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5786 VALLEY OAK DR

New to the Los Feliz market is this architectural home that is truly one of a kind. It features a main house redone by reknown mid-century architect Gregory Ain as well as a guest/pool house by Pierre Koenig.  The main house features signature Gregory Ain details including  clerestory windows, sliding walls,  an open floor plan so common to the mid-century style, and a terrific indoor - outdoor flow.  The gleaing hardwood floors and walls of window make for a very bright and expansive interior.

Gregory Ain was a mid-century American architect who worked primarily in the Los Angeles area and was known for bringing elements of modern architecture to lower- and medium-cost housing.  Listed at $1,999,951 with Keller Williams Sunset, I wouldn't say this particular Los Feliz Oaks home falls into that category!

Separate from the main house is the steel beamed and poished concrete floored guest house which overlooks the homes refreshing lap pool. What's a house in the Oaks without some sort of pool? At least this one works for real swimmer and not jut the kids!   The guest house was  was designed by Pierre Koenig and was one of  his last project. Koenig is known for having designed Case Study Houses No. 21 and 22 in 1960.

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The property includes 4 bedrooms and  3 1/2 bathrooms in 2883 sq. ft of living space with a lot that spreads out over 16,850sf . That sure gives you some nice space from your neighbors! 

5786 VALLEY OAK DR

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If you'd like to see this property, give me a call and I'd be glad to show it to you. For more information on buying or selling property in Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Echo Park, and surrounding areas, contact me directly at 213-215-4758 or check out LApropertySolutions.com

 

 

 

Jenny Durling
Broker Associate
Keller Williams Realty, Los Feliz
213-215-4758
http://www.LApropertySolutions.com
Copyright © 2011 By Jenny Durling * Gregory Ain Mid Century Architectural in the Los Feliz Oaks*

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2190 Talmadge St. - The Gogol House

2190 Talmadge St. in the Franklin Hills was designed in 1939 for Surgeon Louis Gogol and his wife by Raphael S. Soriano, FAIA. Soriano was an influential architect and educator who helped define a period of 20th century architecture that came to be known as Mid-century modern. Of the 50 buildings Soriano built, the Gogol House is one of only 12 that remain standing.
 

2190 Talmadge is more than just standing.  This Los Feliz home has everything the modern family could want. There are 3 bedroom and 3 bathrooms in 2,779 sf arranged throughout 3 floors with just one floor visible at street level.  The top floor contains a loft area that opens to a 2,000 sf roof top deck. On the  main level you'll find 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms plus the kitchen, living room and dining area with a wall of glass that opens to a large deck with city views.

 

The home's lower level has a media room, laundry and an additional bedroom and bath. There's a lovely rear garden and a detached 2 car garage.  To top it off, the Gogol residence is in the Franklin Elementary School area, making it a good choice for a family. Currently listed with Deasy Penner for $1,195,000, this Franklin Hills modern architectural home is sure to please.

If you'd like to see this property, give me a call and let me know what day and time works for you. For more information on buying or selling property in Silver Lake, Los Feliz,  Echo Park, and surrounding areas, contact me directly at 213-215-4758 or check out LApropertySolutions.com 

 
Broker Associate Keller Williams Realty, Los Feliz
213-215-4758
http://www.LApropertySolutions.com

Copyright © 2011 By Jenny Durling * Modern architectural 2190 Talmadge St., aka the Gogol House, hits the Los Feliz Market*

 

1954 N Berendo St. is a wonderfully updated 1921 Franklin Square Los Feliz Spanish in turn key condition. The inviting front porch leads to a large living room with an original Bachelder Tile fireplace. There is also a generously sized dining room bathed in natural light from the surrounding windows. The kitchen’s stainless steel Viking appliances, new floors, countertops and cabinetry will bring out the chef in anyone.

