1935 Modern by Harwell Harris in Pasadena

 List Price $895,000

2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

1,449 sf • 5,603 sf lot

The “Laing House,” built for Caltech professor Graham Laing,  appeared in the LA County Museum of Art’s Guide to Architecture in Southern California, and the November 1935 issue of California Arts & Architecture. The article (scanned below ) was titled “A Frank Lloyd Wright House With a Hat On”…

If you’re going to be influenced by someone, it might as well be Frank Lloyd Wright. Interestingly, Harris was trained as an architect by another great modernist, Richard Neutra.

The house has been updated over the years, but a period feel remains. Located in Pasadena’s hilly, historic Poppy Peak area of the San Rafael Hills, it features 150 feet of built-in bookshelves and has French doors, hardwood floors, dining terraces and mountain views. This is a chance to own a wonderful slice of modern architectural history. For a private tour, contact Tracy Do Real Estate.

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Listing courtesy of Scott Lander, Crosby Doe Assoc. Inc.

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Something Good Came Out of the Recession?

Call this a silver lining to our recent economic downturn: Emily Badger of The Atlantic Cities points out that the recession took a huge bite out of job sprawl. At 3beds2baths and Tracy Do Real Estate, we’re proponents of sensible urban density. To us, living and working in established cities and towns, leaving outlying areas undeveloped, is a positive trend which we believe (and certainly hope) is here to stay.

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Houses Local+Global: House 39 by Alex Plana

Occasionally we’ll post houses that inspire us, either from our local neighborhoods or from around the world. These are the residences that make us love our work all the more, and remind us that connecting our clients to their ideal living environment is what real estate is all about.

This simple, clean-lined modern in Curicó, VII Región del Maule, Chile was designed by Alex Plana. Courtesy of the Arch Daily, with more photos here.

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3535 Multiview Drive in the Hollywood Hills

List Price $1,699,000

5 bedrooms • 4.5 bathrooms

4,555 sf • 8,262 sf lot

A new, exclusive listing from Tracy Do Real Estate: Design+build firm Re-Inhabit presents their latest exceptional living environment, a 3-level Contemporary Mediterranean with panoramic views.

Gated and private, it is the best of two worlds, a recently-constructed (2006) house that has been carefully burnished by the celebrated craftsmen of ReInhabit. Working on their largest canvas yet, the artist/builders have instilled their distinct vision, bringing character and soul to a property that feels grand, even spectacular. And very much like home.

Remaining true to their mission, ReInhabit has taken this contemporary home and made it something special; a conversation piece and fully-realized work of art. For those seeking a comfortable living environment with substance, scale and views to the horizon, it’s all right here.

For more information and many beautiful photos, head to 3535multiview.com.

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Classic Mediterranean in Los Feliz

List Price $2,585,000

4 bedrooms • 4.5 bathrooms

3,805 sf • 14,700 sf lot

This estate-like 1922 home on a 1/3 acre lot adjoins Laughlin Park in prime Los Feliz.So many images to choose from. Suffice it to say that the recent extensive renovation by our friend, the highly talented architect Barbara Bestor, has made a great house even better. Beautifully understated, filled with light, it’s a showpiece that is also a comfortable and functional family home.There’s a lagoon style pool & spa and a detached 700 sq ft space that could be your guest suite, workspace or gym. All systems are newer and upgraded and there’s an electric gate on the driveway. For a private tour of this magnificent property, contact Tracy Do Real Estate.

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Listing courtesy of Jeffrey Young, Sotheby’s Int’l Realty.

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FYI Quick Read…

From the LA Times real estate reporter Alejandro Lazo: “Southern California’s housing market is headed toward the spring shopping season with strong price gains and a steady improvement in sales.” Full story here.

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Exactly as We Called It: Inventory Rising

It was exactly a month ago that Tracy Do was invited to take reader questions as part of Curbed LA’s “University” series. When asked about the lack of local homes for sale, she responded, “I do predict a brightening picture in regard to inventory.”

 

Tracy called it, and now it’s come true. Real estate website Housingwire, citing just-released analysis by Realtor.com, says that the number of homes for sale nationwide is up 2.36% from February to March. Combine that with still-low interest rates (see post below), it all adds up to good news for buyers — and a great reason to contact Tracy Do Real Estate; your expert and leader in LA-area home sales.

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