Home closest to the iconic Hollywood sign lists for $2.25M

If location is everything in real estate, then 6105 Mulholland Highway may have just taken home the crown.

Nestled into the hillside of Beachwood Canyon and perched just beneath the towering white letters that spell “Hollywood,” this A-frame chalet isn’t just close to the famous sign — it’s the closest residence to it, The Post has learned.

Listed for $2.25 million with Christopher Soffer and Trenton Armitage of The Beverly Hills Estates, the midcentury hideaway offers something few properties can: front-row views of the cultural landmark that has defined Los Angeles for a century.

“It is extremely limited,” Soffer told The Post. “Being the closest house to the Hollywood sign in the world is as limited as it gets.”

Built in 1963 and tucked at the end of a private road, the three-bedroom, 2,500-square-foot home will be the first time it will hit the market in almost 40 years.

“It’s perched up in the trees, almost like a tree house,” Soffer said. “You have this sense when you’re there that you really feel like you’re entrenched in this lifestyle and this period of time that seems to have faded away with the modern age.”

The chalet is a rarity in both style and setting. Its A-frame design — uncommon in Los Angeles — is clad in wood inside and out, creating a cabin-in-the-woods ambiance in the middle of one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods. 

“There’s tons and tons of wood,” Soffer said. “You kind of also feel like you’re in a cabin in the woods, which is beautiful because the entire A-frame is essentially made out of wood.”

The home’s current owners, digital effects pioneer Jeffrey Kleiser and sculptor Diana Walczak, have used the space as both residence and creative incubator. 

Walczak, best known for sculpting the Michael Jackson HIStory statue and designing its digital version for the album cover, and Kleiser, whose credits span “Tron” to “X-Men,” are consolidating their property portfolio, according to Soffer.

“They’ve absolutely loved living there and they are creatives themselves,” Soffer said. “They’ve actually recorded in that house, numerous bands over the years.” 

One of the most famous is The Association, the 1960s band behind hits like “Cherish” and “Windy.” Their connection to the property earned it a cameo in Linda McCartney’s photography book, “The Sixties.”

The home’s creative legacy doesn’t stop at music, and has quietly played host to artists, sculptors and filmmakers over the decades.

“That place kind of attracts a very interesting crowd and has a very interesting creative energy to it,” Soffer said.

Though it’s tucked into the hills, the property is not without modern acclaim. It has been featured on “Staycation,” the Emmy-winning travel show, and was recognized by Travel + Leisure as one of California’s best Airbnbs. 

The owners even produce “Hollywood Honey” on the premises, courtesy of a small hillside apiary tended by a local beekeeper.

The house’s positioning on the ridge yields dual vistas: the Hollywood sign at its back and sweeping views of downtown L.A., Griffith Park, and — on clear days — the Pacific Ocean at its front. 

“When you are building on a site like that, the Hollywood sign is as direct as it gets,” Soffer said. “When you’re sitting on either of the rooftop decks, all you can see is the Hollywood sign… and on the front of the house, you have these panoramic views of the city.”

The listing also marks a nod to the roots of the surrounding area. 

“Originally, Beachwood Canyon was built by a single guy and he had done it because he wanted to create a neighborhood that was perfect for Hollywood and studio production,” Soffer said. “When they first built the Hollywood sign, it was actually almost like an advertisement for the neighborhood.”

At the time, the sign was even illuminated at night — a touch of glamor that has since disappeared. 

“They actually used to have lights on the Hollywood sign, believe it or not,” Soffer said. “I would love to see that today, but I think it might be a little bit too bright for the current landscape of the neighborhood.”

Despite its proximity to a tourist magnet, the property offers peace and privacy. 

“They said everyone is so enamored by the sign, everyone’s in such a good mood when they’re up there,” Soffer said of the owners. “They’ve never had any issues with break-ins or trespassing or anything like that over the years.”

There’s little risk of competition either: “To the right of the property, if you’re facing the property, there’s only one other lot that can be developed,” Soffer noted. “As of now, there’s nothing on it. It’s just a raw piece of land. And beyond that, it’s pure wilderness.”

It’s that blend of exclusivity, architectural significance, and Hollywood history that Soffer believes makes the home one-of-a-kind. 

“The architectural community loves these types of houses — A-frame houses,” he said. “They aren’t typical for Los Angeles, and when they do pop up, it’s something to be cherished.”