This Los Feliz Spanish beauty has hardwood floors throughout with 2 spacious bedrooms, a home office and two baths- one with a claw foot tub that looks out to the manicured back yard. There is an attached porte-cochere in the driveway plus a detached 2 car garage that has been finished with drywall and a skylight. Park there or use it as a studio, office or additional living space. The home’s systems have also been upgraded. There is central air conditioning and heat, copper plumbing, tankless water heater and many new windows.

Get it while it’s hot. There’s no doubt this lovely Los Feliz home will be snapped up in a hurry. Currently listed with Re/Max for $785,000, 954 N Berendo St. will make a terrific home for those looking for a great deal south of Los Feliz Blvd.

1954 N Berendo St., Los Feliz, CA

View Larger Map If you’d like to see this property, give me a call and let me know what day and time works for you. For more information on buying or selling property in Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Echo Park, and surrounding areas, contact me directly at 213-215-4758 or check out LApropertySolutions.com Broker Associate Keller Williams Realty, Los Feliz 213-215-4758 http://www.LApropertySolutions.com Copyright © 2011 By Jenny Durling * Updated Los Feliz Spanish Home will sell in a hurry*

4525 Cockerham Dr., Los Feliz, CA

4525 Cockerham Dr. is a unique Mid-century home still owned by the original family for which is was built.  On a great cul-de-sac street in Prime Los Feliz, this 1953 jewel has an open, airy feeling with design element reminiscent of noted Architect Richard Neutra. Sliding wood doors provide the option for opening up or closing of spaces in the living room, dining room and office areas while the lighted wood soffit along the high ceilings provides a dramatic ambiance.

The Spacious living room has a cool fireplace and lovely bamboo floors leading into the formal dining room and out to the beautifully manicured back yard.  Perfect for relaxing, the back patio would make for easy entertaining and is surrounded by lush greenery, flowering shrubs, avocado, fig & citrus trees.  A front patio above the 2-car garage adds additional outdoor living area.

The house has 2 bedrooms plus a den/office plus 2 bathrooms in almost 2,000sf.  I love the original built-ins and corner casement windows one would expect in a Mid-Century home in such great condition. For buyers looking for extra space, the house sits close to the street so there is plenty of room in the 8,950sf lot for expansion.  

This Los Feliz home offers a spacious kitchen with an eat-in breakfast area.  Updates include central heat and air conditioning, copper plumbing and a security system.  This mid-century home has been well preserved and taken care of.  Move in and live in it as- is or update the kitchen and baths to make it truly your own.
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Currently listed with Re/Max for $1,095,000, 4525 Cockerham Dr. will make a terrific home for a mid-century modern fan. If you'd like to see this property, give me a call and let me know what day and time works for you. For more information on buying or selling property in Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Echo Park, and surrounding areas, contact me directly at 213-215-4758 or check out LApropertySolutions.com 

 

Broker Associate Keller Williams Realty, Los Feliz
213-215-4758
http://www.LApropertySolutions.com
Copyright © 2011 By Jenny Durling * Los Feliz Mid-Century Home -North of Los Feliz Blvd.*

2007 Architectural in Franklin Hills hits the Los Feliz Market

For fans of architectural homes, this 2007 Franklins Hills contemporary property is a real treat.  Situated on a street to street, double lot, the Payne Residence, designed by Christopher Payne, A.I.A. of FIN Architecture, is truly a work of contemporary modernism, completed in October of 2007. It fronts on Ronda Vista Pl and has 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms in almost 4,000 sf. of living space. 

This terrific architectural Franklins Hills home has expansive views of the San Gabriel Mountains from practically every room, a lap pool and a separate studio space that fronts on Lyric Avenue below. The house is a linear plan that curves along the street with its v-shaped roof profiling the peaks and valleys of the San Gabriel Mountains behind it. There is a one car garage on Ronda Vista  Pl. and the studio is built over an additional 2-car garage access from Lyric avenue.

The first floor is an open plan of public spaces that include an exterior courtyard. The unique plywood ceilings of the kitchen, dining and living rooms make an interesting contract to the terrazzo floors. Bedrooms are found on the second floor all with dramatic views and abundance of natural light. The corridor widens at one end creating a studio/library space. Stairways at each end of the house add both functionality and design interest.

