Mini Los Feliz compound returns to market

Selling under a year ago, this mini Los Feliz compound returns to the market with some stylish updates.

Hidden behind a row of lush ficus lining the gated entry, 1606 Myra Ave sits on a flat lot measuring 3,431 square feet, not too far from the Vista Theatre.

With Nelson pendants dangling on either end, the open plan floor plan—flanked by the two bedrooms—now sports a fresh coat of paint, vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, exposed ducting, and integrated glass blocks letting light flow through to the bedrooms.

For a modern look, plywood lines the kitchen walls and upper cabinets were replaced with open shelving.

Outside, there’s plenty of grassy areas perfect for summer lounging and parties. There’s also a killer bonus studio above the two-car garage—a perfect place for your creative projects or morning meditation.

Last sold in May 2018, the home is now listed for $997,000.

Interested in seeing this mini compound in Los Feliz? Get in touch by email or call (323)829-4440 to schedule a showing.

Listing courtesy of Charlie Clark – Sotheby’s International Realty

Renovation turns Franklin Hills midcentury Traditional into an architectural gem

After a major renovation this mid-century Traditional home, sited on an elevated lot in the Franklin Hills neighborhood of Los Feliz, looks like an architectural gem.

Retaining its simple lines, original steel casement windows and hardwood floors, Ferrier Architecture Studio—the architecture and design firm tasked with remodeling 3927 Melbourne Ave—completely overhauled the kitchen, laundry facility, guest and master bathroom.

The two-bedroom, two-bathroom home measuring 1,472 square feet now has a unique master bathroom with an original engineered indoor-outdoor shower that opens to the backyard.

Both generously sized bedrooms offer views of the outdoor areas, with landscaping by Matthew Brown Landscape Design. The living room is anchored by a functioning fireplace and, “The kitchen was expanded into the living area of the Los Feliz house and a new window designed to frame the view to Griffith Park Observatory.”

The residence last sold in 2010 for $790,000. It’s now listed for $1.45 million.

Interested in seeing this renovated mid-century home in the Franklin Hills? Get in touch by email or call (323)829-4440 to schedule a showing.

Listing courtesy of Scott King – Deasy Penner

Oscar Niemeyer’s only US house is on the market

Brazilian modernist architect Oscar Niemeyer built only one residential home in the United States and he did it all by snail mail.

Best known and applauded for his work on Brasília, “a sprawling new metropolis mapped around a governmental plaza that would become a beacon of modernist aesthetic ideals,” he was banned from the US for his leftist political associations.

According to Santa Monica Landmarks, Joseph and Anne Strick—a politically progressive couple in love with the architect’s work—hired Neimeyer. Anne said, “The choice of Niemeyer was not only an aesthetic one, but, in part, a way of thumbing our noses at the whole McCarthy era because it seemed so reprehensible that a man, simply because of his political views, could be prevented from working in this country.”

The Stricks and Neimeyer never met. Nor did the architect ever step foot on the land. The design process happened entirely through a series of letters. Later, local architect Ulrich Plaut handled the working drawings and “Anne Strick oversaw the completion of the residence with the collaboration of Interior Designer Amir Farr.”

Designed in 1963 to sit on an architecturally driven street with neighboring homes designed by Lloyd Wright and Paul R. Williams, 1911 La Mesa Drive is an expansive single-story residence erected on a 26,791-square-foot lot overlooking the Riviera Country Club and the Santa Monica Mountains.

Featuring a 14-foot-tall glass-walled living room, the 5,153 square feet of living space holds five bedrooms and six bathrooms in a T-shape floor plan. Architectural Digest says “The glassy, indoor-outdoor pavilion, with a flat roof suspended by an exoskeletal superstructure, was part of a very sensible floor plan that harbored a swimming pool in an outdoor room at the rear.”

Still owned by Michael and Gabrielle Boyd, modernist house collectors who saved the Strick House from being razed, the International-style dwelling is listed for rent, asking $55,000 per month.

Interested in seeing the only Oscar Niemeyer-designed home in the US? Get in touch by email or call (323)829-4440 to schedule a showing.

Listing courtesy of Aaron Kirman – Compass

Glammed-up two-bedroom townhouse near Franklin Village asks $675K

This glammed up mid-century townhouse is located in “one of the hippest and hottest neighborhoods in Los Angeles.”

Built in 1958, the 24-unit midcentury condo building sits in the foothills of the Hollywood Dell, near the core of Hollywood and Franklin Village.

