4618 Louise Avenue

Encino , CA 91316

MLS#: 217007290

$1,499,000

Status: Closed
Listing number: 217007290
Listing provided by: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Realty
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 11 months ago
On site: 8 years ago
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Property

Beds

3

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1955

Sq.Footage

1,898

The former home of renowned author of Western novels and numerous films, Will Henry, is now for sale. In 1955, Mr. Henry and his wife were attracted to the then secluded property on an old walnut grove south of the boulevard that included an existing vintage cabin where he could build a ranch style home, raise his family and write daily for thirty years until his passing in 1991.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Total Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    N/A

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    NO

  • Heating

    None

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Parking

    Carport, Gated

  • Pool

    No

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Irregular Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.4031

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

Price

  • Sales Price

    $1,499,000

  • Sq. Footage

    1, 898

  • Price/SqFt

    $789

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • Stories

    1

  • Foundation Details

    Raised

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

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The former home of renowned author of Western novels and numerous films, Will Henry, is now for sale. In 1955, Mr. Henry and his wife were attracted to the then secluded property on an old walnut grove south of the boulevard that included an existing vintage cabin where he could build a ranch style home, raise his family and write daily for thirty years until his passing in 1991.

4618 Louise Avenue

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