Architect Designed Properties for Sale in California

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William D. Lee
El Royale Apartments
450 N Rossmore Ave, Los Angeles, CA
$4,850

Architect William Douglas Lee (who also constructed the famous Chateau Marmont on Sunset Boulevard) built the El Royale in 1929 as L.A.s answer to New Yorks storied Dakota Building. The building is situated across the street from the prestigious Wilshire Country Club in historic Hancock Park -- a magnificent, tree-lined residential area of Los Angeles famous for its stately mansions (which are home to legends in the entertainment industry). All apartments contain the buildings original architectural features, including ornate moldings, parquet oak wood floors, and original 1920s tiled bathrooms. From classics Loretta Lynn and Clark Gable to Uma Thurman, Nicholas Cage, and Ben Stiller, El Royales list of residents has read as a "Whos Who" of Tinseltown elite.
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Craig Ellwood
The B. Lamar & Agnes M. Johnson Res.
1515 N Tigertail Rd, Los Angeles, CA
$5,995,000

The Byron Lamar & Agnes M. Johnson House - Craig Ellwood, 1953 | Few homes carry a story this rare. The Byron Lamar Johnson House is the third in Craig Ellwoods celebrated series of steel hillside residences a canon of mid-century architecture so significant it earned its own headline: "Beauty of the House of Steel," Los Angeles Examiner. This is not a home that merely references the era. It is the era, meticulously restored and ready to be lived in today. Perched at the crown of Crestwood Hills on one of Brentwoods most prestigious addresses, Ellwoods signature steel columns and wooden beams lift the structure off the hillside in a seamless floating composition. By day, the Pacific stretches to Catalina Island. By night, the lights of Los Angeles shimmer below the living room like a private panorama that never gets old.The restoration is as serious as the pedigree. Seismically upgraded, structurally pristine, and finished with the kind of intention that honors Ellwoods design ethos without compromising modern comfort. Terrazzo floors, Lutron lighting, Fleetwood and Baldwin doors and windows, Waterworks fixtures, motorized shades, and a restored gas and wood-burning fireplace every material decision was made with care. The kitchen carries the same conviction: Gaggenau, Wolf, and Sub-Zero appliances, complemented by a full outdoor kitchen with Lynx barbecue and pizza oven. The property comes fully automated with solar panels, Tesla Powerwalls, EV charging, whole-house water filtration, and a brand new roof with rooftop sprinkler system. Two addresses comprise the full offering. The main residence delivers 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. A new ADU adds a private one-bedroom suite with full steam shower and kitchen, opening directly to the pool ideal for guests, staff, or income. This is also a remarkable financial opportunity. The property is a strong candidate for Historic Designation and the Mills Act, offering significant potential property tax savings for a qualif
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Marmol and Radziner, F.A.I.A.
7204 W Oceanfront , NEWPORT BEACH, CA
$9,995,000

Welcome to 7204 W. Oceanfront, where spacious beachfront living meets privacy and seclusion on one of West Newport s widest stretches of beach. With an expansive sandy frontage, there s plenty of room for entertaining, bike rides to the wedge and evening walks with a glass of wine. Thoughtfully positioned in the center of the block with easements on both sides, the home offers a rare combination of true privacy from the public and ocean views from both floors because of the low sand dunes outside the home. The newly remodeled kitchen is our favorite part of the home because its open floor plan and the sunsets while cooking dinner. A rare two-car subterranean garage frees up valuable living space, allowing for first-floor ground-level bedrooms. Creating a spacious 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom floor plan spanning approximately 2,814 square feet. Step outside to your oceanfront deck with direct beach access, complete with a fire pit and private jacuzzi, the perfect setting for family BBQs or racing to catch the perfect wave. A rare opportunity to own a private beachfront retreat that seamlessly blends space, privacy, and the best of the West Newport lifestyle.
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A. Quincy Jones, F.A.I.A
The Harold C. and Edith S. Tritel Residence
716 Rochedale Way, Los Angeles, CA
$3,350,000

