Offered at: $699,000 Type: Single Family / Bedrooms: 2 / Baths: 1 Living Area: 1,042 sq ft / Lot Size: 6,303 sq ft
Tucked back from the street on a large flat lot in Highland Park, this 1926 Spanish is full of potential and ready for a new chapter. The home has wonderful vintage bones and abounds in original details including coved ceilings, arched pass-throughs, built-in cabinetry, wood doors, and hardwood floors. Two generously sized bedrooms feature large original windows. The oversized flat lot provides an expansive canvas for your vision, with fruiting lemon and grapefruit trees, a long driveway, two-car garage, and space for a future ADU. Systems are in need of updating. A rare opportunity in one of Highland Park’s most exciting pockets, the property puts you just moments from Goldburger, Joy, Bub and Grandma’s Pizza, Mala Class, Sogo Roll Bar, Skaf’s, MorYork Gallery, and close to Inside Out Theater, Bob Baker Marionette Theater, York Park, and Occidental College.
Offered at: $898,000 Type: Single Family / Bedrooms: 2 / Baths: 2 Living Area: 1,478 sq ft / Lot Size: 6,705 sq ft
Take in sweeping mountain vistas from this updated Mid-Century Modern, perched on a hillside street in Monterey Park. Original charm is beautifully intact, with a stone-clad fireplace, earthy details, and tasteful built-ins throughout; playful designer wallpaper and vintage-inspired fixtures are carefully curated to let the 1960s roots shine. Classic shutters add character in the light-filled living space, where expansive glass sliders blur the line between indoors and out, opening to the patio. In the dining room, mountain views create a breathtaking backdrop for every meal. The kitchen delights with sunny butter-yellow cabinetry and provides stainless appliances. Two bedrooms include a generous primary suite with glass sliders to the yard. The outdoor spaces are designed for relaxation and entertaining, with a deck for morning coffee and evening cocktails, and a hot tub for stargazing and winding down. A two-car garage holds potential as a workshop or future ADU; conveniences include central AC and updated systems. You are moments from Garvey Ranch Park and Observatory, and scenic hiking trails, within Monterey Park’s excellent school system, and close to the renowned dining of the San Gabriel Valley, with easy access to major freeways.
Offered at: $869,000 Type: Tenants-in-Common / Bedrooms: 2 / Baths: 2 Living Area: 1,093 sq ft
On a quiet street just off Melrose in Hancock Park, this 1926 Spanish two-story TIC has been impeccably restored to its original splendor, set within a designated Historic-Cultural Monument bungalow court. The residence has been revived with an eye for detail to highlight heritage charm and integrate modern updates, including refurbished original wood floors, tasteful built-ins, and recessed lighting. Oversized windows gather sunlight into the spacious living and dining area, where a decorative fireplace anchors the vintage-inspired design. The kitchen is tailored for design-savvy cooks, with a matte tile backsplash, hand-painted cabinetry, and a KitchenAid appliance suite including wine fridge. Upstairs, both bedrooms are filled with natural light, and the bath is exquisite with high-end fixtures. Surrounded by native California flora, the home enjoys a landscaped front yard. Amenities include smart lighting, central AC/heat, and parking. Ideally located near The Grove, Tartine, HEIMAT & WeHo favorites.
Offered at: $1,135,000 Type: Single Family / Bedrooms: 2 + Den / Baths: 2.5
Living Area: 1,571 Square Ft. / Lot Size: 1,821 Square Ft.
Settle into effortless living at this spacious Echo Park Modern, offering fresh contemporary design, abundant space across three levels, and rooftop views stretching from the Silver Lake hills to DTLA. Tucked away in a prime back row corner location at The Cliffs, an intimate community built in 2019, the residence features a bright and open great room with engineered hardwood floors, a spacious balcony off the dining area, and a streamlined kitchen featuring Fisher & Paykel appliances and a quartz island. Two upper-level bedrooms include a serene primary ensuite with a soaking tub and separate shower. The lower-level den with a half bath and polished concrete floors provides flexibility to set up an office or media space. Head up to the rooftop deck for cocktail hour and alfresco dining and enjoying serene vistas of hillsides and city lights. Amenities include central AC, a two-car garage, whole-house water filtration, and smart garage technology. Close to Bacetti, Quarter Sheets, Cookbook Market, and within easy reach of Silver Lake, DTLA, and NELA.
Offered at: $5,400/mo
Type: Single Family / Bedrooms: 2 / Baths: 2
Living Area: 1,314 Square Ft. / Lot Size: 6,889 Square Ft.
In Culver City, a special opportunity to lease this beautifully updated two bedroom + two bath home on a treelined street. Tastefully modernized by its architect owners, the residence is tucked behind a fence amid lush landscaping, welcoming you to a private setting with a patio and yard. Stylish design and quality finish-work fill the interior that features hard surface flooring, built-in storage, a skylight and open kitchen appointed with quartz countertops, a center island and stainless appliance suite that includes a dishwasher, beverage fridge, and cooktop + double wall-oven by Bosch. The Primary bedroom is ensuite; baths are finished with luxe tile and glass shower enclosures. Sliding doors in the living room flow directly to the patio that will inspire morning coffee or evening meals with friends. Enjoy central a/c, laundry, a gated driveway and covered parking. The location in a desirable public school district is excellent with coffee, dining, markets and services nearby.
This one is up there as one of the most architecturally inventive home we have ever seen — and we cannot wait for you to see it too.
Originally conceived in 1947, the Wallace Neff Shell House is the last standing example in the United States of Neff’s Airform construction method, in which reinforced concrete was gunite-sprayed over an inflated balloon mold and allowed to set into a seamless dome. The technique was Neff’s answer to the postwar housing crisis: economical, fast, and formally unlike anything that came before. What emerged was not just a shelter but a new category of architecture — part structure, part sculpture, and very much its own thing.
