Realtor: L.A.-Area Home Where ‘River’s Edge’ Was Filmed Is Listed for $740K

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

L.A.-Area Home Where ‘River’s Edge’ Was Filmed Is Listed for $740K

River's Edge, Island Pictures; realtor.com

One thing holds true about buying a home in Los Angeles: You never know when you’re going to see it pop up on the screen.

Thousands of films and TV shows have been shot in Southern California—and filming locations aren’t always lavish Beverly Hills mansions. Many are all-American family homes such as this Tujunga property where the late ’80s teen drama “River’s Edge” was filmed. The home that stood in as the family house of Keanu Reeves‘ character in the movie is currently on the market for $740,000.

The current residents owned the house in 1986, when the film was released. They saw a young Reeves, in his early 20s, portraying a troubled teen involved in a murder committed by a friend. Based on a true story, the “Most Polarizing Teen Film” also starred Ione Skye, Dennis Hopper, and scene-stealer Crispin Glover.

But they’re not the only movie stars who have spent time in the four-bedroom,1,698-square-foot house. Listing agent Deanna Medina of JohnHart Real Estate told us the late Paul Walker grew up just down the street and worked for his family’s septic tank pumping service. Walker was at this home pumping out the septic tank on several occasions.

A young Keanu Reeves in a scene from “River’s Edge,” shot in a Tujunga, CA, home

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Here’s the same living room, substantially upgraded.

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The pedigree is interesting, but it pales as a selling point to the home’s extraordinary location. The property backs right up to the Los Angeles National Forest. No one can build above it.

As a result, there are miles of hiking trails and wilderness right out the back door. “It’s quite a special home,” says Medina. “It’s quiet, relaxing, and serene, yet you’re just minutes away from all the conveniences of the city.”

The backyard borders the Los Angeles National Forest.

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The homeowners have completed a number of recent upgrades, including in the kitchen with all-new granite countertops, a tile backsplash, stylish cabinets, an island with a sink, and stainless-steel appliances. Windows and doors are new as well.

Newly remodeled kitchen

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The interior spaces are gorgeous, but the exterior is the true standout. Newly built decks and a wood patio look out over unblemished nature, and the backyard is dominated by what’s rumored to be a 200-year-old oak tree, which is perfect for hanging hammocks or providing shade.