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HOLLYWOOD HILLS SUNBOW HOUSE BY VAL POWELSON

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Hollywood Hills Sunbow House by Val Powelson

2427 SOLAR DRIVE, HOLLYWOOD HILLS | $2,499,000 | 3 BD | 2 BA

At Modern Living LA, we love when an architect’s vision and design stand the test of time. Val Powelson’s Sunbow House in Nichols Canyon is one of those rare examples, an iconic mid-century residence defined by its dramatic folding-plate roofline and sweeping, light-filled spaces. Val Powelson may not be as widely known as Lautner or Neutra, but his work embodies the same spirit of innovation that defined L.A.’s mid-century movement. The Sunbow House is a rare chance to experience one of his finest contributions to the architectural landscape of Nichols Canyon.?

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WINDSOR SQUARE STORYBOOK ENGLISH COTTAGE

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Windsor Square Storybook English Cottage

234 NORTH RIDGEWOOD PLACE, HANCOCK PARK | $1,988,000 | 2 BD | 2 BA

The Edwin L. Stanton Residence by Stanton, Reed & Hibbard (Hotel Figueroa DTLA). Located on a quiet, tree-lined street in the Windsor Square area (geohublacity.org) of Hancock Park, this gated English Cottage is steeped in charm. The home is nicely framed by a landscaped front garden and is surrounded by tall hedges offering privacy from the street.

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SOUTH PASADENA THE SIODMAK HOUSE BY JAMES ALLEN WALTER

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South Pasadena the Siodmak House by James Allen Walter

2050 LA FREMONTIA STREET, SOUTH PASADENA | $3,200,000 | 4 BD | 2 BA

South Pasadena has its share of architectural treasures, and The Siodmak House also known as La Fremontia by James Allen Walter (1967) is one of the finest. Nestled at the top of a private cul-de-sac, this mid-century modern home is a quiet gem, celebrated as one of Walter’s standout works.?

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BEL AIR THE DR. RICHARD HENRY HOUSE BY CLIFF MAY

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Bel Air the Dr. Richard Henry House by Cliff May

667 LEDO WAY, BEL AIR | $9,000,000 | 4 BD | 7.5 BA

Dreams do come true. Or, at least for one lucky buyer. The Dr Richard Henry House, 1966, by Cliff May is something quite special. Perched on a private 1.3-acre promontory in Lower Bel Air, this gated single-story estate is one of Cliff May’s most discreet and rarely seen masterpieces.?? Preserved in its original condition, it presents a rare opportunity to restore or reimagine an unaltered example of his iconic California ranch style. Walls of glass frame uninterrupted panoramic views from Downtown Los Angeles to the Pacific Ocean, with the Getty Museum perfectly in sight. Inside, soaring post-and-beam ceilings, expansive skylights, and a striking indoor pool pavilion showcase May’s seamless integration of architecture and landscape, where sunlight and greenery blur the lines between indoors and out.?

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HANCOCK PARK RIVES MANSION BY ALFRED ROSENHEIM HISTORIC-CULTURAL MONUMENT #661

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Hancock Park Rives Mansion by Alfred Rosenheim Historic-Cultural Monument #661

1130 WESTCHESTER PLACE, HANCOCK PARK | $3,695,000? | 6 BD | 4.5 BA

A rare architectural landmark in Country Club Park, the Rives Mansion is a grand Beaux-Arts Mediterranean estate designed by renowned architect Alfred Rosenheim, known for shaping early Los Angeles with designs like the Hamburger Building, May Co., and Wilshire Boulevard Temple.? ?Built in 1913 and designated Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument #661, this approx. 7,000 SF residence showcases exquisite period details: a Louis XV-style formal living room, mahogany library, Grueby-tiled solarium, Zuber wallpaper mural, and four marble fireplaces. The half-acre lot also includes a detached 2BD/2BA carriage house, studio, and a 1,200 SF unfinished basement.?

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GLENDALE LANDMARK THE DERBY HOUSE, LLOYD WRIGHT, 1926 | MILLS ACT DESIGNATED, NATIONAL LANDMARK

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The Derby House

2535 EAST CHEVY CHASE DRIVE, GLENDALE | $2,495,000 | 5 Bed | 2 Baths

A chance to restore one of L.A.’s most iconic pieces of architecture. Set on a unique expanse of land in Glendale’s historic Chevy Chase Canyon, the Derby House offers not just architectural significance, but a deeply atmospheric landscape. The property unfolds across gently undulating terrain – dotted with quiet clearings and shaded corners. Built in 1926 and recently designated under the Mills Act, the home is among the earliest examples of concrete textile block construction – an architectural system later championed by Wright’s father, Frank Lloyd Wright. Each hand-cast block was designed to shape not just the structure but the experience of time – casting shadows that shift with the day and giving a quiet rhythm to the light.

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GLASSELL PARK TIMELESS 1950S GEM IN VERDUGO HILLS

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Glassell Park Timeless 1950s Gem in Verdugo Hills

3228 SAGAMORE WAY, GLASSELL PARK | $1,049,000 | 2 BD | 2 BA

Welcome to 3228 Sagamore Way, a charming 1950s traditional residence nestled in the serene Verdugo Hills of Glassell Park. Owned by the same family for 42 years, this property offers comfort, character, and plenty of potential in one of Northeast LA’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

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PASADENA SUN VILLA BY A. QUINCY JONES, FAIA

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Pasadena Sun Villa by A. Quincy Jones, FAIA

268 W KENNETH ROAD, GLENDALE | $1,499,000 | 2 BD | 2 BA

A distinctive opportunity to acquire one of only three “Sun Villa” residences in Glendale designed by A. Quincy Jones, FAIA—an influential figure in California modernism and a pioneer of post-and-beam architecture.? ?Completed circa 1950, this mid-century modern home captures the hallmarks of Jones’s vision: thoughtful proportions, clean lines, and an effortless connection between interior and exterior spaces. Clerestory windows and expansive glass sliders bring natural light into open, airy rooms grounded by original concrete and cork floors.?

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THOUSAND OAKS RICHARD NEUTRA THE McSORLEY HOUSE

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Thousand Oaks Richard Neutra the McSorley House

1248 LA PERESA DR, THOUSAND OAKS | $2,750,000 | 3 BD | 2 BA

A masterwork of mid-century modernism, this residence by renowned architect Richard Neutra remains a remarkably intact example of his commitment to form, light, and environment. Neutra—one of the most influential figures of the International Style—was known for his ability to dissolve the barriers between architecture and landscape, and this home is a pristine expression of that philosophy.?

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