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NEW LISTING | Welcome to a 1940s classic L.A. traditional home updated with a thoughtful, thorough, modern turn-key renovation. The drought tolerant landscaping, curated and crafted over several years, provides plenty of privacy from the street. Stunning new solid oak hardwood flooring runs throughout the home. The stylishly designed bathrooms feature top-quality fixtures from Grohe, Toto, and Kohler, and are complemented by exquisite wallpaper by Missoni and Sandberg.

Culinary enthusiasts will appreciate the all-new custom kitchen, equipped with a state-of-the-art Cafe range and a sleek Samsung fridge. The ample dining room is enhanced by elegant French doors that open onto a charming grapevine-covered pergola, seamlessly transitioning into a picturesque side yard. Here, you’ll find beautiful landscape lighting and a delightful array of fruit trees, including tangerine, lemon, and Fiji apple trees, perfect for outdoor gatherings.

Step into the expansive backyard, where an impressive flagstone patio overlooks a lush lawn surrounded by several mature trees.

The front yard is a vibrant low-water California-style “English garden,” providing privacy from the street without isolating the home

This home is truly a sanctuary, combining modern California living with natural beauty. Don’t miss your chance to make it yours!

1973 Stearns Drive, Beverlywood | c. 1942 | $1,695,000

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BEVERLYWOOD CLASSIC MODERN CALIFORNIA LIVING Beverlywood Classic Modern California Living

Ok, so maybe we’re suckers for a zigzag roofline. Though the original design is from 1962 by Donald Wexler and Ric Harrison for the Alexander Construction Company, today, it looks as though it has jumped straight out of the pages of the original home brochure. Talk about a time capsule!

290 E Simms Rd | Palm Springs | Donald Wexler and Ric Harrison | c. 1962 | $1,495,000

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Listed by Alex Dethier and Sara Swanson with BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group | Modern Living LA with Compass | DRE:01496206

PALM SPRINGS MID CENTURY MODERN DREAM HOME Palm Springs Mid Century Modern Dream Home

NEW LISTING | Welcome to this stunning residence where contemporary design seamlessly merges with serene living. Situated in a prime location moments from Larchmont Village, this recently renovated home features 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths including a detached structure with an additional bath and kitchenette. Privacy hedging surrounds the property, creating a peaceful and secluded atmosphere. The charming courtyard greets you with a lemon tree, rose bushes, and lush landscaping, leading to an elegant steel and glass pained front door. Inside, refinished wide-plank walnut floors flow throughout, complemented by tall ceilings that enhance the airy, open feel. The bright living room transitions effortlessly into the dining area, perfect for entertaining.

The chef’s kitchen is a culinary delight, showcasing exquisite Carrara marble countertops, a hand-cut Calacatta Gold backsplash, premium Wolf appliances, dual sinks, Kinetico Water Filtration System, and a built-in Sub Zero refrigerator. A floor-to-ceiling pantry provides ample storage, and the kitchen connects effortlessly to the family room, making it ideal for gatherings.

The expansive primary suite exudes luxury, featuring a vanity room, a standing shower with double vanities, a spacious walk-in closet, and steel French doors that open to the backyard. Additional highlights include outdoor French ceramic tile, and unique wallpaper in each bathroom, adding character to every space.

Situated just a few blocks from vibrant Larchmont Village, this home offers unparalleled access to a dynamic community filled with charming shops, gourmet dining, and delightful cafes. Enjoy exploring this welcoming neighborhood, where you can savor the best local flavors and experiences.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy sophisticated living with modern amenities and thoughtful design—all available for lease in this private, inviting setting.

331 N Beachwood Drive | Moments from Larchmont Village | Offered at $13,000 / month

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LARCHMONT VILLAGE CONTEMPORARY DREAM HOME Larchmont Village Contemporary Dream Home

SOLD | Some of our clients prefer privacy. The Modern Living LA Group just sold a gorgeous Spanish Mediterranean home off market for our clients. They decided to test the market with an aspirational price on Compass Private Exclusives. When discussing a strategy, the seller had a certain price in mind. However, we recommended a higher price since we were soft-launching the home before it was fully market-ready. We were able to achieve that higher price for them. In this case, it only took one buyer to walk thru the house before making an offer. Our client was thrilled with the outcome and by selling off market they eliminated additional costs such as staging and painting.

