Scott Shriner, known as the bassist for the band Weezer, and author Jillian Lauren have listed their former gated abode in Los Angeles for sale. The asking price for the property is US$3 million. Shriner, the longest-serving bass member in Weezer’s history since 2001, acquired the mid-century property in 2018 for US$1.75 million. It spans almost half an acre of land in the Eagle Rock neighbourhood of Los Angeles, boasting an elevated hillside location, a swimming pool, and considerable privacy.
Shriner’s residence is situated on a 20,265-square-foot hillside plot, set high above the street and accessed via a private gate and lush landscaping. This elevated position creates a clear demarcation from the road before the property opens up to the main house and surrounding outdoor areas.
Features and Amenities of the Property
Just beyond the glass front door, vaulted ceilings with exposed wooden beams welcome visitors, underscoring the house’s mid-century style. From here, the foyer opens directly to the living areas, with the dining area and main lounge positioned immediately adjacent to the entrance. The principal living space, comprising three rooms under the same ceiling, features double glass doors in the centre leading directly to the side courtyard. The dining area closest to the entrance is furnished with a long wooden table, complemented by four upholstered chairs and a low coffee table. On the other side of the doors, a dark blue sofa suite faces a marble fireplace with a wooden mantel. Built-in shelving and large windows make this part of the room particularly suitable for reading or relaxed lingering, without compromising the connection to the open-plan layout.
The kitchen, located across the hallway, is equipped with rich wooden cabinetry, light stone worktops, subtly textured tile splashbacks, stainless steel appliances, and a farmhouse-style sink. A central island provides additional workspace and informal seating, directly before another set of glass doors leads to the outdoor patio.
Indoor and Outdoor Areas
The floor plan transitions into a split-level section of the house in the hallway, where a short open staircase connects the upper and lower floors. Upstairs, the main suite continues the house’s mid-century aesthetic, with exposed ceiling beams, warm wooden floors, and a deep blue accent wall behind the bed. The en-suite bathroom features a brighter colour scheme, combining light stone tiles with a long, dark wooden double vanity under twin mirrors. Opposite the vanity, a deep bathtub is arranged next to a frameless glass shower, creating a spacious bathing area that contrasts with the warmer tones of the bedroom. Three further bedrooms offer flexible accommodation for guests and Shriner’s children, each with its individual appearance.
- —Price: US$3 million
- —Location: Los Angeles, California
- —Living Area: 3,035 square feet
- —Plot Size: 0.47 acres
- —Bedrooms: 5
- —Bathrooms: 4
The final interior spaces of the house are dedicated to entertainment and music. The media room is set up as an informal screening and listening area, with a deep blue sofa facing a wall-mounted television and a low wooden console. French doors open to hillside garden beds, while the walls are filled with framed Weezer memorabilia, including concert posters and record awards. The music studio offers the perfect spot for Weezer jam sessions, with exposed ceiling beams fitted with acoustic panels and additional sound insulation on the walls. Guitars hang alongside amplifiers, an electronic drum kit, keyboards, and recording equipment, while built-in storage houses an extensive vinyl collection.
Outdoors, the relaxed mid-century design of the house continues, with a series of terraces, water features, and landscaped areas spread across the entire hillside plot. Directly outside the main living areas, a raised wooden deck beneath string lights creates the primary outdoor entertaining space. The area includes a dining table for al fresco meals and a larger lounge for sunbathing, with steps leading down to the swimming pool.
