The Byron Lamar & Agnes M. Johnson House - Craig Ellwood, 1953 | Few homes carry a story this rare. The Byron Lamar Johnson House is the third in Craig Ellwood's celebrated series of steel hillside residences a canon of mid-century architecture so significant it earned its own headline: "Beauty of the House of Steel, " Los Angeles Examiner. This is not a home that merely references the era. It is the era, meticulously restored and ready to be lived in today. Perched at the crown of Crestwood Hills on one of Brentwood's most prestigious addresses, Ellwood's signature steel columns and wooden beams lift the structure off the hillside in a seamless floating composition. By day, the Pacific stretches to Catalina Island. By night, the lights of Los Angeles shimmer below the living room like a private panorama that never gets old. The restoration is as serious as the pedigree. Seismically upgraded, structurally pristine, and finished with the kind of intention that honors Ellwood's design ethos without compromising modern comfort. Terrazzo floors, Lutron lighting, Fleetwood and Baldwin doors and windows, Waterworks fixtures, motorized shades, and a restored gas and wood-burning fireplace every material decision was made with care. The kitchen carries the same conviction: Gaggenau, Wolf, and Sub-Zero appliances, complemented by a full outdoor kitchen with Lynx barbecue and pizza oven. The property comes fully automated with solar panels, Tesla Powerwalls, EV charging, whole-house water filtration, and a brand new roof with rooftop sprinkler system. Two addresses comprise the full offering. The main residence delivers 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. A new ADU adds a private one-bedroom suite with full steam shower and kitchen, opening directly to the pool ideal for guests, staff, or income. This is also a remarkable financial opportunity. The property is a strong candidate for Historic Designation and the Mills Act, offering significant potential property tax savings for a qualified buyer. Offered fully furnished. Every furnishing, finish, and fixture has been curated to create a turnkey experience that is genuinely rare not just a beautiful house, but a complete and considered way of life. The Tigertail trailhead is steps from the front door. Brentwood Country Mart and the Farmers Market are minutes away. History this significant doesn't often come available. When it does, it doesn't wait.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$3,113Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Fielden Junglas•DRE #01902641• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Propert
Brentwood, located between Santa Monica and Bel Air, is a residential and commercial Los Angeles neighborhood with leafy streets and hillside views. San Vicente Boulevard sets the tone, with espresso bars, produce stands, and polished boutiques clustered around the Brentwood Country Mart. Architectural character ranges from mid-century ranch homes to contemporary builds tucked behind mature hedges. The Getty Center crowns the nearby ridge with galleries and gardens that shape the area’s cultural gravity. Brentwood Country Mart and the Skirball Cultural Center act as local pillars for shopping, dining, and exhibitions. Barrington Recreation Center and the wide sidewalks along San Vicente support an outdoors-forward daily rhythm.
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Offer insights
1515 N Tigertail Rd · $5,995,000
$5.98M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $5.98M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
67 days
The average home goes pending in 45 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.9%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Furnished
Built-ins
Laundry closet with stacked hookups
Main level entry
Custom window coverings and drapes/curtains
Vertical blinds
Skylights
Double pane windows
Bedrooms
Walk-in closet
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Low-flow toilets
Powder room
Shower stall
Steam shower
Tile surfaces
Kitchen
Gourmet kitchen
Skylight in kitchen
Convection oven
Electric cooktop
Oven
Microwave
Gas and electric cooking options
Self-cleaning oven
Range/oven
Refrigerator
Freezer
Ice maker
Garbage disposal
Water filter/purifier
Dishwasher
Barbecue (built-in or hookup)
Laundry & utility
Laundry inside the unit
Stacked washer/dryer in closet
Washer/dryer hookup (stackable)
Gas or electric dryer hookup
Flooring
Terrazzo floors
Hardwood floors
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
A/C
Tankless water heater
Fireplace
One fireplace (gas and wood)
Equipment
Alarm system (prewired for alarm)
Phone system
Cable ready
Solar panels
Exterior features
Awning-covered patio areas
Balcony
Concrete slab patio
Balcony and sliding glass doors
Sprinkler system
Fenced yard with landscaped lawn
Wooded yard with trees
Front and back yard
Paved street access
Exterior security lights
Private heated and filtered in-ground tile pool
Home design
Attached single-family residence
One-level living
Faces south
Historic elements
Energy efficient features
Parking
Attached carport (side-by-side) for 2 vehicles
Two covered parking spaces
Total of 2 parking spaces
Security
Carbon monoxide detectors
Fire and smoke detection system
Fire sprinklers
Exterior security lights
Gated
Prewired for alarm system
Smoke detectors
Construction
Stucco, wood and steel construction
Utilities
Owned solar panels
Tankless water heater
HOA & community
HOA fee paid annually
Financial info
Available for lease
Lease option available
Other
Accessory buildings on property
Property is on fee land
Electricity and solar
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Craig Ellwood, Architect, The Johnson Residence, 1953. One of the greatest challenges in preservation is encountered when attempting to improve an iconic residence to accommodate contemporary living without degrading the period ambience that makes a building great to begin with. Many fail. The Johnson House improvements are a resounding success. From the new terrazzo flooring, kitchen, baths, & built-ins, to the addition of a swimming pool and outdoor entertainment deck, carefully curated new elements reference Ellwood's modernism without compromising it. Here, architecture, pool, and City views out to the Pacific Ocean combine to offer the celebrated California lifestyle with comfort, and impeccable style.
Public Records
Nov 23, 2010
Sold
$1,966,000
$1,021/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$46,006 (+2.6%)
$2,140,075 + $1,699,523
$3,839,598
2024
$44,835 (+2.0%)
$2,140,075 + $1,699,523
$3,839,598
2023
$43,956 (+4.9%)
$2,098,113 + $1,610,807
$3,708,920
2022
$41,892 (+1.2%)
$2,056,974 + $1,579,223
$3,636,197
2021
$41,400 (+45.8%)
$2,016,642 + $1,548,258
$3,564,900
2020
$28,396 (+5,539.4%)
$1,977,100 + $1,517,900
$3,495,000
2019
$504 (−98.1%)
$1,951,673 + $394,380
$2,346,053
2018
$26,660 (+2.2%)
$1,913,405 + $344,548
$2,257,953
2017
$26,076 (+2.2%)
$1,839,106 + $331,170
$2,170,276
2016
$25,517 (+1.5%)
$1,839,106 + $331,170
$2,170,276
2015
$25,139 (−0.3%)
$1,803,046 + $324,677
$2,127,723
2014
$25,212 (−1.3%)
$1,741,175 + $313,537
$2,054,712
2012
$25,544 (+3.5%)
$1,733,306 + $312,120
$2,045,426
2011
$24,670 (−14.0%)
$1,699,320 + $306,000
$2,005,320
2010
$28,689 (+3.8%)
$1,666,000 + $300,000
$1,966,000
2009
$27,637 (+4.6%)
$2,050,665 + $194,375
$2,245,040
2008
$26,424
$2,055,537 + $194,837
$2,250,374
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
1969
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,676
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,676
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
4493024013
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
19% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 86° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Los Angeles. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1515 N Tigertail Rd
$5,559,344
$436K under list price of $6.00M
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