5181 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027
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5181 Franklin Avenue,Los Angeles, CA 90027
$2,099,000
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,285 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Upcoming open houses
- Sun, Aug 2402:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Listed by:andrew manning
Office:berkshire hathaway homeservices california properties
MLS#:25530385
Source:CRMLS
Price summary
- Price:$2,099,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$918.6
About this home
Authentic 1920's Celebrity ready Spanish Villa set above the street atop a gated driveway under the watch of the Griffith Observatory. This architectural gem is a true statement of Old Hollywood replete with systems upgrades and previous involvement by Wallace Neff AIA in earlier renovations. Access is provided through a gated double wide newer driveway with newer electrical vault and drainage upgrades. A front facing entertainer's patio introduces the home with a wisteria covered dining patio plus outdoor seating areas with treetop view patio & BBQ area. The ideal floor plan offers a 2-story great room with hand stenciled wood beam ceilings & walls of glass. A minstrel's loft overlooks the great room and leads to 2 of the 4 en-suite bedrooms upstairs. The primary suite offers DTLA views, walk-in closet and a spa style black and white bath with dual sinks and marble counter tops plus a sep. viewing patio. The second junior primary suite has an additional walk-in closet & renovated bath with clean & crisp white tile. Downstairs are 2 additional bedroom suites currently used as an office and den each with private bath access. The reimagined kitchen feels vintage but has all the modern amenities including dual sinks, abundant cabinets & stainless appliances & features a Bertazzoni 6 burner range and oven. With authentic detailing throughout, Culligan whole house water filtration system, newer HVAC Systems and designer interior lighting by RBW, including Vision 3 lighting accenting the verdant exterior landscaping, this private hilltop manor is the ideal escape from the bustling City below offering easy access to Hollywood/Los Feliz restaurants, nightlife and so much more. Come live your best life at 5181 Franklin Ave.
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Home facts
- Year built:1921
- Listing Id #:25530385
- Added:115 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 19, 2025 at 03:36 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:4
- Full bathrooms:1
- Living area:2,285 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Central Furnace
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1921
- Building area:2,285 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.18 Acres
Utilities
- Water:Public
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$2,099,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$918.6
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