2638 Lake View Terrace E, Los Angeles, CA 90039
- $5,290,000
- 4
- BD
- 5
- BA
- 4,492
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $5,290,000
- List Price
- $5,250,000
- Closing Date
- Feb 10, 2026
- Status
- CLOSED
- MLS#
- P1-25311
- Year Built
- 1931
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 5
- Living Sq. Ft
- 4,492
- Lot Size
- 9,394
- Acres
- 0.22
- Lot Location
- Landscaped
- Days on Market
- 15
- Property Type
- Single Family Residential
- Style
- Contemporary
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Stories
- Multi Level
Property Description
Barbara Bestor, FAIA renovation completed in 2022. 4,492 sqft. cedar and Boral clad residence combines architectural mastery, attentive craftsmanship and tailored finishes to achieve a natural respite from the vibrancy of Silver Lake. Perched above the quaint side street, the property maximizes privacy and captures sweeping views of the reservoir, observatory and the Hollywood Sign. Cement tile and ash wood flooring, with ash and hemlock interior wood cladding. Living room anchored with tiled fireplace and direct access to the rear garden, trellised dining pavilion, outdoor fire pit and swimmer's pool. Forward sitting parlor. The dining room features wraparound windows and arresting hillside vistas. Chef's kitchen with culinary appliances and walk-in pantry, bar to congregate, built-in banquette and oversized picture window with greenery views and direct access to the garden. Den/media room, office alcove, bar and powder room.Double-height glass aperture frames the custom wood stair and railing to the second level, with its angled ceiling height reaching twelve feet. Spacious primary with proprietary balcony, adjacent walk-in closets and opulent bathroom with soaking tub, as well as integrated patio garden. Guest bedroom with en suite bathroom and additional third bedroom. Large salon and study with rear balcony, accessory bathroom and laundry. Lower level art studio with outdoor access, bathroom and additional storage.Environmental and safety considerations throughout, including solar, water filtration, water collection and interior fire sprinklers. Carport and charging station. Landscape design by Kathleen Ferguson. Ivanhoe School District.
Additional Information
- Appliances
- Barbecue, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Purifier, Dryer, Washer
- Pool
- Yes
- Pool Description
- Heated
- Fireplace Description
- Living Room
- Heat
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Yes
- Cooling Description
- Central Air, Dual
- View
- Lake
- Patio
- Concrete
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Water
- Public
- Interior Features
- Primary Suite, Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Attached Structure
- Detached
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: George Penner (george.penner@compass.com) from Listing Office: COMPASS.
Listing sold by Brian Moore from Sotheby's International Realty
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