2422 Silver Ridge Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90039
4 BR, 2.5 BA
$1,495,000

We first posted about R.M. Schindler’s James Eads How House in July 2009, when it had just come back on the market with a substantial price drop to $1.495 from its starting point of $4.995 in September of 2008. And now the architectural masterpiece is back on the market!

Built in 1925, the 2,426 square foot home has been fully restored and updated for modern living. There are stunning architectural details, including walls of glass, redwood, and concrete and original fireplaces. The home also includes many updates including an alarm system and central heat and air conditioning.

The residence is sited on a 14,461 square foot lot with a deck and a Richard Neutra designed garden.

There is a dining room with a fireplace and a beautiful eat-in kitchen.

The home’s second story offers a gorgeous living room with a large terrace.

Dr. How’s office has been fully restored.

With 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, there’s plenty of room for a family or guests.

This is an incredible opportunity to own a Schindler masterpiece. If you’d like to see the How House in person, email me or call me at 323-775-6305!

More info and photos of 2422 Silver Ridge Ave.

Listing courtesy of Cory Weiss, Partners Trust-Beverly Hills.

2318 & 2320 Earl Street
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Two Units: 2 BR, 1.5 BA each
$699,000

This mid-century modern duplex in the Silver Lake Hills features Reservoir views. The property was built in 1964 and is on Earl Street, near other architectural homes (including a number of Neutra homes).

The front unit has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and features high, wood beamed ceilings, a wood burning fireplace, and bamboo floors throughout.

An open veranda connects the two units.

The rear unit is separated on two levels and has 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths.

It also includes a wood deck overlooking the spacious backyard and 7,501 square foot, street-to-street lot.

This property is in a good Silver Lake location–just on the other side of Glendale, but still close to the Silver Lake Reservoir. It’s a short sale and both but units will be delivered vacant. It could be a great income generating opportunity or live-rent option for the right buyer! If you’d like to see it in person, email me or call me at 323-775-6305.

More info and photos of 2318 Earl St.

Listing courtesy of Monique Carrabba and Joe Carrabba, Keller Williams-Hollywood Hills.

On Saturday, February 11th from 11am to 3pm, the Pablove Foundation is hosting True Pablove – A Valentine’s Family Celebration with craft booths, live music, silent auction, kid’s activities, Pablove Shutterbugs Giving Tree and great refreshments for all.

At last year’s events, kids had a ball customizing tote bags, hand felting necklaces, decorating cookies and cupcakes and creating Valentine’s Day cards for the inpatient children at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Yo Gabba Gabba, Gwendolyn and the Good Time Gang, and popular DJ’s entertained the crowd. Refreshments were provided by some of LA’s best eateries, including Mas Malo, Lark Bakery, Intelligentsia Coffee and Tavern. There are lots of great crafts, music, and auctions in store for the 2012 event, as well!

The True Pablove event raises money for the Pablove Foundation, which fights to spread one simple message: kids get cancer too! Their mission is to fund pediatric cancer research and advances in treatment, educate and empower cancer families, and improve the quality of life for children living with cancer through hospital play, music and arts programs. To read more about the Pablove Foundation’s mission and goals, check out their website.

Tickets for True Pablove are $60 per person. You can purchase tickets, find out about sponsorship opportunities, make a donation, or volunteer for the event here!

True Pablove – A Valentine’s Family Celebration
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11am to 3pm
Quixote Studios East
4585 Electronics Place
Los Angeles, CA 90039

2662 Lake View Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90039
3 BR, 2 BA
$799,000

New listings are back! After a few quiet weeks there is finally some activity in the market. I was able to see this new listing in Silver Lake today and I liked what I saw. The ranch style home was built in 1951 and is located on a quiet cul-de-sac street. It is also rumored to have been built by noted architect Robert Byrd.

The 1,672 square foot residence features a spacious living room with vaulted, exposed beam ceilings and lots of natural light.

The kitchen includes a breakfast nook and there is also a separate laundry room.

The bright and spacious master bedroom has a large closet and an attached bathroom. Loved how roomy this was and how it opens to the backyard.

The second and third bedrooms have been combined to create a traditional, handcrafted Japanese Tatami room, which can be easily separated back into two rooms, if needed. There is also a bonus room off of the 2 car garage, which could be used as an office, studio or music space.

The residence is sited on a 6,272 square foot lot with a large, flat backyard.

This home is in a very good Silver Lake location–close to the Silver Lake Reservoir and Meadow, library, restaurants and shops. If you’d like to see it in person, email me or call me at 323-775-6305!

More info and photos of 2662 Lake View Ave.

