979. Bel Air's newest development opportunity. Through the internationally renowned and prestigious Bel Air gates, and located on a prime stretch of Bel Air Road, this grand estate site is surrounded by some of the most significant trophy properties in the area. Approx one acre flat, gated and private with city views, this property is offered fully-permitted with RTI plans and ready to build a palatial Richard Landry-designed French manor that can be finished either traditional or more contemporary. The approximately 24,000-square-foot estate which includes 4,000 sf of sub parking for 7 cars, will feature a dramatic gated motor court entry, two luxurious levels of impeccably designed living space plus a spectacular lower level with theater, fitness center, recreation lounge, spa and salon. This offering presents an opportunity to build a world class trophy estate with both land and views or there is also the option to fully renovate and reimagine the existing 11,600 SF property.
Single-familyProperty Type
0.88 acresLot Size
$2,099Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by David Parnes•DRE #01905862• The Agency
•310-894-3435 (agent)
•DParnes@carolwoodre.com (agent)
Listed by Mauricio Umansky•DRE #01222825• The Agency
979. Bel Air's newest development opportunity. Through the internationally renowned and prestigious Bel Air gates, and located on a prime stretch of Bel Air Road, this grand estate site is surrounded by some of the most significant trophy properties in the area. Approx one acre flat, gated and private with city views, this property is offered fully-permitted with RTI plans and ready to build a palatial Richard Landry-designed French manor that can be finished either traditional or more contemporary. The approximately 24,000-square-foot estate which includes 4,000 sf of sub parking for 7 cars, will feature a dramatic gated motor court entry, two luxurious levels of impeccably designed living space plus a spectacular lower level with theater, fitness center, recreation lounge, spa and salon. This offering presents an opportunity to build a world class trophy estate with both land and views or there is also the option to fully renovate and reimagine the existing 11,600 SF property.
TheMLS #18-337638
Nov 9, 2018
Sold
$19,650,000
$1,687/sq ft
Oct 29, 2018
Pending
—
Sep 19, 2018
Pending
—
Jul 16, 2018
Price Changed
$23,495,000
$2,017/sq ft
Apr 30, 2018
Listed
$28,000,000
$2,403/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 19, 2014
Sold
$12,730,000
$1,093/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 2, 1987
Sold
$1,732,000
$149/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$262,063 (+1.2%)
$15,649,704 + $6,707,500
$22,357,204
2024
$258,991 (+2.0%)
$15,342,848 + $6,575,981
$21,918,829
2023
$253,878 (+4.9%)
$15,042,008 + $6,447,041
$21,489,049
2022
$241,942 (+1.2%)
$14,747,067 + $6,320,629
$21,067,696
2021
$239,124 (+3.2%)
$14,457,909 + $6,196,696
$20,654,605
2019
$231,804 (+42.4%)
$14,030,100 + $6,012,900
$20,043,000
2018
$162,815 (+2.2%)
$13,755,000 + $5,895,000
$19,650,000
2017
$159,238 (+0.9%)
$12,512,993 + $765,604
$13,278,597
2016
$157,787 (+171.3%)
$12,512,993 + $765,604
$13,278,597
2015
$58,164 (−0.3%)
$12,426,416 + $755,939
$13,182,355
2014
$58,319 (−1.3%)
$2,773,742 + $1,961,768
$4,735,510
2012
$59,076 (+3.5%)
$2,761,207 + $1,952,902
$4,714,109
2011
$57,083 (−1.1%)
$2,707,066 + $1,914,610
$4,621,676
2010
$57,743 (+3.8%)
$2,653,987 + $1,877,069
$4,531,056
2009
$55,627 (+4.6%)
$2,634,152 + $1,863,041
$4,497,193
2008
$53,195
$2,640,410 + $1,867,467
$4,507,877
Tax history for 979 Bel Air Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$262,063 (+1.2%)
$15,649,704 + $6,707,500
$22,357,204
2024
$258,991 (+2.0%)
$15,342,848 + $6,575,981
$21,918,829
2023
$253,878 (+4.9%)
$15,042,008 + $6,447,041
$21,489,049
2022
$241,942 (+1.2%)
$14,747,067 + $6,320,629
$21,067,696
2021
$239,124 (+3.2%)
$14,457,909 + $6,196,696
$20,654,605
2019
$231,804 (+42.4%)
$14,030,100 + $6,012,900
$20,043,000
2018
$162,815 (+2.2%)
$13,755,000 + $5,895,000
$19,650,000
2017
$159,238 (+0.9%)
$12,512,993 + $765,604
$13,278,597
2016
$157,787 (+171.3%)
$12,512,993 + $765,604
$13,278,597
2015
$58,164 (−0.3%)
$12,426,416 + $755,939
$13,182,355
2014
$58,319 (−1.3%)
$2,773,742 + $1,961,768
$4,735,510
2012
$59,076 (+3.5%)
$2,761,207 + $1,952,902
$4,714,109
2011
$57,083 (−1.1%)
$2,707,066 + $1,914,610
$4,621,676
2010
$57,743 (+3.8%)
$2,653,987 + $1,877,069
$4,531,056
2009
$55,627 (+4.6%)
$2,634,152 + $1,863,041
$4,497,193
2008
$53,195
$2,640,410 + $1,867,467
$4,507,877
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
7
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.87 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
7,500
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
4370023045
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 8, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage
Auto Driveway Gate, Driveway, 3 Car Garage
Parking
# of Parking Spaces (Total): 10
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 7
Laundry Information
Laundry Inside, Laundry Room
Additional Rooms
Family Room
Bar Room, Breakfast Room, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Dressing Area, Entry Room, Family Room, Formal Entry Room, Guest House, Guest-Maids Quarters, Gym, Home Theatre, Library/Study, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Office, Pantry, Patio Open, Powder Room, Service Entrance, Sun Room, Walk-In Closet
Maids Room
Fireplace Information
In Living Room, In Master Bedroom, In Master Retreat, On Patio
Flooring Information
Mixed Floors
Equipment
Alarm System, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Other
Heating & Cooling
Central Cooling
Central Heat
Exterior
Building Information
Total Floors: 2
Attached
Guest House: Attached
Pool Information
In Ground Pool, Private Pool
In Ground Spa, Private Spa
Property Information
Property Type: Residential Single-Family
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 38,270
Zoning: LARE20
Special Zoning: Property Report
Property Features
Has View
View: Canyon, City, City Lights, Tree Top
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessor Parcel Number: 4370-023-040
Location
Community Information
# of Units in Complex (Total): 1
Location Information
Directions: Sunset to Bel Air Rd
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 7.0
Sq. Ft.: 7,500
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.87 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 4370023045
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 8, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: As Is
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Warner Avenue Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
Emerson Community Charter School
Charter 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
7/10
University Senior High School Charter
Charter 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
6/10
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