A mid-century architectural masterpiece located on prestigious Rising Glen Road. Originally built in 1954, the Honnold and Rex Architectural Research house was masterfully updated and renovated by legendary designer/builder Xorin Balbes. Published in Architectural Digest, this completely private sanctuary is just seconds from Sunset Boulevard and features an expansive indoor/outdoor floor plan opening to a resort-like pool and grounds. Clean lines elegantly define space with soaring fireplaces, light filled glass walls, luxurious bathrooms, and views of city lights. Fall in love with sophisticated Los Angeles living at its best.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Carl Gambino•DRE #01971890• Westside Estate Agency Inc.
•646-465-1766 (agent)
•carl.gambino@compass.com (agent)
Bought with Jason Oppenheim•DRE #01863254• The Oppenheim Group, Inc.
A mid-century architectural masterpiece located on prestigious Rising Glen Road. Originally built in 1954, the Honnold and Rex Architectural Research house was masterfully updated and renovated by legendary designer/builder Xorin Balbes. Published in Architectural Digest, this completely private sanctuary is just seconds from Sunset Boulevard and features an expansive indoor/outdoor floor plan opening to a resort-like pool and grounds. Clean lines elegantly define space with soaring fireplaces, light filled glass walls, luxurious bathrooms, and views of city lights. Fall in love with sophisticated Los Angeles living at its best.
*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
4
Baths
4
Stories
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Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
3,700
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5561002004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 8, 2026.
Apr 4, 2012 • Final
Bldg-addition
Remove a portion of the existing attached garage and driveway. Excavate and construct a new attached garage at a lower level. Add a bedroom above the garage and replace the driveway.
Addition
Mar 29, 2012 • Final
Hvac
Install a new package unit air conditioner and a forced air unit with a condenser and vent. Relocate an existing package unit air conditioner. Install new air inlets and outlets.
HVAC
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, Direct Entrance, Door Opener, 2 Car Garage
Parking
# of Parking Spaces (Total): 4
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Laundry Information
Laundry Inside, Laundry Room
Additional Rooms
Family Room
Dining Area, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Office, Patio Open, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Closet, Other Room
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 8, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: As Is
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
West Hollywood Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
5/10
Fairfax Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
5/10
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