Inside, the curved shell organizes the home with surprising grace. A circular half living room opens from a central fireplace, flowing without interruption into the kitchen and bath. The two-bedroom plan is compact but never cramped; the form creates its own sense of expansion. Beneath the detached studio — itself over 1,000 square feet, with ADU plans submitted to the city — an Airform-constructed bomb shelter from the 1960s sits approximately 15 feet below grade, a footnote to the home’s origins in mid-20th century.
Two patio seating areas anchor the outdoor spaces, one nestled between the dome and studio, one positioned just outside the residence, both integrated into the surrounding gardens and gated drive. The current owners have stewarded and restored the home with exceptional care, bringing back the integrity of Neff’s original vision throughout. A potential Mills Act candidate, this is a property that exists nowhere else in the country — a true singularity, and one that must be seen to be believed.
Tracy Do Real Estate has spent over two decades helping buyers find the most architecturally significant homes in Pasadena and across Los Angeles, and the Wallace Neff Shell House ranks among the most remarkable properties we have ever come across. Tracy Do currently holds the number one position in Pasadena for closed sales by volume per RealTrends, and is one of the most trusted authorities in Los Angeles real estate. If this home has caught your attention, it deserves more than a screen — get in touch and we will arrange a tour.
1097 S Los Robles Ave | Pasadena, CA 91106 2 Bed | 1 Bath | 1,204 Sq Ft | Offered at $1,950,000 Listed by George Penner DRE #01394929 | Compass
Offered at: $2,200,000 Type: Single Family / Bedrooms: 2 / Baths: 2 Living Area: 1,375 sq ft / Lot Size: 5,651 sq ft
Exquisite mid-century with Hollywood Sign views in the Oaks. This 1949 single-level home is the essence of California-cool, beautifully maintained and flooded with natural light. The bright, airy living room features high ceilings, hardwood floors, a dramatic wall of floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors showcasing stunning vistas, and a fireplace with a stone surround. The unique kitchen features a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf oven, six-burner cooktop, integrated blender, built-in bar with wine fridge, breakfast counter, and a full wall of pantry storage. There are two bedrooms and a pair of baths, including one with a tub, floating vanity, and linen closet. The wraparound upper balcony is a serene setting for entertaining; the lower balcony features built-in bench seating. Amenities include HVAC, two-car garage, and laundry. The Oaks Gourmet Market and Cafe, La Poubelle, and Gelson’s are around the corner, and access is easy to Hollywood and Griffith Park.
Offered at: $998,000 Type: Single Family / Bedrooms: 3 + Office / Baths: 3 Living Area: 1,865 sq ft / Lot Size: 5,752 sq ft
You can reach your favorite dinner spots within minutes from this updated Traditional close to Sunset Junction. Designed for the way you live, the spacious layout starts with a living room awash in sunlight, opening to the formal dining; hard surface flooring flows throughout. The kitchen has been refreshed with stainless steel appliances, a center island, generous counter space, and there is plenty of room for a breakfast nook. Three generously sized bedrooms make it easy to balance life and work, and an additional room with its own entrance adds versatility as an office or guest room. The primary includes an ensuite bath; glass sliders lead to the backyard patio, perfect for al fresco dining. Amenities include a long, gated driveway and central AC/Heat. The happening location puts you close to Good Friend Coffee, Courage Bagels, Black Cat, Doto, Daybird, and more, and it’s just a short hop to Erewhon.
Offered at: $1,089,000 Type: Single Family / Bedrooms: 3 / Baths: 2 Living Area: 1,411 sq ft / Lot Size: 7,988 sq ft
On a leafy Pasadena street near Bungalow Heaven, a stone walkway leads to the sunshine-yellow door: this picture-perfect 1916 Craftsman bungalow with a sparkling pool is everything you dreamt of. The formal living and dining rooms are filled with light, showcasing character details including a stunning brick fireplace, wainscoting, built-ins, and a lovely bay window with seating. The charming galley kitchen is finished with dove gray cabinetry, stainless appliances, ample storage, and a breakfast bar. Three bright bedrooms include an updated primary, plus two stylishly updated bathrooms. Step out to a pool and jacuzzi, your private summer sanctuary amid mature trees, with plenty of room for outdoor dining. A detached garage holds potential as an office, ADU, gym, or workshop; amenities include AC and laundry. The great location puts you just moments from Los Arcos Court, McDonald Park, Lavender and Honey, and Seed Bakery, and a short hop to Rose Bowl and Old Town Pasadena.
Offered at: $799,000 Type: Single Family / Bedrooms: 1 + Bonus / Baths: 1
Living Area: 882 Square Ft. / Lot Size: 5,265 Square Ft.
Nestled in the foothills of Mount Washington on a double lot, this sunny 1924 bungalow is your island of serenity amid lush California flora. The light-filled interior is effortlessly beautiful, with hardwood floors, glass sliders flooding the open great room with natural light, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow to an oversized deck draped in grapevines. The kitchen is a forest cottage delight with built-in wood shelving, a Bertazzoni range, and a farmhouse sink. The bedroom is bright and airy, and the ensuite bath features character built-in shelving. Dotted with mature plantings and trees, the generous yard feels like your own secret garden with countless spaces for hosting and relaxing; the stairs at the rear lead up the hill to enjoy canyon views. The versatile basement provides room for a gym, studio, or home office. Amenities include mini-split AC/heat, updated systems, and laundry. The long list of local favorites includes Lumen Coffee, C&H Bagels, Gloria’s Cuisine, the Lodge Room, Highly Likely, and more along happening Figueroa Boulevard.
