Final price is $5,695,000. Noted Developer's Rauber Homes personal residence. Gated, private and one of a kind, this is the most sophisticated home ever built in the desirable Royal Oaks area. Upon entering the chic London style manor, one immediately senses the immaculate attention to detail. There are unique design elements throughout, including magnificent mill, tile and cabinet work. All these features are perfectly blended with current technology, such as Sonos in every room, Lutron lighting and a state of the art security system with 9 cameras. There is a circular driveway, guest parking spots and 3 car attached garage with separate storage. Its beautiful outdoor kitchen, ozone pool/spa with motorized cover & underwater speaker, the landscape lighting and background music are almost magical. Truly an extraordinary home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
0.97 acresLot Size
$1,106Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Josh Flagg•DRE #01470467
•310-903-9492 (agent)
•Josh@JoshFlagg.com (agent)
Bought with BERNADETTE KENDALL•DRE #01223109• WHEELER STEFFEN SOTHEBY'S INT
Final price is $5,695,000. Noted Developer's Rauber Homes personal residence. Gated, private and one of a kind, this is the most sophisticated home ever built in the desirable Royal Oaks area. Upon entering the chic London style manor, one immediately senses the immaculate attention to detail. There are unique design elements throughout, including magnificent mill, tile and cabinet work. All these features are perfectly blended with current technology, such as Sonos in every room, Lutron lighting and a state of the art security system with 9 cameras. There is a circular driveway, guest parking spots and 3 car attached garage with separate storage. Its beautiful outdoor kitchen, ozone pool/spa with motorized cover & underwater speaker, the landscape lighting and background music are almost magical. Truly an extraordinary home.
CRMLS #SR14062764
Aug 5, 2014
Sold
$2,300,000
$383/sq ft
Jul 24, 2014
Pending
—
May 2, 2014
Price Changed
$2,495,000
$416/sq ft
Mar 27, 2014
Listed
$2,695,000
$449/sq ft
Just Reduced 200K!! Coveted Royal Oaks location-Encino estate area. Situated on almost an acre w/ 5 landmark oaks sits this stately 5BR+5BA traditional. Gated+on a circular drive, it has "the perfect" one story layout w/ an attached guest suite over the garage. Double door entry leads to living room w/ cathedral ceilings, beams+fp. FR has a 2nd fp, game table area+huge entertainer's bar which includes a wine cabinet connected to temperature controlled wine room(which holds up to 800 bottles). Wonderful for entertaining, the family room opens to the grounds w/ fr doors+has lots of big picture windows. Charming kitchen has custom cabinets, chef's center island, Viking six burner+double oven, built in grill, Subzero+pantry. Spacious formal dine room is accented w/ wainscoting+molding. Big master has french doors to patio, garden+pool. Huge cedar lined walk-in. Master bath boasts oversized steam shower+spa tub. Amazing guest house/quarters are connected to the house, yet far enough away for complete privacy. Its got a separate entrance+includes a large living room, dining area+kitchenette, BR+full bath. Its huge entertaining space would also make a great media room. With almost 5,500sqft the house elegantly wraps around its grounds set w/ patios, grassy lawn, pool+natural habitat.
TheMLS #431271
Apr 20, 1997
Delisted
—
Oct 29, 1994
Listed
*
Public Records
Feb 14, 1997
Sold
$900,000
$150/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 4, 1965
Sold
$103,000
$17/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$71,312 (+1.2%)
$2,958,354 + $2,958,354
$5,916,708
2024
$70,491 (+2.0%)
$2,958,354 + $2,958,354
$5,916,708
2023
$69,110 (+4.9%)
$2,900,348 + $2,900,348
$5,800,696
2022
$65,892 (+1.2%)
$2,843,479 + $2,843,479
$5,686,958
2021
$65,103 (−1.0%)
$2,787,725 + $2,787,725
$5,575,450
2020
$65,786 (+4.2%)
$2,733,064 + $2,733,064
$5,466,128
2019
$63,142 (+0.4%)
$2,705,040 + $2,705,040
$5,410,080
2018
$62,907 (+116.1%)
$2,652,000 + $2,652,000
$5,304,000
2017
$29,108 (+2.4%)
$1,614,222 + $767,553
$2,381,775
2016
$28,425 (+1.5%)
$1,614,222 + $767,553
$2,381,775
2015
$28,011 (+85.4%)
$1,582,571 + $752,503
$2,335,074
2014
$15,111 (−1.2%)
$548,185 + $647,568
$1,195,753
2012
$15,293 (+3.3%)
$545,708 + $644,642
$1,190,350
2011
$14,809 (−1.1%)
$535,008 + $632,002
$1,167,010
2010
$14,973 (+3.7%)
$524,518 + $619,610
$1,144,128
2009
$14,432 (+4.4%)
$520,598 + $614,980
$1,135,578
2008
$13,821
$521,835 + $616,441
$1,138,276
Tax history for 15960 Woodvale Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$71,312 (+1.2%)
$2,958,354 + $2,958,354
$5,916,708
2024
$70,491 (+2.0%)
$2,958,354 + $2,958,354
$5,916,708
2023
$69,110 (+4.9%)
$2,900,348 + $2,900,348
$5,800,696
2022
$65,892 (+1.2%)
$2,843,479 + $2,843,479
$5,686,958
2021
$65,103 (−1.0%)
$2,787,725 + $2,787,725
$5,575,450
2020
$65,786 (+4.2%)
$2,733,064 + $2,733,064
$5,466,128
2019
$63,142 (+0.4%)
$2,705,040 + $2,705,040
$5,410,080
2018
$62,907 (+116.1%)
$2,652,000 + $2,652,000
$5,304,000
2017
$29,108 (+2.4%)
$1,614,222 + $767,553
$2,381,775
2016
$28,425 (+1.5%)
$1,614,222 + $767,553
$2,381,775
2015
$28,011 (+85.4%)
$1,582,571 + $752,503
$2,335,074
2014
$15,111 (−1.2%)
$548,185 + $647,568
$1,195,753
2012
$15,293 (+3.3%)
$545,708 + $644,642
$1,190,350
2011
$14,809 (−1.1%)
$535,008 + $632,002
$1,167,010
2010
$14,973 (+3.7%)
$524,518 + $619,610
$1,144,128
2009
$14,432 (+4.4%)
$520,598 + $614,980
$1,135,578
2008
$13,821
$521,835 + $616,441
$1,138,276
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.97 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
5,782
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
2285012018
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 29, 2026.
Jan 21, 2026 • Final
Hvac
Replace two furnaces in the same location with no ductwork.
HVAC
May 17, 2016 • Final
Grading
Perform grading, excavation, and backfill for a new retaining wall.
Grading
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Garage
Driveway, Garage, 3 Car Garage, Uncovered
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Laundry Information
Laundry Room
Additional Rooms
Dining Room
Family Room
Breakfast Area, Dining Room, Entry Room, Family Room, Guest-Maids Quarters, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Media Room, Office, Powder Room, Walk-In Closet, Other Room
Fireplace Information
In Family Room, Fire Pit, In Living Room, In Master Bedroom
Directions: Ventura Blvd., to Haskell, right on Woodvale
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,782
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.97 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 2285012018
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 29, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: As Is
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Schools
Lanai Road Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
William Mulholland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
6/10
Birmingham Community Charter High School
Charter 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
7/10
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