In a city where an acre is rare and five acres is considered a luxury, Brentwood’s legendary Robert Taylor Ranch is rewriting the definition of “sprawling estate.” At 112 acres, this newly listed property is the largest residential offering in Los Angeles since the 1980s—and it’s now on the market for $70 million.
Located in the hills of Brentwood, the ranch offers an astounding 20,000 square feet of living space across four structures. The main house, a 12,000-square-foot residence designed in 1950 by famed architect Robert Byrd, includes seven bedrooms, a dog spa, art studio, massage room, and even hidden hallways left over from a secret casino built during its Old Hollywood era. Additional buildings include a guesthouse, barn, and workshop—perfect for equestrian or luxury estate living.
🏡 A Legacy Property with Rare Acreage
Built for oil tycoon Waite Phillips and later home to silver screen stars Robert Taylor and Barbara Stanwyck, the estate once served as a glamorous party destination, complete with a hidden casino behind a rotating bookcase.
Over the decades, the ranch has changed hands multiple times, including a rocky financial chapter that led to foreclosure in 2010 and a $12 million auction sale in 2012. Most recently purchased for $18.7 million in 2015, the property has undergone a 4-year renovation, restoring and modernizing its features while preserving its architectural integrity. New updates include bronze-framed windows, reclaimed timber, limestone flooring, and hand-laid stucco.
🌄 Space, Privacy, and Development Potential
Of the 112 acres, 14 are flat and buildable, making this a rare opportunity for both homeowners and developers. The estate includes eight Assessor’s Parcel Numbers, opening the door for potential subdivision into multiple properties—though current ownership has intentionally preserved its integrity as a single private compound.
Listing agent Rochelle Maize of Nourmand & Associates says the property offers an unmatched blend of privacy, history, and potential:
“It’s a once-in-a-lifetime estate… The buyer will be someone who truly values privacy. The setting here is second to none.”
🏠 Final Thoughts
As L.A. continues to push boundaries in luxury real estate, the Robert Taylor Ranch stands as a monument to space, exclusivity, and history. Whether it’s maintained as one grand estate or subdivided into new residences, its legacy as one of the city’s crown jewels is already secure.