There is a separate 600sf glass and concrete studio with a ¾ bath on the Lyric side of the property. The concrete floor of the studio flows out to form the pool deck, blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor space. The lap pool reflects to both the studio and public rooms of house above.  

This modern home  was designed using sustainable and renewable materials such as bamboo and light weight concrete floors which provide passive solar heating, even while the dual glazed and low E windows regulate the interior temperate.  The house was designed with carefully places openings that allow for a lot of natural light as well as cross ventilation to cut down on the use of air conditioning with the help of the UV coated exterior plastic material that reflects heat away from the home. Additional heavy insulation of the west facing side of the house creates both a sound and thermal barrier.  The efficiency continues with low flow toilets, energy star appliances, tankless water heaters and a hot water loop for true on demand use.

Currently listed with Crosby Doe Associates for $2.495,000, 3813 Ronda Vista Pl.  is certainly an escape from the norm in the Franklins Hillsarea of Los Feliz.  For more information on this particular property and buying or selling property in  Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Echo Park, and surrounding areas, contact me directly at 213-215-4758 or check out LApropertySolutions.com 

 

Broker Associate Keller Williams Realty, Los Feliz
213-215-4758
http://www.LApropertySolutions.com
Copyright © 2011 By Jenny Durling * 2007 Architectural in Franklin Hills hits the Los Feliz Market* 

Mid Century Modern in the Franklin Hills of Los Feliz

3909 Prospect Ave., Los Feliz

Another cool new listing has come to market in the Franklin Hills and I don’t expect this one to be around for long. This Los Feliz house is a 1947 post war modern home that is an absolute delight. Stylishly restored and updated for today’s discerning buyer, there are great open spaces with original details like the curved wooden wall planters of the dining area and interior lighting.

The house is not a big one, but what it lack in size it makes up for in cool factor. It’s a 2 bedroom house with both bedrooms opening to the outdoors, giving it the feeling of more space than it actually has. The master opens onto its own private patio and there’s a separate yard off the garage as well. French doors from the living room open to a pergola shaded yard, perfect for entertaining and outdoor dining.

There is a fantastic kitchen, fit for the seasoned chef and just hip enough to make non-chefs want to start cooking. If you've been looking for a home in the Franklin Hills, this cool Los Feliz number might just be the one. Priced at just $749,000, it’s sure to be snapped up in a hurry.

For more information on this particular property and buying or selling property in Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Echo Park, and surrounding areas, contact me directly at 213-215-4758 or check out LApropertySolutions.com

 

 

 

Broker Associate
Keller Williams Realty, Los Feliz
213-215-4758
http://www.LApropertySolutions.com
Copyright © 2011 By Jenny Durling * Mid Century Modern in the Franklin Hills of Los Feliz*

Fabulous Modernist Los Feliz Mid-Century home

Tuesday and Thursdays are broker caravan days in Los Feliz and today I saw a fabulous mid century modern north of Los Feliz Blvd. It's not often that I walk into a place and start thinking about what I would have to do with my finances to be able to buy the place myself.  Well, that's what happened with this beauty today. 

This modernized mid-century home is located at 2661 Aberdeen Ave in Los Feliz.  Sporting 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, there are 4,500sf of living space to relax in.  It's all on one story and wraps around a very cool pool and outdoor living space.

Originally built in 1957, the home has been beautifully renovated by Stephen Moore. There are large bedrooms and a fabulous kitchen. What's not to like? This home is listed by Nourmand and Associates for $3,149,000.  Currently there are no open houses scheduled so contact me for an appointment if you'd like to see it.

For more information on this particular property and buying or selling property in  Silver Lake, Los Feliz, Echo Park,  and surrounding areas, contact me directly at 213-215-4758 or check out LApropertySolutions.com

Broker Associate
Keller Williams Realty, Los Feliz
213-215-4758
http://www.LApropertySolutions.com

Copyright © 2010 By Jenny Durling * Fabulous Modernist Los Feliz Mid-Century home*

 

Franklin Hills Short Sale in Los Feliz!

