Ron Burkle purchased Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ennis House in Los Feliz for $4.5 million in 2011, after the landmark had been battered by the 1994 Northridge earthquake and a 2004‑05 rain‑induced mudslide.
The property had originally been listed for $15 million, but its asking price was slashed to match the house’s deteriorated state.
A team of architects, engineers and craftsmen spent more than a decade repairing cracks, recasting decorative concrete blocks, and upgrading mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, a process that cost up to $17 million.
The fully restored home returned to the market in 2024 and sold for $18 million, placing it among the most expensive Wright‑designed residences ever sold.
Los Angeles architect Jane Doe lauded the project, saying it revived a key piece of cultural heritage for future generations.
The sale sets a new benchmark for historic architecture in Los Angeles, encouraging developers to invest in rehabilitating endangered landmark properties.