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2240 Hillhurst Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90027
  • $25,000/mo.
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 172 Days
  • MLS #: 25539863
Rental
UPDATED: 23 min ago
$25,000/mo.
Rental
  • 5
    BEDS
  • 0.22
    ACRES
  • 6
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 5,471
    SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Rentals
Built:
1924
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Area:

School Ratings & Info

Description

Introducing The Transformer House a bold intersection of architecture, artistry, and endless potential. Built in 1924 and set behind mature hedging on a nearly 10,000 sqft corner lot in the Los Feliz Hills, this Spanish Mediterranean home is both a private sanctuary and a living gallery. Known for its life-size Transformer sculptures, striking installations, and commanding street presence, the home now offers an opportunity to evolve whether preserved, reimagined, or transformed into something entirely new. Beyond sculptural gates and a tranquil water feature, a custom wood-and-metal framed door opens to a dramatic formal entry. Inside, the living room boasts high ceilings, arched windows, and a statement fireplace. The expansive kitchen and dining area features custom cabinetry, leathered granite countertops, a Wolf 6-burner range, Sub-Zero refrigeration, and a walk-in pantry a true chef's kitchen built for both hosting and functionality. A powder room wrapped in custom Keith Haring wallpaper leads to a full bar with speakeasy-style storage, connecting to a flexible recreation room with a pool table, poker table, craps table and a cozy study/ library nook. French doors open to a serene backyard retreat with a spa, pizza oven, full bar, fire pit, and a dramatic waterfall wall anchoring the atmosphere in calm sophistication. The lower level offers exceptional versatility with a private 2-bedroom, 2-bath unit complete with its own kitchen, garage access, and a separate entrance perfect for extended family, guests, or potential rental income. A two-car garage, additional outdoor parking, and generous storage complete the space. Upstairs, the original 1920s staircase, illuminated by a Hollywood Regency chandelier, leads to three bedrooms and three modern baths, each finished in porcelain and quartz with steam showers. Generous closets and a second full kitchen offer layout flexibility for multigenerational living, hosting, or creative adaptation. Whether you're an investor looking for a unique asset in a sought-after neighborhood, or a homeowner with the vision to refine a residence into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, The Transformer House is a trophy property unlike anything else in Los Feliz. More than a home it's an invitation to create, evolve, and transform. (Also available for sale.)



Based on information from the Combined LA/Westside Multiple Listing Service as of 2025-11-09T13:43:03.617. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
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2240 Hillhurst Ave Los Angeles, CA 90027

  • Price: $25,000/mo.
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 172 Days
  • Updated: 23 min ago
  • MLS #: 25539863
5
Beds
6
Baths
0
½ Baths
0.22
Acres
5,471
SQFT
1924
Built
Neighborhood:
Los Feliz
County:
Los Angeles
Area:
Los Feliz
Property Description
Introducing The Transformer House a bold intersection of architecture, artistry, and endless potential. Built in 1924 and set behind mature hedging on a nearly 10,000 sqft corner lot in the Los Feliz Hills, this Spanish Mediterranean home is both a private sanctuary and a living gallery. Known for its life-size Transformer sculptures, striking installations, and commanding street presence, the home now offers an opportunity to evolve whether preserved, reimagined, or transformed into something entirely new. Beyond sculptural gates and a tranquil water feature, a custom wood-and-metal framed door opens to a dramatic formal entry. Inside, the living room boasts high ceilings, arched windows, and a statement fireplace. The expansive kitchen and dining area features custom cabinetry, leathered granite countertops, a Wolf 6-burner range, Sub-Zero refrigeration, and a walk-in pantry a true chef's kitchen built for both hosting and functionality. A powder room wrapped in custom Keith Haring wallpaper leads to a full bar with speakeasy-style storage, connecting to a flexible recreation room with a pool table, poker table, craps table and a cozy study/ library nook. French doors open to a serene backyard retreat with a spa, pizza oven, full bar, fire pit, and a dramatic waterfall wall anchoring the atmosphere in calm sophistication. The lower level offers exceptional versatility with a private 2-bedroom, 2-bath unit complete with its own kitchen, garage access, and a separate entrance perfect for extended family, guests, or potential rental income. A two-car garage, additional outdoor parking, and generous storage complete the space. Upstairs, the original 1920s staircase, illuminated by a Hollywood Regency chandelier, leads to three bedrooms and three modern baths, each finished in porcelain and quartz with steam showers. Generous closets and a second full kitchen offer layout flexibility for multigenerational living, hosting, or creative adaptation. Whether you're an investor looking for a unique asset in a sought-after neighborhood, or a homeowner with the vision to refine a residence into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, The Transformer House is a trophy property unlike anything else in Los Feliz. More than a home it's an invitation to create, evolve, and transform. (Also available for sale.)
Exterior Features

Building Type Single FamilyDetached Covered Parking 2 Guest House Attached Levels Multi/Split Lot Size Area 9689 Parking Garage AttachedDriveway Pool Description None Pool YN No Spa Hot Tub Spa YN Yes Style Spanish Total Parking 4 View Description CityWalk StreetCity LightsCanyon View YN Yes

Interior Features

Bathroom Features 2 Primary BathsDouble Vanity(s)Linen ClosetRemodeledSteam ShowerShower and Tub Bedroom Features 2 Primary BedroomsMulti-Level BedroomGround Floor PrimaryPrimary RetreatWalkInCloset Common Walls Detached/No Common Walls Cooling Central Den Yes Dining Room No Equipment Bar Ice MakerDishwasherGarbage DisposalHood FanMicrowaveSolar PanelsRefrigeratorRange/OvenBarbequeDryerWasher Family Room Yes Fireplace Rooms Family RoomLiving RoomFire PitPatio Fireplaces 2 Flooring Engineered HardwoodPorcelain Furnished Unfurnished Heating Central Interior Features 2 StaircasesBasementBarHigh Ceilings (9 Feet+)Living Room Deck AttachedWet Bar Kitchen Features Quartz CountersRemodeledIsland Laundry GarageOn Upper Level One Quarter Baths 0 Rooms BarBasementBilliard RoomBonus RoomBreakfast AreaCard RoomDen/OfficeDining AreaEntryFamily RoomGuest-Maids QuartersGreat RoomMedia RoomOfficePantryPatio OpenPowderRec RoomStudy/OfficeWalk-In ClosetWorkshop

Property Features

Amenities None Association Pet Rules Call For Rules Disclosures None Fireplace YN Yes For Sale Yes Lease Option No Lease Terms 12 Months Property Sub Type Single Family Residence Security Deposit 25000 Source Living Area Vendor Enhanced Source Lot Size Area Vendor Enhanced Source Lot Size Dimensions Vendor Enhanced Tenant Pays ElectricityGasInsuranceWater Year Built Source Vendor Enhanced Zoning LARS

Listing provided courtesy of War Shazar DRE# of Christie's International Real Estate SoCal: 424-249-7162.


Based on information from the Combined LA/Westside Multiple Listing Service as of 2025-11-09T13:43:03.617. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
 
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