Outpost Estates Pocket Listing

New Mediterranean View Property in Desirable Outpost Estates (Not in MLS)

Lying in a prime Outpost Estates location high above the city with explosive jaw dropping views is this newly constructed Mediterranean Masterpiece. After entering through the handmade gate and passing the tranquil courtyard, one is greeted by soaring exposed beamed ceilings in the large living room and walls of glass showcasing all of Los Angeles below you. The property boasts high end finishes throughout; including, unique onyx wrapped fireplace, chef ’s kitchen with all Viking professional grade appliances, spa like bathrooms, and exotic walnut distressed wood flooring. Outside is a beautiful infinity pool and built in bar plus, hard to find in the Hills, good sized flat grassy yard. There are large balconies on each level to relax and take in the stunning views of the Downtown Skyline to the east and all the way out to the ocean to the west. This one is special! 

Please note since the original pictures were taken, the stucco has been redone in a more appealing off white color like the picture of the front of the property.  

Los Tilos Rd, Hollywood Hills

6 beds | 5 baths

4,439 sq. ft 

10,014 sq. ft Lot

$4,500,000

Listing by Eric Smilay & Fariba Meskin

If you would like to see this property in person, please feel free to contact us anytime @310.600.9172 or email eric@smilayproperties.com. We would be happy to assist!

Sunset Strip Mid-Century Stunner

Lying north of Sunset above the world famous Sunset Strip is this remodeled mid-century stunning property.  With an open floor plan surrounded in walls of glass, this house is light and bright with high beamed ceilings and is ideal for entertaining.  All rooms lead out to the large deck with canyon and city views.  The double sided fireplace divides the living and family room perfectly.  The designer kitchen is fit for a chef and opens up perfectly to the dining room.  There are three good sized bedrooms, a side yard, and all updated systems.  In this A+ location, this property is sure to go quickly.  

Also, the listing says the Seller is highly motivated and open to offers.

1633 Queens Rd, Hollywood Hills

3 Beds | 3 Baths

2,567 sq. ft
6,934 sq. ft lot

$2,195,000

Listing & Pictures by David Kubiczky - PLG Estates

If you would like to see this beautiful property in person, please feel free to contact us anytime @310.600.9172 or email eric@smilayproperties.com. We would be happy to assist!

Ridiculous Drool Worthy Modern Compound Above The Sunset Strip

Rarely does a property of this caliber come on the market, especially in this location. While one can certainly find a home with views, or a pool, and maybe some flat land; it is almost unheard of to have all three on over an acre lot just north of the world famous Sunset Strip. Designed by well known architect Hagy Belzberg behind the gates is this three structure compound. Described by the listing agent as, "To journey beyond the grand gates and soaring pepper tree hedge of this Hagy Belzberg-designed compound estate is to enter a secluded, resort-like sanctuary where three distinct structures – a Main Residence, Wellness Center and Guest House – summon you forward, beckoning you to journey through their space so they can unveil one surprise after another." Sounds inviting doesn't it? As you can imagine in a property of this level, all finishes are of the highest quality throughout. I have kept an eye on this property for the last couple years while driving up Sunset Plaza Dr, and it turned out better then I could have imagined. If you like modern architecture and can play at this level, then this may be the drop dead stunning house you have been waiting for! Remember, once this one goes, it will be almost impossible to duplicate.

1232 Sunset Plaza Dr, Hollywood Hills

$28,800,000 8 Bed 9 Bath 13,000 Sq. Ft/Other 47,916 Lot Sq. Ft

Listing & Photos courtesy of The Agency

If you would like to see this property in person, please feel free to contact us anytime @ 310.600.9172 or email smilayproperties@gmail.com. We would be happy to assist!

Hip Modern Beachwood Canyon House For Lease

Originally a 1920 Spanish house that the owner has masterfully transformed into a hip modern architectural house in the highly desirable Beachwood Canyon area. Wide open loft like floor plan with 9' ceilings throughout most of the property. Property has great indoor/outdoor flow with several large windows opening up to the outside throughout the property for true California living. Nice wood flooring throughout, upgraded kitchen and designer baths. Huge master suite with sitting area and office area off of the room and balcony overlooking peaceful canyon views. Stunning master bath features top of the line finishes, such as Duravit, Axor by Phillipe Starck Hansgroghe fixturing and stunning Ann Sacks tiles. Also a roof top deck, & peaceful zen front sitting area. Remodeled very nicely with great deatails like, deconstructed ceiling and exposed concrete blocks, by contractor owner. Available July 1st.