THE TRITEL HOUSE, A. Quincy Jones 1950. Among the earliest homes constructed in Crestwood Hills, the Tritel House reflects a formative moment in one of Southern Californias most important modernist communities. Designed by A. Quincy Jones, FAIA, the residence embodies the indoor-outdoor ideals that helped define California modernism. Post-and-beam construction, expansive glass, soaring clerestory windows, and a direct relationship to the landscape give the home its open, light-filled character. Set on a quiet Brentwood cul-de-sac and screened by mature landscaping, the property offers a rare degree of privacy for the Westside. Natural light, leafy views, and an open plan connect the interiors to the surrounding grounds throughout the day. A flowing stream and koi pond mark the entrance. The grounds include a lawn, mature trees, and wooded landscaping that give the property a strong sense of retreat. The homes original owner was the graphic artist for the poster for the Academy Award-winning film Marty, adding a distinctive cultural connection to its architectural significance. More recently, architect Cory Buckner, author of the first book devoted to A. Quincy Jones, designed the primary suite addition. The suite includes a spacious bedroom, bathroom, walk-in closet, and ocean and Getty Center views.
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Roseleigh Court
529 541 S EL MOLINO ST, PASADENA, CA
$6,780,000

TROPHY Class-A Location - 20-unit Steps from South Lake Ave, Erewhon, Caltech, and Old Town Pasadena | Attractive Returns with Major CapEx Completed | Bungalow Style Units + Expansive R3-Zoned Lot. HACIENDA GARDEN, a 20-unit apartment (2 x 10-unit) investment opportunity located in the highly desirable Playhouse District area of Pasadena, an eclectic cosmopolitan community rich in history and architecture. The property is right in the heart of Pasadena with short walking distance to multiple popular districts such as South Lake Ave Business District, Erewhon, CALTECH, and Old Town Pasadena. This offer provides investors with an opportunity to acquire a well-maintained asset in a trophy location with attractive return. It has a Walk Score of 81 out of 100. HACIENDA GARDEN is a 20-unit garden-style apartment community that consists of two properties: 529 S El Molino (10 units) and 541 S El Molino (10 units). It has a total building size of 14,815 sqft and is situated on a large 30,367 sqft R3-zoned lot with excellent curb appeal and neatly manicured landscaping. It is exceptionally well-maintained in a Class-A neighborhood of Pasadena. 529 S El Molino is a bungalow style 10-unit with a total building size of 8,263 SF and situated on a 20,252 SF lot. It offers a gorgeous bungalow-style layout with center courtyard complete with attractive curb appeal. It has 10 units that are spread out over 5 buildings. Four of them are single story bungalows, and the fifth building is a two-story building. It has two (2) x 2-bedroom+1-bathroom, six (6) x 1-bedroom+1-bathroom, and two (2) x Studio units. Many units have been partially updated with refinished original hardwood floor, high 10ft ceiling, crown molding, upgraded bathroom, designer lighting fixtures, windows A/C, and tiled kitchen. The 4 back units are large with estimated size of 1038 sqft per unit. The 541-S was built in 1950, has a total building size of 6,552 SF and is situated on a 10,115 SF lot. It is a two-
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The Lara Kirk Residence
9419 Sunset Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA
$13,995,000

Certificate of historic ineligibility issued by the City of Beverly Hills in 2023! Up a long gated tree-lined private drive sits a lovely 1.5sty sunlit Hollywood Regency-styled home set on nearly 1.2 useable acres of lush land featuring mature foliage for plentiful privacy. A uniquely enormous motor court exists for unparalleled off-street parking along with a direct-entry 2 car garage and is set amidst substantial northern grounds. Updated with style, this sunlit home features high ceilings, mouldings, French doors, and wood floors. A beautiful courtyard accesses the gracious entry foyer leading to the huge Great room which flows to the southern grounds featuring expansive lawns, big pool/spa, patios, and BBQ center. The wonderful formal dining room also opens to the southern grounds. Fabulously sized chefs kitchen with top stainless appliances connects to a large family area. 3 bedrooms downstairs including a spectacular primary retreat having its own walled exterior courtyard with lounge areas and a private spa. A sizeable redone primary bathroom and walk-in closet complete the suites package. Upstairs contains 2 bedrooms along with an inviting rooftop treetop view patio. Basement level of over 800SF (not included in the quoted footage of the home) for storage/wine cellar/etc. The front and rear grounds are truly exceptional and afford endless possibilities for visionaries to create an ultimate estate on the best section of Sunset Blvd in the city of Beverly Hills.
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Claud Wilbur Beelman
Eastern Columbia Building
849 S Broadway , Los Angeles, CA
$2,900,000

