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8553 W West Knoll Drive, West Hollywood, California 90069, West Hollywood, 90069 - 3 bed, 2 bath

8553 W West Knoll Drive, West Hollywood, California 90069 home-pic-0
ACTIVE$2,500,000
8553 W West Knoll Drive, West Hollywood, California 90069
3Beds
2Baths
1,629Sqft
7,705Lot
Year Built
1927
Close
-
List price
$2.5M
Original List price
$2.5M
Price/Sqft
$1,535
HOA
-
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
25617651
Home ConditionTear down
Features
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About this home

Fairly Priced:The estimated price is in line with the list price. We found 3 Cons,7 Pros. Rank: price - $2.50M(35th), sqft - 1629(16th), beds - 3(50th), baths - 2(14th).

We are pleased to present this 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home on an oversized 7,705 Sq.Ft. R4 lot in the heart of West Hollywood. This property is a heavy fixer and is being sold as-is, with no repairs or credits in escrow, offering a rare opportunity for investors, builders, or end-users to reimagine or redevelop in one of LA's most desirable neighborhoods. The home will be delivered fully vacant, no tenants and no Ellis Act, providing immediate flexibility for renovation or new construction. Zoned R4, the lot presents outstanding future development potential on West Knoll Drive, a quiet, tree-lined street with no through traffic, yet just steps from the most coveted lifestyle offerings in the city. Only 2 blocks from the famed Sunset Strip, residents will enjoy a Walk Score of 91, with easy access to Soho House, Petit Ermitage, Nobu, Laurel Hardware, Zinqu, John Reed Fitness, Equinox, Melrose boutiques, and Trader Joe's, among many others. Transit access is excellent, with nearby Metro lines and the free West Hollywood PickUp shuttle. Seller has entitled plans to build 5 luxury townhomes. Property reports and plans can be included in the sale.

Nearby schools

9/10
West Hollywood Elementary School
Public,•K-5•0.5mi
4/10
Rosewood Avenue Elementary School, School for Advanced Studies
Public,•K-6•0.6mi
7/10
Gardner Street Elementary School
Public,•K-6•1.6mi
3/10
Laurel Elementary School
Public,•K-8•0.9mi
8/10
Hawthorne Elementary School
Public,•K-8•1.7mi
3/10
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School
Public,•6-8•2.4mi
7/10
John Burroughs Middle School
Public,•6-8•3.0mi
7/10
Fairfax Senior High School
Public,•9-12•1.1mi
6/10
Hollywood Senior High School
Public,•9-12•2.3mi
9/10
Beverly Hills High School
Public,•9-12•2.7mi

Price History

Date
Event
Price
11/11/25
Listing
$2,500,000
12/30/15
Sold
$2,200,000
Condition Rating
Tear down
Built in 1927, this property is explicitly described as a 'heavy fixer' and is being sold 'as-is, with no repairs or credits.' The listing emphasizes its redevelopment potential, with entitled plans for 5 luxury townhomes, indicating the existing structure is considered beyond practical repair or renovation. The age of the property (nearly 100 years old) combined with the 'heavy fixer' designation and the focus on land value for new construction aligns perfectly with the 'tear-down' criteria, where the structure is beyond repair and its value is based solely on the land.
Pros & Cons

Pros

High Available Lot Utilization: The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 7705, living area = 1629.
Great Schools: Elementary School: West Hollywood Elementary School (9/10). High School: Beverly Hills High School (9/10).
Exceptional Development Potential: The oversized 7,705 Sq.Ft. R4 zoned lot offers outstanding future development potential, allowing for multi-unit projects in a highly desirable area.
Entitled Plans for Luxury Townhomes: The seller has already secured entitled plans to build 5 luxury townhomes, significantly de-risking and accelerating the development process for a buyer.
Prime West Hollywood Location: Situated in the heart of West Hollywood on a quiet, tree-lined street with no through traffic, yet just steps from the famed Sunset Strip and a Walk Score of 91.
Immediate Redevelopment Flexibility: The property will be delivered fully vacant, with no tenants and no Ellis Act issues, providing immediate flexibility for renovation or new construction.
Access to Luxury Amenities & Transit: Residents will enjoy easy access to premier lifestyle offerings like Soho House, Nobu, Melrose boutiques, and excellent transit options including Metro lines and the free West Hollywood PickUp shuttle.

Cons

Heavy Fixer / As-Is Condition: The property is explicitly described as a 'heavy fixer' and is being sold 'as-is, with no repairs or credits,' indicating a significant immediate investment is required for the existing structure or its demolition.
Age of Existing Structure: Built in 1927, the current 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is nearly a century old, suggesting outdated systems and potential structural issues that would necessitate extensive renovation or complete replacement.
High Initial Capital Outlay: The list price of $2.5 million for a 'heavy fixer' implies a substantial total capital outlay will be required for acquisition and the subsequent redevelopment or extensive renovation.

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