It's A Mod, Mod, Mod, Mod World

1821 La Manzanita Street, South Pasadena

The Desser Residence, 1966, Thomas W. Woodman A.I.A.

Near the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this Mid-Century Modern gem in the Altos de Monterey area of South Pasadena is sited on a large flat lot with sprawling gardens and mature fruit trees. Reimagined in 2009 by noted architecture firm, Chu + Gooding, the home has undergone an extensive renovation, while maintaining its mid-century roots. With two proportional wings, the trapezoidal structure maintains a clear distinction between the living areas and bedrooms. Walls of glass on all sides grant easy access to the exterior from many rooms. An incredible attention to detail has been paid to all aspects of this home: its floating, gallery style walls, poured concrete fireplace deck, gorgeous wood paneling, high-end appliances in the kitchen and speakers in virtually every room. This is a very unique home, oozing style and refinement. Very close to the coveted Monterey Hills Elementary School.

• 4 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• 2,699 SF
• 12,402 SF lot

To schedule a private showing call Mark Mintz at (310) 991-3808 or email here (Click!).

Super Cool Mid-Century Modern Lease In Laurel Canyon

9035 Wonderland Park Avenue

Located within the modernist enclave of Wonderland Park in Laurel Canyon and across the street from Pierre & Gloria Koenig's Bailey House (Case Study House #21), this 4 bedroom, 3 bath Mid-Century-Modern gem is begging to be leased by a true modernism enthusiast. If you are looking for a chic pool home in the canyon where you can hang your hat for a year, this quiet, secluded retreat is perfect for you. The home boasts a large living room with fireplace, updated kitchen with Bosch appliances, Cesarstone countertops and a breakfast bar, a den with an additional fireplace, walls of glass that provide a seamless indoor-outdoor flow and an expansive master suite that features high ceilings and a Japanese soaking tub. The Wonderland Avenue Elementary School is a stones throw away. Available for a 1-year lease (furnished or unfurnished) beginning on August 15th.

• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• 2,667 SF
• 11,199 SF Lot
• Offered for lease at $10,500/month

For more information or to schedule a private showing, please call Mark Mintz at (310) 991-3808 or send a message by clicking here!

Fabulous Mount Washington Mid-Century Modern With Epic Views

I checked out this very cool 1950 Mid Century Modern at the top of Mount Washington today. Set below the street, it is very private yet it still takes advantage of spectacular views. 

• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• 1,785 SF
• 9,035 SF Lot
• Listed at $925,000

Interested in seeing it for yourself?  Give me a call at (310) 991-3808 or send me a message (click!).

Listing curtesy of Teles Properties, Liz Johnson

6560 Lakeridge Road, Hollywood Hills East

JUST LISTED! c. 1959 Mid-Century Modern in The Hollywood Hills

Have you been looking for the perfect place to park your Eames lounge chair? This gorgeous, Lakeridge Estates mid-century (1959) with walls of glass and stunning vistas might just be the spot! With high ceilings, a wide open floor plan and a serious wet-bar, this home is ideal for entertaining. The exceptional indoor-outdoor flow makes it easy to enjoy the private, serene backyard. From light-filled rooms take in extraordinary views. The large kitchen boasts Miele appliances, double ovens and side-by-side Sub Zeros. Sited on a private hillside lot that abuts DWP land, this home has no neighbors to the south or west. Many systems have been upgraded including roof, HVAC, tankless water heater, security system and more.

3 Bedrooms

2.5 Bathrooms

2,185 SF

12,669 SF Lot

Price: $1,150,000

If you want to see this home in person, just call me at (310) 991-3808 or send me a message (click!)

Los Feliz Mid Century Modern With A View

2312 Lyric Avenue

This uber chic, Mid Century Modern nestled in the Franklin Hills is a wonderful retreat sited on an east facing, view lot, high above Hyperion. The home is bathed in light all day long. Enter through the front gate to a private, secure oasis in the hills. The enclosed front patio leads to large double front doors. Epic views abound from every window while large decks on both floors provide an easy indoor/outdoor flow that epitomizes life in the hills. The home's three bedrooms all have en-suite bathrooms, with the master suite boasting a steam shower. The chef's kitchen is well appointed with stainless steel countertops, high-end appliances and custom cabinetry. The entire house is wired for sound.

While this home is close to all of the action in Los Feliz and Silverlake, it's quiet and serene enough to forget that the city is just down the hill.

