LOOKING FOR BACK UP! Exquisite Spanish Revival classic on prime Playa del Rey hilltop w/ spectacular ocean, Marina & Malibu coastline views. This California classic was said to have been built in 1928 for the Guggenheim family on the coveted 'Palisades del Rey' ocean view bluff. Now it is being sold by the longterm 2nd owners. This grand home features 4 beds, den & 3.5 baths in main house + studio 'chauffeur's quarters' off garage. Features include artistic etched beamed ceilings, quarter-sawn oak parquet floors, grand & graceful archways, delightful Spanish tile detailing & dramatic picture windows framing breathtaking whitewater views. Spacious ocean view dining room, kitchen w/ butler's pantry, circular breakfast room opening to shady front patio. Romantic master retreat w/ whitewater, mountain & city lights views, sunroom/office, walk-in cedar closet & bright ocean view bath w/ lovely vintage tiles. Ocean views from most rooms & deck. Architectural treasure overlooking Silicon Beach.
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
7,789 sq ftLot Size
$1,099Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Alice Plato•DRE #01216340• Coldwell Banker Realty
•310-704-4188 (agent)
•aliceplato@gmail.com (agent)
Bought with Alice Plato•DRE #01216340• Coldwell Banker Realty
LOOKING FOR BACK UP! Exquisite Spanish Revival classic on prime Playa del Rey hilltop w/spectacular ocean, Marina & Malibu coastline views. This California classic was said to have been built in 1928 for the Guggenheim family on the coveted 'Palisades del Rey' ocean view bluff. Now it is being sold by the longterm 2nd owners. This grand home features 4 beds, den & 3.5 baths in main house + studio 'chauffeur's quarters' off garage. Features include artistic etched beamed ceilings, quarter-sawn oak parquet floors, grand & graceful archways, delightful Spanish tile detailing & dramatic picture windows framing breathtaking whitewater views. Spacious ocean view dining room, kitchen w/butler's pantry, circular breakfast room opening to shady front patio. Romantic master retreat w/whitewater, mountain & city lights views, sunroom/office, walk-in cedar closet & bright ocean view bath w/lovely vintage tiles. Ocean views from most rooms & deck. Architectural treasure overlooking Silicon Beach.
TheMLS #19-477072
Oct 16, 2019
Sold
$3,000,000
$918/sq ft
Oct 4, 2019
Pending
—
Jul 31, 2019
Contingent
—
Jun 14, 2019
Listed
$2,995,000
$916/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$39,418 (+1.1%)
$2,351,337 + $929,598
$3,280,935
2024
$38,974 (+2.0%)
$2,351,337 + $929,598
$3,280,935
2023
$38,212 (+4.9%)
$2,305,233 + $911,371
$3,216,604
2022
$36,422 (+1.2%)
$2,260,033 + $893,501
$3,153,534
2021
$35,981 (−1.3%)
$2,215,719 + $875,982
$3,091,701
2020
$36,441 (+1,172.6%)
$2,172,274 + $858,806
$3,031,080
2019
$2,864 (+3.4%)
$2,150,000 + $850,000
$3,000,000
2018
$2,768 (+2.0%)
$109,211 + $104,376
$213,587
2017
$2,713 (+3.8%)
$104,971 + $100,324
$205,295
2016
$2,613 (+1.4%)
$104,971 + $100,324
$205,295
2015
$2,578 (−0.7%)
$102,913 + $98,357
$201,270
2014
$2,596 (−1.0%)
$99,383 + $94,983
$194,366
2012
$2,623 (+2.5%)
$98,934 + $94,554
$193,488
2011
$2,559 (−1.2%)
$96,995 + $92,700
$189,695
2010
$2,589 (+3.9%)
$95,094 + $90,883
$185,977
2009
$2,492 (+4.1%)
$94,384 + $90,204
$184,588
2008
$2,394
$94,609 + $90,419
$185,028
Tax history for 253 Rees St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$39,418 (+1.1%)
$2,351,337 + $929,598
$3,280,935
2024
$38,974 (+2.0%)
$2,351,337 + $929,598
$3,280,935
2023
$38,212 (+4.9%)
$2,305,233 + $911,371
$3,216,604
2022
$36,422 (+1.2%)
$2,260,033 + $893,501
$3,153,534
2021
$35,981 (−1.3%)
$2,215,719 + $875,982
$3,091,701
2020
$36,441 (+1,172.6%)
$2,172,274 + $858,806
$3,031,080
2019
$2,864 (+3.4%)
$2,150,000 + $850,000
$3,000,000
2018
$2,768 (+2.0%)
$109,211 + $104,376
$213,587
2017
$2,713 (+3.8%)
$104,971 + $100,324
$205,295
2016
$2,613 (+1.4%)
$104,971 + $100,324
$205,295
2015
$2,578 (−0.7%)
$102,913 + $98,357
$201,270
2014
$2,596 (−1.0%)
$99,383 + $94,983
$194,366
2012
$2,623 (+2.5%)
$98,934 + $94,554
$193,488
2011
$2,559 (−1.2%)
$96,995 + $92,700
$189,695
2010
$2,589 (+3.9%)
$95,094 + $90,883
$185,977
2009
$2,492 (+4.1%)
$94,384 + $90,204
$184,588
2008
$2,394
$94,609 + $90,419
$185,028
*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
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,783 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1928
Sq. Ft.
3,269
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
4116014004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 8, 2026.
Jan 16, 2020 • Active
Bldg-alter/repair
Construct a new attached deck at the rear of an existing single-family home.
Addition
Aug 16, 2019 • Final
Plumbing
Replace a sewer pipe behind the house using the trenchless method.
Plumbing
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
Driveway - Concrete, 2 Car Garage, Garage Is Detached, Private Garage
Parking
# of Parking Spaces (Total): 4
# of Covered Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (3/4): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Laundry Information
Laundry Room
Additional Rooms
Breakfast Room, Formal Dining Room
Dining Room
Bar Room, Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Dressing Area, Entry Room, Formal Entry Room, Garage Apartment, Guest-Maids Quarters, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Patio Open, Powder Room, Separate Maids Qtrs, Service Entrance, Study/Office, Walk-In Closet
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