Thornton Ladd's "Wolff House," 1958, came on the market today. It's one of those situations that you just can't finance. You pretty much need cash to buy this house, because at $1,995,000 with the public records stating that the house is 1,810 SF, the price of this 2 bedroom, 1.75 Bathroom home is north of $1,100/SF. I don't see it appraising with any lender anywhere near that price. But really... what do they know? This house is amazing and will be a jewel in the crown of some smart collector.
The listing calls it aptly, "a floating glass pavilion over water." With spectacular light, soaring ceilings and an understanding of the relationship between indoor and outdoor spaces, it is an iconic piece of modern architecture that must be evaluated on merit, not just comps pulled by an appraiser from the Inland Empire value.
Offered by Rob Johnson of Rodeo Realty
If you want to see this property, please call me at (310) 991-3808 or email me at: mark@mintzRE.com
After 10 years and a complete restoration/upgrade, Frank Lloyd Wright Jr.'s Mayan temple on Franklin is back on the market. Have you driven past it hundreds of times like I have, wondering WTF is behind those gates? Today I got my answer... It was a treat to see it today on Caravan; truly a wonderful piece of architecture... a lush homage to Mayan culture and just minutes from Jumbo's Clown Room!
7 Bedrooms. 4 Bathrooms. 5,600 SF. 14,630 Lot. Built in 1927. $4,200,000.
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Taschen has assembled an incredible retrospective of Richard Neutra's work. It's HUGE! I almost missed my movie last night at the Arclight. I did go there to see a movie after all... not to read a book!
If you have a coffee table in need of some style, pick it up (if you can).
This Modernist retreat, back on the market after 56 years was just reduced from $725K. Harwell Hamilton Harris, a protege of Schindler and Neutra developed his own, distinct voice, prominent throughout the "mid-century." He opened his own practice in 1933, so this residence remains a great example of his early solo work. Unbound by the conventions of a formal architectural education, his modular style seems to be emblematic of an untamed, artist's potential.
Hollywood Hills. 2 Bedrooms. 1.5 Baths. 1,250 SF. 17,070 SF lot. Yours for only $675K.
When this house hit the market in April of this year, I walked in… and promptly walked out. In spite of my revulsion, it sold for way over asking ($775K) in just 13 days. It was a project, to say the least and I didn’t have anyone brave enough in my arsenal to take it on. But someone did!
This house has been completely and wonderfully re-conceived and brought up to a standard befitting the celeb-lined street north of Los Feliz Blvd. As you can see below, the house was a dog with seemingly very little potential. However, possessing a keen eye and a strong stomach, its new owner has miraculously transformed the home (inside and out) into a true beauty. At $1,175,000 it is priced well for the area. A $400,000 profit in 6 months, you might ask. My answer is: pull the comps! It is a move-in ready, completely updated, stylishly finished pad at $581/SF.
If you are looking for a low maintenance house with charm and style, this one won’t last long.
Finally back on the market and finally well priced at $1,450,000 is 3824 Carnavon Way in the hills above Los Feliz. It is easily my favorite house this week. If you are in the market for an uber-hip, completely updated Mid-Century, do not let this one’s posts and beams pass you by! With an epic jetliner view, tons of outdoor deck space and your own private beach just off bedroom number 2, the home is setup perfectly for one to take advantage of our city’s weather and on a clear day, the gorgeous landscape/cityscape that lies beyond this house’s arresting wall of glass. Clearly an inspiration for the case study houses that would be built years later, this building is simply an artistic statement that renders the study unnecessary.
Inside the home one cannot avoid feeling hip. It is so sleek and stylish it’s just begging to be the destination of choice for unusual parties hosting fascinating people. From the moment one enters the front door, the house reveals itself. With its wide-open floor plan, it lets you see clearly from the kitchen through the living room to city lights twinkling miles away. The home boasts a kitchen that is such a work of art that it is on display for all to see. On the floor below, this home’s new owner will revel in simplicity of design and thoughtful architecture. A sitting room with a 2 story ceiling, a screening room fit for a mogul, a magnificent deck off of the bedrooms and a shower that could easily handle 4-5 (see comment about parties) all add to this home’s mystique. I don’t want to sell it… I want to buy it!
You are going to be so psyched when you pull your veggie-powered diesel convert into the garage at 2746 Auburn St., my pick for the best of the week on the Eastside caravan. Just listed is this amazing eco-friendly home that stands as the pinnacle of green architecture, existing as a showcase for what the modern home truly is and should be. From solar power and sustainable materials to community gardens and a seldom seen sense of community itself, this end terrace townhome is part of a “small lot subdivision” in Silver Lake. It’s perched high atop a quiet knoll on Auburn Street with great canyon views and a seemingly endless supply of gentle breezes that flow throughout the indoor/outdoor spaces of the home. The seven linked houses are aptly named “Auburn 7,” row houses, plain and simple. However, plain they are not and it’s their simplicity that makes them charming.
This DWELLing will be the envy of all your friends at Intelligencia.
There were some great houses on Caravan this week. This totally updated, lovingly restored, 1912 Craftsman in the heart of Los Feliz Village was among them. Boasting 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms it has been impeccably maintained and is ready for move-in. It is listed at $849,000, $6,000 less than its sale price in 2006 when it went for over asking.
Check out the pictures below! Refreshingly, they are an accurate representation of this property. When you get to this home you won't scratch your head, looking for the house you saw online or check the curb to make sure you are at the correct address. This house lives up to the hype! You know what I'm talking about. With many listings, the house in the picture is a lot more appealing than the actual house itself.
Believe these pictures! This home is immaculate and definitely worth taking a look at if it is within your budget. If you have kids, they can attend Franklin Elementary. It’s a quick walk to both Hillhurst and Vermont. Griffith Park is around the corner and my office is just down the street so let me know if you want to see it! MintzRE.com
4543 Avocado St.
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
1,371 SF
5,619 SF Lot
Built in 1912
Welcome to Eastside Digs where each week I will be shining a spotlight on the single best listing from the week’s caravan. I am fortunate enough to work in an office that operates with a “pack” mentality. We like to do things as a group. For example, we hit the streets every Tuesday taking open houses by storm. Trust me. This is not an exaggeration. Agents in the area know that if they are planning to serve food at their Broker Open House… they should double the order because Keller Williams Los Feliz is in effect.
This week there was a clear winner. It came in the form of a little gem in Atwater Village on a quiet stretch of La Clede Avenue. The listing agent boldly described it as “thoughtfully re-envisioned.”
What does that mean?
It’s code for “flipped,” a term which customarily means that the bounds of a once tired old house’s aesthetic appeal is going to be limited to what one might find in the aisles at their local Home Depot… because it’s cheap and easy.
And it is true. Most homes that undergo a quick rehab are not done so with much taste, quality, skill or even forethought. “Flipped” homes usually look as though the contractor thought a bomb was going to go off and had to finish the job before detonation. In most cases, I would say… let the thing blow! But not today.
Occasionally a sad aging house, purchased by an investor to rehab and sell will break free from this convention of craftsmanshit (yes you read that correctly) and emerge from a well thought out project as simply, a great house.
It is truly refreshing to see that style and elegance can actually be merged with flipping as was deftly accomplished at 3308 La Clede. From its redesigned open floor plan to a décor in harmony with its 1923 roots this is a very cool pad. The flow of the main living area makes the home feel more voluminous than its 1,134 SF would imply. Function and form work synergistically through the stylish choice of fixtures, tile, color palate, flooring. It is comfortable, sexy, serene.
“Re-Envisioned” indeed! A great deal at $599,000
Want to see it for yourself? Let me know! mintzRE.com
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