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SOLD OFF MARKET | 834 Keniston Ave | Brookside | $3,500,000
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Hermosa translates to English as gorgeous. Well this “little beauty” at 2723 Hermosita is surely befitting its street name. Built in 1927, this Spanish Revival home in the Verdugo Woodlands of Glendale evokes a simpler and peaceful life. A hidden cobble stone path to a garden, say no more. We’re sold!

2723 Hermosita Drive | Historical Spanish Revival | c.1927 | Offered at $2,198,000

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Listed by Nathan Poznick with HLS Realty and Drew Smyth with Keller Williams Realty Los Feliz | Modern Living LA with Compass | DRE:01496206

GLENDALE VERDUGO WOODLANDS 1927 SPANISH REVIVIAL HOME Glendale Verdugo Woodlands 1927 Spanish Revival Home

Reminiscent of a gorgeous hillside village home of some charming British town, this renovated architectural Tudor home in the Hollywood Hills is a site to behold. Recently restored by Parisian designer, Jean-Louis Deniot, this stunning property just off the Sunset Strip has been featured in Architectural Digest. We were sold the moment we walked the manicured European gardens. And, if you’d like to see the inside in person, we’d be happy to set up a tour.

8469 Hollywood Blvd | Restored by Jean-Louis Deniot | c.1936 | Offered at $5,950,000

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Listed by Jeff Kohl with The Agency | Modern Living LA with Compass | DRE:01496206

HOLLYWOOD HILLS RESTORED BY JEAN-LOUIS DENIOT Hollywood Hills Restored by Jean-Louis Deniot

There should be a Jeopardy question: Frank, Lloyd or Eric? Well, the answer for the Ross House at 2371 Cove Ave is Eric Lloyd Wright, son of Lloyd Wright, and, of course, grandson of Frank Lloyd Wright. With the neighboring Neutra Colony in Silver Lake, this home’s local is ideal. Our opinion is that Eric took modern in a sophisticated direction with clean lines, offsets, angles and reveals. The home is stunning with a nice grassy yard and views of the reservoir. And with the restoration already complete, you don’t have to waste years of your life stressing over supervising a renovation.

2371 Cove Ave, Silver Lake | Eric Lloyd Wright | Ross House | Offered at $2,495,000

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Listed by Jeremy Kaiser and Alyse Livingston with Compass | Modern Living LA with Compass | DRE:01496206

SILVER LAKE ERIC LLOYD WRIGHT THE ROSS HOUSE Silver Lake Eric Lloyd Wright the Ross House

There should be a Jeopardy question: Frank, Lloyd or Eric? Well, the answer for the Ross House at 2371 Cove Ave is Eric Lloyd Wright, son of Lloyd Wright, and, of course, grandson of Frank Lloyd Wright. With the neighboring Neutra Colony in Silver Lake, this home’s local is ideal. Our opinion is that Eric took modern in a sophisticated direction with clean lines, offsets, angles and reveals. The home is stunning with a nice grassy yard and views of the reservoir. And with the restoration already complete, you don’t have to waste years of your life stressing over supervising a renovation.

2371 Cove Ave, Silver Lake | Eric Lloyd Wright | Ross House | c. 1924 | Offered at $2,495,000

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Listed by Jeremy Kaiser and Alyse Livingston with Compass | Modern Living LA with Compass | DRE:01496206

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If you’re into Tropical Modern, this Paul R Williams architectural on Hillcrest Rd in Beverly Hills is worth a peruse. Rock walls, wallpaper with Palm Fronds, succulent landscaping, and a stunning swimming pool awaits on one of the most sought after streets in town.

1070 N Hillcrest Rd, Beverly Hills | Paul R Williams, FAIA | c. 1958 | Offered at $9,800,000

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BEVERLY HILLS PAUL WILLIAMS MID-CENTURY DREAM HOME Beverly Hills Paul Williams Mid-Century Dream Home

Warm woods and big views are but a few of the highlights of this organic architectural modern home in the hills of Los Feliz. It’s also evident that much thought went into the design of the surrounding landscaping. Designed by Dick Lowry, AIA, as his own residence, this mid century post and beam is being offered for only the second time.

