“This is legacy architecture at a human price point.”
- Sam O'Connor
901
Isabel St
Los Angeles
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5
Total Area
4,392 Sq. FT
Lot Size
19,166.4 Sq. FT
Price
$2,499,000
The Nickel-Leong Mansion
They don’t build them like this anymore. And frankly, they can’t. Perched at the top of Mt. Washington beneath towering Bunya pines, The Nickel-Leong Mansion (1905) is a Historic-Cultural Monument designed by John C. Austin, the mind behind some of LA’s most iconic civic architecture. At $2.5M, this is the kind of pedigree that feels almost suspiciously attainable.
Listed by Lorraine Getz, Compass
Inside
The neoclassical façade opens into a grand foyer with high ceilings and intentional flow. Original hardwood floors. Crown moldings. Built-in benches and bookcases. Millwork that feels carved, not manufactured. The living and dining rooms are generous and sunlit, each anchored by its own fireplace and framed by oversized picture windows that stretch toward the horizon. The kitchen has been thoughtfully remodeled with a vintage sensibility: stainless steel appliances tucked into a chef-worthy layout. There’s an oak-paneled study, a penny-tile bath, wide hallways, a proper laundry room, basement storage, and four substantial bedrooms upstairs, including a primary suite that feels like it belongs in a novel. Climb the winding staircase and you’ll find a finished attic that begs to become a studio, a gym, or the most charming playroom in Los Angeles.
Outside
Over half an acre of hillside privacy. Multiple decks and terraces for long dinners, late-night wine, and morning coffee with canyon air. The grounds feel tucked away but never isolated. And when you’re in the mood, Cypress Avenue’s best (Loquat, Café Antonietta, Barra Santos, The Golden Poppy) are minutes away.
The O' Factor
This is legacy architecture at a human price point. A Cultural Monument with real presence, real craftsmanship, and real square footage. For anyone who believes history is the ultimate luxury, this one feels like a very good idea.
The Homes we Represent,
Represent Us.
Every home has a soul. Every human has a place they were meant to be. Our instinct is knowing when the two finally meet. We honor architecture, preserve great design and celebrate the match. Welcome to O’Connor Estates. We’ve been waiting for you.
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SOLD
Closed $200K over asking
SOLD
Closed for $1,589/sq ft
SOLD
Closed $250k over asking