1073 Box Canyon Rd isn’t just a house — it’s a cinematic compound tucked deep into the hills above Simi Valley. First listed for $8.25 million in 2014 and featured in the Los Angeles Times, the property turned heads with its raw drama, sweeping canyon views, and unapologetically bold design. But what happened next is the real story.
After more than 500 days on the market and no sale, the home quietly disappeared in 2016. Seven years later, it returned — this time listed at $6.375M. It took another 17 months, two price reductions, and a shift in buyer psychology before finally closing in December 2024 for $5.3 million.
So what changed?
This post dives into the decade-long journey of one of Southern California’s most striking properties: why it sat, why it came back, and what it reveals about pricing, patience, and the realities of selling architectural homes outside LA’s urban core.
First listed for $8.25 million in 2014 and featured in the Los Angeles Times, the home was a bold architectural statement with panoramic canyon views and a sculptural silhouette that set it apart from anything else on the market.
But what happened next is what really makes this home unforgettable.
After more than 500 days on the market without a buyer, the property was withdrawn in 2016. It remained off-market for nearly seven years before returning in mid-2023 at a reduced list price of $6.375 million. Two price drops and 17 months later, it finally sold—for $5.3 million in December 2024.
This is the story of how timing, pricing, and architecture collided across a decade—and what it reveals about selling iconic homes in emerging luxury submarkets like Simi Valley.
1. The 2014 Launch
Listed: August 2014 at $8,250,000
LA Times editorial coverage and architectural buzz
Withdrawn in January 2016 after 536 days on market
2. The Reemergence in 2023
Re-listed July 2023 at $6,375,000
Reduced to $5.9M in January 2024
Reduced again to $5.6M in April 2024
Pending by November
Closed December 9, 2024 at $5.3M
3. What Changed (and What Didn’t)
Same design, same seclusion
Market matured—but still niche
Buyer pool was likely narrow, even at a discount
4. The Takeaway
Pricing architecture requires context, not just comps
Sellers need to be strategic when timing isn’t perfect
The right buyer always comes—sometimes it just takes 10 years
Seller: Los Angeles super attorney Ed Landry, who has handled estate matters for the likes of J. Paul Getty
Simi Valley is generally not know as the mecca of Los Angeles real estate.
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