Listing courtesy of Tracy Do, Prudential-Los Feliz.

2463 Riverside Place
Los Angeles, CA 90039
2 BR, 2 BA
$577,000

I saw this new flip in Silver Lake before it was remodeled. It has some really nice mid-century elements, along with a great backyard. It’s set above the street with great views of the San Gabriel mountains and surrounding hillside homes.

The 1,186 square foot bungalow, originally built in 1939, has been remodeled but still retains many original details, like the oak and mahogany herringbone floors in the dining room.

The family room has post and beam ceilings, stained concrete floors, built-in bookshelves, and double French doors that lead to the expansive backyard.

The newly done kitchen has marble countertops.

The home is sited on a 6,490 square foot double lot with mature trees and multiple outdoor spaces, including a redwood pergola, planter box garden, chicken coop, spacious grassy areas and views.

If you’d like to see this home in person, email me or call me at 323-775-6305!

More info and photos of 2463 Riverside Pl.

Listing courtesy of Gabriel Jones, Keller Williams-Calabasas.

Those of you within walking distance of Atwater Village Farm, I’m seriously jealous. The newly opened shop offers affordable, organic farm-to-table produce, meat and bread from local and regional farms. They also carry specialty items from local vendors, such as mustard, pickles, jam, honey, olive oil, nuts and more.

The shop just opened on Friday, but it’s been generating buzz since early last summer–thanks in part to owner Piper Goldstein, who’s been known to farm in a gold lamé dress. Goldstein, a former rock tour chef for Beastie Boys and The Black Eyed Peas, transformed her own Atwater Village backyard into a farm while recovering from a major shoulder injury. What started out as a personal evolution, ultimately grew into a business idea and community project. Goldstein wanted the people of Atwater Village directly involved in the business’ start up, so the shop was partially funded through Kickstarter.com–a fundraising platform for creative projects. (If you missed the fundraising video, it’s still worth a look.) Ultimately, 191 community supporters donated $22,365.

After the new year, the store will continue to evolve into a community meeting place with educational programs, cookbook signings from farm-to-table chefs, cooking classes, happy hours and produce basket subscriptions.

Atwater Village Farm is open seven days a week from 11am to 8pm. They will be closed Christmas Day and New Years Day, but they’re open on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve from 11am to 4pm so you can grab last minute items.

Atwater Village Farm
3224 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, 90039
(323) 660-8888

Have you been to Atwater Village Farm yet? Let me know your thoughts in the comments section!

This year, make life easier and shop your neighborhood instead. And (note to self) maybe try to do it before the bitter end. Check out some of Take Sunset’s favorite spots in Silver Lake for gift giving…

HOME DECOR:

Lawson Fenning – There are tons of great gifts at my all-time favorite Silver Lake furniture store, from glassware to hanging terrariums, slate cheese boards, rugs, books and a tons of other tasteful and stylish gifts. 1618 Silver Lake Blvd.

Hemingway And Pickett – This shop offers off-beat housewares like Realax Stools by Cloud that have axe handle legs (perfect for subtly passive aggressive gift giving!) and Rorschach inkblot pillows and tea towels. They also carry art, accessories ornaments and cards. 3208 W Sunset Blvd.

OK – A one-stop-shop for specialty housewares, including dinnerware from Heath and an assortment of ceramics, glass, sculpture, books, jewelry and even kid’s stuff. 1724 1/2 Silverlake Blvd.

Kellygreen Home – The perfect spot to grab eco-friendly items for the home that are still incredibly stylish. 4008 Santa Monica Blvd.

FASHION:

Mohawk General Store – They have scarves and (swoon) shoes from Rachel Comey, A.P.C. and Comme Des Garcons leather bags, jewelry by Samma and so much other brilliant stuff you’ll have a hard time not shopping for yourself. 4011 W Sunset Blvd.

Vivier and Bentley – If you’re shopping for a stylish woman, all you have to do is walk in this handbag and jewelry shop and grab the first thing that catches your eye. Trust me, she’ll love it. 1404 Micheltorena St.

After the break, best places in Silver Lake for gifts in Food + Wine, Health + Beauty and Kids!

FOOD + WINE:

Broome Street General Store – This is the perfect place to pick up a last minute housewarming gift. They carry treats and pastries from Valerie Confections and Cake Monkey as well as an unexpected mixture of housewares, apothecary, letterpress cards and jewelery. Plus, coffee. 2912 Rowena Ave.

Silverlake Wine – My go-to, super-easy spot for gifts the neighborhood is Silverlake Wine. They’ll help you pick out a fantastic bottle or put together a tantalizing gift box. 2395 Glendale Blvd.

