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Property Description
Step into this private, hillside hideaway with sweeping canyon views from every room. With no houses on either side this creative sanctuary was built in 1925 for a silent movie star-it has 1,572 sqft of living space and has been completely remodeled with many upgrades.Upstairs off the front deck is a living room with surround sound and a large dining room perfect for entertaining, a modern kitchen and a breakfast nook.Downstairs, the primary suite includes a massive walk-in closet/dressing room, a luxurious private spa bathroom and a private balcony. The second bedroom/den/office is on this level with a guest bath which has an original cast iron roll top tub.Multiple decks offer indoor-outdoor living. A large covered deck previously hosted "Yoga in the Canyon" and offers the perfect space for entertaining or lounging. There are gardens with mature avocado, loquat and grapefruit trees, flowers and lush landscaping.Some of the many upgrades include: newly refinished hardwood floors, copper plumbing, central heating and cooling, double-paned windows, new hot water heater,interior & exterior of the house and decks wired for sound, a professional voice over booth and there is a 400 s. f. unfinished full height space on the ground floor with separate entrance, great for a studio or office. This raw space has been insulated and prepped for a junior ADU and plans are available to the new owner.You are a 5 minute walk to the famous Canyon Country Store for your morning coffee, with easy access to the famous Sunset Strip and to the coveted Wonderland Elementary School district. You'll be minutes from the heart of Hollywood, while nestled in nature and the beauty of Laurel Canyon.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8181 Gould Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,187,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: CLAW
- MLS ID: 25542555
- Added to Site: 222 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Bonus Room, Dining Room, Living Room, Patio Open, Sound Studio, Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
- Eating Areas: Formal Dining Rm
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom Features: Remodeled, Steam Shower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, In Closet
Additional Information
- Pool Description: None
- Spa Description: None
- Security/Safety: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector
- Other Features: Other
Exterior
- Deck/Patio: Deck(s), Balcony
Parking
- Garage Description: On street
Location
- Area: Sunset Strip - Hollywood Hills West
- County: Los Angeles
- Driving Directions: From Lookout Mountain, take Kirkwood to Gould. Best to enter from Kirkwood as parking is on the right side of the street.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: In Street
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Structure Type: Single Family Residence
- Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
- Windows: Double-Pane Windows
- Entry Location: Living Room
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 1,572
- Sq. Ft. Source: Owner
- Year Built: 1925
- Year Built Source: Vendor Enhanced
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Other
Lot Features
- Property View: Canyon, Green Belt, Tree Top, Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1244
- Lot Size: 5419
- Lot Size Source: Vendor Enhanced
- Lot Dimensions: 71 x 76
- Lot Features: Hillside
- Zoning: LAR1
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $761.45
- Assessment Year: 1925
Disclosures and Reports
- Disclosures/Reports: As Is, Property Report
- APN: 5556-001-019
Listed by Keller Williams Larchmont, Jan Hohenstein
Sold by Rodeo Realty, Ramona Nazarimasihi
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Schools
Schools serving 8181 Gould Ave
School District:Los Angeles Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Wonderland Avenue Elementary School 8510 Wonderland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046 | K-5 | 0.8 mi |
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School 929 North Las Palmas Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038 | 6-8 | 2.3 mi |
Hollywood Senior High School 1521 Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028 | 9-12 | 1.7 mi |
Fairfax Senior High School 7850 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046 | 9-12 | 1.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 8181 Gould Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/30/2025
Sold
$1,187,000
-0.84%
MLS
6/09/2025
Listed
$1,197,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
8181 Gould Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046 (MLS# 25542555) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,187,000 on September 30, 2025. Want to learn more about 8181 Gould Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Los Angeles? You can browse all Los Angeles real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

