Architect Designed Properties for Sale in California

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Arthur Swab
3439 Vosburg ST, PASADENA, CA
$3,600,000

A rare offering, this residence stands among Pasadenas most exceptional Mid-Century Modern homes, distinguished by its gated setting, exceptional privacy and a backyard that unfolds as a true oasis. Originally designed in 1955 by noted architect Arthur C. Swab (AIA), the home is a study in light, proportion, and seamless indoor-outdoor living--thoughtfully updated for today while preserving its architectural integrity. A thoughtfully designed approach opens to a spacious parking area finished with interlocking pavers, setting the tone for the seclusion and refinement found throughout the property. At the front, mature fruit trees create a welcoming, garden-like introduction. Expansive walls of glass dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior, allowing natural light to move freely throughout. Beyond, lush tropical landscaping and mature trees create a layered, private backdrop--more retreat than residence. The interiors unfold with quiet sophistication. A formal living room, anchored by a fireplace, opens to a tranquil patio, while the family room--equally warm and inviting--connects effortlessly to the kitchen. Here, custom cabinetry, granite surfaces, and stainless-steel appliances balance function and refinement. The dining area is perfectly positioned to capture garden and pool views, offering stunning walls of glass that create a cinematic setting for both daily living and intimate gatherings. The primary suite serves as a serene refuge, complemented by three additional bedrooms and bathrooms--each space thoughtfully designed not only to maintain comfort and architectural continuity, but to also provide versatility and flexibility to adapt to a variety of lifestyles. The detached studio with its own bath provides a flexible, design-forward extension of the home, ideal as a fifth bedroom, office, studio or gym. Outdoors, the experience becomes distinctly resort-like. A pebble-finish saltwater pool and spa are framed by curated landscaping and shaded
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Jones and Emmons
12220 Benmore Ter, Los Angeles, CA
$20,000

Welcome to 12220 Benmore Terrace, an artfully updated mid-century home situated north of Sunset at the end of a long private driveway, behind gates in the lush hills of Brentwood Heights. Designed by the acclaimed architect A. Quincy Jones, this residence embodies elegance and sophistication. Spanning 4,000 sq ft, the home offers six spacious bedrooms and five luxurious bathrooms, all newly renovated with designer finishes throughout. High-end amenities, such as a La Cornue range and Sub-Zero refrigerator, enhance the gourmet kitchen, which flows into the beautifully appointed living room with accordion doors that open to a sun-drenched patio. The primary suite features a gorgeous spa bath adorned with European tiles and fixtures. A large second bedroom with its own bath and a third en-suite bedroom complete the upper level. Downstairs, youll find a separate three-bedroom, two-bath wing with its own family room and kitchenette, opening to the verdant yard and deck, surrounded by mature, lush gardens. The property can be delivered furnished or partially furnished. Parking for 4 cars comes with an electric car charger, while solar panels provide ample power to dramatically reduce the electric bill. Nestled on a sprawling quarter-acre lot, this secluded oasis presents a unique opportunity for someone seeking complete privacy and tranquility in a convenient Brentwood location, just minutes from schools, shops, and restaurants.
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The Los Feliz Towers
4411 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
$625,000

The 1960s didnt just happen -- they burst into American culture with ultra-mod flair. The Beverly Hillbillies were striking oil and ratings gold, The Addams Family was delightfully creepy-and- kooky, and The Monkees were accidentally being considered a real band. Pop-Tarts and Lucky Charms made breakfast a "dont miss" dining experience, and a red, knob-twisting creativity machine -- the beloved toy Etch-A-Sketch -- turned dreamers into award-winning designers. Amid all that eclectic excitement, The Los Feliz Towers rose to become a Los Angeles neighborhood favorite and instant Mid-Century icon. Available for the first time in years, this second-floor 2BR/1BA Towers haven channels the same spirited, mod-era magic: its ready for a new owner to grab a bowl of unapologetic breakfast sugar, twist those imaginary Etch-A-Sketch knobs, and sketch out a custom-designed future. 60s sparkle and special shows up everywhere: super-quiet, end-of-hall corner location overlooking pool and rear gardens, airy open floor plan, sliders + floor-to-ceiling windows framed by colorful treetops, generous kitchen space w/ separate dining area, large deck w/direct Observatory views, and recently resurfaced cement floors running throughout (coveted fun fact: theres NO home below!). More era-true charm continues w/ original 1960s textures & fixtures (including the smile-inducing doorbell) now paired with fresh paint, lighting + switches. Add in 24/7 doorman, pool, gym + indoor parking, and the whole scene shifts from retro-cool to downright priceless. The time is now to claim a unique piece of Towers history; the slate is clean for Etch-A-Sketch dreaming & designing. (*written by a living, breathing human)
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Ron Goldman, F.A.I.A.
Carolwood Complex
1033 Carol Dr, West Hollywood, CA
$1,149,000

