A Hollywood Hills residence once owned by pioneering actress
Dorothy Dandridge has returned to the luxury real estate market, carrying an asking price of nearly $5.5 million.
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The 1920s Mediterranean-style property, which combines period architectural details with contemporary upgrades, is being marketed as a home with both Hollywood history and sweeping Los Angeles views.
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According to Robb Report, which reported the listing on October 29, 2026, the property last changed hands in 2014 for $2.9 million.
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Real estate listings on Zillow and Coldwell Banker also confirm its current asking price of $5.499 million.
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The house, located at 1588 Viewsite Drive in the Hollywood Hills, spans approximately 4,368 square feet and has four bedrooms and five bathrooms.
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Its history is closely connected to Dandridge, whose achievements helped challenge racial barriers in the American film industry during the 1950s.
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A home with a place in Hollywood history
Dandridge owned the residence between 1956 and 1963, during a period when her career had reached international prominence.
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Her Oscar nomination came in 1955 for her performance in Carmen Jones (1954), making her the first African American woman nominated in the Best Actress category.
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The milestone remains significant in Hollywood history.
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According to the American Film Institute, Dandridge's success with Carmen Jones also helped establish her as one of the leading Black performers of her generation.
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Her career, however, unfolded against an industry that continued to offer limited opportunities to Black actresses.
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The property reflects the architectural character of its era, with Mediterranean influences, traditional detailing and expansive windows.
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Among its distinctive features are stained-glass panels along the staircase, exposed wooden ceiling beams and multiple spaces designed to take advantage of the hillside setting.
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Inside the four-bedroom property
The interiors have undergone renovations while retaining several of the home's original architectural elements.
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A double-height entrance foyer leads into the main living area, where a carved stone fireplace serves as the focal point.
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The kitchen has been updated with two islands and opens into a casual sitting area and a dining space overlooking the Los Angeles skyline.
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Upstairs, the primary bedroom features a vaulted ceiling and French doors opening onto a balcony.
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Its adjoining bathroom includes a freestanding claw-foot bathtub beneath a wood-beamed ceiling.
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A spacious walk-in wardrobe with custom storage and a central dresser adds to the suite.
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The property also includes a glass-walled gym positioned above the two-car garage, as well as a separate lower-level guest area.
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The latter has a lounge with a wet bar, beverage refrigerators and a dishwasher, with access to an outdoor terrace featuring a built-in barbecue.
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Another feature that could appeal to prospective buyers is the availability of approved plans and permits for a swimming pool, offering the possibility of further developing the outdoor space.
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The latest listing and its price history
Property records show that the house last sold on April 21, 2014, for $2.9 million.
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It was listed again on October 1, 2026, at $5.499 million, according to its real estate listing history on Compass.
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The current listing is being represented by Ricarda Olander of Christie's International Real Estate Southern California.
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The asking price represents an increase of approximately 90% over its 2014 sale price, although this does not account for renovation expenses or other ownership costs.
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The property's combination of architectural character, city views and celebrity history places it within a distinctive segment of the Los Angeles luxury housing market.
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Beyond its real estate appeal, the house is a reminder of an actress whose contribution to cinema extended well beyond her screen performances.
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Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Dandridge began performing as a child before establishing herself as an actress and singer.
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Her portrayal of Carmen Jones brought her international recognition, while subsequent films included Island in the Sun (1957) and Porgy and Bess (1959).
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She also made history as the first Black woman to appear on the cover of Life magazine in 1954 and became a prominent performer at New York's Waldorf-Astoria.
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Dandridge died in West Hollywood on September 8, 1965, aged 42.
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Her life was later brought to television in the 1999 HBO biographical film Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, starring Halle Berry.
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Today, the Hollywood Hills property offers prospective buyers an opportunity to own a residence associated with one of the most important trailblazers in American film history.
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