2591 Glen Green, Hollywood Hills

$5,000/mo Unfurnished 3 Bed 3 Bath 2,010 Sq. Ft 3,247 Lot Sq. Ft

Listing & Photos by Eric Smilay for Smilay Properties

If you would like to see this property in person, please feel free to contact us anytime 310.600.9172 or email smilayproperties@gmail.com.

LARGE UPGRADED LOFT LIKE 1 BED + OFFICE/BED W/ PRIVATE PARK LIKE BACKYARD & ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED FOR LEASE

Very hip updated apartment lying in highly coveted Beachwood Canyon is available July 1st for a new lucky Tenant. This particular apartment remodeled just a couple years ago, has hardwood flooring, a loft like open floor plan, fireplace, and marble kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The main feature though is an impossible to duplicate HUGE private backyard for this apartment's use only! On top of all that, ALL utilities are included in the rental price. If you like outdoor space, this one is not to be missed. Available July 1st.

2276 Beachwood Dr, Hollywood Hills

2,475/mo Unfurnished + All Utilities Included 2 Bed (2nd Bed is an office space that could be a bedroom) 1 Bath 1,200 Sq. Ft Approximately

Listing and Photos by Eric Smilay for Smilay Properties

If you would like to see this property in person, please feel free to contact us anytime 310.600.9172 or email smilayproperties@gmail.com.

SOLD! 4-Plex Building in Desirable Beachwood Canyon (Represented Buyer)

We closed escrow recently on this fourplex in an A+ location on coveted Beachwood Dr. My client's got themselves a nice building that brings in solid rents. Let's face it when buying an income property the main thing is how much money does it bring in every month. This one brings in about $6,500/mo, which is solid, especially compared to other buildings in this area and price range that bring in significantly less rent. The building, made up of two 2 bedrooms (one with a huge private yard) and 2 studios, was renovated a few years ago and the units contain upgraded features such as; stainless steel appliances and custom cabinetry in the kitchens, Italian marble flooring, marble countertops and showers. Again, this is a great location that will always be desirable to potential Tenant's, and an excellent place for my client's to put their money both in the short and I believe the long term. It is the second deal I have done with these particular Buyer's, and I couldn't be happier for them, and appreciate having them and their continued trust as client's.

2276 Beachwood Dr, Hollywood Hills

$1,050,000 (Asking price was $1,195,000) 4 Units 3,036 Sq. Ft 6,299 Lot Sq. Ft

Pictures by Eric Smilay for Smilay Properties

Listing courtesy of Rafael Aguillo - Windermere Exclusive Prop.

If you would like to find a similar investment property in and around this area, please feel free to contact us anytime @ 310.600.9172 or email smilayproperties@gmail.com. We would be happy to assist!

Chic Mid-Century Opportunity in the Hills

I saw this home today on Caravan, and really liked it. I was actually on this street to see a different house, but saw the open sign so went in to see what it was. I was pleasantly surprised both by the price point for this location above the Sunset Strip, and the great mix of modern and mid-century finishes throughout the home. First of all, the home's base is polished concrete flooring, which I really like for aesthetics and functionality, but don't often see. The open floor plan surrounded by windows allowing natural light in the property is always a plus, and was punctuated by the cool stone fireplace in the living room. The updated Italian kitchen was clean white with stainless steel appliances and counters. It seemed as if each room had walls of glass that opened up to the outdoors. The home is very private with hillside in the backyard, and there is actually quite a bit of grass and definitely room for a pool. The IPE wood outdoor deck provided a good indoor/outdoor flow for entertaining or simply dining outdoors. The bathrooms could be upgraded a bit, but the bones, space, and location is definitely all there in this one. This is a great opportunity to own a cool mid-century modern home in an A+ location!

1424 Rising Glen, Hollywood Hills

$1,995,000 3 Bed 2.5 Bath 2,436 Sq. Ft/ow 14,843 Lot Sq. Ft

Listing & Photos courtesy of Peter Lorimer - Peter Lorimer Group Estates

If you would like to see this cool mid-century modern property, please feel free to contact us anytime @ 310.600.9172 or email smilayproperties@gmail.com.

