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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.
By Avian Ascent Editorial · Originally published August 31, 2026 · The Journal

Few parcels in the Hollywood Hills carry a lineage as layered and star-crossed as 1895 Rising Glen Road. Tucked into the lush contours just below the ridgeline of the Bird Streets, the sprawling 9,400-square-foot estate has traded hands among pop culture royalty—including Madonna, Britney Spears, and the late Brittany Murphy. Now completely reimagined and rebuilt from the ground up, the storied hillside compound has taken a strategic $1 million price cut, settling into the market at $12.9 million.
Reimagining Hollywood Lore
While the address has spent decades in the public consciousness, its present incarnation bears little physical resemblance to the original structure. Following a comprehensive demolition and ground-up reconstruction, the residence emerged as a contemporary sanctuary designed to frame panoramic canyon and city views. Reconfigured for modern living, the rebuild prioritized open, light-flooded entertaining volumes, soaring ceilings, and seamless transitions to expansive outdoor terraces and pool decking.
The historical cachet remains indelible, however. From Madonna’s tenure during the height of the 1990s pop zeitgeist to Britney Spears' residence and its subsequent acquisition by Brittany Murphy, the site is steeped in entertainment history. Yet, as luxury buyers today evaluate properties with an analytical lens, the home’s comprehensive structural modernization offers turnkey reassurance alongside that irreproducible pedigree.
Tactical Adjustments in the Hills
The recalibration from just under $14 million down to $12.9 million mirrors broader trends across the 90069 enclave, where even pedigree listings are responding to an active, discerning buyer pool. With active inventories fluctuating and ultra-high-net-worth purchasers prioritizing turnkey condition and realistic valuation, a $1 million revision positions 1895 Rising Glen squarely into competitive territory among Bird Streets view compounds.
At roughly 9,400 square feet, the price per foot presents an increasingly compelling proposition when measured against adjacent view estates across Blue Jay Way and Oriole Drive. In an enclave where legacy and square footage dictate lasting value, 1895 Rising Glen Road stands ready for its next defining chapter.
Source: The Pride LA
