Shielded from the world by stately hedges and private gates, 685 Elkins Road is a rare example of 1930s Georgian architecture thoughtfully reimagined for the modern era. The residence carries the effortless grace of its former inhabitants, Audrey Hepburn and Deborah Kerr, while functioning as a luxurious contemporary compound. Featuring five bedrooms and six-and-a-half bathrooms, most with en-suite accommodations, the home balances comfort and privacy with elegant design. Interiors showcase soaring ceilings, grand symmetry, a private study, a spacious chef's kitchen, and a lower-level media room, creating a seamless mix of refined living and everyday functionality. A covered front lanai introduces indoor-outdoor living, overlooking manicured gardens, expansive lawns, and a private putting green that create a sense of arrival seldom found in Brentwood. Behind the home, the grounds open to a serene pool and a lush, wooded hillside, offering a tranquil and secluded retreat. Ideally located just a short distance from Brentwood's Country Mart, as well as nearby shops, restaurants, cafes and top-tier public and private schools, this is a rare opportunity to own one of Brentwood's most storied and private legacy estates.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
0.72 acresLot Size
$1,541Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jennifer Montague•DRE #02173576
•818-257-3516 (agent)
•Jennifer.Montague@sothebys.realty (agent)
Listed by Graham J. Larson•DRE #01905737• Sotheby's International Realty
Est. $11,139 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 685 Elkins Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TheMLS #26637017
Apr 7, 2026
Sold
$9,400,000
$1,541/sq ft
Mar 18, 2026
Contingent
—
Jan 15, 2026
Listed
$9,995,000
$1,639/sq ft
TheMLS #25548421
Oct 14, 2025
Price Changed
*
Public Records
Mar 19, 1992
Sold
$1,315,000
$216/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$31,387 (+1.2%)
$1,644,586 + $943,137
$2,587,723
2024
$31,002 (+2.0%)
$1,644,586 + $943,137
$2,587,723
2023
$30,401 (+4.9%)
$1,612,340 + $924,645
$2,536,985
2022
$28,987 (+1.3%)
$1,580,726 + $906,515
$2,487,241
2021
$28,618 (−1.0%)
$1,549,732 + $888,741
$2,438,473
2020
$28,912 (+4.2%)
$1,519,346 + $871,315
$2,390,661
2019
$27,757 (+0.4%)
$1,503,767 + $862,381
$2,366,148
2018
$27,640 (+2.2%)
$1,474,282 + $845,472
$2,319,754
2017
$27,040 (+2.4%)
$1,417,035 + $812,643
$2,229,678
2016
$26,412 (+1.5%)
$1,417,035 + $812,643
$2,229,678
2015
$26,024 (−0.3%)
$1,389,250 + $796,709
$2,185,959
2014
$26,108 (−1.3%)
$1,341,579 + $769,370
$2,110,949
2012
$26,454 (+3.4%)
$1,335,516 + $765,893
$2,101,409
2011
$25,576 (−1.1%)
$1,309,330 + $750,876
$2,060,206
2010
$25,872 (+14.6%)
$1,283,657 + $736,153
$2,019,810
2009
$22,584 (+4.5%)
$1,274,064 + $730,652
$2,004,716
2008
$21,603
$1,277,091 + $544,389
$1,821,480
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.72 Acres
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
5,328
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
4426033010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
Jul 31, 2009 • Final
Bldg-addition
Convert underfloor space into habitable space and construct an addition to the first and second stories of an existing single-family home.
Addition
Jul 14, 2009 • Final
Bldg-alter/repair
Add dormers above the kitchen and revise the foundation plan to replace piles with pad footings. Revise the framing plans according to the engineer of record.
Remodel
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, Driveway, 2 Car Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
# of Parking Spaces (Total): 6
Interior
Bedroom Information
Dressing Area, WalkInCloset
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 6
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Powder Room, Shower and Tub, Shower Stall, Linen Closet, Shower Over Tub
Breakfast Nook, Family Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Formal Dining Room
Family Room
Basement, Bar Room, Attic Room, Dressing Area, Family Room, Formal Entry Room, Powder Room, Service Entrance, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry, Bonus Room, Dining Area, Library/Study, Lanai
Interior Features
Bar, Basement, Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Wet Bar
Foyer
Windows: Tinted Windows, Skylights
Fireplace Information
In Kitchen, In Library, On Patio, Other (See Remarks), In Great Room
# of Fireplaces: 5
Flooring Information
Hardwood Floors, Carpeted Floors
Equipment
Alarm System, Bar Ice Maker, Built-Ins, Cable, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Dryer Hookup, Gas Or Electric Dryer Hookup, Hood Fan, Ice Maker, Water Filter, Range/Oven, Water Line to Refrigerator, Refrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Central Cooling, A/C, Electric Cooling
Central Heat, Hot Water Circulator
Water Heater Features: Hot Water Circulator, Instant Hot Water
Exterior
Building Information
Total Floors: 3
Three Or More Levels
Detached
Detached/No Common Walls
Security Features: 24 Hour, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Exterior Security Lights, Fire and Smoke Detection System, Gated, Prewired for alarm system
Other Structural Features: Balcony, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Full Copper Plumbing, French Doors, Sprinkler System, Rain Gutters
Pool Information
Heated Pool, In Ground Pool
Property Information
Property Type: Residential Single-Family
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Land Information
Other Structures: None
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 31,163
Lot Size (Acres): 0.7154
Lot Size Dimensions: 130 x 240
Zoning: LARE15
Lot Description: Front Yard, Fenced Yard, Exterior Security Lights, Landscaped, Street Paved
Property Features
Privacy Fence, Wrought Iron Fence
Drip Irrigation System, Sprinkler System, Sprinkler Timer, Front Sprinklers, Rear Sprinklers, Side Sprinklers
Has View
View: Trees/Woods, Hills
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessor Parcel Number: 4426-033-010
Tax Information
No Mello-Roos Tax
Utilities
Utility Information
Water District: LADWP
Location
HOA Information
Amenities: None
Community Information
Athletic Court: None
Location Information
Directions: Cross Street is Elkins Road and Oakmont Drive.
Cross Streets: Elkins Road and Oakmont Drive
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,328
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.72 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 4426033010
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: None
Listing Information
Exclusions: tbd
Around this home
Schools
Kenter Canyon Elementary School
Charter K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
10/10
Paul Revere Middle School
Charter 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Palisades Charter High School
Charter 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
9/10
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