Just Listed In Beachwood Canyon

Check out 2243 Cheremoya Ave.  I just listed this property this week. The asking price is $780,000.

 

So far, the response has been phenomenal... 14 showings in 1 day.  

We will be having our first public open house on Sunday 6/3 (2P-5P), so please stop by if you are in the market for a character property, in the hills.  

The house features 2 Bedrooms upstairs (each with En-Suite bathrooms) and a 1/2 Bathroom downstairs. 

You really have to experience this property to appreciate it's uniqueness.  Set way back from the street, it is nestled in it's own private glen.

The house is 1,613 SF on a 5,423 SF lot.

Visit the property website here (click!).

Call for private showings: (310) 991-3808

Email me for more information.

Thanks for taking a look!

MINTZ

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

Frank Lloyd Wright's Millard House in Pasadena

For sale this week is an historic So-Cal architectural gem: FLW's Millard House in Pasadena.

The house is sited on a lot that is almost a full acre at 645 Prospect.

Per the listing,  “La Miniatura (the house's nickname) is truly one of the most beautiful properties ever to be offered in Southern California."

With 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in 4,230 SF, this fully restored 1923 home might be worth the $4,995,000 price tag to the right collector.

Listing courtesy of Crosby Doe

For more information, see the listing here.

Email or call me at 310.991.3808

MINTZ

New Construction in Echo Park

2112 Duane St.

New to market is this very cool, newly constructed modern interpretation of a craftsman home.  Sited prominently atop the steepest part of Duane St. on a large flat 7,350 SF lot, it is surprisingly original and refreshingly well constructed.

Per the developer, it is the first house fully completed under the most recent "Hillside Ordinance."

With fabulous views, one can see the Hollywood Sign & Griffith Observatory.

The floor plan is open with 2 story ceilings in the main living area.

Listed at $829,000, it has 3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms in 1,454 SF of living space.

Listing courtesy of Geoff Clark at Deasy Penner & Partners

See the listing here (click!)

If you want to see it in person, shoot me an email (click!) or call anytime (310) 991-3808

MINTZ

One of the best views in Los Angeles!

I was showing prioperties in the Hollywood Hills today.  This listing was not right for my buyer as she is looking for something a bit more... er... "done."  

Yes! The house is a virtual "tear-down," an unnatural marriage of a 1950's tract home with a younger (hideous) bride, a 1980's renovation...  But that view...  There is nothing finer this side of the 405. Click the pic for the full image (sorry for the huge file... but it's worth it).

For $1,697,000 you can own it.

If you are interested in this view, let me know.  Call (310) 991-3808 or email me (click!)!

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

Nice one Niles!

David Hyde Pierce's Los Feliz home hits the market!

Listed at $7.5 million, this home is truly one of the most spectacular properties I have had the pleasure to tour. There is not one detail that lacks exceptional taste. Expect it to be swallowed up by a celebrity very quickly!

With 7 Bedrooms and 8.5 Bathrooms, the 8,184 SF home is sited on roughly an acre of land.

Listing curtosey of Richard Cassese & Raphael Barragan of Engel & Volkers

If you are looking in this price range and need representation, please email me or call: (310) 991-3808

MINTZ 

My Visit to Case Study House #22

Yesterday I spent an amazing, 72 degree, Los Angeles, winter afternoon at The Stahl House, arguably the most iconic piece of Los Angeles architecture (thanks to photographer Julius Shulman's preeminent photo).  

Built for Buck Stahl in 1959 by Pierre Koenig as part of the Case Study program the house sits half way up a private drive near Laurel Canyon.  The views are as incredible today as they were back then. Check out some of the pics I took while at the house.

WARNING:  If you look at the next DWR catalog and experience intense deja vu, don't worry. It isn't.  They recently shot their catalog at CSH #22, and a lot of the furniture remains. I personally love the Hans Wegner Shell Chair in the 2nd to last photo.

Let me know what you think...

MINTZ

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At the Stahl House right now! More pics later. Stay tuned!

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

Neutra Fixer Just Listed In Area 3!

