Traditional estate on 2.61 landscaped acres in Encino's prestigious Royal Oaks. Elegant 1-level home designed by Playboy Mansion architect Arthur Kelly. Interiors & furnishings by designer Nick Berman. Former home of Rue "Golden Girls" McClanahan. Impeccably-maintained estate. Beautifully proportioned rooms. Foyer, living room w/ walk-in bar, skylit dining room, music room, theater, office, family kitchen, service rooms, gym+powder (extra bedroom?), maid's. Master w/ large closets, dressing room, spacious bath, adjacent to patio and spa. Two more bedrooms w/ baths complete family wing. Lushly landscaped exterior, cross between a botanical garden and a national forest. Custom waterfall/creek, gazebo, large rock-rimmed swimming pool. Numerous gardens w/ paved walking paths through the hills, outdoor kitchen, children's playground, basketball area, large kennel w/ dog run. Completely fenced. Gated, circular drive, large motor court. Moments from amenities and easy Westside access.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
2.61 acresLot Size
$3,273Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Bret Parsons•DRE #01418010• Coldwell Banker Realty
•310-497-5832 (agent)
•Bret@BretParsons.com (agent)
Listed by Steve Shrager•DRE #01240376• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #CL24443779
Feb 4, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Feb 24, 2021
Sold
$993,000
$185/sq ft
TheMLS #17-244052
Aug 11, 2017
Sold
$5,592,000
$1,042/sq ft
Jul 27, 2017
Pending
—
Jul 5, 2017
Pending
—
Jun 23, 2017
Listed
$5,495,000
$1,024/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 3, 1995
Sold
$1,600,000
$298/sq ft
Public Records
May 6, 1988
Sold
$1,350,000
$251/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$83,907 (+1.3%)
$4,526,282 + $2,546,890
$7,073,172
2024
$82,832 (+4.5%)
$4,437,532 + $2,496,951
$6,934,483
2023
$79,271 (+4.9%)
$4,350,522 + $2,447,992
$6,798,514
2022
$75,590 (+1.7%)
$4,265,218 + $2,238,086
$6,503,304
2021
$74,314 (+14.0%)
$4,181,587 + $2,194,202
$6,375,789
2020
$65,216 (−3.8%)
$4,099,596 + $2,120,819
$6,220,415
2019
$67,764 (+45.1%)
$4,057,560 + $1,295,716
$5,353,276
2018
$46,693 (+102.1%)
$3,978,000 + $1,725,840
$5,703,840
2017
$23,101
$578,916 + $1,302,571
$1,881,487
Tax history for 16001 Woodvale Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$83,907 (+1.3%)
$4,526,282 + $2,546,890
$7,073,172
2024
$82,832 (+4.5%)
$4,437,532 + $2,496,951
$6,934,483
2023
$79,271 (+4.9%)
$4,350,522 + $2,447,992
$6,798,514
2022
$75,590 (+1.7%)
$4,265,218 + $2,238,086
$6,503,304
2021
$74,314 (+14.0%)
$4,181,587 + $2,194,202
$6,375,789
2020
$65,216 (−3.8%)
$4,099,596 + $2,120,819
$6,220,415
2019
$67,764 (+45.1%)
$4,057,560 + $1,295,716
$5,353,276
2018
$46,693 (+102.1%)
$3,978,000 + $1,725,840
$5,703,840
2017
$23,101
$578,916 + $1,302,571
$1,881,487
*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
6
Baths
10
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.6 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
9,051
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
2285015018
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 7, 2026.
Aug 14, 2020 • Active
Nonbldg-alter/repair
Remove a retaining wall from the scope of work. Construct new block walls and a drainage device with piles and a grade beam.
Grading
Jan 21, 2020 • Active
Swimming-pool/spa
Construct a new swimming pool.
Pool and hot tub
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
Attached, Auto Driveway Gate, Circular Driveway, Door Opener, Parking for Guests
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 2
Laundry Information
Laundry Room
Additional Rooms
Dining Room
Family Room
Bar Room, Breakfast Area, Center Hall, Dining Room, Dressing Area, Entry Room, Family Room, Formal Entry Room, Guest-Maids Quarters, Home Theatre, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Office, Pantry, Patio Open, Powder Room, Service Entrance, Walk-In Closet
Maids Room
Fireplace Information
In Kitchen, In Living Room, In Master Bedroom, Other (See Remarks)
Directions: South of Ventura Blvd., west of Sepulveda Blvd.
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 10.0
Sq. Ft.: 9,051
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 2285015018
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 7, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: As Is, Listing Broker Advantage
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Schools
Lanai Road Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
William Mulholland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
6/10
Birmingham Community Charter High School
Charter 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
7/10
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