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.

The home’s public space has an open floor plan with hardwood throughout.

The formal dining area has sliding glass doors that open to an outside dining area.

The updated kitchen offers granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances.

The home has 3 spacious bedrooms, each with vaulted ceilings and outdoor deck access. There are 2 full baths with modern finishes.

The home also includes a newer roof, updated plumbing, a one-car garage, and a single space carport.

The ample deck and patio space is great for outdoor dining and entertaining.

The residence is sited on a 18,757 square foot private lot surrounded by lush woodlands and a peaceful stream.

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Listing courtesy of Michael Darling and Carolyn Baron, Deasy/Penner & Partners.

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.

The 1,468 square foot residence features 8-foot wide sliding glass doors that lead out to the patio, yard and lush landscaping. There are redwood and Douglas fir tongue-and-groove ceilings, composite beams, concrete block and polished concrete floors.

The recently upgraded Bulthaup kitchen features Miele and Sub-Zero appliances. The upgraded baths offer marble, teak and the finest fixtures and fittings.

If you’re interested in reading more about the Mutual Housing Association/Crestwood Hills, Dwell had a piece back in 2004 on Cory Buckner’s work to preserve these homes. It’s definitely worth a read!

The residence is sited on a 10,260 square foot lot at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with a private, gated drive and canyon and ocean views.

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Listing courtesy of Scott King and Brian Linder, Deasy Penner & Partners.

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.

The 4 bedroom, 4 bath home also includes a library, office and rooftop sleeping porch.

There should be more round windows, in general.

The master suite offers a wood burning fireplace and beautiful views.

The residence is sited on a gated and private .51 acre lot with a swimming pool and attached two-car garage. The yard backs up to the southwest corner of the Briar Summit Open Space Preserve.

This beautiful architectural home remains a quintessential Hollywood Hills hideaway.

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Listing courtesy of Crosby Doe, Crosby Doe Associates, Inc.

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.

The main house includes a step-down living room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen, family room with fireplace and powder room.

The home also includes an alarm system, central heat and air conditioning.

A gallery leads to 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, including the master suite. There is also a service laundry and mud room.

The residence is sited on a spacious lot with patios and a grassy flat yard.

The guesthouse features a 4th bedroom, bath, kitchenette, workshop and a single car garage. There’s also a 2-car garage attached to the main house.

There is a secluded, refurbished pool that occupies a separate terrace.

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Listing courtesy of Catherine Cheney, Coldwell Banker.

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.

At 1,000 square feet, this 1 bedroom, 1 bath home is not huge, but it would be ideal for buyers looking for style over size.

Glass doors lead to the expansive deck and pool area.

The residence is sited on a 14,450 square foot wooded lot with a private driveway, adding to the peaceful feeling of the property. Overall, I really like this place! It has such a relaxed vibe, and I really love the outdoor space.

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Listing courtesy of Robert Walters, Leland Properties.

3608 Crownridge Drive
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
5 BR, 5.5 BA
$2,995,000

I’m thrilled to present my new listing on Take Sunset! Built in 1960 by Bernard Zimmerman, FAIA, the Altschuler/Greenberg House is sited on a picturesque hilltop in a highly desirable Sherman Oaks location with sweeping hilltop and mountain views.

Zimmerman’s classic mid-century “white box” design features spectacular floor to ceiling walls of glass and a floating terrazzo bridge entry.

Later award-winning additions by Lawrence A. Robbins, AIA, seamlessly added approximately 2,000 square feet of interior space–making it approximately 6,400 square feet with 5 bedrooms, 5 1/2 bathrooms, den, family room, sauna, bar, patios, pool and tennis court.

The step-down living room and dining room have beautiful tile floors, built-ins and views of the pool and mountains beyond.

The modern kitchen features a large center island, eat-in dining area and incredible views.

Great details such as the circular skylight on the second level landing make this home a true work of art.

The master bedroom is perfectly sited to capture the spectacular views.

The residence is extremely private and walled at the street level. It’s sited on a sprawling lot of just over 3/4 acre.

This is a very special property and a great opportunity for buyers looking to create their own modernist residence. If you’d like to see Zimmerman’s Altschuler/Greenberg House in person, email me or call me at 323-775-6305!

Co-listed with John Davidson, Keller Williams Realty-Larchmont.

