Home of the Day: Room to move in Tarzana

This gated contemporary in Tarzana occupies a deep, half-acre lot with an entertainer’s patio, a pool and spa and large expanses of grass. Vaulted interiors with tall arching windows invite light while adding volume to the two-story floor plan. A spacious master retreat complete with sitting room, walk-in closet and a pair of balconies is among the features.

Location: 18426 Wells Drive, Tarzana, 91356

Price: $2.75 million

Year built: 2002

House size: 8,079 square feet, six bedrooms, six bathrooms

Lot size: 0.50 acre

Features: Open-space floor plan, limestone flooring, arched windows, 20-foot ceilings, foyer with wrought iron staircase, office, media room, maid’s quarters, center-island kitchen, master suite with two balconies and sitting area, covered patio, pool, spa, waterfall feature

About the area: The median sale price in the 91356 ZIP Code for the month of December was $995,000 based on 19 sales, according to CoreLogic DataQuick. That represents a 6% drop in median sales price year-over-year.

Agents: Nicki Razeggi, Rodeo Realty, and Ikem T. Chukumerije, Westside Premier Estates

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