Located in the historic Eastern Columbia Building, one of the nations finest examples of Art Deco architecture, this is the largest penthouse ever constructed in the building. The multi-level residence features soaring ceilings, an open-concept kitchen, expansive dining area, and dramatic living space framed by a wall of windows that floods the home with natural light by day and spectacular DTLA skyline views by night. Every room enjoys panoramic city vistas, while designer finishes include premium appliances, stainless steel cabinetry, custom marble baths, hardwood floors, electronic shades, walk-in closets, custom lighting, and beautifully preserved historic details. The primary suite is a true centerpiece, highlighted by a vaulted skylight ceiling and sweeping views to the San Gabriel Mountains.Certified under the Mills Act, the Eastern Columbia offers substantial annual property tax savings. Residents enjoy 24-hour concierge and security, an onsite manager, rooftop fitness center, and one of Downtowns most iconic rooftop pool and lounge decks.Perfectly positioned for the 2028 Summer Olympics, the residence is within walking distance of multiple Olympic venues and events, as well as world-class dining, shopping, entertainment, cultural attractions, and expanding public transit. A rare opportunity to own one of Downtown Los Angeles most iconic penthouse residences.
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Perry Neuschatz, A.I.A.
Perkins House
2840 Seattle Dr, Los Angeles, CA
$6,000,000

The hand-built Seattle Hacienda celebrates early California living without sacrificing comfort. Securely walled, the residence reflects a program typical of the California Missions early 18th-century padres bedroom quarters attached to a grand open-plan living space. Sensitive later additions include guest quarters over the garage, a swimming pool, and a spa. The residence features a heavy-beamed open-plan living/dining area, 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, a family room/library, guest quarters, or a separate office with a bath and kitchenette, a garage, a pool, and a spa on nearly 1/2 acre. Located at the top of Nichols Canyon, the site affords a uniquely forested microclimate rare for the Santa Monica Mountains. Here, if one turns off the computer and cellular phones, the peacefulness of country living comes alive with a romance that arguably even surpasses Helen Hunt Jacksons setting for Ramonas home at Rancho Camulos.
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Steven Kanner, A.I.A.
The Hollywood
6735 Yucca St, Los Angeles, CA
$600,000

Updated 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence offering approximately 1,390 square feet with a spacious split-bedroom floor plan and private balcony with city-light views. Features include a terrazzo and quartz kitchen with flat-panel wood cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, stacked in-unit laundry, and two side-by-side parking spaces with EV capability. Building amenities include a resort-style pool and spa, fitness center, Viking grilling area, landscaped grounds, gated security, and 24-hour doorman. Tenant occupied through May 2027.
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Kulapat Yantrasast
2460 Beverley Ave, Santa Monica, CA
$3,750,000

Architectural gem by Kulapat Yantrasast, who recently redesigned the Rockefeller Wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and is currently designing a 60,000 SF wing for the Louvre. This ocean-view house is one of the only private residences by Yantrasast, an AD100 architect and the longtime protege of Tadao Ando. Bathed in natural light, this one-of-a-kind cedar finned home features a giant Schweiss industrial bi-fold window that hydraulically opens the westside of the home to ocean breezes. Everything in the open plan, two-story house is custom built and designed, from the massive front door to the suspended, see-through staircase. An expansive rooftop deck features panoramic ocean views. Rare opportunity to buy one of the first and only residential architectural masterpieces by Kulapat Yantrasast of WHY Architecture.
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Harold J. Bissner
420 S Madison , PASADENA, CA
$499,000