My Style - Slick Hollywood Hills Mid-Century Stunner

Check out this beauty on a great street with jaw dropping views in the Hollywood Hills. Built in 1952, the wide open floor plan flows seamlessly from the living room to the kitchen and dining room (with cool retro diner style built in booth), and out to decks overlooking the city. According to the listing, "The home's open living plan allows these areas to share dynamic North-facing city, mountain, and sunset views." The modern kitchen has been updated with top of the line high end appliances. The flooring throughout the house is walnut and polished concrete. One moves from the upstairs down to the huge master suite through a stylish floating staircase. The huge loft like room opens up and can be used for multiple purposes and layouts. There are large decks, upstairs has a built in bbq, to relax and soak up the view. With 3 bedrooms in all in the hills at just over $900K, this home is not to be missed.

3545 Multiview Dr, Hollywood Hills

$929,000 3 Bed 2 Bath 1,594 Sq. Ft 5,609 Lot Sq. Ft

Listing & Pictures courtesy of Jeff Yarbrough - Keller Williams Beverly Hills

If you would like to see this stylish property on a great street, please feel free to contact us anytime @ 310.600.9172 or email smilayproperties@gmail.com.

SOLD! Stylish Hollywood Hills Home w/ Stunning Landscaping & Pool (Represented Buyer)

I've been a bit busy working on deals, taking care of my 9 month old son, etc and have been away from the blog for awhile, my apologies to all the readers. I will try to get back into the routine and be more "on it" in this medium.

I am pleased to come back to show a great property that I just closed escrow on yesterday for a Buyer client of mine. This particular client resides out of the US, has never seen the property (her representative here did), and I never met them. Interesting huh? I actually really appreciate the trust that they placed in me, seeing as how they are not here, and I am their eyes and ears on the ground so to speak. This is the second International client I have assisted this year, and I have enjoyed meeting and working with both immensely. I hope to do many more in the future with different Buyers and Sellers from all over the world.

This particular property is stunning. It has a great open floor plan with walls of glass all leading out to a spectacular backyard complete with landscaping/hardscaping done by an AIA award winning architect, which makes it a bit "special." The saltwater pool is extra large and the Ipe wood deck, wood gates, and grounds are all done to the 9's.

3400 Blair Dr, Hollywood Hills

$930,000 ($5,000 over asking price) 3 Bed 2 Bath 1,795 Sq. Ft/ow 6,135 Lot Sq. Ft/ow

Upon entry one is immediately struck by the modern facade, and enters past a tranquil waterfall, and into a wide open floor plan with wood flooring throughout. The living room/dining room with fireplace opens seamlessly into a light filled family room with walls of glass leading out to the deck and peaceful canyon views.

Listing Courtesy of Charmaine Degrate - Coldwell Banker BH South

Pictures by Eric Smilay for Smilay Properties

There were half a dozen offers on this property within days of it hitting the market, but we were able to beat out those others to get this great home. Even though we had to go a hair over asking price, I believe my Buyer got a deal. I think it could have even sold for more!

If you would like to find a similar home in and around this area, please feel free to contact us anytime @ 310.600.9172 or email smilayproperties@gmail.com. We would be happy to assist!

Dexter Star Lists Former Starchitect Hal Levitt's Personal Residence

I visited this property this week and was impressed. I actually showed the Outpost Estates area home to a buyer client of mine back when it last sold in 2008 for $1,750,000. They should have bought it then, but instead the star of Showtime's Dexter Michael C. Hall was the lucky purchaser of this great home. This home was the personal residence of architect to the stars, Hal Levitt, from 1964-2004 according to the listing. Mr. Levitt has done some fantastic homes, most recently and notably the home that Jennifer Anniston just sold for a whopping $35M. It was Mr. Hall that took this home to the next level though. He did some great improvements, including all new oak flooring, modernized kitchen, and redone pool. The improvements definitely show, and I don't see this one remaining on the market for long.

