Christopher Lloyd’s former Los Angeles home sold for $2.82 million on May 4, 2024 after just 12 days on the market, a record‑shattering pace that eclipses the Westside’s 45‑day median closing time.
The 3,400‑sq‑ft Spanish‑style bungalow was originally built in 1920, expanded by Lloyd in the 1980s into a two‑bedroom, two‑bath estate with a guesthouse, pool, and ornate hardscaping.
Artist Diva Zappa bought the property for $2.55 million in 2022 and poured $400,000 into a comprehensive restoration that replaced the roof, updated countertops, renovated bathrooms, and erected a new crystal‑laid foundation—an effort that preserved the home’s quirky Spanish‑Gaudí flair.
“The restoration preserved Lloyd’s signature touches—like the face mould and the Jules‑Verne light switch—while bringing modern comforts,” Zappa told Homes.com in a candid interview. The project also restored four original fireplaces and replaced a fifth, keeping the house’s historic soul intact.
A weekend of open houses sparked a flurry of offers, prompting the sellers to set a deadline that sealed a $270,000 gain over Zappa’s purchase price. The swift closing underscores buyers’ willingness to pay top dollar for properties with a strong narrative and distinctive character.
The new owners plan to keep the house’s historic features intact while adding contemporary amenities, signaling a broader shift toward valuing architectural personality in a cooling Los Angeles real‑estate market.