2052 Mayview Dr, Los Feliz | The Lowry Residence | Dick E. Lowry, AIA | c. 1973 | $3,150,000

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Listed by Robert Kallick and Laura Martinez with Compass | Modern Living LA with Compass | DRE:01496206

LOS FELIZ THE LOWRY RESIDENCE Los Feliz The Lowry Residence

When we first saw this property back in 2012 it had been in the same family since it was built back in 1967. The home was designed by architect Richard Stoddard, a graduate of the USC school of architecture, for a Los Angeles Commissioner, philanthropist and developer, Mike Hollander. When it came on the market, there were groovy original features including a central vacuuming system. Just plug in the portable vacuum hose into the wall receptacle in each room. Who’s got time to roll a vacuum from room to room? The home was a custom Japanese inspired mid century modern home with a koi pond and lily pads. This luxury home was built for a family with means. At the time of the previous listing, Jeremy Renner snatched it up for a cool million over the asking price. In addition to his acting credits, Jeremy was known at the time as a house rehabber. This property, however, was too good to let go and he kept it for himself.

The property is set on a private cul-de-sac in the Nichols Canyon area of the Hollywood Hills. The home is tucked away off the street and behind privacy gates. The 57,000+ square foot lot allows for ample indoor and outdoor living. While the finishes have been modernized, there is much to the original design that makes this house exceptional. The ceiling in the post and beam living room is exceptional in height. The clerestory windows are at time as large as the primary glass. We’re reminded of an extraordinary luxury hotel in a tropical location meant to impress with volume and space. If you’ve ever dreamed of waking up in a luxury tree house, wait until you see the primary suite. The bar can be approached from inside for the evening cocktail or saddle up from the outside after an afternoon dip in the pool. The stunning swimming pool meanders around the backside of the house under walkways and rock formations. Plenty of mature lush landscaping accent the grounds. Maybe the next setting for the White Lotus?

2630 Harlesden Ct, Hollywood Hills| c.1964 | Listed for $12,995,000
Listed by Rayni and Branden Williams with The Beverly Hills Estates | Modern Living LA with Compass | DRE:01496206

HOLLYWOOD HILLS MID-CENTURY MODERN ZEN SANCTUARY BY JEREMY RENNER Hollywood Hills Mid-century Modern Zen Sanctuary by Jeremy Renner

We’ve seen plenty of Rudolph M Schindler residences that are a bit reserved in their curb appeal. However, the 1941 post and beam Rodriguez House can’t wait to show off its architectural grandeur. The front facing wood trusses jutting out and supporting the roof are integral to the visual design of the house and set the tone for touring the rest of the home. Just off an idyllic drive in Glendale, the property is blanketed in gorgeous mature landscaping that nestles the home quite well. The current owners appear to have done a nice job in stewarding the house during their tenure here. Original lighting fixtures and built ins are prevalent throughout the house. There is some gorgeous metal work done by the sister of June Rodriguez which trim the fireplace and appear in other moments around the home. Even though the pool is mostly shaded as it sits under an overhanging tree, it kind of feels right, peaceful and pleasant. This property is a City of Glendale Historic Monument #24 and is currently under the Mills Act.

1845 Niodrara Dr, Glendale | Rudolph Schindler, Architect | Rodriguez House | c. 1941 | City of Glendale Historic Monument # 24 with Mills Act | Offered at $3,095,000

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Listed by Crosby Doe with Crosby Do Associates | Modern Living LA with Compass | DRE:01496206

GLENDALE RUDOLPH SCHINDLER’S RODRIGUEZ HOUSE Glendale Rudolph Schindler’s Rodriguez House

Ever heard of business in the front and party in the back? Scroll through the pictures of this Silver Lake architectural home by Fritz Haeg and it’ll become quite clear where this saying may have originated. From the street, this home appears to be an elegant modern home with smooth stucco and gorgeous wood paneling. Step inside to find a designed color scheme that would make Pantone proud. Green, pink, yellow, lavender and blue all make a substantial appearance as we wander (or we could easily say wonder) our way through the rooms. Curves play a large role in the architect’s design, curved walls, domes ceilings, archways and seating all organically wrap their way around the house. And, yes, for you mid-century aficionados, both plywood and cork make appropriate appearances as well. The rear facade has a cut out experience, some say it’s reminiscent of a rocket ship. We’ll stick with ocean waves curling their way to a sandy beach. The infinity pool overlooking Silver Lake is a cap to this intriguing architectural home.

