1515 N Tigertail Road
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Listing broker / agent: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties · Fielden Junglas · CRMLS
MLS # 26861519 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 21:01 UTC
About this property
The Byron Lamar & Agnes M. Johnson House - Craig Ellwood, 1953 | Few homes carry a story this rare. The Byron Lamar Johnson House is the third in Craig Ellwood's celebrated series of steel hillside residences a canon of mid-century architecture so significant it earned its own headline: "Beauty of the House of Steel," Los Angeles Examiner. This is not a home that merely references the era. It is the era, meticulously restored and ready to be lived in today. Perched at the crown of Crestwood Hills on one of Brentwood's most prestigious addresses, Ellwood's signature steel columns and wooden beams lift the structure off the hillside in a seamless floating composition. By day, the Pacific stretches to Catalina Island. By night, the lights of Los Angeles shimmer below the living room like a private panorama that never gets old.The restoration is as serious as the pedigree. Seismically upgraded, structurally pristine, and finished with the kind of intention that honors Ellwood's design ethos without compromising modern comfort. Terrazzo floors, Lutron lighting, Fleetwood and Baldwin doors and windows, Waterworks fixtures, motorized shades, and a restored gas and wood-burning fireplace every material decision was made with care. The kitchen carries the same conviction: Gaggenau, Wolf, and Sub-Zero appliances, complemented by a full outdoor kitchen with Lynx barbecue and pizza oven. The property comes fully automated with solar panels, Tesla Powerwalls, EV charging, whole-house water filtration, and a brand new roof with rooftop sprinkler system. Two addresses comprise the full offering. The main residence delivers 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. A new ADU adds a private one-bedroom suite with full steam shower and kitchen, opening directly to the pool ideal for guests, staff, or income. This is also a remarkable financial opportunity. The property is a strong candidate for Historic Designation and the Mills Act, offering significant potential property tax savings for a qualified buyer. Offered fully furnished. Every furnishing, finish, and fixture has been curated to create a turnkey experience that is genuinely rare not just a beautiful house, but a complete and considered way of life. The Tigertail trailhead is steps from the front door. Brentwood Country Mart and the Farmers Market are minutes away. History this significant doesn't often come available. When it does, it doesn't wait.
Property details
- MLS number
- 26861519
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 4 Baths
- Living area
- 1,926 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.2699 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1953
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 110
Building
- Year built
- 1953
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Mid Century Modern
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 0
- Levels
- One
- Construction
- Steel Siding, Stucco, Wood Siding
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 3
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Entry Foyer, Living Room, Other, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Barbecue, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Purifier
- Interior features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Furnished, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Closet, Stacked
- Furnishing
- Furnished
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Carport spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Attached Carport, Side By Side
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- In Ground, Private, Tile
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Concrete
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Yard
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- Bay, Catalina, City Lights, Coastline, Canyon, Hills, Mountains, Ocean, Panoramic, Trees Woods, Water
Utilities & community
- Community features
- Gated
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee frequency
- Annually
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 0.9 mi |
| Community Magnet Charter Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 1.5 mi |
| Paul Revere Charter Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | 6–8 | 1.9 mi |
| Brentwood Science (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 2.4 mi |
| Roscomare Road Elementary Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 2.9 mi |
| Franklin Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Santa Monica | Not reported | 3.0 mi |
| University High School Charter (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | 9–12 | 3.0 mi |
| Brockton Avenue Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 3.0 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $5,995,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $5,995,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:37 | $5,995,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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