Ben Bacal of Rodeo Realty Sells Hollywood Hills Trophy Property For $19 Million

9830sierramarnewRodeo Realty’s Ben Bacal in partnership with the Williams & Williams team at Hilton and Hyland, has sold one of the most coveted homes in the Bird Streets area of the Hollywood Hills. The home at 9380 Sierra Mar sold for $19 million after being on the market for a short period of time. The listing of the home, complete with one of the most phenomenal pools in the area, was covered by Forbes, Curbed LA and other local, nationwide, and international news outlets.

The home was  designed and built to cater to those who want it all with sweeping views from downtown to the ocean, accessed via a unparalleled location on a quiet cul-de-sac off Doheny. The builders included features designed to wow even the most discerning buyer including a custom floating staircase, complete security system, audio, video, and Lutron lighting. It has walnut floors, an Italian kitchen and two living rooms, one leading out onto the balcony, and a lower level one with a glass bar. The master suite includes a bathroom with steam shower.

The pool is a  one-of-a-kind design with water jets, massive fountains and LED lighting. It has a marble bar and custom built-in exterior couches as well as a marble and glass fire pit  and ten lounge chairs.

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Rodeo Realty's Geri Berger In Zac Efron House Sale

zac-efron-sells-house-1-610x457Rodeo Realty’s Geri Berger was the buyer’s agent as young heartthrob and mid-century design aficionado Zac Efron sold his home in Hollywood Hills West for $2.775 million as reported by the Los Angeles Times. This angular beauty was designed for the famous Case Study Program by Rodney Walker but  built after the program in 1947. The stylish home has walls of glass, hated concrete floors, two bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 2,424 square feet of living space. Outside there is a lush flat lot with an infinity pool with an ozone system and an outdoor living room area.

Rodeo Realty's Ron Maman Quoted In Article On Anti-Mansionization Rules

RonMaman1As home prices rise and the economy recovers, there is an increased interest in having larger homes. However Los Angeles restricts the size of new and renovated homes. This has resulted in some tensions between property owners, builders, and local politicians. Ron Maman of Rodeo Realty Sherman Oaks was part of a Los Angeles Times feature on anti-mansionization rules and their impact on local neighborhoods.  He moved from Beverly Grove to Encino in order to have more room for his family. Maman pointed out that tighter restrictions on home sizes can impact home values. “You’re putting a ceiling on what people can do with their properties,” he said in the article. Read the full article on the LA Times website.

Rodeo Realty's Tom Otero Leases Adam Carolla's Lake Hollywood Compound

3052NhollywoodSomeone just scored a great place to spend the warm weather! Reality TV show star, podcaster, and comedian Adam Carolla has leased out his expansive Lake Hollywood property through Rodeo Realty’s Tom Otero.

As Trulia reported, the Spanish-style home in Hollywood was one of the first homes in the Lake Hollywood area. It was built in 1928 and later restored with traditional Spanish-style elements, including arched doorways, leaded glass windows, hand-carved wood beams, chandeliers, and tile floors. The four-bedroom home has a custom-built entertainment room with a bar, pool table, and porthole windows that look directly into the pool. The home also has a large garage with room for 10 cars and a hoist.   

Car Free San Fernando Valley Day–May 4

16carfreesfvCan you give up your car for one day? Take the challenge this weekend and participate in ‘Car Free San Fernando Valley’ a collaborative event sponsored by non-profit organizations, local businesses, schools, and local government to urge people to walk, bike, carpool, or take public transit on May 4th, 2014 and explore how easy it is to use alternative transportation.

Events include early morning yoga along the LA River Greenway in Studio City, the “May The Forest Be With You” bicycle ride, and scavenger hunt.  Pledge to go car free for the day and you will be entered into a prize raffle and receive an all-day discount from participating restaurants and businesses. For more info visit www.carfreesfv.com.