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Dispatches from the Hillside
Essays on architecture, celebrity lore, and the market above the Sunset Strip.
Lifestyle · Featured · November 9, 2026
Mockingbird Modern: A Chic Reimagining of 80s Glamour
A resort-style villa on Mockingbird Place has undergone a meticulous transformation, blending architectural preservation with contemporary California cool.
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Architecture · November 9, 2026
A New Chapter for 1511 Skylark Lane: The Compound-Style Rarity
With its unique street-to-street lot and detached guest house, this newly completed residence on Skylark Lane offers a rare compound-style layout in the heart of the Bird Streets.
Architecture · November 2, 2026
The Curve on Thrush: A Sculptural Masterpiece Debuts in the Bird Streets
Tag Front Architects brings a new vision of curved glass and steel to the Bird Streets with the debut of 'The Curve on Thrush,' now listed for $8.88 million.
Market · November 2, 2026
A Legacy Reimagined: The Evolution of 1895 Rising Glen Road
With a storied past involving pop icons and Hollywood legends, the estate at 1895 Rising Glen Road returns to the market with a $1 million price adjustment.
Market · October 26, 2026
A Strategic Shift: Casey Wasserman’s Robin Drive Estate Trades at $19 Million
The "Space Odyssey"-inspired residence on Robin Drive has found a new owner, marking a significant transaction in the Bird Streets market.
History · October 26, 2026
A Country Icon’s Legacy: The Dolly Parton Estate Returns to Thrasher Avenue
After a quarter-century of privacy, the storied Bird Streets residence once owned by Dolly Parton has emerged on the market for $7.95 million.
Market · October 19, 2026
The Thrasher Avenue Standard: A $73 Million Vision of Modernity
A new contemporary spec mansion at 9006 Thrasher Avenue has hit the market with a staggering $72.5 million price tag, signaling the continued dominance of the Bird Streets.
History · October 19, 2026
A Legacy Reimagined: The Dolly Parton House Returns to the Bird Streets
A piece of Hollywood history has returned to the market as the former residence of country icon Dolly Parton lists for $7.95 million.
Culture · October 12, 2026
Country Icon’s Former Bird Streets Retreat Returns to Market
A piece of musical history in the Hollywood Hills is back on the market, offering a glimpse into the early Los Angeles life of a country legend.
History · October 12, 2026
A Legacy Reimagined: The Evolution of 1895 Rising Glen Road
Once home to pop royalty and Hollywood icons, the storied estate at 1895 Rising Glen Road returns to the market with a significant price adjustment.
Market · October 5, 2026
A Cinematic Shift on Robin Drive
Casey Wasserman’s Kubrick-inspired estate on Robin Drive has found a new owner, marking a significant trade in the Bird Streets.
Architecture · September 28, 2026
The House of Rolison Reimagines a Bluebird Avenue Classic
Celebrity developers Amanda Leigh and Taylor Hahn bring their signature aesthetic to a 1940s Spanish villa in the heart of the Bird Streets.
Market · September 14, 2026
A New Vision for Nightingale Drive: The Rare Opportunity to Shape a Doheny Estates Icon
Perched in the heart of prime Doheny Estates, a significant architectural residence at 9353 Nightingale Drive has hit the market, offering a blank canvas for those seeking to redefine the pinnacle of Bird Streets living.
History · September 14, 2026
History and High Design Collide at 1895 Rising Glen Road
With an A-list pedigree and an expansive 1.18-acre footprint, 1895 Rising Glen Road is a rare offering in a neighborhood where scale is the ultimate commodity.
Architecture · September 7, 2026
Harmonic Modernism: Reimagining the Spirit of Blue Jay Way
A newly reimagined five-bedroom architectural estate on famed Blue Jay Way enters the market, represented by Jonathan Nash and Stephen Resnick of Carolwood Estates.
Architecture · September 1, 2026
Real Estate on the Screen: A Compendium of Cinema's Iconic Houses
A new compendium maps the most unforgettable houses in film history — from Lautner's Elrod House to Wright's Ennis House — tracing how architecture became a character on screen.
Culture · September 1, 2026
The 'Entourage House' Finds Its Next Chapter
The iconic residence known as the 'Entourage House' on Oriole Way has officially found a buyer, marking a significant movement in the Bird Streets market.
Market · September 1, 2026
The $82 Million Standard: 9016 Thrasher Avenue Hits the Market
A monumental contemporary residence on Thrasher Avenue has entered the market, signaling a new benchmark for luxury in the Bird Streets.
History · September 1, 2026
Estelle Getty’s Former Bird Streets Residence Lists for $7.7 Million
The former Hollywood Hills home of 'Golden Girls' star Estelle Getty has hit the market, offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of television history.