Professional basketball player Dennis Schröder and his longtime wife, Ellen Ziolo, have officially listed their modern, custom-designed estate in the San Fernando Valley community of Tarzana, California, with an asking price of $6 million. The move comes as the German-born NBA guard permanently clears out his real estate footprint in the Los Angeles area following his departure from the storied Lakers franchise in the summer of 2023.
The high-end property, situated on a quiet suburban street in Tarzana, originally caught Schröder’s eye in early 2021. At the time, the athlete had been traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Los Angeles Lakers, prompting him to search for a suitable Southern California home base. He ultimately purchased the newly constructed contemporary residence for nearly $4.3 million. For a high-profile professional basketball player, the property offered an instantly appealing amenity: a fully fenced, private concrete basketball court complete with professional-grade glass backboards, making it an ideal personal training ground just steps from the back door.
Following his final stint with the Lakers and subsequent shifts in his professional basketball career, Schröder and Ziolo decided to transition the property into an income-generating investment. Before officially putting the estate on the market with a $6 million price tag, the couple offered the luxury residence as a high-end rental, commanding up to $40,000 per month from tenants seeking upscale San Fernando Valley living. Michael Henderson of Redfin Corporation currently holds the exclusive listing for the expansive property.
Completed in 2017, the sprawling residential compound offers an impressive total of roughly 8,400 square feet of living space split across two separate structures. In total, the gated estate encompasses seven bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, and two powder rooms. The primary residence utilizes a minimalist, all-white color palette and an open-concept layout defined by polished porcelain tile floors, soaring high ceilings, and expansive Fleetwood glass doors that slide open to create a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. Modern conveniences are woven directly into the minimalist architecture, including a built-in elevator and a sophisticated Control4 smart-home automation system that manages lighting, climate, and security across the entire estate.
The main home’s architectural journey begins at the formal entry foyer, which leads past a dedicated media room and a cozy, shelf-lined den. These functional spaces guide visitors into the home’s striking central gallery, anchored by a dramatic curving staircase featuring sleek glass railings. Tucked neatly beneath the staircase is a custom-designed glass-enclosed wine vault, serving as both a functional storage space for a serious collection and a striking visual art piece within the central living core.
Moving past the central gallery opens up a massive great room that combines living and dining areas, all centered around a soaring double-sided fireplace. This luminous gathering space flows effortlessly into a high-end chef’s kitchen outfitted with premium finishes, including a dramatic waterfall island and a spacious walk-in pantry designed for large-scale entertaining or quiet family meals.
The upper level of the main residence is dedicated to private family quarters, anchored by a secluded primary suite wing. This expansive owner’s sanctuary features its own private fireplace, a sheltered balcony overlooking the grounds, dual custom-fitted walk-in closets, and a luxurious spa-like bathroom wrapped entirely in horizontally veined bookmatched marble. Four additional family bedrooms occupy the upper floor as well, with three of them enjoying private balconies that overlook the manicured property. A final bedroom, complete with an ensuite bathroom, is situated on the main level and is currently configured for use as a functional home office.
The exterior grounds span more than a third of an acre, offering a private, walled, and gated urban oasis. The backyard is designed around a resort-style zero-edge swimming pool equipped with an integrated raised spa and a shallow Baja shelf for lounging in the Southern California sun. An outdoor kitchen extends the home’s entertaining capabilities, while the lighted, fenced concrete basketball court stands as a centerpiece for athletic training and recreation. Topping off the property’s luxury amenities is a private rooftop deck fitted with its own wet bar, providing sweeping views of the surrounding neighborhood and the distant San Fernando Valley hills.
In addition to the primary six-bedroom residence, the estate features a fully detached, two-story guesthouse measuring approximately 1,100 square feet. This secondary dwelling mirrors the main house’s modern aesthetic and includes an upstairs bedroom, a downstairs loft space, a full bathroom, and two additional half-baths. An attached two-car garage, paired with a spacious motor court capable of accommodating up to four additional vehicles, provides ample parking for residents and visiting guests alike.
The sale of the Tarzana mansion coincides with a dynamic period in Schröder’s professional basketball career. Now 33 years old, the veteran guard has built a reputation as one of the most traveled and resilient players in the modern NBA landscape. Originally selected 17th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2013 NBA Draft, Schröder spent the formative years of his career in Georgia through 2018 before embarking on a whirlwind journey across the league.
Over the subsequent seasons, Schröder has logged significant minutes for a lengthy roster of teams, including the Oklahoma City Thunder, Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors, and Brooklyn Nets, alongside brief stints with the Sacramento Kings and Cleveland Cavaliers. His career path has also been defined by two distinct chapters playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, the second of which concluded in the summer of 2023 and ultimately precipitated his decision to divest from his Southern California real estate portfolio. Most recently, the veteran guard was traded to the Charlotte Hornets. Beyond his extensive NBA résumé, Schröder also serves as the captain of the German men’s national basketball team, leading his home country on the international stage.