Dont miss this light filled end unit townhome at the Carolwood Condominiums, an award-winning community designed by acclaimed architect Ron Goldman, FAIA, ideally situated along the coveted border of Beverly Hills and moments from the iconic Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. This sophisticated two-level residence offers 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, combining the comfort of a single-family home with the ease of boutique community living. The main level features a dramatic step-down living room with soaring ceilings, elegant tile floors, a fireplace, and sliding glass doors to a private west facing patio. A thoughtfully updated kitchen has custom cabinetry, new stainless steel appliances, and sleek finishes. Upstairs, two spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms include a light-filled primary suite with a spa-inspired bathroom. The floor-to-ceiling windows, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow make this perfect for entertaining. The gated community offers lush landscaping and resort-style amenities including a heated pool, spa, and fully equipped fitness center, along with a secured garage featuring two tandem parking spaces. Quiet and private, yet just moments from the energy of the Sunset Strip, West Hollywood and minutes to Beverly Hills, this home offers the best of urban living in a peaceful setting.
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Frank A Dubsky
4101 Clear Valley Dr, Encino, CA
$4,950,000

Set behind gates at the end of a long private driveway, this meticulously maintained mid-century luxury residence sits perched on a gentle knoll, offering privacy, treetop views, and a true sense of retreat. Sleek, dramatic floor-to-ceiling entry doors reveal interiors defined by clean architectural lines and modern sophistication. The living room is anchored by a striking sandstone fireplace, while expansive walls of glass bathe the space in natural light. Thoughtfully designed throughout, the home showcases Brazilian hardwood floors, sculptural stonework, and onyx countertops, all enhanced by a fully integrated smart home system. For the collector, a custom temperature-controlled redwood wine display invites a well-stocked selection. The spacious primary suite offers dual walk-in closets and a spa-inspired bath featuring a marble jet tub. A versatile bonus lounge adds an unexpected layer of functionality, easily adapting as a home theater, game room, gym, or beautifully appointed guest suite. Outdoors, the grounds evoke a private resort. A saltwater pool and spa are surrounded by lush, manicured greenery and multiple entertaining areas, including an outdoor kitchen beneath a retractable canopy with an integrated TV. A secluded firepit lounge offers a more intimate setting for quiet evenings beneath the stars. Complete with a three-car garage, the home offers a seamless blend of contemporary design, privacy, and effortless California living.
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Marvin O. Berman, A.I.A.
1960 Loma Vista Dr, Beverly Hills, CA
$7,395,000

Timeless in Trousdale, this exceptional 3,890-square-foot residence is set on an expansive 21,467-square-foot lot and has been completely reimagined by its current owner with a thoughtful balance of architectural integrity and modern refinement. A true entertainers setting, the home has played host to notable gatherings over the years, reflecting both its pedigree and enduring appeal. The interiors are a study in understated sophistication, with warm, contemporary finishes and a cohesive design narrative that feels both elevated and effortless. Interior design, along with the landscape vision, has been masterfully led by Chad Waterhouse whose exceptional eye brings a seamless dialogue between indoor and outdoor living, layering texture, scale, and natural elements to create a setting that is as inviting as it is visually striking.Expansive outdoor spaces unfold with intention, offering beautifully designed grounds that enhance privacy while providing multiple areas for entertaining, lounging, and quiet retreat.Moments from the finest dining, shopping, and iconic destinations, this is Trousdale at its most timeless an exceptional offering where pedigree, privacy, and design converge.
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Erla Dogg Ingjaldsdottir, A.I.A.
The Hargrave MINARC House
2635 Hargrave Dr, Los Angeles, CA
$20,000

New Construction Furnished/unfurnished, 4-bed, 4-bath architectural masterpiece perched in the coveted Hollywood Hills. This sustainable luxury home features floor-to-ceiling glass walls framing breathtaking canyon and mountain views, a seamless indoor-outdoor flow, and designer finishes throughout. Enjoy multiple balconies, a resort-style pool deck, and a rooftop entertainment terrace with built-in grill. Smart-home technology, eco-conscious materials, and net-zero energy design elevate this residence into a rare fusion of innovation. Main Floor has 2 Bedrooms, Upstairs has Primary Bedroom, and lower level has 1 Bedroom along with living room + Bonus room and outdoor layered yard and pool with views. Rooftop with entertaining area as well. Many areas not photographed. This property is in great condition!
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25286 Hatton Road, Carmel, CA
$4,595,000

