Dunsmuir House

Dunsmuir House is a Neoclassical Revival house in Oakland, California, and a filming location for A View to a Kill (1985), Phantasm (1979) and So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993). Built in 1899, it was designed by Joshua Eugene Freeman, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by City of Oakland (Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate).

Location: 2960 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, California, United States

Verified facts

Located in Oakland
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0845, SRC-0846, SRC-0849
Built in 1899
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0845, SRC-0846, SRC-2909
Designed by Joshua Eugene Freeman
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0845, SRC-0847, SRC-6014, SRC-6015
Architectural style: Neoclassical Revival
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-0848, SRC-0847, SRC-0849, SRC-6014, SRC-9236
Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0848, SRC-0849, SRC-0845
Appeared in A View to a Kill (movie, 1985)
confidence 80/100 · 10 independent sources · SRC-0850, SRC-0851, SRC-3107, SRC-3626, SRC-0848, SRC-6072, SRC-6073, SRC-9237, SRC-9568, SRC-9721
Appeared in Phantasm (movie, 1979)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0849, SRC-0850, SRC-14180
Appeared in So I Married an Axe Murderer (movie, 1993)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0850, SRC-0849, SRC-14179

Ownership history

Current owner — City of Oakland (Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate)
confidence 95/100 · SRC-0845, SRC-0848, SRC-6015, SRC-0849, SRC-14507

Evidence & sources

SRC-0845 — Historic American Landscapes Survey (HALS No. CA-21) — Dunsmuir Historic Estate, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-0846 — Visit Oakland — Dunsmuir-Hellman Historic Estate (Tier 3, institutional_page; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-0847 — OldHomeFolks — Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate (Tier 3, directory; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-0848 — Wikipedia — Dunsmuir House (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-0849 — KQED — Dunsmuir: The Oakland Mansion That Inspired Hollywood Nightmares (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-0850 — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations — A View to a Kill (1985) (Tier 3, database; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-0851 — Giggster — A View to a Kill Filming Locations (Tier 3, guide; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-10086 — OldHomeFolks — Dunsmuir-Hellman Historic Estate (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-14179 — Wikipedia — So I Married an Axe Murderer (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
SRC-14180 — Wikipedia — Phantasm (film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
SRC-14507 — Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate – About Us (official estate site) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
SRC-2909 — Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate (City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation) — official estate site (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-3107 — Sceen It — A View to a Kill at Dunsmuir House and Gardens (filming location) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-3626 — movie-locations.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-5778 — Atlas Obscura — Dunsmuir-Hellman Historic Estate (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-5779 — SF Station — Dunsmuir Historic Estate (Tier 3, listing; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-6014 — Dunsmuir Hellman House — Clio (Tier 2, history_directory; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-6015 — Dunsmuir Hellman House — Oakland LocalWiki (Tier 3, community_wiki; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-6072 — Set-Jetter — A View To A Kill (1985) filming locations (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-6073 — James Bond Wiki (Fandom) — Sutton Residence (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-9236 — Visit Oakland — Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate listing (Tier 2, official_tourism; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-9237 — The 80s Movies Rewind — A View To A Kill (1985) Filming Locations (Tier 2, film_location_database; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-9568 — Reelstreets — A View to a Kill (filming locations) (Tier 2, film_location_database; retrieved June 2026)
SRC-9721 — Brit Movie Tours — Filming Locations of Classic James Bond Movies (Where was A View to a Kill filmed?) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.

Plan Your Visit

Hours: Estate open Tue-Fri 10am-4pm. Docent-led mansion tours Wed 11am; self-guided Fri 11am (seasonal)

Admission: Contact estate for current tour pricing

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Frequently asked questions

Where was A View to a Kill filmed?

Dunsmuir House, in Oakland, California, is a real-world filming location used for A View to a Kill. This property has also appeared on screen in Phantasm, So I Married an Axe Murderer.

Where was Phantasm filmed?

Dunsmuir House, in Oakland, California, is a real-world filming location used for Phantasm. This property has also appeared on screen in A View to a Kill, So I Married an Axe Murderer.

Where was So I Married an Axe Murderer filmed?

Dunsmuir House, in Oakland, California, is a real-world filming location used for So I Married an Axe Murderer. This property has also appeared on screen in A View to a Kill, Phantasm.

Can you visit Dunsmuir House?

Yes — Dunsmuir House is open to the public on a limited basis. Hours: Estate open Tue-Fri 10am-4pm. Docent-led mansion tours Wed 11am; self-guided Fri 11am (seasonal). Admission: Contact estate for current tour pricing.

Who designed Dunsmuir House?

Dunsmuir House was designed by Joshua Eugene Freeman.

Where is Dunsmuir House located?

Dunsmuir House is located in Oakland, California.