Holmby Hills

Overview

Arthur Letts Sr. assembled about 400 acres and named the area for Holdenby in England; the Janss Investment Company developed it after 1923. Lots reach about four acres, and streets such as Devon, Charing Cross and Conway still carry English names and 1920s streetlamps. The Los Angeles Country Club borders the neighborhood.

The market

Holmby Hills trades rarely: one home closed in the second quarter of 2026, at $22.3 million. 594 South Mapleton Drive sold for $110 million on July 31, 2025, and 391 North Carolwood Drive sold for $57.3 million in May 2025.

Little Holmby

In November 2025, 10301 Strathmore Drive closed at $20,283,800, which The Real Deal Los Angeles reported as the area’s most expensive home price. Yasmine Benmaiza and Zac Mostame of Carolwood Estates represented the seller. See the full Little Holmby guide.

For Buyers

What Is Hard to Find

Holmby Hills is defined by scarcity. Sotheby’s International Realty counted nine active listings and a single closed sale in the second quarter of 2026. Buyers looking for a multi acre estate with a gated drive, a significant historic house or a completed new build may wait a long time for the right property to surface publicly.

Notable Streets

Mapleton Drive and Carolwood Drive hold the area’s recent benchmarks: 594 South Mapleton Drive, The Manor, sold for $110 million on July 31, 2025, and 391 North Carolwood Drive sold for $57.3 million in May 2025. The English named streets, including Devon, Charing Cross and Conway, still carry their 1920s streetlamps. Next door, Strathmore Drive in Little Holmby set its own record in November 2025.

Lot Sizes

Lots in Holmby Hills reach about four acres. Buyers should look past gross acreage to usable flat land, setbacks, and how the parcel relates to the Los Angeles Country Club and neighboring estates.

Architecture

The estate stock ranges from traditional houses dating to the Janss era to large contemporary new construction on rebuilt parcels. Many estates sit behind gates and hedges, so the architecture is often experienced from the garden rather than the street, and buyers should plan to see a property in person before forming a view. Original houses of architectural merit carry their own premium with buyers who value history.

Price Ranges

The one Q2 2026 sale closed at $22.3 million, which Sotheby’s reported as both the median and the average for the quarter. Recent top trades were $110 million on Mapleton Drive and $57.3 million on Carolwood Drive. With so few sales, published medians swing widely and should not be used alone.

Current Opportunities

Most Holmby Hills opportunities are discussed privately. Browse the off-market collection, review the 10301 Strathmore Drive sale in Little Holmby, or compare with Brentwood new construction at 634 Moreno Avenue.

Off Market Access

Yasmine works within Carolwood Estates. The Real Deal reported in May 2025 that Carolwood’s pocket listing portal held more than $1 billion in private Los Angeles inventory. Share your criteria in confidence and we will match them against private inventory and approach owners directly. Start on the off-market page.

For Sellers

What Buyers Want

Holmby Hills buyers want privacy, land, a gated arrival and a house that matches the scale of the lot. They are also buying proximity: Holmby Hills sits between Beverly Hills, Bel Air and Westwood, minutes from Century City offices and the UCLA campus, with the Los Angeles Country Club on its border. Families ask about Warner Avenue Elementary, Emerson Middle School and the private schools nearby. Many are also comparing Bel Air and the Beverly Hills Flats, so a finished interior, generous guest accommodation and staff quarters are expected rather than a bonus.

What Makes One Property Outperform Another

Acreage, flat usable land and privacy come first. Then provenance: a notable architect, a well documented history or a significant previous owner can widen the buyer pool. Finally, condition: a completed, permitted renovation outperforms a property that a buyer must rebuild.

Recent Notable Sales

594 South Mapleton Drive sold for $110 million on July 31, 2025, and appeared on Redfin’s list of the ten most expensive US home sales of 2025. 391 North Carolwood Drive sold for $57.3 million in May 2025. In neighboring Little Holmby, 10301 Strathmore Drive closed at $20,283,800 with Yasmine Benmaiza and Zac Mostame representing the seller.

Pricing Considerations

With one closed sale in a quarter and nine listings, comparable data is thin. Pricing should rest on the specific buyer pool, recent estate trades across Holmby Hills, Bel Air and Beverly Hills, and the replacement cost of the land and house. The Q2 2026 sale took 20 days on market, showing that well priced estates can move quickly.

Common Seller Mistakes

Pricing off a headline trade on a much larger parcel, listing publicly before the property is fully prepared, and exposing a trophy home for months, which invites buyers to wait for a reduction. Another mistake is underestimating diligence: estate buyers commission detailed inspections, title reviews and survey work, and a seller who has prepared those materials in advance keeps control of the timeline and the negotiation.

Private Sale Opportunities

Discretion is customary in Holmby Hills. A private sale lets you meet qualified buyers and test price without a public record. Buyers at this level often prefer it too, since it keeps their identity private. Learn more on our sell off-market page.