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956 S Longwood Avenue

Los Angeles (City), CA 90019
  • $20,000/mo.
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 88 Days
  • ID#: 26636039
Rental
UPDATED: 75 min ago
$20,000/mo.
Rental
  • 4
    BEDS
  • 0.18
    ACRES
  • 4
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 3,034
    SQFT
Type:
Rentals
Built:
1926
County:

School Ratings & Info

Listing Agent(s): Edward Kubow of Sotheby's International Realty (310-724-7000) and Ernie Carswell of Sotheby's International Realty(310-724-7000)


Description

Brookside! Rock n roll history! Gorgeous Spanish Revival home perched atop a knoll in the desirable and very sought-after Brookside neighborhood adjacent to Hancock Park. This estate-like property, gated and surrounded by thick mature private hedges has a main residence with 4-bedrooms and 3-bathrooms plus a bonus sun room off the primary bedroom as well as a spacious guest house complete with kitchenette, 3/4 bath, private patio, separate laundry, and separate access from the side. Upon entry, from its foyer and dramatic staircase, the home has retained many of its period details and classic architectural elements that are a testament to a bygone era. From the step-down living room with its dramatic double-height, beamed ceiling, sets of French doors open onto a covered patio overlooking the sparkling swimming pool that is flanked on one side by a spectacular architectural colonnade of arches. The formal dining room, with its own elaborate ceiling detailing connects to a very expansive gourmet chef's kitchen with Thermador appliances, double ovens, farm-style sink, pantry space, and a generous island perfect for dining/entertaining; in addition to there being ample space for a dinette, there is also an additional breakfast room and walk-in pantry. The sweeping staircase divides the upper bedroom level of the residence: a very well proportioned primary suite features 2 walk-in closets, a connected sun-room that overlooks the pool, and a spacious bathroom with double sinks, jetted-tub and glass-enclosed shower. The guest room wing features 2 substantial-sized bedrooms with walk-in closets, and a 3rd smaller room ideal for use as a bedroom, study/office or any number of uses; a large full bathroom with dual sinks services this wing and a laundry space for a stackable washer/dryer is located between these rooms. Once a hub for the musicians in the Laurel Canyon music scene, Peter Asher, folk singer, music producer, Grammy winner and friend of the Beatles rented this house for $400 and James Taylor and Carole King lived here for years as his guests; James Taylor's hit album "Sweet Baby James" was written/produced here.



Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of 2026-04-11T16:32:10.09. This information is for your personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties you may be interested in purchasing. Display of MLS data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or eXp Realty of California Inc.. Licensed in the State of California, USA.
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956 S Longwood Avenue Los Angeles (City), CA 90019

  • Price: $20,000/mo.
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 88 Days
  • Updated: 75 min ago
  • ID#: 26636039
4
Beds
4
Baths
0
½ Baths
0.18
Acres
3,034
SQFT
1926
Built
Neighborhood:
C18 - Hancock Park-Wilshire
County:
Los Angeles
Area:
C18 - Hancock Park-Wilshire
Property Description
Brookside! Rock n roll history! Gorgeous Spanish Revival home perched atop a knoll in the desirable and very sought-after Brookside neighborhood adjacent to Hancock Park. This estate-like property, gated and surrounded by thick mature private hedges has a main residence with 4-bedrooms and 3-bathrooms plus a bonus sun room off the primary bedroom as well as a spacious guest house complete with kitchenette, 3/4 bath, private patio, separate laundry, and separate access from the side. Upon entry, from its foyer and dramatic staircase, the home has retained many of its period details and classic architectural elements that are a testament to a bygone era. From the step-down living room with its dramatic double-height, beamed ceiling, sets of French doors open onto a covered patio overlooking the sparkling swimming pool that is flanked on one side by a spectacular architectural colonnade of arches. The formal dining room, with its own elaborate ceiling detailing connects to a very expansive gourmet chef's kitchen with Thermador appliances, double ovens, farm-style sink, pantry space, and a generous island perfect for dining/entertaining; in addition to there being ample space for a dinette, there is also an additional breakfast room and walk-in pantry. The sweeping staircase divides the upper bedroom level of the residence: a very well proportioned primary suite features 2 walk-in closets, a connected sun-room that overlooks the pool, and a spacious bathroom with double sinks, jetted-tub and glass-enclosed shower. The guest room wing features 2 substantial-sized bedrooms with walk-in closets, and a 3rd smaller room ideal for use as a bedroom, study/office or any number of uses; a large full bathroom with dual sinks services this wing and a laundry space for a stackable washer/dryer is located between these rooms. Once a hub for the musicians in the Laurel Canyon music scene, Peter Asher, folk singer, music producer, Grammy winner and friend of the Beatles rented this house for $400 and James Taylor and Carole King lived here for years as his guests; James Taylor's hit album "Sweet Baby James" was written/produced here.
Exterior Features

Direction Faces East Fencing BlockPrivacyStucco WallWrought Iron Foundation Details Slab Lot Features Yard Other Structures Guest House Parking Features GarageTandem Parking Total 4 Pool Features HeatedIn Ground Property Attached YN No Sign On Property YN Yes Spa Features None Spa YN No View None View YN No

Interior Features

Accessibility Features None Appliances BarbecueBuilt-InDouble OvenDishwasherGas CooktopDisposalMicrowaveOvenRefrigeratorRange HoodDryerWasher Common Walls No Common Walls Cooling Central Air Cooling YN Yes Fireplace Features Living Room Fireplace YN Yes Flooring TileWood Furnished Unfurnished Heating Central Heating YN Yes Interior Features Beamed CeilingsBreakfast BarCeiling Fan(s)Crown MoldingSeparate/Formal Dining RoomEat-in KitchenRecessed LightingSunken Living RoomWalk-In PantryWalk-In Closet(s)

Property Features

Additional Parcels YN No Association YN No Community Features Gated Garage YN Yes Laundry Features InsideOutsideStackedUpper Level Levels Two Listing Agreement Seller Reserved Listing Service Full Service New Construction YN No Pets Allowed Yes Property Condition Updated/Remodeled Property Sub Type Single Family Residence Rent Control YN No Rent Includes Pool Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)Fire Detection SystemGated CommunitySmoke Detector(s) Senior Community YN No Sewer Other Tenant Pays ElectricityGasTrash CollectionWater Zoning LAR1



Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of 2026-04-11T16:32:10.09. This information is for your personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties you may be interested in purchasing. Display of MLS data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or eXp Realty of California Inc.. Licensed in the State of California, USA.
 
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Listing Agent(s): Edward Kubow of Sotheby's International Realty (310-724-7000) and Ernie Carswell of Sotheby's International Realty(310-724-7000)