Whether it's spending a few months as a visitor in Santa Monica, adjacent to State Beach, enjoying an adventure while remodeling one's own house or simply experiencing a memorable chapter. Here is your chance to do so. Some houses attract cultural figures who influence contemporaries and future generations. 165 Mabery Road is one of them. Currently owned by a Canadian family who are self-proclaimed modernists, they nevertheless couldn't resist the magnetism of this half-timbered English-style structure when they first saw it. In a testament to their scope, they hired architect Michael Kovac to assist. With Michael's help, and their own exquisite taste, they transformed the interior into a modern sanctuary. The dialogue between the two styles is seamless and memorable. In practical terms the house offers two comfortable main bedroom suites, two home offices, two family rooms, a media room, a gym, and a guest house. The views of the Pacific Ocean and the Canyon are intoxicating. The indoor/outdoor flow from the kitchen to the gardens, the California pool, the outdoor dining, kitchen, and the guest house all embrace the quintessential California lifestyle. Some of the owners and residents included Salka & Berthold Viertel, Daniel Mann, and Gordon Davidson. Through decades, the house hosted many memorable salons and get-togethers. The garage is used as storage and is not included in the lease.
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Interior
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central
Exterior
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: 1719
Living Sq. Ft: 3,749
# of Units: 1
Legal Description: TRACT NO 1719 LOT 41
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,838
Legal Lot Number: 41
Municipality Name: LOS ANGELES
Acres: 0.1799
Zoning Code: LAR1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,749
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,838 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 4410006009
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
Sale and tax history for 165 Mabery Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CLAW #26653295
Jun 27, 2026
Rental Removed
$45,000
$12/sq ft
Feb 18, 2026
Listed for Rent
$45,000
$12/sq ft
CLAW #24-360007
Mar 13, 2024
Rental Removed
$39,995
$11/sq ft
Feb 21, 2024
Listed for Rent
$39,995
$11/sq ft
TheMLS #15-906825
Aug 20, 2015
Sold
$4,440,000
$1,184/sq ft
Jun 18, 2015
Pending
—
May 27, 2015
Listed
$4,595,000
$1,226/sq ft
+4
Rare Santa Monica Canyon Gem! Just around the corner from the beach and walking distance to Canyon Elementary, this 5 bedroom 2 and 1/2 bath 1929 California Tudor, tastefully remodeled by Lewin Wertheimer, is loaded with history and Old World charm. From its butler's pantry and generous cook's kitchen, replete with indoor grill and dual Subzero refrigerators, to its airy, over-sized common rooms and indoor/outdoor flow, this house was built for entertaining. Handsome cabinetry, counter tops of honed aged marble, board-and-batten wainscoting and chestnut-plank floors are just some of the exquisite custom details you'll find inside. Lush gardens complement the home beautifully. The two story guest house has an ADDITIONAL two bedrooms and baths, perfect for use as a guest room and office or for those teenagers who might require a little extra space. Text/Call LA 1 for appointments.
Public Records
Mar 19, 1971
Sold
$83,000
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$62,819 (+1.1%)
$2,948,481 + $2,307,573
$5,256,054
2024
$62,164 (+2.0%)
$2,948,481 + $2,307,573
$5,256,054
2023
$60,941 (+4.9%)
$2,890,668 + $2,262,327
$5,152,995
2022
$58,074 (+1.2%)
$2,833,989 + $2,217,968
$5,051,957
2021
$57,380 (−1.0%)
$2,778,421 + $2,174,479
$4,952,900
2020
$57,986 (+4.2%)
$2,723,943 + $2,131,843
$4,855,786
2019
$55,640 (+0.3%)
$2,696,013 + $2,109,984
$4,805,997
2018
$55,478 (+2.2%)
$2,643,150 + $2,068,612
$4,711,762
2017
$54,259 (+2.2%)
$2,540,514 + $1,988,286
$4,528,800
2016
$53,090 (+1,665.5%)
$2,540,514 + $1,988,286
$4,528,800
2015
$3,007 (−0.6%)
$2,490,700 + $1,949,300
$4,440,000
2014
$3,026 (−1.1%)
$85,781 + $147,364
$233,145
2012
$3,061 (+2.4%)
$85,394 + $146,698
$232,092
2011
$2,990 (−1.2%)
$83,720 + $143,822
$227,542
2010
$3,025 (+4.0%)
$82,079 + $141,002
$223,081
2009
$2,909 (+4.2%)
$81,466 + $139,949
$221,415
2008
$2,792
$81,660 + $140,282
$221,942
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Schools
Places
Transit
10/10
Canyon Elementary School
Charter, K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Paul Revere Middle School
Charter, 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
9/10
Palisades Charter High School
Charter, 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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Palisades
Pacific Palisades, located between Santa Monica and Malibu, is a coastal and hillside Los Angeles neighborhood with ocean-view bluffs and canyon trails. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Sunset Boulevard at Swarthmore Avenue, where sidewalk cafes, small boutiques, and a classic village streetscape set the daily rhythm. Architectural lines run from midcentury moderns tucked into the hills to Spanish Revival and contemporary builds along winding streets. The Getty Villa frames the area’s cultural calendar with galleries and gardens above the Pacific. Palisades Village and the Bay Theater anchor local routines with shopping, dining, and a marquee-lit night out. Temescal Canyon and Will Rogers State Beach tie the neighborhood to surf breaks, picnic lawns, and long coastal walks.
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Public facts and zoning for 165 Mabery Rd
Beds
5
Baths
3
Sq. Ft.
3,749
Stories
—
Lot Size
7,838 Sq. Ft.
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1926
Year Renovated
1990
County
Los Angeles County
APN
4410006009
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026.
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