Sunset Strip Mid-Century Stunner

Lying north of Sunset above the world famous Sunset Strip is this remodeled mid-century stunning property.  With an open floor plan surrounded in walls of glass, this house is light and bright with high beamed ceilings and is ideal for entertaining.  All rooms lead out to the large deck with canyon and city views.  The double sided fireplace divides the living and family room perfectly.  The designer kitchen is fit for a chef and opens up perfectly to the dining room.  There are three good sized bedrooms, a side yard, and all updated systems.  In this A+ location, this property is sure to go quickly.  

Also, the listing says the Seller is highly motivated and open to offers.

1633 Queens Rd, Hollywood Hills

3 Beds | 3 Baths

2,567 sq. ft
6,934 sq. ft lot

$2,195,000

Listing & Pictures by David Kubiczky - PLG Estates

If you would like to see this beautiful property in person, please feel free to contact us anytime @310.600.9172 or email eric@smilayproperties.com. We would be happy to assist!

Chic Mid-Century Opportunity in the Hills

I saw this home today on Caravan, and really liked it. I was actually on this street to see a different house, but saw the open sign so went in to see what it was. I was pleasantly surprised both by the price point for this location above the Sunset Strip, and the great mix of modern and mid-century finishes throughout the home. First of all, the home's base is polished concrete flooring, which I really like for aesthetics and functionality, but don't often see. The open floor plan surrounded by windows allowing natural light in the property is always a plus, and was punctuated by the cool stone fireplace in the living room. The updated Italian kitchen was clean white with stainless steel appliances and counters. It seemed as if each room had walls of glass that opened up to the outdoors. The home is very private with hillside in the backyard, and there is actually quite a bit of grass and definitely room for a pool. The IPE wood outdoor deck provided a good indoor/outdoor flow for entertaining or simply dining outdoors. The bathrooms could be upgraded a bit, but the bones, space, and location is definitely all there in this one. This is a great opportunity to own a cool mid-century modern home in an A+ location!

1424 Rising Glen, Hollywood Hills

$1,995,000 3 Bed 2.5 Bath 2,436 Sq. Ft/ow 14,843 Lot Sq. Ft

Listing & Photos courtesy of Peter Lorimer - Peter Lorimer Group Estates

If you would like to see this cool mid-century modern property, please feel free to contact us anytime @ 310.600.9172 or email smilayproperties@gmail.com.

My Style - Slick Hollywood Hills Mid-Century Stunner

Check out this beauty on a great street with jaw dropping views in the Hollywood Hills. Built in 1952, the wide open floor plan flows seamlessly from the living room to the kitchen and dining room (with cool retro diner style built in booth), and out to decks overlooking the city. According to the listing, "The home's open living plan allows these areas to share dynamic North-facing city, mountain, and sunset views." The modern kitchen has been updated with top of the line high end appliances. The flooring throughout the house is walnut and polished concrete. One moves from the upstairs down to the huge master suite through a stylish floating staircase. The huge loft like room opens up and can be used for multiple purposes and layouts. There are large decks, upstairs has a built in bbq, to relax and soak up the view. With 3 bedrooms in all in the hills at just over $900K, this home is not to be missed.

3545 Multiview Dr, Hollywood Hills

$929,000 3 Bed 2 Bath 1,594 Sq. Ft 5,609 Lot Sq. Ft

Listing & Pictures courtesy of Jeff Yarbrough - Keller Williams Beverly Hills

If you would like to see this stylish property on a great street, please feel free to contact us anytime @ 310.600.9172 or email smilayproperties@gmail.com.

Franklin Hills Mid-Century

Here is a great new listing in the coveted Franklin Hills neighborhood of Los Feliz. Anyone who knows me knows that I would of course paint the outside white to make it "pop," but overall the property looks really good, especially for the price in this location. The wide open living/dining room with it's soaring butterfly style wood beamed ceilings are eye catching and work well with the wide plank oak flooring. The house sits on a nice parcel with a lot of flat land, which can be difficult to find in the hills. There are plenty of deck spots to relax at and soak in the peaceful views as well. Overall at this price, this one looks like a winner and is sure to garner a lot of attention.

3727 Evans St, Los Feliz

$749,000 2 Bed 2 Bath 1,392 Sq. Ft 8,450 Lot Sq. Ft

Listing & Photos courtesy of Rose Ware & Terry Canfield Schmidt - Prudential California Realty

If you would like to see this stylish property, please feel free to contact us anytime @ 310.600.9172 or email smilayproperties@gmail.com.

Large 5 Bedroom House for Lease on the Westside

Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this spacious 5 bedroom, 5 bath house (just finishing the remodel) has granite counters & all new stainless steel appliances in the beautiful kitchen. The large dining area surrounded in walls of glass leads to the outdoor patio. The living room includes a stunning stacked stone mid-century fireplace and sliding glass door leading to the patio surrounded with lush landscaping and overlooking the Los Angeles River. There is a small yard on the west end of the house. The master bedroom and two additional large bedrooms are upstairs on the east side of the house. One additional bedroom is downstairs adjacent to the living room with an en suite newly redone bathroom. The 5th bedroom on the west side of the house is a mother-in-law suite with its own private entry, laundry room with washer/dryer hookups and bathroom. Small pets will be accepted w/ additional deposit. Parking for 3 cars max. Centrally located near the 405 & 10 freeways,Santa Monica Airport, UCLA, SMC, Santa Monica, & Venice Beach.

