Last Sold Price
5 beds3,269 sqft$918/sqft

Description

Looking for back up! Exquisite Spanish Revival classic on prime Playa del Rey hilltop w/spectacular ocean, Marina & Malibu coastline views. This California classic was said to have been built in 1928 for the Guggenheim family on the coveted 'Palisades del Rey' ocean view bluff. Now it is being sold by the longterm 2nd owners. This grand home features 4 beds, den & 3.5 baths in main house + studio 'chauffeur's quarters' off garage. Features include artistic etched beamed ceilings, quarter-sawn oak...Looking for back up! Exquisite Spanish Revival classic on prime Playa del Rey hilltop w/spectacular ocean, Marina & Malibu coastline views. This California classic was said to have been built in 1928 for the Guggenheim family on the coveted 'Palisades del Rey' ocean view bluff. Now it is being sold by the longterm 2nd owners. This grand home features 4 beds, den & 3.5 baths in main house + studio 'chauffeur's quarters' off garage. Features include artistic etched beamed ceilings, quarter-sawn oak parquet floors, grand & graceful archways, delightful Spanish tile detailing & dramatic picture windows framing breathtaking whitewater views. Spacious ocean view dining room, kitchen w/butler's pantry, circular breakfast room opening to shady front patio. Romantic master retreat w/whitewater, mountain & city lights views, sunroom/office, walk-in cedar closet & bright ocean view bath w/lovely vintage tiles. Ocean views from most rooms & deck. Architectural treasure overlooking Silicon Beach.
LISTING CLOSED: 10/16/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Alice Plato • DRE #01216340 • Brokerage DRE #01464847 • Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details for 253 Rees Street

Status
MLS #
19-477072
Days on Market
47
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1928
Lot Size
0.18 AC / 7,789 SF
Zoning
LAR1
Style
Spanish
Property Attached YN
false
Parcel Number
4116014004
Total Units
2.0
Living Area
3269
Source Living Area
Assessor
Area
Playa Del Rey (C31)
Lot Size Area
7789
Source Lot Size Area
Assessor
Assessor Parcel Number
4116-014-004
Directions
W/Pershing, N/Manchester

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Alice Plato, DRE #01216340

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty, Alice Plato, DRE #01216340

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Building Information for 253 Rees Street

Stories2Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,789 SF

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Property Information for 253 Rees Street

Community / Development
Community / Development
  • HOA: No
  • Number Of Units: 2
Structure Info
Structure Info
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • View: Yes
  • View Description: Bay, Mountains, Ocean
  • View: Bay, Mountain(s), Ocean
  • Guest House: Detached
  • Maids Room: true
Contract Info
Contract Info
  • Disclosures: Listing Broker Advantage, Property Report, Trust/Conservatorship
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
  • Service Level: Full Service
Land / Lot Info
Land / Lot Info
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7789
  • Geocode Override: 0.0
Parking Details
Parking Details
  • Parking Garage: Driveway - Concrete, Garage - 2 Car, Garage Is Detached, Private Garage
  • Total Parking: 4
  • Covered Parking: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage - Two Door
  • Attached Garage: No
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Room Type: Entry, Walk-In Closet, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Dressing Area, Living Room, Formal Entry, Master Bedroom
  • Rooms: Bar, Breakfast, Dining Room, Dressing Area, Entry, Formal Entry, Garage Apartment, Guest-Maids Quarters, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Patio Open, Powder, Separate Maids Qtrs, Service Entrance, Study/Office, Walk-In Closet
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Living Room
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Den: No
  • Family Room: 0
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Parquet, Tile, Wood, Wood Under Carpet
  • Equipment: Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Fan, Range/Oven, Washer
  • Laundry: Room
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Room, Formal Dining Rm
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Private Pool: No
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool Features: None
  • Spa: No
  • Spa: None
  • Tennis: No
  • Other Structures: Guest House
Lease Terms
Lease Terms
  • Entry Date: 06-14-2019

Property History for 253 Rees Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 16, 2019

Sold

CRMLS #19477072

$3,000,000
Oct 16, 2019

Sold

CLAW #19-477072

$3,000,000
Aug 15, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #655440699

$3,000,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/16/2019

Sold

CRMLS #19477072

$3,000,000
10/16/2019

Sold

CLAW #19-477072

$3,000,000
08/15/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #655440699

$3,000,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 253 Rees Street

Taxable ValueLand$2,351,337Additions$929,598Total$3,280,935
Tax Record2025$39,418 ($3,285 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt3,269 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,269 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,781 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928ZoningLAR1CountyLOS ANGELESAPN4116-014-004

Schools near 253 Rees Street

This home is within Los Angeles Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Loyola Village Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Kentwood Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Paseo Del Rey Natural Science Magnet
PublicK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Alice Plato, DRE #01216340

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