F. Ron Smith and David Berg of Smith & Berg Property Group (Compass) Close a $12.475M Ken Ungar–Designed Estate at 1228 Amalfi Drive in the Pacific Palisades Riviera
The Compass duo closes an 8,045-square-foot Traditional behind towering hedges in the Riviera, with a double-height foyer and curved staircase, six bedrooms, and a pool, spa and lawn across nearly 0.4 acres.
F. Ron Smith and David Berg of Smith & Berg Property Group at Compass have closed the sale of 1228 Amalfi Drive in Pacific Palisades for $12,475,000. The home closed in September 2026.
Designed by Ken Ungar, the residence sits privately behind mature hedges in the Palisades' coveted Riviera neighborhood. The 8,045-square-foot house occupies a landscaped lot of about 17,500 square feet, and its scale and detailing give it a rare sense of privacy just minutes from the rest of the Westside.
A double-height foyer with a graceful curved staircase sets the tone, opening to interiors with artisan millwork, rich finishes and abundant natural light. The formal living room centers on a marble fireplace and a bay window and flows to a seated wet bar, a dining room with a butler's pantry, and a family room that opens to the outdoor living spaces.
The kitchen pairs a stone-topped center island with a walk-in pantry and Wolf and Miele appliances, including a gas range, double ovens and two dishwashers. A sunlit breakfast area opens through French doors to a deck with a built-in barbecue. The main level also holds an executive office, a guest or staff suite, a mudroom and laundry.
Upstairs are five en suite bedrooms, led by a primary suite with vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, a private terrace over the backyard and an adjoining retreat for a sitting room, office or wellness space, plus dual marble baths and separate walk-in closets. The lower level adds a recreation room with direct access to the yard.
Outside, towering hedges enclose a resort-style setting: a heated covered deck overlooking a broad natural lawn, a pool and spa, and stone patios. Surround sound, solar panels, a gated entry and parking for up to eight cars, including an attached three-car garage, round out the property, moments from The Riviera Country Club and the shops and restaurants of Palisades Village.
Closed sale. $2M+ in live markets only. Listing agents named as published. Source: Compass. Photos: Courtesy Compass / F. Ron Smith and David Berg, Smith & Berg Property Group. Luxury Price Drops is not a brokerage.