Presenting an excellent opportunity for the modern collector, Hollywood history buff, or developer/builder/end-user: An original portfolio piece by American architect William Kesling, known for designing a historic collection of homes in the Streamline Moderne style (a subtype of Art Deco aptly dubbed “ocean liner” style by the French) throughout Los Angeles. Given its close proximity to studios, there’s no surprise that it was originally used as a party haven for Hollywood’s tastemakers, but that was just the beginning. In 1980, this iconic residence was purchased by two-time Grammy-winning, Emmy- and Tony-nominated songwriter and art director Allee Willis, and the rest is nothing short of music history. Willis gave the architectural diamond its baby pink hue, but otherwise preserved its original identity while performing a complete restoration. Here, the former Motown Records dreamer would host lavish gatherings and themed jamborees which quickly became notorious throughout Hollywood’s social circles, her exclusive guest list including the likes of Cher and Joni Mitchell. The home would also serve as the birthplace of her vast body of work, resulting in a long list of smash-hit songs such as “September” and “Boogie Wonderland” by Earth, Wind & Fire, “Neutron Dance” by The Pointer Sisters, and “I’ll Be There for You,” the indelible theme song of NBC’s hit television show Friends. Over the years, she welcomed legendary recording artists and collaborators to the on-site state-of-the-art music studio (James Brown, Bob Dylan, and Cyndi Lauper are just a few). With an insatiable desire to create, she also sculpted and painted numerous art pieces. Willis was also an avid collector, adorning her home with countless pop culture treasures from the 1950s, ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s. Of her penchant for throwing parties, Willis notably once said in an interview, “I always had a music career, an art career, set designer, film and video, technology. The parties really became the only place I could combine everything.” Her storied festivities have been covered in publications as diverse as People, Life, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Rolling Stone. Beneath towering palms, the ’50s-inspired grounds feature a bowling-ball garden, private sand beach, and newly built poolside shower for the modern reveler.
Property Details
Price:
$1,695,000
MLS #:
25621783
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
vvlvalleyvillage
Listed Date:
Dec 1, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
2,175
Total Sq Ft:
2,175
Lot Size:
8,100 sqft / 0.19 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1936
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
DW
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
CA
Flooring
TILE, WOOD, CARP
Heating
CF
Laundry Features
IN
Exterior
Architectural Style
MCM
Parking Spots
2
Financial
Map
Community
- Address11576 Otsego ST North Hollywood CA
- CityNorth Hollywood
- CountyLos Angeles
- Zip Code91601
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in North Hollywood as of Dec 10, 2025
223
Single Family Listed
83
Avg DOM
297
Avg $ / SqFt
$853,391
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 11576 Otsego ST North Hollywood CA is a Single Family for sale in North Hollywood, CA, 91601. It is listed for $1,695,000 and features 2 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,175 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1936. The current price per square foot is $779. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in North Hollywood is $297. The average listing price for Single Family in North Hollywood is $853,391.
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