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Dispatches from the Hillside
Essays on architecture, celebrity lore, and the market above the Sunset Strip.
Architecture · Featured · 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.
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History · August 31, 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.
History · August 31, 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.
Architecture · March 1, 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.
Market · February 27, 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 · July 14, 2025
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 · May 22, 2025
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.