This classic Carmel charmer, known as "The Stone House," was built in 1932 by Russian architect A. Nastrovic, celebrated for his Moscow monuments. Its Carmel stone exterior, mission-tile roof, coved plaster ceilings, vaulted living-room ceiling, and original hardwood floors reflect timeless local craftsmanship with Spanish and Mediterranean accents. The spacious primary suite and main living areas are on the ground level, with an additional bedroom and bath upstairs. The remodeled kitchen features marble counters. A detached 550 sq.ft. guest cottage offers a fireplace, kitchenette, and bath. The home, exterior walls, and backyard courtyard are finished with signature Carmel stone, and the basement provides storage or potential wine-cellar use. Located in the Coastal Zone of unincorporated Monterey County, it may be eligible for a short-term/vacation rental permit. Conveniently close to Carmel High, Highway 1 and downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea.
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Glen Irani
3660 S Inglewood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
$24,950

Renowned architect, Glen Irani, presents this 5 bed, 4.5 bath super-modern home in Mar Vistas best hillside neighborhood, with expansive city & ocean views in a truly wonderful neighborhood, near a park, library, churches, schools, shopping, dining, public transportation & LAs best farmers market. 2 miles from the beach, Venice, Santa Monica, Westwood, Brentwood, 10 minutes to LAX, minutes from the 405 Fwy. Expansive state-of-the-art island kitchen opens onto a great room with ample entertainment-scale living, dining & family areas. A library/study, 3 bds, 2 laundry rooms & a separate childrens living room/rec rm along with the three car garage are all on the garden level. The upper floor is the sanctuary, soaring about the city views from the spectacular master suite!
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Henry Greene
The Witbeck House
226 Palisades Ave, Santa Monica, CA
$50,000

This is what a Santa Monica summer is supposed to feel like. Available July and August. Set on a rare, sprawling half-acre lot North of Montana, just steps from Palisades Park and the beach, this private, hedged estate offers an exceptional sense of space and seclusion in one of the citys most coveted neighborhoods. Surrounded by mature landscaping and towering hedges, the property feels like a true retreat while remaining close to everything, with Montana Avenue just moments away offering restaurants, shopping, coffee, groceries, fitness studios, and daily conveniences, making it easy to enjoy the neighborhood without relying on a car. The main residence is filled with natural light, featuring multiple living and entertaining spaces, a beautifully appointed kitchen with adjacent breakfast area, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow through French doors that open to the grounds. Upstairs, the home includes a serene primary suite, three secondary bedrooms, and an office, offering comfort and flexibility, while a guest room is conveniently located on the main level. Designed for effortless summer living, the outdoor spaces are both expansive and inviting, with a pool, fire pit, generous grassy lawn, a beautiful rose garden, and a private sport court for pickleball or paddle tennis. Multiple areas for dining and lounging create the perfect setting for entertaining or unwinding throughout the day. A Pilates studio on the grounds offers an added wellness element, and two e-bikes are available for use. With its rare scale, privacy, and timeless East Coast inspired architecture, this is a special opportunity to experience Santa Monica living at its finest.
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Saul H. Brown
The I. E. Phillips House
1165 Coldwater Canyon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA
$3,995,000

Privately set behind mature landscaping in the coveted flats of Coldwater Canyon, just north of Sunset Boulevard, this timeless Traditional Ranch presents a rare opportunity in Beverly Hills Proper. Originally built in 1948, the home blends classic architecture with thoughtful updates, offering light-filled, well-proportioned interiors designed for effortless single-level living. A charming circular driveway and manicured grounds create standout curb appeal, while inside, elegant formal living and dining rooms, along with a warm family room with fireplace, provide ideal spaces for both entertaining and everyday living. The chefs kitchen features a center island and breakfast nook, while the spacious primary suite is complete with dressing areas and a generous bath. Additional guest bedrooms offer flexibility, and a guest house (504 sf) sits privately at the rear of the property, just beyond the pool, offering a perfect retreat for visitors or additional living space. A quintessential Beverly Hills offering combining charm, comfort, and enduring value.
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A. Quincy Jones, F.A.I.A
The Harlan Lee & Good Housekeeping Model House
4965 Calvin Ave, Tarzana, CA
$10,000