Spice Station – For the gourmet in your life, the Spice Station has packaged gift sets with individual tins filled with various spices, salts or teas. Options include a Chile Set, French Spice & Herb Set, Gourmet Finishing Salt Set and many more. 3819 W. Sunset Blvd.

HEALTH + BEAUTY:

The Pilates Bodyshop – For the fitness buff (or anyone who’s stuck in front of a computer all day!) give the gift of movement, focus and flexibility. 2894 Rowena Ave.

The Establishment – What’s better than a stocking full of Aveda products? Or a gift certificate for a brand new ‘do? Not a whole lot. 2894 Rowena Ave.

KIDS:

Yolk – They have lots of stuff for the home too, but I always end up at Yolk when I’m looking for a baby or kids gift. 1626 Silver Lake Blvd.

These are only an assortment of the terrific shops here in Silver Lake. Did I miss one of your favorites? Let me know in the comments!

3251 Garden Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90039
2 BR, 1 BA
$529,000

Just saw this cute Spanish craftsman in Atwater Village today. It was built in 1924 and maintains many period details, like coved ceilings, hardwood floors, and a wood-burning fireplace in the living room.

It has been updated to include new copper pipes, upgraded electrical panel and breakers, a newer hot water heater and new subway tile in the bath.

The dining room opens to a spacious, private and grassy backyard, which is surrounded by drought-resistant landscaping. The home’s front yard also has a lush xeriscape with bark and gravel pathways.

The remodeled kitchen has newer appliances, cabinets and butcher block counters.

There’s also a breakfast banquette and a separate laundry room.

At only 928 square feet, this 2 bedroom home may be small, but what it lacks in square footage it makes up for it style and substance!

The real icing on the cake is the bonus room and garage. It gets lots of natural light from 3 skylights and has 14-foot ceilings, cement floors, sliding barn doors.

This cozy craftsman is in a great Atwater location–close to Proof Bakery, Canele and many other great restaurants and stores. If you’d like to see it in person, email me or call me at 323-775-6305!

More info and photos of 3251 Garden Ave.

Listing courtesy of Rose Ware and Terry Canfield Schmidt, Prudential-West Hollywood.

2483 Lindsay Lane
Los Angeles, CA 90039
4 BR, 2.5 BA
$1,399,000

Earlier this year this house came on the market as a tired and dated early 80s home in need of makeover. Enter the current owners and you now have a new large 4-bedroom contemporary home in prime Silver Lake that’s been given a fresh start.

The 3,210 square foot residence features sliding glass doors and fireplaces in the living room and master suite. The highlight is the living room with great views and the high ceilings.

There are gorgeous views from nearly every room in the house, including views of the Silver Lake Reservoir, Hollywood Sign and Griffith Park Observatory from the Pebble Tec patio.

The home has Brazilian cherry wood floors throughout, central heat and air conditioning and a central vacuum system.

The spacious kitchen offers Caesarstone counters, Bosch appliances and Wenge cabinets.

The master suite features a private balcony, spacious walk-in closet, fireplace, and an en-suite bath with a spa tub and double rainfall showerheads.

On the upper level, there’s a family room/media room with a bar and a wine fridge. Nice to have all this space and room for a large family.

The home is sited on a 8,040 square foot lot with plenty of great outdoor space.

This house would be great for a family–it has plenty of space, you’re close to the Reservoir and Meadow, and it’s in Ivanhoe! If you’d like to see it in person, email me or give me a call at 323-775-6305.

More info and photos of 2483 Lindsay Ln.

Listing courtesy of Monique Carrabba, Keller Williams-Hollywood Hills and Paul Wylie, Lamerica, L.P.

2300 Baxter Street
Los Angeles, CA 90039
3 BR, 2 BA
$925,000

The Park House, built in 2004 by architect Barbara Bestor, evokes an East Coast farmhouse with its pitched roofline and cement board siding, but its simple interior, sustainable materials and industrial finishes are all classic California modern.

The 1,625 square foot home features an open floor plan with beautiful hardwood floors throughout. There is a large upper deck with gorgeous views of the Silver Lake Hills.

The main house has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. The residence also includes central heat and air.

There’s also a detached and permitted studio with an additional bath.

The home is sited on a 6,996 square foot lot with room for a pool.

This stylish home is in an ideal location–right by the Silver Lake Reservoir walking path and near all Silver Lake and Echo Park has to offer. If you’d like to see this place in person, email me or give me a call at 323-775-6305!

More info and photos of 2300 Baxter St.

Listing courtesy of Barry Gray and Crystal Heatherly, Deasy Penner & Partners.