875 Laguna Road In Pasadena
875 Laguna Road
Pasadena, CA 91105
3 BR, 2 BA
$1,049,000
This mid-century modern, post and beam home (1955) is one of four residences designed and built by J.W. Putnam on highly-desirable Laguna Road in the San Rafael section of Pasadena. The 1,673 square foot, steel-based home spans a flowing creek bed stemming from nearby Johnston Lake.
The step-down living room features vaulted, beamed ceilings and a wood burning fireplace. There are brand-new sliding glass doors and direct outdoor access from all the living spaces throughout–allowing full access to the beautiful, park-like grounds.
1616 Cerro Gordo Street In Echo Park
1616 Cerro Gordo Street
Los Angeles, CA 90026
2 Br, 1.75 BA
$595,000
I saw this new listing in the hills of Echo Park yesterday. The charming 1-bedroom, 1-bath home was built in 1910 and also includes a 1-bedroom and bath guest cottage.
The residence maintains original architectural details, like this stone fireplace in the living room, but also includes updated amenities and systems.
There are large windows throughout, letting in the California sunshine and canyon views.
12327 Rochedale Lane In Brentwood
12327 Rochedale Lane
Los Angeles, CA 90049
3 BR, 2 BA
$1,595,000
The Kalmick House, built in 1950 by A. Quincy Jones, is one of the best remaining examples of the Mutual Housing Association’s postwar tract.
Located in the sought-after architectural development of Crestwood Hills in Brentwood, the Mutual Housing Association was built in the early 1950s by architects A. Quincy Jones, Whitney R. Smith, and structural engineer Edgardo Contin as modern, inexpensive housing for families.
The award-winning architectural was designated as Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 634 and is covered by the Mills Tax Act.
8636 Allenwood Road In Hollywood Hills
8636 Allenwood Road
Los Angeles, CA 90046
3 BR, 2.5 BA
$1,349,000
Built in 1959, this classic mid-century in the Laurel Hills section of the Hollywood Hills has it all–gorgeous walls of glass, wood beamed ceilings, bamboo floors, fireplace and more.
The 2,507 square foot residence has been modernized with today’s buyer in mind, while maintaining the stunning mid-century architectural details.
2483 Glendower Place In Los Feliz
2483 Glendower Place
Los Angeles, CA 90027
5 BR, 2.5 BA
$1,995,000
I saw this new listing on Tuesday during the broker’s open and I loved it. The hilltop home is in prime Los Feliz, north of the Boulevard, and within walking distance of Griffith Park.
The 3,111 square foot home was designed by Hungarian-born Bartholomew Mako in 1925 in Medieval Revival style. The architectural details are incredible–refinished hardwood floors, Gothic archways, high ceilings and city views from many rooms.
The home’s main floor offers a sprawling living room with fireplace, formal dining room, breakfast room, and kitchen that opens to the grounds.
4414 Brunswick Avenue In Atwater Village
4414 Brunswick Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90039
2 BR, 2 BA
$585,000
It’s not every day that a house like this in Atwater Village comes on the market, since many homes in the area were built in the 1920s and 30s and are Bungalows or Spanish style.
This 1,800 square foot home was built in 1939 and has a mid-century modern feel with vaulted wood beamed ceilings, open floor plan, brick fireplace and more.
2750 Lakewood Avenue In Silver Lake
2750 Lakewood Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90039
2 BR, 2.5 BA
$829,000
I saw this new listing in Silver Lake yesterday during the broker’s open, and I was impressed. Built in 1955, this traditional home was recently renovated and is move-in ready. It would be a great home for a small family since it’s within Ivanhoe School District.
The spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence has an open living room with original casement windows, built-in bookshelves and great mountain views.
7975 Woodrow Wilson Drive In Hollywood Hills
7975 Woodrow Wilson Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90046
4 BR, 4 BA
$2,195,000
The Linder Residence was built in 1938 by Edward B. Rust, A.I.A. Rust is best known for the Nationally Registered Los Altos Apartments on Wilshire Boulevard and the historic Windsor Apartment Hotel in Koreatown. The deco-style residence has long been associated with the glamor of Hollywood’s “Golden Era”.
Shortly after the residence was completed, it was sold to actor Anderson Lawler (shown above in the home). According to the listing, Lawler’s friend Marlene Dietrich helped furnish the home, and later Lawler apparently rented it to Orson Welles who lived there with Rita Hayworth. Subsequent owners included opera singer Rise Stevens, actor Lex Barker and director Ralph Levy. Since 1955,s the property has been owned by writer/director Paul Harrison and his family.
The 3,151 square foot home features deco details, including the entry staircase and tiles, the round kitchen window, original fixtures and fireplaces, built-in vanities, hardwood floors and more.
Nomland & Nomland’s Case Study House #10 In Pasadena
711 South San Rafael
Pasadena, CA 91105
4 BR, 4 BA
$1,599,000
It’s always exciting when a house of this architectural significance hits the market. Case Study House #10, designed in 1947 by father and son team Kemper Nomland and Kemper Nomland, Jr., is the only CSH in Pasadena. The 2,686 square foot post & beam is divided into 3 levels, paralleling the slope of its .37-acre lot in the San Rafael Hills.
The residence features walls of glass that open to a back garden, grassy yard, pool and guesthouse.
3893 Avenida Del Sol In Studio City
3893 Avenida Del Sol
Studio City, CA 91604
1 BR, 1 BA
$649,900
This brand-new listing in Studio City was built by architect Ralph Bowerman, A.I.A, in 1950.
It was Rock Hudson’s home from 1951 to 1955 and was featured in Architectural Digest’s Hollywood at Home. (The above photo is Bill Anderson’s portrait of Rock Hudson, 1954.)
Nestled in the hills above Coldwater Canyon, this peaceful and private mid-century modern residence has been thoughtfully restored and updated. It features stunning wraparound walls of glass, treetop views from every room and a dipping pool.
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