About this home

The Lyster Residence | 1926Offered for the first time since 1958, the Lyster Residence presents a rare opportunity to restore an extraordinary example of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture in historic Los Feliz Heights. Designed by architect Vincent Palmer for Dr. Theodore C. Lyster, a pioneer of American aviation medicine, this substantial residence retains an exceptional collection of original architectural details and craftsmanship.Beyond its understated facade, a dramatic two-story living room features a soaring ceiling reaching 28 feet at its peak, massive hand-hewn timber beams, an imposing fireplace, and an upper gallery overlooking the space below. Elaborate wrought-iron gates and railings, richly colored period decorative tilework believed original to the home, original wood flooring with mahogany inlays, arched passageways, and original wood windows reflect the architectural ambition of its early years. The home's history also includes Hollywood producer William LeBaron, a resident during the Golden Age of cinema.Encompassing approximately 4,576 square feet on a predominantly level 13,574-square-foot parcel, the residence offers expansive interiors, a covered outdoor loggia with fireplace, generous courtyard and garden areas, and a detached three-car garage. The substantial grounds offer possibilities for a swimming pool and conversion of the garage into guest accommodations, subject to applicable approvals.Situated near Griffith Park, the Greek Theatre, and Los Feliz Village, the property requires a comprehensive restoration of its building systems, roofing, interiors, and grounds. Offered strictly as-is, this is an opportunity for a discerning buyer with the vision and resources to preserve its architectural legacy while creating a home for another generation.Nearly a century after its construction, the Lyster Residence awaits its next chapter.

Facts and features

Schools

• Los Feliz STEMM Magnet

  elementary · K-5 · 1.0 mi

  5

• John Marshall Senior High School

  high · 9-12 · 1.1 mi

  8

• Thomas Starr King Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 1.6 mi

  6

• Our Mother Of Good Counsel

  elementary · 0.5 mi

• Franklin Avenue Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 0.9 mi

  9

• Los Feliz Academy

  elementary · K-8 · 1.1 mi

Price history

• Oct 25, 2026 · Listed$2,999,000

Tax history

• 2025$3,450 tax · $248,749 assessed
• 2024$3,375 tax · $243,873 assessed
• 2023$3,318 tax · $234,406 assessed
• 2022$3,178 tax · $229,811 assessed
• 2021$3,112 tax · $225,306 assessed
• 2020$3,132 tax · $222,996 assessed
• 2019$3,025 tax · $218,625 assessed
• 2018$2,893 tax · $214,339 assessed

Home value

$3,782,100

• Cotality$3,782,100
• Quantarium$3,399,377
• Collateral Analytics$5,231,000

Where it is