kitchen, a gym and sauna and a spacious master suite equipped with his-and-hers closet. There is also a walk-in wine room for fine drinking aficionados' delight. Christopher Cortazzo of Coldwell Banker and Karen J. Crystal and Nicolette LaPorta of Ewing & Associates Sotheby's International Realty were the listing agents. Karen J. Crystal represented the buyer, too.