Showing posts with label Bell Canyon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bell Canyon. Show all posts
Friday, March 21, 2014

Celeb R.E. Catching Up on SFV Celeb R.E.

I have had less time lately to blog so below is a quick summary of the latest Celebrity R.E. in the SFV captured from other sites: 


Way back on November 12, 2013, the always hilarious Your Mama at the Realestalker posted about Soap Star John Aniston listing his mansion in Bell Canyon (shown above). Although Bell Canyon is in Ventura County and technically not a part of the SFV, the only way to access it is through Valley Circle Blvd that it might as well be part of the SFV. Aniston is best known for his role as "Victor Kiriakis" on Days of our Lives but probably more famous for being Jennifer Aniston's father who was born in Sherman Oaks and as a result can be qualified as a Valley Girl although she didnt spend all of her time growing up in the SFV.  Back to the home which measures 5 Beds/4.5 Baths on 4,466 sqft on a total lot size of 1.52 acres built in 1988. The home was first listed on November 11, 2013 for $1,699,000 and hasnt budged since then. Aniston purchased this property on December 14, 2004 so he stands to make a decent profit at the current asking price. This home was previously owned by Fleetwood Mac bass guitarist John McVie who purchased brand new on October 25, 1988 for $950,000. Image courtesy Coldwell Banker.


On December 13, 2013, the always informative Lauren Beale at LA Times Hot Property disclosed that celebrity couple house flippers, Amanda Pays and Corbin Bernsen hoisted a Valley Village home (shown above) on December 18, 2013 for $925,000 which sold for $900,000 on March 3, 2014. They originally paid $685,000 on July 17, 2013. The home measures 3 Beds/2.25 Baths on 2,036 sqft on a total lot size of 7,219 sqft built in 1954. Corbin Bernsen is an actor best known for his role as divorce attorney Arnold Becker on L.A. Law. Bernsen is a SFV native born in North Hollywood. Bernsen's wife, Amanda Pays, is also an actress with variou TV and film roles. Bernsen and Pays have owned homes in Valley Glen, Encino, Sherman Oaks, and possibly Studio City, Burbank, Van Nuys, and Glendale. Image courtesy Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices.



On February 19, 2014, the always informative Lauren Beale at LA Times Hot Property revealed that the late Emmy Award winning film editor, Marco Zappia, who worked on numerous TV shows like All in the Family, Who's the Boss, and Home Improvement had his Burbank home (shown above) listed for $2.199 million on February 25, 2014. The home measures 5 Beds/5 Baths on 7,850 sqft on a total lot size of 0.27 acres built in 1998 that was designed by Zappia who envisioned it for decades. The home contains many unique features like a finished basement with media room, billiard room, playroom, gym, gift-wrapping room, and a secret room hidden by a retractable bookcase. The home was purchased on June 21, 1993 for $330,000 and I have no idea how much Zappia spent to renovate for his dream home. Zappia previously owned other homes in the Burbank area. Images courtesy Rizzotti Real Estate. 


On February 27, 2014, the always informative Lauren Beale at LA Times Hot Property revealed that screenwriter, Brent Goldberg, who is known for films like Van Wilder and the The Girl Next Door, has listed his Sherman Oaks home for $1,449,000 on February 22, 2014. The home measures 4 Beds/3.5 Baths on 2,800 sqft on a total lot size of 0.27 acres built in 1950. The home was originally purchased for $1.5 million on August 2, 2006 so Goldberg will apparently be taking a loss on this one. Images courtesy John Aaroe Group. 

You can view more SFV Celeb R.E. here. 
Monday, January 21, 2013

Celebrity Real Estate: Legendary Mixer and Grammy Winner Chris Lord-Alge Lists in Tarzana

[Update March 25, 2013]: This home was sold on March 21, 2013 for $2,550,000 which was $145,000 less than list price but generated a $575,000 profit before taxes, commissions, carrying costs, and any other related expenses based on the $1,975,000 purchase price of April 14, 2003. We are not sure where Lord-Alge is heading to but it must be somewhere nearby as he prefers to live next to the former Can-Am Recording Studios which at one time was the home of Death Row Records. This home sale was completed in roughly 2 months time. 