If you thought that the only distressed properties in Los Angeles were in less desirable neighborhoods, this Franklin Hills Short Sale should be a pleasant surprise. If you are new to short sales and seek more information, you can read a prior post here to understand what a short sale is.  You may have heard that short sales are a nightmare and a giant waste of time. This is not necessarily true and when you are working with agent who know the ropes and use professional short sale negotiators, a short sale can be a great opportunity for a buyer.

Check out this adorable 3 bedroom and 1 bath Cape Cod Traditional in the Franklin Hills area of Los Feliz.  Last sold for almost $800,000 in 2005, this property is a steal at $660,000. It's on a great little corner surround with mature landscaping and citrus trees. Thought not a large house, it's got a nice sized living room and great storage space in the updated kitchen. 

 

To see this property or for more information on shorts sales in Los Angeles County and buying or selling property in Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Echo Park,  and surrounding areas, contact me directly at 213-215-4758 or check out LApropertySolutions.com

Broker Associate
Keller Williams Realty, Los Feliz
213-215-4758
http://www.LApropertySolutions.com

Copyright © 2010 By Jenny Durling *All Rights Reserved *Franklin Hills Short Sale in Los Feliz!* 

Looking for a Distressed Sale in Los Feliz?

Most of the bank owned and short sale properties in Silver Lake and Los Feliz have been in the lower price ranges.  If you have been looking for a great deal on a view home in the Los Feliz hills, this might be the opportunity you have been waiting for. This is a short sale with two loans but both with the same bank.  There is no reason to fear a short sale. The patient buyer could end up with the best deal in Los Feliz.

4020 Woking Way is a charming character traditional in the prime Los Feliz Hills with spectacular views of the city and mountains.  The 2100+ sf of living space consists of 3 bedrooms , 2 baths, kitchen, dining and living rooms on the first floor. The lower level family room with fireplace accesses the back yard and patio.

 

The home has a nice layout but the views are the real selling feature. I might even ENJOY doing dishes with a view like that above the sink!

Last sold for $1,100,000 in May of 2008, the current asking price of $899,000 is bound to bring many offers. It's rare to see a Los Feliz home of this quality for less than $1,000,000. There's not much time to see it before offers are submitted to the bank.  See it today from Noon-3PM and 12/20 1PM-4PM or call me and I'll schedule an appointment. But hurry!  All offers will be reviewed 12/21/2009 at 5PM.

For more information on Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Eagle Rock and surrounding areas, contact me directly at 213-215-4758 or check out LApropertySolutions.com

Broker Associate
Keller Williams Realty, Los Feliz
213-215-4758
http://www.LApropertySolutions.com

Charming Los Feliz Bungalow north of the Blvd just over $700k!

Can you believe it?  A 3 bedroom, 1 ½ bath California bungalow north  of the blvd in Los Feliz listed for only $719,000?  This place is full of charm, clean bright and ready to move in.  If you have kids or are planning to have them, there's the added advantage of being in the Franklin Elementary School district. 

   

This house exudes charm warms and charm and is only minutes from the Village of Los Feliz, Griffith Park and all the area has to offer. 

The first public open house is scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday 11/15 from 1-4.  If you have been looking for a well-priced home in Los Feliz, I highly recommend you stop by and check it out.  Listed by a couple of my favorite Sotheby's agents, you are sure to get a warm greeting.  If you'd rather see it another time, give me a call at 213-215-4758 and I'll be happy to show it to you.  In any case, don't way- this one is bound to sell in a hurry.  He property is located at 2312 Nella Vista Ave in Los Feliz.

For more information on Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Eagle Rock and surrounding areas, contact me directly at 213-215-4758 or check out LApropertySolutions.com

Broker Associate
Keller Williams Realty, Los Feliz
213-215-4758
http://www.LApropertySolutions.com