The "Linn" house, located at 7820 Mulholland Dr. off Laurel Canyon was listed today.

Per the listing it is, "a wonderful opportunity to restore a significant and published Architectural property."

Translation... Fixer! Listed at $1,195,000, The home is a scant 1,787 SF, sited on a 18,295 SF lot. Offering 3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms, killer views and an amazing pedigree, look for this one to go quickly.

See the listing here: (click!)

If you want to see it for yourself, shoot me an email or call anytime: (310) 991-3808

MINTZ

Listing courtesy of Aaron Kirman/Hilton & Hyland

I "Big-Love" this Small Lot Subdivision

It walks like a townhouse and talks like a townhouse... 1372, 1372.5, 1374 & 1374.5 may share the same lot, but they are actually individual single family residences. Taking advantage of the Small Lot Subdivision Ordinance, the developer made fantastic use of the lot, erecting 4 elegantly appointed space chunks in "prime" Silver Lake.

Located on a street peppered with homes and small apartment buildings, the Edgecliffe Terrace Homes offer a nice juxtaposition of modern architecture to the 100 year old homes that they neighbor.

Each home has 3 Bedrooms & 2.5 Bathrooms in roughly 1600 SF of space.

These homes require very little maintenance.  Each one has its own private yard, 2 car garage, solar power, roof decks and are pre-wired for electric vehicle charging.

The kitchen is appointed with Bosch appliances, the bathrooms are luxurious and the finishes are surprisingly nice.

Listing courtesy of Geoff Clark and Jillian Lustig of Deasy Penner & Partners

My only concern is that of you are not Bill Henrickson you are going to have a hard time picking your neighbors!

Let me know if you want to see any of the three that are still available!

Call me at (310) 991-3808 or email anytime to setup a private showing.

MINTZ

4020 Barryknoll in Glassell Park

I just listed a very unique property in Glassell Park.  Situated atop a hill with amazing views from the Griffith Observatory to the San Gabriel Mountains, it is a 2+2 with 1,291 SF on a 6,632 SF lot.

The home was built in the winter of 1940 and completed in 1941.

Commissioned by Julius Kiss, it remains in his family today.  

The artist studio pictured above is not included in the assessor's square footage.  It is a great bonus space with a separate entrance.

The home has been meticulously maintained and still possesses much of the its original charm.

The grounds are lush. The outdoor space is ample. The environment is serene and private.

Having been owned by the family for the past 72 years, very little of the home's history has been lost. It comes with an impressive provenance.

Photos of the house being built, photos of its original owners, various artifacts from the life of the home including light fixtures, and furniture may be included in the sale.

It hit the MLS today and will be open on Tuesday 1/10 for brokers (and anyone else that wants to stop by).

For more information and more pictures, check out the property website at: www.4020barryknoll.com

Contact me anytime for showings at (310) 991-3808 or email me here.

MINTZ

Sneak Peek! New Glassell Park Listing

I'll be putting this one on the market in the next few days.  If you are looking in Glassell Park, this property will definitely interest you. Built in 1940, this is the first time it has been on the market. It's a 1,291 SF home sited on a 6,632 SF lot. 2+2 with amazing views, a great backyard, an artist studio (not included in the SF). It will be listed for $529,000.

More pics to come.

If you want to see it, give me a call at (310) 991-3808 or email me anytime!

MINTZ

You won't find it in the MLS...

...or on Zillow or Redfin or Trulia.  There is no "FOR SALE" sign in front of it. In fact, there is no indication whatsoever that the house is for sale. It's that enigmatic, mysterious opportunity called a "pocket listing."  As I reflect on my transactions over the past year I take great pride in the fact that several of my clients bought houses that were never in the MLS.

Inventory has been tight all over the city this year.  So when a great property comes up and the price is right... it wont last long.  This is because hoards of buyers, your competition see it pop up on websites and in their alerts emails at the same time you do.  If you have ever been in a multiple offer situation, you know how nerve-wracking, frustrating and eventually disappointing it can be to be out-bid by another buyer.

With a great network of agents all over the city, I have access to a lot of properties not yet in the MLS.  Here is a great example.