The unit, located at the front of the building at 6400 Primrose Ave, is a rare two-bedroom townhouse with one and a half bathrooms. Renovated from top to bottom, 1,192 square feet of living space features hardwood floors, custom designer wall paper, top-of-the-line appliances, spa-style bathrooms, new electrical and HVAC, and a private, enclosed patio.

In addition to the pool, you also get a dedicated parking spot and there’s ample guest parking.

Last sold in 2013 for $425,000, the home is now listed for $675,000, with HOA dues of $393 per month.

Interested in seeing this mid-century townhouse? Get in touch by email or call (323)829-4440 to schedule a showing.

Listing courtesy of Yawar Charlie & Aaron Kirman – Compass

Exquisite 1931 Spanish Revival in Los Feliz seeking $3.4M

Respecting the architectural integrity of the original structure, this Spanish Revival in Los Feliz is artfully restored but updated with modern amenities, making it fresh and current.

Built in 1931 north of Franklin Avenue, 2017 Kenmore Ave sits just behind a band of tall ficus enclosing the front, gated yard.

The façade’s architectural details includes a rounded entry door with dark wood trim that opens to 3,439 square feet of interior space spanning two floors.

Features include original hardwood floors, an ornate double-sided fireplace opening to the living room and den, dentil crown moldings lining many of the high ceilings throughout, and a spectacular chef’s kitchen with a center island and a wall of windows looking out to the tropical backyard with a pool.

One of the four bedrooms is located on the first level and can double as a guest room. The other bedrooms are on the second floor, each with en-suite bathrooms, iron balconies, and plenty of arched windows streaming natural light, and views of the Griffith Park Observatory and surrounding hillside. The master includes a sitting nook with arched windows overlooking the pool, walk in closets with built-ins, and a spa-sized master bath with soaking tub and double sinks.

In addition to the pool and spa, the 6,483-square-foot lot has a private drive leading to a two-car garage.

Last sold for $2.805 million in 2014, the home is now listed for $3.4 million.

Interested in seeing this exquisite Spanish home? Get in touch by email or call (323)829-4440 to schedule a showing.

Listing courtesy of Stephen Parisi – Compass

Unique A. Quincy Jones in Laurel Canyon hits the market

Before A. Quincy Jones designed some of the most glamorous and instagramable modernist homes in Los Angeles, he started with this one built in 1940.

Rumored to be the first home Jones built for a client, 2362 Stanley Hills Dr—clad in dark wood siding with bright green trim—sits on a 9,765-square-foot lot in Laurel Canyon, backing up to a protected sanctuary filled with roaming deer, birds, and wildlife.

With panoramic greenbelt views from almost every room, the two-story dwelling, measuring 1,400 square feet, holds three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Throughout the house you see glimpses of the architect’s signature style emerging. Features include hardwood floors, a living room with soaring wood-beamed ceilings, two wood-burning fireplaces, indoor-outdoor flow, and a large circular window flooding the living room with tons of natural light.

The living room connects to the dining area that leads to the kitchen equipped with stainless steal appliances. And, one of the bedrooms has vaulted ceilings, along with striking architectural windows, and an office.

Last sold in 2008 for $1.135 million, the house is now listed for $1.650 million.

Interested in seeing this home designed by A. Quincy Jones? Get in touch by email or call (323)829-4440 to schedule a showing.

Listing courtesy of Gina Michelle – The Agency

Midcentury with potential in Mt. Washington asks $599K

Mt. Washington, a NELA neighborhood known for its remote setting, “whose beauties and scenic advantages have been admired for years,” is where this midcentury fixer longs for some TLC.

Adjacent to Eagle Rock and Highland Park, the neighborhood’s countryside vibe attracted modernists architects such as Richard Neutra, Gregory Ain, and John Lautner who built alongside the cabins and bungalows that line the hilly winding streets.

Sited on a large 12,326-square-foot lot located at 721 Lark Ct, the dwelling is surrounded by lush grounds and greenery.

Despite its rundown appearance, the main house, measuring 830 square feet, offers one bedroom, one bathroom, and still boasts floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room with wood-beamed ceilings.

The garage has been converted to a studio with a separate bathroom (possibly built without permits.)

If you remove the carpet, add square footage, and landscape the yard, you can enjoy a peaceful modernist compound with breathtaking hillside, city, and mountain views.

The home is listed for $599,000.

Interested in seeing this Mt. Washington fixer? Get in touch by email or call (323)829-4440 to schedule a showing.

Listing courtesy of Ann Marie Uy – Jennifer J. Lorenzana