The Harlan Lee House, 1961. Jones and Emmons, FAIA. Originally commissioned for developer Harlan Lee and featured as the Good Housekeeping Model House, this residence epitomizes a "dream house with young ideas" that defined the eras innovative spirit. Behind iconic sky-blue double doors lies a secluded garden courtyard, a central design element that allows the house to breathe and provides direct access to multiple wings of the house. Classic post and beam construction with soaring high ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling glass walls seamlessly connects the interior to the lush landscaping and swimming pool. Renovations have honored the original 1961 vision, restoring signature features like terrazzo floors and custom millwork. The cinematic living room is centered around a minimalist open fireplace. With over 2200 square feet of living space, this 4 bedroom/3 bath midcentury refuge also features an additional flex space with separate entrance, ideal for creatives/studio/home office. Situated on over a third acre in Tarzanas Royal Homes subdivision, the homes terraced lot offers views of the valley and mountains. Described by Good Housekeeping as "a house with the outdoors built in", this property represents a rare opportunity to live in a piece of architectural history that has been preserved as a living experience of 1960s modernism. Photos were taken when home was furnished. Property is currently unfurnished but can be delivered furnished for $12,000 per month
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Bart Prince
The Lever Residence
28827 Grayfox St, Malibu, CA
$32,500,000

Ocean views, lush natural light, and dramatic angles animate the spacious interiors of this spectacular architectural estate. Designed by renowned architect Bart Prince in a series of interconnected modules, the home follows the contours of a gently terraced gated property of over an acre. With a guest house, pool, expansive landscaped grounds, and Riviera 3 beach key, this singular residence is an entirely original Point Dume retreat. The generous use of structural steel, soaring ceilings, walls of glass, polished concrete floors, and lustrous wood create welcoming spaces that seem to erase the boundary between indoors and out. Contemporary lines and exceptional layout provide settings for comfortable living and inspired entertaining. Two living rooms, a family room, and a dining room with a fireplace all offer tantalizing views of the very private grounds, where patios and gardens suggest congenial gatherings, barbecues, and undisturbed relaxation. The kitchen is a majestic achievement, with maple floors, granite countertops, top-of-the-line built-in appliances, a large island with bar seating, a built-in desk, and a butlers pantry / catering kitchen with additional appliances and a door to the side yard. An en-suite bedroom/gym/office with backyard and pool views completes the main floor. On the upper floor, where rooms are connected by a long catwalk, there is an ocean-view office with a fireplace, plus three en-suite bedrooms, including the primary. This lavish private getaway has very high ceilings and stunning pool and ocean views, plus walk-in closets and a sublime ocean-view bathroom. In addition to the main house, there is a one-bedroom guest house with a living room and a full kitchen. At the front of the house, there is a lush, private yard with ample space for relaxing and entertaining. The grand-scale ocean-view backyard offers a variety of settings for outdoor dining and lounging, including a covered dining deck, an outdoor living room, a large f
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Architects DMJM
The Los Feliz Towers
4455 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
$1,075,000

THE BEST -- formally defined as the superlative form of "good," unofficially the feeling you get when life hits just right. Playing with a pile of free-spirited puppies? Universally considered THE BEST. That first bite of a warm Krispy Kreme doughnut, a perfectly torched smores marshmallow, or discovering a rogue French fry at the bottom of the bag -- undeniably THE BEST. Tina Turner belted a whole anthem simply about THE BEST. And UCLAs 2026 womens basketball team? Obviously, THE BEST! Los Feliz Towers, our mid-century icon beloved by architects, high-rise aficionados, and neighbors who know whats what, now presents a home that genuinely symbolizes THE BEST, a splendid, move-in ready 2BR/2BA corner unit -- freshly painted and fully dialed-in -- that lives up to the hype. Your experience of THE BEST begins with a wide-open floor plan, lovely, stained oak floors, drenching natural light, and a clever sliding-door system that tucks the second bedroom (or home office) away with effortless style. This spacious outdoor deck? THE BEST for summer breezes, twinkling Los Feliz hillsides and golden sunsets melting behind The Observatory. Chefs kitchen opens to generous dining room and delivers another THE BEST moment w/designer cabinetry, sleek counters, and a stainless-steel trifecta: backsplash + appliances + sink/faucets. Integrated track lighting and massive storage behind frosted glass panels? Quietly, confidently THE BEST. The primary baths OMG-worthy walk-in shower plus second bath w/soaking tub are sure to make both the beginning and end of days feel like THE BEST version of you. Includes 24-hour doorman, security, pool, gym + garage parking -- this is where THE BEST stops being a phrase and becomes your everyday. [*written by a living, breathing human]
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