One-of-a-kind midcentury is up for grabs in Highland Park

This one-of-a-kind midcentury modern in Highland Park is surrounded by a magical canopy of lush trees making you feel like you’ve got your own retreat escape in the city.

3 bd / 2 ba

$965,000

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Tucked away from the street the interior floor plan is designed to capture the outdoors from nearly every room and is filled with classic midcentury details that include cork floors, wood-paneled walls, clerestory windows, high ceilings, and sliding glass doors.

While the functional floor plan includes an updated galley kitchen equipped with stainless steel counter tops, pebble stone floors, and an oversized stove – a never seen before detached dressing room complete with oversized wardrobes and privacy curtains off the master bedroom adds a unique one-of-a-kind quality.

A lushly landscaped 7,500-square-foot lot surrounds the main structure with a spot for you to soak in the hot tub, make s’mores by the fire pit, an outdoor shower, sauna, and a detached studio where all your creative juices can flow.

Located equidistant between all the action on Figueroa and York this one is listed for $965K.

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Listing courtesy of Bradley Holmes – Pacific Union International

One-bedroom in midcentury complex in West Hollywood asks just over $500K

This one-bedroom condo is located in West Hollywood’s Hollywood Riviera – a 38-unit complex that’s applauded for its architectural pedigree.

1 bd / 1 ba

$507,000

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Designed by modernist architect Edward Fickett, the historic 1954 structure has a distinct slanted roof line.

Like many of the condos for sale in the complex, the 641 square feet of living space overlooks the courtyard and features exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, walls of glass, and an open kitchen.

Living here you’ll enjoy the building’s amenities that include outdoor seating, a laundry room, secured subterranean parking, and a central heptagonal-shaped swimming pool and hot tub. And, you are eligible for tax breaks under California’s Mills Act, which incentivizes you to preserve the architectural pedigree of historic properties.

Asking price is $507,000, with HOA dues of $400 per month plus a $208 monthly assessment.

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Listing courtesy of Peter Rooney – Compass

Silver Lake small lot residence with sweeping views asks $1.2M

One of the Edgecliffe Terrace Homes, built under the city’s Small Lot Subdivision Ordinance, returns to the market.

3 bd / 3 ba

$1,195,000

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Four homes were built by Green City Building Company (the then owner, developer, architect, and general contractor) in Silver Lake’s ever popular Sunset Junction. When they first hit the market in 2012 Matthew Foss, one of the developer/designers, decided to keep the primo rear unit for himself.

Inspired by the mid-century modern aesthetic the home has three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, attached two-car garage, roof deck where you can enjoy sweeping views of the Silver Lake hills, Observatory, and Hollywood Sign, and you have your own private yard.

Corner glass, natural cedar siding, and metal exterior accents are seen throughout and it’s loaded with sustainable features that include passive solar orientation and thermal chimneys, energy star appliances, tankless water heater, solar electric system, pre-wiring for electric car, dual zone HVAC.

And, let’s not forget how close you are to the farmer’s market, Cafe Stella, Pine and Crane, and other local favorites.

Asking price is $1.195 million.

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Listing courtesy of Geoff Clark & Jordan Berry – Compass

Stylish two-bedroom penthouse condo with views asks $725K in Studio City

While learning the ropes, Elan Mordoch – developer of Habitat 6 – worked alongside his Pops. Their last project together was The Woodbridge, a low rise condominium located on a quiet street in Studio City.

2 bd / 2 ba

$725,000

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The space is a corner penthouse unit that’s oriented to capture views of the surrounding hills from almost every room.

A modernist at heart, Mordoch recently refreshed the interior. Filled with tons of natural light the now stylish two-bedroom offers designer touches throughout its 1,250 square feet of living space. Features include only one shared wall, honed Carrara counters and backsplashes along with new appliances in the kitchen, skylight, fireplace in living room, en-suite master bedroom with a walk-in closet, washer & dryer in the unit, and high ceilings.

Other perks are two side-by-side parking spots in the gated garage and ample guest parking. The building offers a pool, fitness center, business center, and a welcoming access controlled lobby.

Asking price is $725K with low HOA dues of $340 per month.

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Early Ray Kappe with spectacular views seeks $2.2M in Baldwin Hills

Ray Kappe, a founding member of SCI-ARC, is known as “one of the great innovators and educators in Modern architecture.”

3 bd / 2 ba

$2,200,000

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His work, ranging from condos, prefabs, industrial buildings, and single family homes often channel the beauty and simplicity of the Case Study era.

The Waymire Residence, one of Kappe’s earliest completed designs, highlights his scaled-down modernist aesthetic where he masterfully combines steel, glass, and concrete blocks.

Sited on a generously sized hillside lot in Baldwin Hills the home opens up to unparalleled views of Los Angeles that reach from Downtown to Century City.

The 1,906 square feet of interior space offers three bedrooms, 1.75 baths with features that include original details, soaring ceilings, glass walls, and an impressive cantilevered hearth serving as the focal point in the living and dining areas.

Surrounded by Japanese influenced landscaping and mature trees the grounds are serene and private. And, there’s space to extend the deck over the hillside so you can pull up a lounge chair at night and relax while gazing at LA’s twinkling lights and the iconic Hollywood sign and the Griffith Observatory in the distance.

Asking price is $2.2 million.

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Listing courtesy of Wayne Willbur & Steve Portigiani – Deasy/Penner