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Dispatches from the Hillside
Essays on architecture, celebrity lore, and the market above the Sunset Strip.
History · Featured · September 28, 2026
A Legacy of Stardom: The Evolution of 1895 Rising Glen Road
Once home to pop royalty, this storied Bird Streets estate has returned to the market with a significant price adjustment.
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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.
History · September 21, 2026
A Legacy of Icons: The Evolution of 1895 Rising Glen Road
Once home to pop royalty and Hollywood legends, this storied Bird Streets estate returns to the market with a significant price adjustment.
Market · September 21, 2026
The Robin Drive Shift: A Notable Transaction in the Bird Streets
A 'Space Odyssey'-inspired residence on Robin Drive has traded hands, marking a significant moment for the neighborhood's high-end market.
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.
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.
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.
History · September 7, 2026
A Storied Provenance Recalibrates: Rising Glen Road Estate Adjusts to $12.9 Million
Perched on Rising Glen Road, the completely rebuilt 9,400-square-foot compound formerly home to Madonna, Britney Spears, and Brittany Murphy receives a $1 million price adjustment.
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.
History · September 1, 2026
A Legacy of Stardom: The Rising Glen Estate Adjusts Its Price
A storied Bird Streets property with a pedigree including Madonna, Britney Spears, and Brittany Murphy has seen its asking price adjusted to $12.895 million.
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.
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.
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.