Hollywood Hills Historic Homes
A curated guide to the landmark houses and the neighborhood context that makes them hold value over decades.
Explore the homes
Each card links to a full deep dive on the home, its history, and why it still holds demand, including landmark estates like Owlwood in Holmby Hills.
The Gravity of Owlwood: A Masterclass in Asset Assembly
Holmby Hills, ten assembled acres, and a case study in why land, privacy, and provenance create category-defining value.
Moorcrest: How Architecture, Scarcity, and Story Create Lasting Value in Beachwood Canyon
Moorcrest is one of the most imaginative and theatrical homes in the Hollywood Hills, designed in 1921 for the Krotona Colony and later home to icons like Charlie Chaplin and Mary Astor. With its stained glass, domed ceilings, Art Nouveau detailing, and mystical Theosophical symbolism, the house stands as a rare fusion of spiritual idealism…
About Ed
Ed Baran writes about Hollywood Hills architecture and the cultural history behind the addresses people still chase. The goal is simple: make these stories useful for real-world decisions, whether you are buying, selling, or just trying to understand why certain homes never stop pulling demand.