This year marks Richard Neutra’s 120th birthday. Earth Day, April 22, will mark 42 years since the first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970, just a week after Neutra’s death. To recognize this event, the Neutra Institute is sponsoring the Neutra 4k-8k run/walk for Health on Sunday, April 22, 2012. The event will be held at the Silver Lake Meadow, across from the Richard and Dion Neutra VDL Research House II.

The morning’s activities will include a 4K individual run, children’s walk, family walk, 20K bike run, award ceremony and closing ceremony. Later in the day, there will be a self-guided tour of the VDL Research House, which is open to all. A wine reception, dinner and other evening events are reservation only and have limited space, so sign up early!

Your participation and/or purchase of any of the events of this day, aggregating $50 or more, will entitle you to a year’s membership in the Institute. All proceeds will go towards causes of preservation. For more information and to find out about volunteer opportunities, go to neutra.org.

225 North Lima Street
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
10 BR, 11 BA
$2,795,000

This new listing in Sierra Madre is a trip back in time–even farther than we usually go here on Take Sunset! The Pinney House (1887-88) was built by Samuel and Joseph Cather Newsom, architects of many prestigious buildings during the 19th century, including the Carson Mansion in Eureka, Calif.

The Pinney House, commissioned by retired Civil War surgeon Dr. Elbert Pinney, was a 30-room “railroad hotel” for East Coasters here in L.A. making land purchases. Subsequently, the Victorian estate served as a sanatorium, boarding house, dance studio, apartment complex and film location. Today, the 10,000 square foot, 10 bedroom, 11 bath residence is a single family home.

The Queen Anne-style home features soaring ceilings, light-filled rooms, formal dining room, library, sun room, parlor fireplaces, loft-like attic living quarters and more.

The home has been carefully renovated with authentic details left in place, including moldings, stained glass and wainscoting.

The residence is sited on nearly half an acre with a large front veranda, expansive porch and English-style garden.

The buyer of this estate will certainly own an interesting piece of Southern California architectural history! If you’d like to see the Pinney House in person, email me or call me at 323-775-6305.

More info and photos of 225 N Lima St.

Listing courtesy of Katherine Orth and Judy Webb-Martin, Podley Properties.

1274 Benedict Canyon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
4 BR, 3 BA
$2,350,000

This newly listed mid-century modern was built by Buff, Straub & Hensman in 1957. The award-winning residence is located at the top of Benedict Canyon, offering ultimate privacy and views.

The 2,736 square foot home features an open floor plan and gorgeous walls of glass that open to the patio and pool.

There home has ample built-ins and closets space with shoji doors.

The spacious kitchen offers folding doors which can close off the dining room, if desired.

Each of the 4 bedrooms have sliding glass doors, which lead outside to the private garden.

The residence is sited on a 45,154 square foot lot with lush foliage, patio and lovely pool.

This is a really gorgeous home in a great location. If you’d like to see it in person, email me or call me at 323-775-6305!

More info and photos of 1274 Benedict Canyon Dr.

Listing courtesy of Penelope Psaltiras, Prudential-Beverly Hills.

3530 Meier Street
Los Angeles, CA 90066
3 BR, 2 BA
$1,149,000

This newly listed Gregory Ain (1948) is one of 52 houses built by the architect in the “Modernique Homes” development. Also referred to as the Mar Vista Tract, this idyllic neighborhood offers mature, tree-lined streets and green yards–thanks to the work of notable mid-century landscape architect Garrett Eckbo.

The 1,688 square foot residence features many original details, including sliding room dividers, clerestory windows, a brick fireplace and floor-to-ceiling glass.

The home is protected by the Historic Preservation Overlay Zone and can qualify for the Mills Act/Tax Exemption.

The 3 bedroom, 2 bath home also includes a separate family room/office and extensive landscape/hardscape, including an outdoor living room.

This home has clearly been well-cared for and is in wonderful condition.

The Mar Vista Tract is known for being a family-friendly community of mid-century enthusiasts. For an architecture lover, this would be a great place to call home!

If you’d like to see this Gregory Ain Mar Vista Tract home in person, email me or call me at 323-775-6305.

More info and photos of 3530 Meier St.

Listing courtesy of Linda Lackey, Coldwell Banker-Montana.