7039 Senalda Rd, Hollywood Hills

$1,995,000 4 Bed 5 Bath 3,525 Sq. Ft 10,308 Lot Sq. Ft

Listing & Photos by Joshua Myler & Jeff Kohl - The Agency

At over 3500 sq. ft in a prime location, this is a good value on a very cool house. If you would like to see this great home rich in architectural history, please feel free to contact us anytime @ 310.600.9172 or email smilayproperties@gmail.com.

Stylin' Mid-Century View Home Under $660K

Cool redone mid-century view home in the hills above Universal Studios with head on valley views. Everything looks to be nicely updated with bamboo wood flooring, new stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, and walls of glass allowing natural light to flood the property. The living room's centerpiece is a solid concrete fireplace. The open floor plan allows the space to feel much larger then the square footage suggests. On a nice flat over 7,000sq. ft lot there is a good sized yard for outdoor activities. At a good price in a prime location, if you have been waiting for a sleek mid-century modern with views at a reasonable price, this could be it.

3922 Fredonia Dr, Hollywood Hills

$875,000 2 Bed 2 Bath 1,165 Sq. Ft 7,832 Lot Sq. Ft

Listing & Photos courtesy of Craig Terrien - Deasy Penner & Partners

If you would like to see this stylish mid-century home, please feel free to contact us anytime @ 310.600.9172 or email smilayproperties@gmail.com.

Ryan Seacrest Lists Hollywood Hills Mediterranean Mansion

One of the hardest working people in Hollywood has listed his mansion for sale high atop the Hollywood Hills. Ryan Seacrest, American Idol host and Radio DJ, among other jobs, is selling his Mediterranean estate. It is rare to have this much land in the hills, and this home comes with just shy of an acre of "Beautiful grounds, pool, championship tennis court, and much more." It also has a guest house and incredible views. This one is rich in Hollywood history, as it was previously owned by Kevin Costner, and is now ready for the next star or international mogul to reside here. Is this you?

Nichols Canyon, Hollywood Hills

$11,985,000 6 Bed 6.5 Bath 10,000 Sq. Ft 40,946 Lot Sq. Ft

Listing & Photos courtesy of Kurt Rappaport - Westside Estate Agency Inc.

It is shown to pre-qualified buyer's only, but if you are qualified and would like to see this home, please feel free to contact us anytime @ 310.600.9172 or email smilayproperties@gmail.com.

Hollywood Hills High End Flip

The Xanadu Group is presenting this completely redone mid-century modern home in a coveted Hollywood Hills location. The listing describes the work completed as, "completely remodeled sparing no expense in order to deliver today's modern amenities." I would agree with them by the looks of it. Everything from flooring, kitchen, baths, and the outside has been redone and modernized. I absolutely love the approximately 50' pocket door in the living room leading out to the deck with canyon views, which allows one to sit inside and feel as if they are outside. The group purchased the property just over a year ago for $825,000, which is mostly irrelevant as it is essentially a new house; however, it is listed at over $960/sq. ft. Do they get that? It remains to be seen if a high end remodel can garner Sunset Strip area prices over in the East Hollywood Hills, but it will be interesting to watch and find out.

5544 Tuxedo Terrace, Hollywood Hills

$2,199,000 3 Bed 2.5 Bath 2,286 Sq. Ft 10,080 Lot Sq. Ft

Listing & Photos courtesy of Stephen Apelian & Stacy Gottula - Coldwell Banker-BH South

If you wish to see this designer remodeled home, please feel free to contact us anytime @ 310.600.9172 or email smilayproperties@gmail.com.

Blue Jay Way Home for Sale That Inspired George Harrison

Lying on arguably the best Bird Street in the best area of the Hollywood Hills, is this mid-century gem immortalized by George Harrison of the Beatles. According to the Magical Mystery Tour interviews, pointed out by Curbed, it was while renting this house and waiting for the Beatles PR man that Mr. Harrison picked up an organ and wrote "Blue Jay Way." This gives a lot of cache and history to a property that is already pretty sweet on it's own. While the pictures don't give a great sense of the interior and floor plan, we know at over 4,000 sq. ft in this location with jaw dropping views, while it is a ton of money; this home is actually well priced. With soaring ceilings, a grand entryway, a large pool and outdoor space in addition to a great library and media room, this one looks like a definite winner for anyone looking in this price range and location. If it was good enough for a Beatle, then I suspect it should be good enough for most!