3 Bedrooms

3.5 Bathrooms

$1,250,000

Call or email for details (click)

Unspoiled Mid-Century In Silver Lake

New on the market this week and sure to sell by Sunday is 1966 Lucile Ave in Silver Lake. The listing calls it "The Fischer residence... by Eugene Weston III."  The 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1,872 SF home ​is sited on a massive 18,382 SF lot.

​Built in 1957 and maintained beautifully, the home retains most of its original charm.

​The structure is set back from the street and surrounded by trees. The sylvan grounds make for a very private property.

​Wood accents abound.

​The volume of space in the living room makes this home feel much larger than it is. The master bedroom is above and open to the living room.

​Walls of glass bring in tons of light.

​Time capsule:  The cork walls, formica counters and plywood cabinetry allow you to step back a few decades.

​Not a modern kitchen at all... But it was... about 55 years ago.

​This is the view from the hot tub perched high above the roofline.

This is the perfect property for the Mid Century Modern enthusiast.  Your collection of Eames chairs and kitschy ceramics will be right at home.

​The home is listed at $1,399,000.

To see the listing, click here!​

To schedule a showing, please call (310) 991-3808 or email (click!).

​Listing curtesy of Grace Gaerlan, Coldwell Banker-Los Feliz

Mid Century Modern In Mount Washington

Sorry for the alliteration.  I happen to be partial to the letter "M'."

This stunning Post & Beam in Mount Washington came on the market today. The listing aptly calls its surroundings a "lush gully." The home has been thoughtfully renovated, paying homage to it's mid-century roots.

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Minimalist architecture nestled into the hillside.

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This is a true post & beam with loads of exposed wood and ample light-filled rooms.

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Interesting walls of glass.

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Open floor-plan. Simple & elegant.

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Updated kitchen & bathrooms.

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Massive decks double the living space.

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These pastoral surroundings may iinduce the purchasing of sheep.

• 2 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• 1,000 SF
• 6,899 SF Lot
• Mount Washington Elementary
• Asking $549,000

See the listing here (click!)

This house will only be on the market for a minute before someone snatches it.  Do you want it?  Call me (310) 991-3808 or email me (click!) to setup a private showing.

Listing courtesy of Matt Manner of Extraordinary Real Estate

Amazing Renovation In Los Feliz

Talk about taking it to the next level!

This was a great house when it sold in 2010 for $940,000.  Now listed at $1,489,000, the new price represents a massive, ground-up reno.

3 Bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in 2,340 SF and sited on a spectacular, private 7,937 SF lot, this elegantly revised mid-century is a standout considering the extreme lack of inventory.

The compound is private & serene with atypical moments throughout.

The center courtyard with hot tub is accessible from several rooms.

Listing courtesy of Konstantine Valissarakos & Sotheby's International Realty

This is a great house.  Let me know if you want to see it!

Email or call anytime for a private showing. (310) 991-3808

MINTZ

Laurel Canyon "Tree House"

I love this "Tree House" at the top of Laurel Canyon on Woodrow Wilson Dr..

It's a gorgeous 1951, mid-century modern, replete with requisite walls of glass, posts & beams.

The house sits on a massive lot filled with sycamore trees. 

Nestled amongst the grove, the home makes excellent use of its surroundings by creating a seamless indoor/outdoor flow.

Per the listing, the outdoor living room is  2500SF.

Although the listing fails to mention the interior square footage of the home, it is 1,861 SF per the public records.

With an asking price of $2,595,000 the $/SF comes in at almost $1,400/SF.  Ouch!  It did sell for $2.5 Million in 2008.

Listing courtesy of John Galich of Rodeo Realty

If you are looking for privacy and serenity in Laurel Canyon, send me an email (click!) or call me: (310) 991-3808

See the listing here (click!)

MINTZ

So Wong It's Right: The Wong house is back after 2 years.

The Wong House, a 1969 Buff & Hensman came on the market this week in Los Feliz, north of the boulevard.

It sold for slightly over asking ($2.9 Million) a couple of years ago and now with some upgrades & modifications it's back!

Listed at $3,650,000, you can have the most expensive 2 bedroom pad in Los Feliz.

2 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 2,835 SF (I'll do the math: $1287/SF) on a 19,230 SF Lot with epic views of downtown. Walls of glass, warm wood throughout, a private yard w/pool, gated entry, outdoor bathtub... 

