1954 Micheltorena Street, Los Angeles, CA 90039 (MLS # 26767643)

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PRICE $5,850,000 dsIDX morgage calculator
BEDS 4
BATHS 6
HOME SIZE 4,760 sqft
LOT SIZE 13,665 sqft

The Chapman House, designed by L. G. Scherer in 1936, stands as one of Silver Lake's most storied and glamorous estates. This four-bedroom Hollywood Regency residence sits atop a prime street on an expansive lot, offering sweeping views and exceptional privacy. Beyond its striking architecture, the property features one of the city's premier home music studios, an extraordinary opportunity for musicians or anyone seeking a true live-work creative environment. Lush, professionally designed gardens by Judy Kameon (published by the Wall Street Journal) surround the home, creating a serene and secluded setting. Enter through a gated, tiled Art Deco courtyard into a gracious foyer that opens to the expansive backyard. The main level includes formal living and dining rooms, a refined gourmet kitchen with built-in banquette and high-end appliances, an office, and a first-floor bedroom suite. Upstairs, two (or potentially three) bedrooms capture stunning views. Throughout, the home is rich in character and detail, featuring designer wallpaper, custom tile work, bespoke lighting, and distinctive Deco-inspired railings and windows. The generous outdoor space is equally impressive, with a pool and spa, built-in seating, and sprawling patios and lawns designed for entertaining. The professional music studio is accessible via a hidden interior stairway or private exterior entrance. Thoughtfully engineered, it includes a live room, control room, vocal booth, lounge with kitchen, writer's room, and two bathrooms. A timeless piece of old Hollywood, The Chapman House presents a truly unique opportunity.

DAYS ON MARKET 1 LAST UPDATED 4/22/2026
YEAR BUILT 1936 COMMUNITY C21 - Silver Lake - Echo Park
COUNTY Los Angeles STATUS Active
PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer
AREA C21 - Silver Lake - Echo Park
EXTERIOR Barbecue
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Central
INTERIOR Walk-In Closet(s)
LOT 0.3137 acre(s)
LOT DIMENSIONS 13666
PARKING Driveway, Garage
POOL DESCRIPTION Heated
STORIES 3+
STYLE Traditional
VIEW Yes
VIEW DESCRIPTION City Lights, Park/Greenbelt, Mountain(s)
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