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Images courtesy Rodeo Realty
The latest SFV celebrity home to hit the MLS is owned by Chris Lord-Alge in Tarzana. Although not a household name and not recognized by many outside of the music industry, Lord-Alge is a double Grammy winning mixer (one for best rock album for 21st Century Breakdown in 2009 and another in 2005 for Record of the Year for Boulevard of Broken Dream) and essentially a legend who has worked with a variety of musicians and bands. His wikipedia and personal website reads like a Who's Who of the music industry.  There are too many to list that ALLmusic.com lists 1,039 and counting credits (as of January 2013). Aside from having a cool last name, Lord-Alge has worked with such prominent stars like David Bowie, Green Day, Dave Matthews Band, Stevie Nicks, Smashing Pumpkins, Stone Temple Pilots, Sum 41, Prince, Joe Cocker,  Peter Frampton, James Brown, Bon Jovi, Phil Collins, and Madonna. 

In addition to living in Tarzana, Chris Lord-Alge owns the infamous Can-Am Studios in Tarzana that was once used by Death Row Records in the mid-nineties. Prior to that Chris Lord-Alge was working at Resonate Studios in Burbank. 

The Tarzana home measures 6 Bed/6 Baths on 5,487 sqft on a total lot size of 1.03 acres built in 1995. According to the listing:
Mulholland Park's Finest & Most Desirable Location! 360 Degree"Unobstructed"Views Of The Entire San Fernando Valley Below, Over An Acre Of Opulent Property, Gated Long Driveway From The Street, No Expense Spared For This Magnificent Property, Not A Common Builder Grade Interior Or Exterior, Recent Complete Make Over For All Main Living Areas, A Kitchen Like None Other, Full Custom Deep Polished Bull Nose Granite Counter tops, Custom Built, Hand Carved & Polished Granite Tabletop Eating & Sitting Area, Hand Picked 24x24 Honed Natural Travertine Flooring Throughout, Top of The Line Stainless Appliances, Walk In Pantry, All Custom Built & Hand Carved "Built In" Entertainment System, Wet Bar, Loads Of Storage, Large & Open Dining Room w/ Elegant Built In Hand Made Buffet, Wool Designer Carpeting, Wrought Iron Sprawling Staircase, Wainscoting, 4"Travertine Base Boards, Portico Entry Iron Front Doors, Custom Paint Schemes, Access To All Patios Everywhere, Master Suite w/ Auto Shades, Large Sitting Area w/ Fireplace, Breathtaking Master Bath, Completely Remodeled in 2012, Carrara Marble Counter Tops, Roman Jacuzzi Tub, & Shower!Totally Private Yard, Grass & Play Areas, Sitting Areas For Lounging Or Optimum Sun, Shimmering Pool & Private Spa Retreat A True Masterpiece Of A Home !
Chris Lord-Alge purchased this home for $1,975,000 on April 14, 2003 which was listed on January 16, 2013 for $2,695,000. If the home sold at the current listing price, Lord-Alge would earn a $720,000 gain before taxes, commissions, fees, carrying costs, and any renovation expenses. 

Prior to this home, it appears that Chris Lord-Alge lived in Bell Canyon but I cannot confirm so dont quote me. We are not sure where Lord-Alge is heading to next but I suspect somewhere in the SFV like Encino, Calabasas, or Hidden Hills has he prefers to be next to his Tarzana studio in order to spend more time with his family. 

Nearby celebrity Tarzana neighbors and architecturally significant properties include:
  1. Selena Gomez purchased Jonah Hill's former home in August 2012. 
  2. Gregory Ain designed Kaye Residence which was available and currently delisted.
  3. Bruce Boxleitner and Melissa Gilbert have been trying to sell since 2011.
  4. Scary Spice of the Spice Girls recently sold a home for $3 million to Charlie Sheen ex Brooke Mueller who later sold for $3.150 million. 
  5. Anton Yelchin's parents and former home. 
  6. A. Quincy Jones Mid Century Modern home.
  7. Soap star Kristoff St. John owned a 5 Bed/5.5 Bath mansion from 2005 to 2007 who sold it to DJ Paul of the Three 6 Mafia who sold at a loss in 2010. 
  8. Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian who purchased in 2009 for close to $4 million.
  9. Chris Tucker who at one point had two homes in the same gated community as Lord-Alge. One home was sold in 2009 and the other is currently in a pending status. 
  10. NFL star Keyshawn Johnson
  11. Dr. A.E. Abdun-Nur Residence by Paul Williams
You can view more SFV Celebrity Real Estate here.