Bright, Updated, and Perfectly Located! Welcome to this move-in-ready 1-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom condo offering the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Interior Highlights: Living Space: Light and airy living room with a dedicated dining area, elegant plantation shutters, and custom-built-in bookshelves. Kitchen: Updated with newer Ash cabinets, newer appliances, laminate flooring, and generous storage. Primary Suite: Generously sized bedroom featuring an abundance of closet space and updated bathrooms. Outdoor Space: South-facing balcony perfect for enjoying excellent natural light. Complex Amenities: Well-maintained grounds featuring lush trees and green spaces. Gated community pool and spa. On-site community laundry. One assigned parking space in a subterranean, gated garage. Prime Location: Conveniently located near Caltech, the South Lake shopping and dining district, The Paseo, and the vibrant Playhouse District.
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Loch Crane
2510 Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA
$2,995

BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED, light and bright 3rd-floor unit featuring brand-new appliances, new blackout blinds in the bedroom, assigned parking, and a private storage locker. Enjoy gated entry, elevator access, guest parking, outdoor pool, and a common laundry room. Available for immediate occupancy. NO PETS. NO SMOKING. NO IN-UNIT LAUNDRY. WATER AND TRASH INCLUDED. Ideally located west of I-5, less than one mile from La Jolla Shores Beach and conveniently close to UCSD, UCSD Health, Scripps Memorial Hospital, the VA Medical Center, shopping, dining, and entertainment.
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380 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena, CA
$32,000,000

One of the most extraordinary residential offerings in Southern California, 380 S. San Rafael Avenue stands as arguably Pasadenas premier estate, an irreplaceable Jacobean Tudor Revival masterpiece set on nearly 5 private, gated acres in the citys most prestigious enclave. Commissioned by the Bernard family and designed by the acclaimed architectural firm Morgan, Walls & Clements, the residence was completed in 1928 and represents an unparalleled combination of architectural significance, scale, privacy, and provenance. Hidden behind gates and enveloped by majestic oaks, manicured gardens, and rolling lawns, the approximately 18,665-square-foot manor commands breathtaking views across the Arroyo Seco, creating the rare feeling of an English country estate in the heart of Pasadena. Its iconic castellated tower, slate rooflines, leaded-glass windows, and exquisitely preserved period detailing showcase a level of craftsmanship and permanence that is virtually impossible to replicate today. Steeped in cultural history, the estate is recognized worldwide as the exterior of Wayne Manor in the original Batman television series and has been featured in numerous acclaimed film and television productions. Yet beyond its celebrated pedigree, the property offers every modern luxury, including a resort-caliber pool, pickleball court, private theater, and exceptional indoor and outdoor spaces designed for both intimate family living and grand-scale entertaining. Originally showcased in Architectural Digest, this singular estate is more than a home; it is one of Pasadenas defining landmarks and an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire what many would consider the finest legacy property in the city.
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George Vernon Russell
15626 Royal Ridge , SHERMAN OAKS, CA
$12,000

Nestled in the prestigious Royal Woods of Sherman Oaks, this mid-century modern masterpiece perfectly blends architecture with contemporary luxury. Originally designed by the acclaimed George Vernon Russell & Associates, AIA, the residence has been meticulously updated to preserve its timeless character while embracing modern living. Inside, an airy, open-concept floor plan creates a seamless flow across the expansive living and dining areas. The culinary heart of the home is an expanded Poggenpohl chef s kitchen, anchored by a massive marble island and premium Wolf, Miele, and Sub-Zero appliances. Designed for ultimate privacy, the luxurious primary suite serves as a secluded sanctuary, thoughtfully separated from the two additional bedrooms. Complete with a dedicated home office and a private gym, the layout offers effortless versatility. True to mid-century philosophy, indoor-outdoor integration is flawless. The main living spaces open entirely to a sprawling, ultra-private backyard oasis complete with a sparkling pool, multiple entertainment decks, intimate relaxation zones, and a fire pit. Situated in the coveted Sherman Oaks hills, this peaceful retreat offers an idyllic escape but still close enough to the Westside, Beverly Hills, and Hollywood.
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