5146 Sophia Ave In Encino
5146 Sophia Ave
Encino, CA 91436
3 BR, 2.5 BA
$1,025,000 $999,000
I meant to post this when it first hit the market a few weeks ago, but it somehow slipped through the cracks. What caught my eye was a charming mid-century ranch home located a stone’s throw from the 101 in Encino (I have yet to visit the house, but I don’t think traffic noise is an issue). I like the indoor/outdoor flow, big backyard with pool (the lot is 10,227 square feet), high beam ceilings, skylights and dual fireplaces.
Avenel Cooperative Unit Hits The Market!
2841 1/2 Avenel St
Los Angeles, CA 90026
3 BR, 1 BA
$749,000
Days like today remind about why I love working in real estate in Los Angeles as this is one of two very exciting listings to hit the market today (check out the other one here). Located in the Avenel Cooperative Housing Project in Silver Lake which helped put Los Angeles on the map as the epicenter for the Modernist movement in American domestic architecture, this property was designed by architect Gregory Ain in 1947. I was able to see four units in this housing complex last October (check out my writeup here) as part of the MAK Tour and I pretty much blown away by the unit’s simplicity, sophistication and charm.
16029 Meadowcrest Rd In Sherman Oaks
16029 Meadowcrest Rd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
5 BR, 3 BA
$849,000
Here’s a great mid-century hitting the market for the first time ever. Located in the Royal Woods neighborhood of Sherman Oaks, this home is like stepping back in time to the 1950s (it was built in 1954). A number of trademark mid-century touches can be found – sliding room dividers, pocket doors, questionable paint choices – that will make this well-preserved home very appealing to many buyers.
2641 Lake Hollywood Dr In The Hollywood Hills
2641 Lake Hollywood Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90068
5 BR, 3.5 BA
$1,799,000
I’m liking this new mid-century listing in the Hollywood Hills. At nearly 3,000 square feet and 5 bedrooms (plus a maid’s room that can be used as an office) you really get a lot of house for this price which is nice to see. The pool is very clearly the centerpiece as you can see it from almost every photo. The “see forever” views stretch from Downtown to Palos Verdes and you also have a view of the Hollywood Reservoir which is a nice bonus. I really like the sliding glass floor to ceiling doors/windows throughout the house which really show off the views. The kitchen is totally updated and there are walk-in closets and a wet bar. Basically all the trimmings you’d expect at this price point.
For more info and photos click here.
2166 Sunset Crest In The Hollywood Hills
2166 Sunset Crest Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90046
3 BR, 2 BA
$999,000
I really like this new mid-century listing in Laurel Canyon. The design and floorplan is simple but makes great use of the canyon surroundings – and I totally love that red door! Built in 1959 and designed by Otto J. Koruer, this is a spacious home with an open living room complete with a block fireplace centerpiece.
There is a flat yard with patio areas as well as striking views of the mountains.
This is a desirable part of Laurel Canyon (it’s located in the Wonderland School District) so this should attract a lot of attention. I will definitely be checking it out!
For more photos and info click here.
2348 Cove Ave In Silver lake
2348 Cove Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90039
2 BR, 2BA
$1,299,000
In 2005 architect George Mimnaugh reinterpreted Rodney Walker’s original 1953 glass and concrete design by updating it for modern living. The renovation earned the home a Los Angeles Historical-Monument designation in 2007 and now the home is on the market for a hefty price tag. According to Curbed, this home has been a tough sell as it has been on and off the market since the restoration.
Located on a flat lot up in the hills on the east side of the Silver Lake Reservoir, this is the kind of mid-century modern that we all lust over.
I love the true open floor plan, the floor-to-ceiling walls of glass and the stone backdrop.
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2527 Hargrave In The Hollywood Hills
2527 Hargrave Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90068
2 BR, 3 BA
1,878 square feet
$849,000
Built in 1960 and designed by architect Robert B. Marks, The Backer/DeCarolis House has just hit the market. This mid-century modern home has multiple levels in the hillside and has a hexagonal form that really becomes apparent on the inside.
Dig that sunken living room! There’s also a wet bar, outdoor studio/guest house, pool with a spa and canyon views. Marks was a student of Frank Lloyd Wright and his “organic architecture” influence can be seen throughout the house.
This home just hit the market and is ripe for the taking! I can’t wait to see it in person. What do you think: priced to sell or overpriced?
For more pics and info click here.
Raphael Soriano’s Shulman House
The Shulman House
7875 Woodrow Wilson Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90046
3 BR, 3 BA
$2,495,000
Widely considered the greatest architectural photographer of our time, Julius Shulman spent the past 59 years living in this Raphael Soriano masterpiece until his death this past summer. This studio and residence tucked away in a secluded spot in the Hollywood Hills just hit the market this week and local architecture fantatics having been buzzing with the opportunity to check it out in person.
This mid-century is the only unaltered steel frame house by Soriano and has thus been deemed a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural monument. The interior contains extensive wooden built-ins and cabinetry, there are koi ponds surrounding the backyard studio, the living room has a floor-to-ceiling fireplace, and the kitchen has built-in bench seating.
Clearly this is an architectural landmark fit for an architectural icon. Hopefully the new owner will respect history and maintain the architctectural integrity of the home with some tasteful updates.
For more photos and information click here.
(Top photo courtesy of You-Are-Here)
Neutra Office Building In Silver Lake
Richard Neutra’s presence is felt all over Silver Lake. From the iconic homes that adorn the neighborhood to the work of the young architects whom absorbed his style and carried on his legacy, Neutra is often the first name people bring up when talking about “Silver Lake architecture.”
And while many think of the brilliant homes he designed, one of his most famous works is the Neutra Office Building on Glendale Blvd. For 20 years the building served as Neutra’s studio until his death in 1970. This building is the last surviving example of a Neutra commercial design which probably explains the hefty price tag when the building was listed for sale earlier this year. According to Neutra.org the building is still for sale but it does not say for how much. Curbed LA reported $3.5 million but that may have changed.
The Neutra Office Building is listed as a Historic Cultural Monument on the National Register Of Historic Places. The building’s rear apartment was being rented out by Dion Neutra, Richard’s son, earlier this year as well – “only for true Neutra fans” it advised. Would you have made the cut?
Neutra Office Building
2379 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
2312 & 2314 Valentine St In Echo Park
2312 & 2314 Valentine St
Los Angeles, CA 90026
2 units – 1 BR 2 BA
$99,000
Update 1/16/10: sold for $335,000!
My friend took me to this open house today with very little preface as to what we were going to see. When he had trouble finding parking and as I saw herds of people heading in one direction I started wondering what was up.
“Uh, I guess this is going to be a crowded one,” he said.
As we approached the house I started to see why – this is no ordinary income property, flip, rehab, whatever you want to call it. Every contractor, flipper and investor was here to see what could potentially be the deal of the year: an architecturally significant mid-century that has been abandoned for over 15 years.
Those years of neglect have left the house in a condition that I overheard one person describe as “as if beautiful vintage car had been in a terrible accident and left in a junkyard.”
The photos below don’t do this house justice – it’s in much worse shape thank it looks – but take a look anyway. And then head over tomorrow (12/6) for the second and last open house. Because in a year it will either be replaced by something new or it will (hopefully) be restored to its original glory and you’ll wish you had seen the before and not just the after.
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