Los Feliz isn’t just one of the most architecturally rich and desirable neighborhoods in LA—it’s also the place where Mickey Mouse was born. Yes, really.

Before Disneyland. Before global fame. Walt Disney was renting a modest house on Lyric Avenue when he dreamed up a little character who would go on to become the face of an empire.

🏠 Walt Disney’s Home on Lyric Avenue

In 1923, a 21-year-old Walt Disney was living at 2495 Lyric Avenue in Los Feliz, renting a room from his aunt and uncle. It was in this small, unassuming home that he created early cartoon characters like Oswald the Lucky Rabbit—and eventually, Mickey Mouse.

The house still stands today, and although it's now a private residence, it's a local landmark in spirit.

🎬 The Original Disney Bros Studio on Kingswell Ave

Just a few blocks away at 4651 Kingswell Avenue, Walt and his brother Roy opened the first Disney Bros Cartoon Studio. It was a tiny office behind a real estate office—hardly the magical campus we associate with Disney now.

This stretch of Kingswell is still full of character, and if you know where to look, the Disney connection is woven into the fabric of the neighborhood.

✨ Why It Matters (Even If You’re Not a Disney Fan)

The Disney connection is just one of the reasons Los Feliz is so special. This is a neighborhood full of real stories—homes that belonged to animators, musicians, architects, and legacy families. Whether you're looking at a hillside Spanish Colonial or a 1920s courtyard apartment, you're buying more than square footage. You’re buying into a neighborhood with roots.

💬 Thinking About a Move to Los Feliz?

Whether you’re dreaming of a view home in The Oaks or a vintage cottage with a story to tell, I can help you find it. I live here, work here, and love it here.

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