Silver Lake Are Homes and Information

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*

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*

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!* 

 Franklin Hills, an enchanting mix of 1920s' to mid-century homes.

Most people have heard of Los Feliz CA, but not everyone is familiar with Franklin Hills, an enchanting mix of 1920s'to mid-century homes. This historic neighborhood is located east of the Village of Los Feliz and is filled with hillside homes with views in every direction. 

The Shakespeare Bridge serves as a gateway to Franklin Hills along Franklin Avenue between Talmadge Avenue and St George Streets. Originally build in 1926, the Gothic style bridge was designated as Historic-Cultural Monument #126 in 1974. After the Northridge earthquake, the bridge was retrofitted but rebuilt in a way to preserve its historic appearance.

Franklin Hills is a unique community which is particularly pedestrian friendly, at least if you're up for a real work out.  The Franklin Hills Public Stairway system consists of a series of 14 staircases originally built in the 1920's to provide homeowners with pedestrian access to the trolley lines below. The trolley is no longer, but residents and visitors alike still use the stairways for exercise and as shortcuts from one section of the neighborhood to another.

 For more information on this property, 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

Fabulous mid-century modern home in Los Feliz

I honestly can't believe this house is still on the market. When it was first open some 70 days ago, I expected it to be sold in no time flat. It was my hands down favorite new listing at the time.

Apparently, I wasn't actually wrong that it would get offers quickly. Seven days after this beauty at 4349 Cedarhurst Circle in Los Feliz  went on the market, the status was changed to pending. I don't know why this property fell from grace but it was back on the market as of November 11 and still it sits. I can only think this is a case of not enough people seeing it in person or that unfounded fear that "there must be something wrong with it" since it's still available.

Behind a private gate on a small street in the Franklin Hills lies this oasis from the city.  The walk down the path past the pond and fountain in the front yard sets the calming and welcoming mood.  What a terrific property!  A true 1951 gem with great light, layout and indoor-outdoor floor done up to today's standards. 1,852 of living space with 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths a fabulous double sided fireplace and a great vibe.

Listed at $1,100,000, this Los Feliz beauty is defnitely worth checking out. If you've been looking for your own zen retreat in Los Feliz, this may be the ticket. Take advantage of the low interest rates while they are still around.

For more information on this property, 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