Silver Lake Area Real Estate News And Information: California: Los Feliz: Franklin Hills

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

 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. 

Franklin Hills area of Los Feliz in the 1920's
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 Hill's Shakespeare bridge in the 1920's

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

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

3 comments • Jenny Durling Silver Lake, Los Feliz & L.A. properties • March 25 2010 12:48AM

Fabulous mid-century modern home in Los Feliz - still available!

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.

fabulous 50s home in Los Feliz's Franklin Hills

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.

great light out flow in this Franklin Hills mid- centuryt modern Outdoor flow in Los Feliz 50's home

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

Jenny Durling signature

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

 

 

4 comments • Jenny Durling Silver Lake, Los Feliz & L.A. properties • January 17 2010 11:41PM