Outpost Estates

Outpost Estates, is located in the Hollywood Hills above Los Angeles, with a history that goes back to the 1920s. The area presently has close to 450 residences with a long legacy, stunning vistas, and diversified culture.

The neighborhood was initially built by Gen. Harrison Gray Otisthen and later purchased by Charles E. Toberman getting its name from a clubhouse there called "The Outpost." The neighborhood immediately gained notoriety for its Hollywood residents and grandiose home styles.

After the Hollywood Sign went up for the first time in 1923, Toberman wanted to make his own neighborhood more famous. He created a nearly 30-foot-tall neon "Outpost" sign, which was the tallest of its kind at the time.

The sign was later disassembled during World War II, and throughout the years, its remains were covered by dirt and weeds. However, two Outpost Estates homeowners came across its ruins in 2002 while out hiking.

On lots larger than 10,000 square feet, Toberman continued to build opulent Spanish-style mansions with red tile roofs and abundance of outdoor living space. Because of the strong demand for properties from the oil and entertainment industries, the neighborhood even weathered the 1929 stock market crisis.

Nearly 1.5 square miles now make up Outpost Estates, which also borders Runyon Canyon Park and Mulholland Drive. The area, which is referred to as a "jewel in the Hollywood Hills," became a city park in 1984 and is still considered an "urban wilderness."