4053 W. Woking Way 90027
4053 W. Woking Way 90027 Los Feliz USA
Type
Tudor Revival
Sold
Bedrooms
4 Bedrooms
Bathrooms
5 Baths
Area
6388 sqft
About
History:
Home of Walt E. Disney from 1932 to 1950. (Source: The Estates of Beverly Hills p. 96.)
Walt Disney built this house in 1933. Click here to read the 2011 Los Feliz Ledger story about Disney homes in the neighborhood. The story is on page 7.
E.S. Somers, architect
Walt Disney was an LFIA Director from 1937 to 1947. (LFIA Minutes)
“Architectural integrity; original owner most important.” Disney’s profile, p. 255-257, Palmer’s History of Hollywood, V.2, Arthur Cawston, Publisher, 1937.
Mrs. Hamilton Von Breton was a member of the Los Feliz Woman’s Club in 1959. (Source: Los Feliz Woman’s Club rosters).
1940 Census:
4053 Woking Way (Value: $40,000): 1) Walter E. Disney, head of household; white married male 38 years of age; born in Illinois; motion picture producer, own business; earns more than $5,000. 2) Lillian B. Disney, wife; white married female 40 years of age; born in Idaho; not working. 3) Diane Disney, daughter; white female 6 years of age; born in California; in school. 4) Sharon Disney, daughter; white female 3 years of age; born in California; in school. 5) Almyr B. Buddhu, butler; white married male 34 years of age; born in Illinois; butler in a private family; earns $900. 6) Verda L. Buddhu, cook; white married female 32 years of age; born in Missouri; cook in a private family; earns $525. 7) Olive A. Smith, nurse; white single female 54 years of age; born in England; nurse in a private family; earns $900.
Details
Type: Tudor Revival Sold
Bedrooms: 4
Area: 6388 sqft
Lot Size: 7600 sqft
Bathrooms: 5
Year Built: 1932