Placed on the rim of Mesa Hillside in the Santa Monica Canyon sits the southern part of the "Bundy Ranch", the family residence of developer. Designed by John Byers, true to his timeless signature Spanish Colonial Revival architecture of Southern California 1920's. Sensitively restored, preserving all the traditional elements including the white-washed stucco, plaster, wrought iron fixtures, arches, terraces, patios & ornate tile work all add to the romance of the house. The large scale great room, centered around the fireplace and high exposed beamed ceilings anchors the house. The formal dining room is stepped up adjacent to the kitchen & breakfast room. A wrap around veranda is accessible from the living room, as well as the master bedroom, offering easy indoor/outdoor access of the grounds. The main level also offers 2 spacious bdrms. On the lower level, accessing the gardens are 2 addt'l bdrms plus an art studio. 2 car garage is attached.
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
7,688 sq ftLot Size
$2,068Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Frank Langen•DRE #01108147• Compass
•310-963-3891 (agent)
•frank.langen@compass.com (agent)
Bought with Isabelle Mizrahi•DRE #01209059• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Propert
Placed on the rim of Mesa Hillside in the Santa Monica Canyon sits the southern part of the "Bundy Ranch", the family residence of developer. Designed by John Byers, true to his timeless signature Spanish Colonial Revival architecture of Southern California 1920's. Sensitively restored, preserving all the traditional elements including the white-washed stucco, plaster, wrought iron fixtures, arches, terraces, patios & ornate tile work all add to the romance of the house. The large scale great room, centered around the fireplace and high exposed beamed ceilings anchors the house. The formal dining room is stepped up adjacent to the kitchen & breakfast room. A wrap around veranda is accessible from the living room, as well as the master bedroom, offering easy indoor/outdoor access of the grounds. The main level also offers 2 spacious bdrms. On the lower level, accessing the gardens are 2 addt'l bdrms plus an art studio. 2 car garage is attached.
TheMLS #18-353614
Sep 6, 2018
Sold
$4,500,000
$1,734/sq ft
Aug 28, 2018
Pending
—
Jul 25, 2018
Pending
—
Jul 9, 2018
Listed
$4,850,000
$1,869/sq ft
TheMLS #17-275512
Nov 29, 2017
Sold
$4,500,000
$1,734/sq ft
Oct 13, 2017
Pending
—
Sep 29, 2017
Listed
$4,900,000
$1,888/sq ft
+29
Once in a lifetime development opportunity in highly desirable Santa Monica Canyon! This special offering, for sale for the first time since 1923, includes three adjacent parcels being sold together totaling 16,732 sf of land. There is currently one house on site, a vintage Spanish Colonial Revival built by Frank E. Bundy. With 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and offering an abundance of original detail, this utterly unique estate can be transformed, repurposed or reimagined. Property has a Santa Monica mailing address but is located in the city of Los Angeles. Trust Sale. NO court confirmation. Contact listing agent for Buyer's Package.
Greater Lansing AoR #17275512
Nov 29, 2017
Sold
$4,500,000
$1,734/sq ft
Sep 29, 2017
Listed
$4,900,000
$1,888/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$58,347 (+1.0%)
$3,896,754 + $811,824
$4,708,578
2024
$57,776 (+2.0%)
$3,820,348 + $1,061,208
$4,881,556
2023
$56,640 (+4.9%)
$3,745,440 + $1,040,400
$4,785,840
2022
$53,976 (+22.8%)
$3,672,000 + $1,020,000
$4,692,000
2021
$43,940 (−1.0%)
$3,600,000 + $1,000,000
$4,600,000
2020
$44,405 (+4.2%)
$2,679,474 + $1,030,567
$3,710,041
2019
$42,610 (+10.6%)
$2,652,000 + $1,020,000
$3,672,000
2018
$38,521 (+1,602.0%)
$2,600,000 + $1,000,000
$3,600,000
2017
$2,263 (+3.7%)
$96,518 + $72,433
$168,951
2016
$2,182 (−84.4%)
$96,518 + $72,433
$168,951
2015
$14,004 (−0.3%)
$94,626 + $71,013
$165,639
2014
$14,051 (+539.9%)
$1,050,216 + $84,497
$1,134,713
2012
$2,196 (+2.5%)
$90,968 + $68,268
$159,236
2011
$2,141 (−1.3%)
$89,185 + $66,930
$156,115
2010
$2,169 (+4.0%)
$87,437 + $65,618
$153,055
2009
$2,085 (+4.1%)
$86,784 + $65,128
$151,912
2008
$2,003
$86,991 + $65,283
$152,274
Tax history for 401 Mesa Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$58,347 (+1.0%)
$3,896,754 + $811,824
$4,708,578
2024
$57,776 (+2.0%)
$3,820,348 + $1,061,208
$4,881,556
2023
$56,640 (+4.9%)
$3,745,440 + $1,040,400
$4,785,840
2022
$53,976 (+22.8%)
$3,672,000 + $1,020,000
$4,692,000
2021
$43,940 (−1.0%)
$3,600,000 + $1,000,000
$4,600,000
2020
$44,405 (+4.2%)
$2,679,474 + $1,030,567
$3,710,041
2019
$42,610 (+10.6%)
$2,652,000 + $1,020,000
$3,672,000
2018
$38,521 (+1,602.0%)
$2,600,000 + $1,000,000
$3,600,000
2017
$2,263 (+3.7%)
$96,518 + $72,433
$168,951
2016
$2,182 (−84.4%)
$96,518 + $72,433
$168,951
2015
$14,004 (−0.3%)
$94,626 + $71,013
$165,639
2014
$14,051 (+539.9%)
$1,050,216 + $84,497
$1,134,713
2012
$2,196 (+2.5%)
$90,968 + $68,268
$159,236
2011
$2,141 (−1.3%)
$89,185 + $66,930
$156,115
2010
$2,169 (+4.0%)
$87,437 + $65,618
$153,055
2009
$2,085 (+4.1%)
$86,784 + $65,128
$151,912
2008
$2,003
$86,991 + $65,283
$152,274
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,688
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
2,595
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Los Angeles County
APN
4410016023
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jan 13, 2023.
Nov 15, 2019 • Final
Bldg-alter/repair
Remodel a kitchen and two bathrooms in a residential building, including electrical, plumbing, and heating and air conditioning work. No structural changes are included.
Bathroom
Electrical
HVAC
Kitchen
Plumbing
Remodel
Nov 15, 2019 • Final
Bldg-alter/repair
Replace windows in a residential building with new dual-glazed windows of the same size and type. Perform repairs for water damage, termite damage, or dry rot as needed.
Remodel
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