Discover the fully furnished (can be delivered without furniture) and architecturally distinctive "Magic Castle House," a modern multi-level residence in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Available for short term and long term lease. Designed to capture the natural beauty of Santa Monica's Rustic Canyon, the home features expansive windows, abundant natural light, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The modern open kitchen includes high-end appliances, a center-island gas cooktop, double oven, dishwasher, and a Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer with automatic ice maker. Adjacent dining and living spaces showcase bold architectural lines and treetop views. The residence offers four bedrooms and three and a half baths, including a serene primary suite with a king bed, private sun deck with canyon views, and a spa-like bathroom with a Jacuzzi soaking tub, walk-in shower, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Additional living spaces feature a large-screen projection system for movie viewing, a grand piano, a massage chair, and flat-screen TVs throughout. Outdoor living is exceptional, with two spacious decks overlooking the canyon. This modern multi-level residence is in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Located just a 15-minute walk to Santa Monica Beach and local restaurants and a short 5-minute stroll to the Rustic Canyon Recreation Center with public tennis courts, this home offers an ideal blend of privacy, walkability, and canyon living. Within the highly sought-after Canyon Charter Elementary. A rare opportunity to enjoy the best of Santa Monica Canyon living in a beautifully furnished (or unfurnished) and thoughtfully designed home. All square footage, lot size, and other information are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyer/Tenant to verify all details to their satisfaction.
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Interior
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: 1719
Living Sq. Ft: 5,612
# of Units: 1
Legal Description: TRACT NO 1719 LOT 446
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,089
Legal Lot Number: 446
Municipality Name: LOS ANGELES
Acres: 0.1857
Zoning Code: LAR1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,612
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,089 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 4410020027
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
Sale and tax history for 477 Upper Mesa Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CLAW #26844505
Aug 1, 2026
Rental Removed
$24,000
$4/sq ft
Jun 11, 2026
Listed for Rent
$24,000
$4/sq ft
CLAW #25627671
Jun 11, 2026
Rental Removed
$25,500
$5/sq ft
Feb 6, 2026
Price Changed
$25,500
$5/sq ft
Dec 12, 2025
Listed for Rent
$28,000
$5/sq ft
Public Records
May 13, 1999
Sold
$2,050,000
$365/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1987
Sold
$439,000
$78/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$38,711 (+1.1%)
$1,840,661 + $1,373,163
$3,213,824
2024
$38,286 (+2.0%)
$1,840,661 + $1,373,163
$3,213,824
2023
$37,539 (+4.9%)
$1,804,570 + $1,346,239
$3,150,809
2022
$35,784 (+1.3%)
$1,769,187 + $1,319,843
$3,089,030
2021
$35,333 (−1.0%)
$1,734,498 + $1,293,964
$3,028,462
2020
$35,700 (+4.2%)
$1,700,489 + $1,268,593
$2,969,082
2019
$34,266 (+0.4%)
$1,683,053 + $1,255,586
$2,938,639
2018
$34,121 (+2.2%)
$1,650,052 + $1,230,967
$2,881,019
2017
$33,376 (+2.3%)
$1,585,980 + $1,183,168
$2,769,148
2016
$32,611 (+1.5%)
$1,585,980 + $1,183,168
$2,769,148
2015
$32,129 (−0.3%)
$1,554,883 + $1,159,969
$2,714,852
2014
$32,216 (−1.3%)
$1,501,528 + $1,120,166
$2,621,694
2012
$32,647 (+3.5%)
$1,494,742 + $1,115,104
$2,609,846
2011
$31,557 (−1.1%)
$1,465,434 + $1,093,240
$2,558,674
2010
$31,924 (+3.8%)
$1,436,700 + $1,071,804
$2,508,504
2009
$30,747 (+4.6%)
$1,425,963 + $1,063,794
$2,489,757
2008
$29,402
$1,429,351 + $1,066,322
$2,495,673
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
10/10
Canyon Elementary School
Charter, K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Paul Revere Middle School
Charter, 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
9/10
Palisades Charter High School
Charter, 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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About Rustic
Canyon
Rustic Canyon, located between Santa Monica Canyon and Brentwood, is a residential and nature-forward Los Angeles neighborhood with winding canyon roads and a creekside greenbelt. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Rustic Canyon Park’s paths and bridges, where dog walkers, trail runners, and picnickers share the shade of sycamores. Architecture leans to mid-century homes, contemporary rebuilds, and tucked-away cottages set behind mature landscaping. Canyon breezes and coastal fog shape a quieter, outdoors-first rhythm. Nearby cultural pillars include the Getty Center, the Riviera Country Club, and the Santa Monica Farmers Market for a weekly ritual of local produce and prepared foods.
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Public facts and zoning for 477 Upper Mesa Rd
Beds
4
Baths
6
Sq. Ft.
5,612
Stories
—
Lot Size
8,089 Sq. Ft.
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1995
Year Renovated
1995
County
Los Angeles County
APN
4410020027
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026.
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