1817 Lucile Ave, Silver Lake | Fritz Hae | c. 1925 | Offered at $2,000,000

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SILVER LAKE ARCHITECTURAL HOME BY FRITZ HAEG Silver Lake Architectural Home by Fritz Haeg

It’s true that Los Angeles offers a myriad of housing options. It’s also true that most homes can be out of reach for the average Angelino. So, when we see a great 3-bedroom unit in West Hollywood’s Hayworth Gardens, we take notice. At almost 1,800 square feet, this property can substitute for a single-family residence in many ways. It’s well-appointed with an updated kitchen and nice finishes. In the heart of West Hollywood, it’s moments from the Sunset Strip or all the action around Santa Monica Blvd. We often get clients who want a lot of charm and want to be “close to everything”. This property fits the bill. If something like this is what you’re looking for, give us a DM.

1345 N Hayworth Ave #109, West Hollywood | Hayworth Gardens | c. 1929 | Offered at $1,175,000

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Listed by Holly Hatch and Chris Johnson with Coldwell Banker| Modern Living LA with Compass | DRE:01496206

WEST HOLLYWOOD HAYWORTH GARDENS SPANISH SANCTUARY West Hollywood Hayworth Gardens Spanish Sanctuary

Ever wonder what a Dr Seuss building would look like if it came to life?

Well, Dr Suess is kind of responsible for one of our favorite buildings by William Pereira. Audrey Geisel, the widow of Theodor Geisel (aka Dr Suess) donated the money to build one of Pereira’s most interesting buildings, the Geisel Library at UC San Diego. This brutalist structure looks like it popped right out of one of Suess’s books.

In 1963, William Pereira became one of the rare architects to don the cover of Time magazine. With achievements of assisting with the master plan for LAX and the city of Irvine in Orange County, he’d achieved renown status for being not only an architect of many hats, he pretty much wore all of them. He designed and built structures ranging from single family residences to museums to amusement parks to movie theaters and movie sets to a World’s Fair and to an entire city master plan. While the Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco is one of his most well known, there are countless structures here in Southern California attributed to him and his firm. The L.A. County Art Museum and the several buildings at UC San Diego, USC and Loyola Marymount are just some of the structures dedicated to art and higher learning. Oh yeah, and there’s the space age looking Theme Building at LAX that he designed in a proverbial “supergroup” collaboration of architects: Paul Revere Williams, Charles Luckman, Gin D Wong and Welton Becket.

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Architect Spotlight | William Pereira

Ever wonder what a Dr Seuss building would look like if it came to life?

Well, Dr Suess is kind of responsible for one of our favorite buildings by William Pereira. Audrey Geisel, the widow of Theodor Geisel (aka Dr Suess) donated the money to build one of Pereira’s most interesting buildings, the Geisel Library at UC San Diego. This brutalist structure looks like it popped right out of one of Suess’s books.

In 1963, William Pereira became one of the rare architects to don the cover of Time magazine. With achievements of assisting with the master plan for LAX and the city of Irvine in Orange County, he’d achieved renown status for being not only an architect of many hats, he pretty much wore all of them. He designed and built structures ranging from single family residences to museums to amusement parks to movie theaters and movie sets to a World’s Fair and to an entire city master plan. While the Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco is one of his most well known, there are countless structures here in Southern California attributed to him and his firm. The L.A. County Art Museum and the several buildings at UC San Diego, USC and Loyola Marymount are just some of the structures dedicated to art and higher learning. Oh yeah, and there’s the space age looking Theme Building at LAX that he designed in a proverbial “supergroup” collaboration of architects: Paul Revere Williams, Charles Luckman, Gin D Wong and Welton Becket.

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William Pereira Architectural Home is a headline we rarely see. The last single family residence I can remember designed by the luminary was the Chatsworth residence of Dora Hutchinson built in 1951 (later owned by Frank Sinatra). Pereira was a pillar in the commercial world of mid century architecture. So, to see the home he designed for himself at 135 N Rossmore in Hancock Park to hit the market, we were thrilled. We understand this house is going to need lots of love to either bring it back or move it forward to a restoration it deserves. But it sure has some lines doesn’t it?

135 N Rossmore Ave, Hancock Park | William Pereira | William Pereira Residence | c. 1951 | Offered at $5,495,000

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Listed by Jade Devitt with PLG Estates and Mark Ehlers with Imperial Real Estate| Modern Living LA with Compass | DRE:01496206

HANCOCK PARK WILLIAM PEREIRA ARCHITECTURAL HOME Hancock Park William Pereira Architectural Home