Is it worth it?  Only if you want one of the sexiest homes in the hills.

See the listing: 2651 Nottingham Pl.

Listing courtesy of Annie Challis/Keller Williams

If you are looking in this price range, don't miss this one!  Let me know if you want to see it. Call: (310) 991-3808 or email anytime.

MINTZ

2047 E. Live Oak Drive

I love The Oaks in Los Feliz.  This property, just listed on Live Oak is a very cool addition to the December inventory for the area.

It is a Mid-Century Modern, built in 1950 and thoughtfully updated. It comes replete with 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms and a spectacular Downtown view.

It has 2,162 SF of living space on a 9,460 SF lot.  Located just up from Fern Dell, it has great park access without being to far up the hill.  It's a great listing!

Listing courtesy of Juan Longfellow and Louise Leach of Sotheby's

See the listing here (click!)

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MINTZ

John Abides! Lautner in The Hollywood Hills

After seeing the Big Lebowski for about the 1000^th time last Friday at Lebowski Fest LA, I was already in a Lautner kind of mood!  Then this one hit this morning.  

John Lautner’s Polin House from 1947 (3542 Multiview) appeared in my inbox and was on Caravan today.

Coming back from an inspection in the Valley, I stopped in to check it out.  Up a shared driveway are dueling Lautners.      

They own the promontory, making the most of the jetliner views it offers.  I indignantly banged on the door of the wrong one before making my way to the correct house. Lautner incorporated long walls of glass, sharp angles and open spaces into these houses.  

Only 1,342 SF, it is not a large house by any means.  Dwarfed by the Sheats Goldstein Residence in The Big Lebowski, this is a very different but very livable space for a couple or single person.

It is billed as having 3 bedrooms, but one has been converted into a very cool study and one is a lower unit not accessable from the interior.

So essentially it is a very indulgent 1-bedroom pad.

With 27,000+ SF of land (mostly hillside) it is a nice chunk of the hill.  Overlooking the Valley below, it is clear why this lot was chosen.

Offered by Aaron Kirman & Chad Rogers of Hilton & Hyland

For sale at $1,495,000, that’s $1,114/SF.  Worth it for a Lautner?  Well... How badly do you want it? 

If you want to see it, let me know! Call (310) 991-3808 or email anytime.

MINTZ

PS I love you

On the way back from the desert this weekend, we drove through Palm Springs with 2 intentions: 1) to eat our 2nd Mexican meal in 12 hours and 2) to seek out and admire some of the iconic mid-century architecture that residents have preserved and restored.

We started our pseudo-tour on Apache Road in Twin Palms Estates where the first Alexander Tract Houses reside.

Next we stopped by St. Theresa Catholic Church, a William F. Cody designed building from 1968 (great year BTW) with incredible details throughout.  I caught this Road Runner genuflecting outside in one of the many courtyards.  There were no coyotes in sight.

This Motel/Apartment called, "The Hideaway," designed by Architect, Herbert W. Burns, won a 2010 Palm Springs Modern Committee Preservation Award.  So we checked it out... poked around the grounds and contemplated going for a swim.

We drove as close as we could to Frey House II, but couldn't get as close to it as Julius Shulman did in 1965.

We found  the Walter White House on West Cielo Road in Little Tuscany Estates. Rumor has it that It was built in 1955 after White spent some time with R.M. Schindler.  Ripoff or homage?  You be the judge.

Just up the road on Cielo, we saw this very cool house sitting atop a bluff.  I don't know anything about it.  If you do, please let me know!

We happened upon the Kaufmann House, a Neutra from 1946.

Before leaving town, we stopped at the corner of El Molino & North Sunny View where 7 of Donald Wexler's Steel Development Houses stand at attention.

Before leaving Palm Springs, we pulled into the Visitors Center. The dramatic hyperbolic paraboloid  and futuristic overtones of the building instantly reminded me of 2 other iconic structures. "Jack Colker's 76" gas station in Beverly Hills (easily one of the best example of Googie Architecture)...

...and the Edens Theater (no longer in existence) in Northbrook, IL, near where I grew up.  When it opened in 1964, it was billed as, the largest hyperbolic paraboloid building ever constructed.

I was not surprised to find out that the Visitors Center was originally built in 1965 as a filling station.  It was designed by Albert Frey and Robson Chambers and to this day serves as a gateway to the city and a harbinger of great things beyond.

  

MINTZ