Step into this private, hillside hideaway with sweeping canyon views from every room. With no houses on either side this creative sanctuary was built in 1925 for a silent movie star-it has 1,572 sqft of living space and has been completely remodeled with many upgrades.Upstairs off the front deck is a living room with surround sound and a large dining room perfect for entertaining, a modern kitchen and a breakfast nook.Downstairs, the primary suite includes a massive walk-in closet/dressing room, a luxurious private spa bathroom and a private balcony. The second bedroom/den/office is on this level with a guest bath which has an original cast iron roll top tub.Multiple decks offer indoor-outdoor living. A large covered deck previously hosted "Yoga in the Canyon" and offers the perfect space for entertaining or lounging. There are gardens with mature avocado, loquat and grapefruit trees, flowers and lush landscaping.Some of the many upgrades include: newly refinished hardwood floors, copper plumbing, central heating and cooling, double-paned windows, new hot water heater,interior & exterior of the house and decks wired for sound, a professional voice over booth and there is a 400 s. f. unfinished full height space on the ground floor with separate entrance, great for a studio or office. This raw space has been insulated and prepped for a junior ADU and plans are available to the new owner.You are a 5 minute walk to the famous Canyon Country Store for your morning coffee, with easy access to the famous Sunset Strip and to the coveted Wonderland Elementary School district. You'll be minutes from the heart of Hollywood, while nestled in nature and the beauty of Laurel Canyon.
Under contract
$1,197,000
8181 Gould Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
2beds
1,572sqft
Est.:
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
5,418.86 Square Feet Lot
$1,171,100 Zestimate®
$761/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New hot water heaterLuxurious private spa bathroomWired for soundLarge dining roomBreakfast nookLarge covered deckCopper plumbing
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 13, 2025 at 05:31am
Listed by:
Jan Hohenstein DRE # 01254052 323-428-2845,
Keller Williams Larchmont 323-762-2600
Source: CLAW,MLS#: 25542555

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Dining Room, Living Room, Patio Open, Sound Studio, Walk-In Closet
Bathroom
- Features: Remodeled, Steam Shower
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range/Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Closet
Features
- Formal Dining Rm
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,572
- Total interior livable area: 1,572 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Living Room
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canyon, Park/Greenbelt, Tree Top, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 5,418.86 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 71 x 76
- Features: Hillside
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 5556001019
- Zoning: LAR1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: In Street
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Los Angeles
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $761/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $574,784
- Annual tax amount: $7,145
- Date on market: 6/9/2025
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