5500 Shirley Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356
Single-family home
Sold March 2025
Listing Agent: Andrew Spitz (DRE #00924610) · Listing Office: Christie's Int. R.E SoCal · Contact: 818-370-6121 · Bought with: Candice Carpenter · Coastal Elite Properties · MLS #SR25048854 · Source: CRMLS
About this single-family home
Nestled behind private gates, this stunning tennis court estate sits gracefully on a beautifully landscaped 29,125 sqft flat lot with great frontage set back from the street with a circular driveway and towering, majestic trees. A charming brick-lined front porch welcomes you into the home, where a formal entry leads to a bright and airy living room adorned with walls of glass, a fireplace, custom-built-ins, gleaming wood floors, and elegant oversized crown moldings. The formal dining room is perfect for entertaining, featuring chair moldings and walls of glass that invite natural light. A chef’s dream, the kitchen boasts skylights, a breakfast bar, glass-fronted cabinetry, granite counters and backsplash, and top-of-the-line appliances. A cozy breakfast area with a built-in hutch, ceiling fan, and direct backyard access makes indoor-outdoor living effortless. The expansive family room impresses with walls of glass, vaulted ceilings, a striking stone fireplace, a wet bar with a wine fridge, and French doors opening to the backyard oasis. A separate office with sliding glass doors and vaulted ceilings provides a private workspace. The front bedroom offers beamed, vaulted ceilings, a pro-organized walk-in closet, and serene views of lush greenery. An additional bedroom features high ceilings, built-in dressers, desks, and custom-organized closets, sharing a luxurious bathroom with dual sinks, a soaking tub, and a walk-in rain shower. Another bedroom includes oversized crown moldings, while an additional bathroom offers linen storage and direct outdoor access for convenience. Upstairs, the primary retreat boasts a fireplace, built-ins, skylights, a private balcony, and a spa-like ensuite with a soaking tub, walk-in shower, dual sinks, and a massive custom walk-in closet. The star of the show is the backyard which is an entertainer’s paradise, featuring a brick-ribboned pool and spa, a grassy yard, multiple conversation areas, a built-in BBQ, and a full-size, north/south tennis court with lighting. Additional amenities include a 4-car direct-access garage, a spacious laundry room with a sink and storage, recessed lighting, and a security surveillance system. This exceptional estate seamlessly blends elegance, comfort, and resort-style living in a prime location, truly a must-see and a rare offering!
Listing description from the March 2025 sale, as reported to CRMLS.
Sale history