1567 Blue Jay Way, Hollywood Hills

$4,599,000 3 Bed 3 Bath 4,116 Sq. Ft 17,650 Lot Sq. Ft

Listing & Photos courtesy of Stamie Karakasidis - Rodeo Realty Inc.

If you would like to visit this prime piece of real estate in person, please feel free to contact us anytime @ 310.600.9172 or email eric@smilayproperties.com. Don't delay, as I suspect that this one will go quickly.

Hollywood Hills Home With Explosive Views

A post and beam home high up in the Hollywood Hills with high ceilings and walls of glass leading out to jaw dropping views of the city below. The property is in coveted Beachwood Canyon and on a private knoll up a long driveway at the end of a cul-de-sac street. While the home could use some further updating, the kitchens and flooring have been recently redone. The floor plan is wide open and is ideal for my tastes. From almost every room of this home, one has either spectacular views of Hollywood, the downtown skyline, or the Hollywood sign; on a clear day one can even see out to the ocean. There is potential to both expand the property, as well as a flat additional parcel at the back of the lot (last picture) that is included in the sale. The additional parcel could be perfect for a pool or guest home. With a bit of love and attention, this one could be magical, as the bones and space is all there for it.

2760 Pelham Place, Hollywood Hills

$1,159,000 (reduced from $1,249,000) 3 Bed 2 Bath 1,757 Sq. Ft 14,510 Lot Sq. Ft

Listing & Photos courtesy of Raymond Schuldenfrei & Chase Campen - Deasy Penner & Partners

When I first saw the home I thought it was priced too high for the size of the home, but with a recent $90K reduction, it's prospects are looking better. If you would like to visit this property in person, please feel free to contact us anytime @ 310.600.9172 or email eric@smilayproperties.com.

Pacific View Mid-Century Modern; Hollywood Hills

Here's a cool post and beam design in this updated 1956 mid-century architectural. There are explosive views of the city and downtown skyline out of the multitude of windows throughout the property. Nice modern updates to the space include, oak hardwood flooring, central A/C, and an updated kitchen. The high ceilings and walls of glass makes it appear as if one is floating over the city. The master bedroom downstairs looks great with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and a large space. The listing agent describes the downstairs by saying, "Floor-to-ceiling glass sliders open to a flat grassy pad which overlooks those same, undeniable LA Lights." Not bad at all.

6920 Pacific View Dr, Hollywood Hills

$1,095,000 3 Bed 2 Bath 2,021 Sq. Ft 3,550 Lot Sq. Ft

Listing & Photos courtesy of Eric Lavey - Teles Properties, Inc.

If you would like to visit this property in person, please feel free to contact us anytime @ 310.600.9172 or email eric@smilayproperties.com.

Epitome of Mid-Century Modern; Hollywood Hills

The Blevins Residence, 1965. Jenkins & Barker, AIA. This is my favorite type of home, one where the current owner takes a cool 1960's house with great lines, and transforms it into a modern masterpiece with updated finishes. That is exactly what happened here. The current owner purchased a dated, but cool and oozing with potential, 1965 home in a prime location with explosive views for $1,550,000 in 2009 and transformed it into the showplace it is now. Lying just off Mulholland Dr on desirable Torreyson, it is now a fantastic 3,600+ sq. ft modern home on a large over 13,000+ sq. ft lot with rolling lawns and a large pool. The fact that it has grass on a large mostly flat lot is key, as it is tough to get both an updated house, views, a pool, and a good sized yard in the hills at a "reasonable" price. The listing describes it's views, which overlook the entire valley and out to the San Gabriel Mountains, and nod to it's modernist roots by saying, "A pure homage to the indoor/outdoor aesthetic of 60's modernism, the bright & open high-ceilinged public rooms feature walls of glass with views from every room." Pure poetry and like living in a work of art.

7744 Torreyson Dr, Hollywood Hills

$2,650,000 3 Bed 3 Bath 3,655 Sq. Ft 13,306 Lot Sq. Ft

Listing & Photos courtesy of David Gray - Prudential CA - Beverly Hills

If looking for an updated mid-century home in a great location with jaw dropping views, this is it! If you would like to visit this property in person, please feel free to contact us anytime @ 310.600.9172 or email eric@smilayproperties.com.