This property, not currently listed is an exceptional Silver Lake home that is priced well and ready for you to buy.

Offered at $899,000

It has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a converted garage, large basement for storage, and a walk-in closet in the master bedroom.

The house is about 1,600 SF. It is in a great location, perfect for walking to shops & restaurants.

It will hit the MLS on January 1st, so time is of the essence.  Get it before anyone else does!

If you want to see this property in person, email Mark Mintz or call: (310) 991-3808

Again... email me or call to setup a showing! (310) 991-3808

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!)

Do you want to see this house?

Shoot me an email

Schedule a showing

or give me a call: (310) 991-3808

MINTZ

My Tour Of The Eames House-Case Study #8

I made the trek westward today to tour the iconic Eames House (Case Study #8).  The home is preserved as a monument to Charles & Ray Eames who were among the most influential designers of the the 20th century. Known mostly for their furniture, they spent their lives in creative pursuits that also included film, graphic design, industrial design, photography and architecture.

The home was erected in 1949.  It is considered a "pre-fab" home, but it wasn't created in a warehouse somewhere then assembled once delivered. Rather, most of the elements of the home were pre-manufactured, largely for purposes other than residential homebuilding. According to our docent, most of the materials were purchased from catalogues. They were delivered to the site then pieced together to create a living space so well conceived that Charles and Ray spent the rest of their lives inhabiting it. 

In 1945 when the home was initially designed, it was called "The Bridge House" as it was to be cantilevered over a meadow.  Because of the scarcity of materials caused by the war, the steel didn't arrive until 1948.  By then, Charles & Ray had grown so fond of the meadow that they decided to change the design entirely.  Using virtually the same materials, they built the home that is now on the site.

If you have any interest in seeing it, you can!  Reservations are required by calling: (310) 459-9663

There is currently an exhibit at LACMA entitled, California Design, 1935-1965: "Living In A Modern Way" where the living room has been recreated and filled with the furniture from the house.

Here are some pictures I took today (and a video I thought you might like):

This video is awesome! Check out Ice Cube's take on this house...

A Neutra Duplex Comes Back On The Market

1816 Silverwood Terrace was just re-listed at $849,000.

Built in 1936 by Richard Neutra. The building has a 2+1 upstairs and a 1+1 downstairs for a total of 1,620 SF. It sits prominently on a 6,403SF lot. This is a great opportunity to own an historical piece of architecture and then rent it out!

See the listing here: Click!

Listing courtesy of Josh Myler of The Agency

Fly Spanish!

I checked out 2653 Hollyridge Dr. today in Beachwood Canyon.  Fantastic house!  Listed at $1,679,000 it comes replete with 4 exquisite en suite bedrooms in 2,754 SF.

Too often the renovation of a 1920s Spanish revival or Medeteranean styly home results in a garish, unlivable, museum-like house or the complete eradication of character through extreme modernization. 

It is great to see a house so meticulously rehabilitated that it pays homage to the original character of the property while updating it tastefully and thoughtfully.

The seller has put a lot of thought into this home, both from an architectural perspective and design aesthetic. So much so that the house comes fully furnished... each piece painstakingly chosen.  Move right in!

Offered by Imraan Ali, Keller Williams Realty

For the Hollywood Hills East area, this is my pick for the day.

If you want to set up a showing, call me at 310-991-3808 or email anytime.

MINTZ

1 Bedroom Bird House...

Gorgeous Mid-Century just listed in The Bird Streets for $3,750,000.

Very nice indoor-outdoor flow capturing the essence of the iconic Southern California Lifestyle.

Privately situated behind gates on a flat 1/3 acre lot, this is a very cool compound.

Walls of glass allow you to keep an eye on your guests (who just wont leave... why would they?).

Oh... about those guests who won't leave?  They are going to have to when you tell them your $3.7 Million house only has 1 bedroom.

Feel free to sleep outside!

1 Bedroom

1.75 Bathrooms

15,750 SF lot

Offered at $3,750,000

By Jonah Wilson of Hilton & Hyland

If you want to setup a showing, feel free to call me at 310-991-3808 or email me anytime.