3240 Tilden Ave, West Los Angeles

4,950/mo Unfurnished 5 Bed 4 Bath 3,026 Sq. Ft 9,501 Lot Sq. Ft

Listing & Photos (except 1st one) by Eric Smilay for Smilay Properties

This is a large property oozing with character and style, in a nice Westside location. If you would like to see this property in person, please feel free to contact us anytime 310.600.9172 or email smilayproperties@gmail.com.

Stylish in Silver Lake for Under $770K

Check out this interesting newly listed 1921 traditional home renovated with mid-century aesthetics in the hills of Silver Lake. Just off the popular Sunset Junction area with views of downtown's skyline is this stylish hillside home. According to the listing, all the systems have been renovated and there is a fair amount of outdoor space with "room for a pool." While not large at just shy of 1500 sq. ft, this two bedroom home is well laid out with an open floor plan and modern finishes. If you have been looking for an updated home in this area, this could be the one you have been waiting for.

1429 Westerly Terrace, Silver Lake

$769,000 2 Bed 2 Bath 1,444 Sq. Ft 4,599 Lot Sq. Ft

Listing & Photos courtesy of Carrie Bryden & Howard Lorey - Nourmand & Associates

If you would like to see this great property, please feel free to contact us anytime @ 310.600.9172 or email eric@smilayproperties.com.

My New Mid-Century Modern Lease Listing in the "Oaks" of Los Feliz

Stylish mid-century modern in coveted "Oaks" area of Los Feliz with head on downtown city skyline views. Property has been recently remodeled and is now stunning with clean white gallery like walls and walls of glass bringing the light and lush surroundings outside in. Home features refinished and new hardwood flooring, open loft like floor plan anchored by classic brick fireplace, and high ceilings. Cool original Youngstown kitchen with metal cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Very large master bedroom with fireplace and two walk in closets (one cedar lined). The large front deck is great for entertaining and soaking up the view, while the backyard with spa, fire pit, and waterfall is great for relaxing. Great lush landscaping completes this dynamic and tranquil property.

2047 E Live Oak, Los Feliz

$6,500/mo 3 Bed 2 Bath 2,162 Sq. Ft 9,532 Lot Sq. Ft

Pictures by Eric Smilay for Smilay Properties

If you would like to see this great property, please feel free to contact us anytime @ 310.600.9172 or email eric@smilayproperties.com.

Sweet Mid-Century w/ Views in South Pasadena

Designed by Architect Marvin O. Berman, who according to the listing, "worked with Richard Neutra and Victor Gruen," designed this stylish mid-century home in 1959. I am not familiar with Mr. Berman's work to be honest, but I certainly like what he did here. While this home is of modest size at under 1500 sq. ft, it is well laid out, open, and with the high ceilings and walls of glass it certainly appears larger then it's number would indicate. The wood paneling softens the modern finishes and gives it a good mix of modern and mid-century roots. This one has clearly been updated with a sleek kitchen and nice finishes in the bathrooms. Lying in a peaceful setting with mountain views from the decks, this one may just be the one you have been waiting for. There is also additional outdoor space for entertaining and relaxing.

5511 Alta Vista, South Pasadena

$875,000 3 Bed 2 Bath 1,462 Sq. Ft 6,754 Lot Sq. Ft

Listing & Photos courtesy of Jennifer Parker-Stanton - Deasy/Penner & Partners

If you would like to see this stylish mid-century home, please feel free to contact us anytime @ 310.600.9172 or email smilayproperties@gmail.com.

Blue Jay Way Home for Sale That Inspired George Harrison

Lying on arguably the best Bird Street in the best area of the Hollywood Hills, is this mid-century gem immortalized by George Harrison of the Beatles. According to the Magical Mystery Tour interviews, pointed out by Curbed, it was while renting this house and waiting for the Beatles PR man that Mr. Harrison picked up an organ and wrote "Blue Jay Way." This gives a lot of cache and history to a property that is already pretty sweet on it's own. While the pictures don't give a great sense of the interior and floor plan, we know at over 4,000 sq. ft in this location with jaw dropping views, while it is a ton of money; this home is actually well priced. With soaring ceilings, a grand entryway, a large pool and outdoor space in addition to a great library and media room, this one looks like a definite winner for anyone looking in this price range and location. If it was good enough for a Beatle, then I suspect it should be good enough for most!

1567 Blue Jay Way, Hollywood Hills

$4,599,000 3 Bed 3 Bath 4,116 Sq. Ft 17,650 Lot Sq. Ft

Listing & Photos courtesy of Stamie Karakasidis - Rodeo Realty Inc.

If you would like to visit this prime piece of real estate in person, please feel free to contact us anytime @ 310.600.9172 or email eric@smilayproperties.com. Don't delay, as I suspect that this one will go quickly.

SOLD! Mid-Century View Home in the Oaks of Los Feliz (Represented Buyer)

I had the privilege of representing the buyer on this home in the highly desirable "Oaks" area of Los Feliz. The property is a mid-century home built in 1950 with walls of glass opening up to a large deck in the front with head on downtown skyline views. The back side of the home is also mostly all glass and leads out to a peaceful retreat with a spa, fire pit, and relaxing waterfall. Obviously the glass allows for the home to be flooded with natural light throughout most of the day. With hardwood flooring, great retro details, this home just needs a bit of depersonalizing and touch ups here and there and will shine into a great mid-century modern property in an A+ neighborhood. I am not sure how much work the owner's will do, but I am thinking it may really pop if painted white; it would resemble the outside of this updated and recently sold property. What do you think?

If you like the home keep it in mind, as it will probably be on the market for lease very soon!

2047 Live Oak, Los Feliz

$1,225,000 (Asking $1,285,000) 3 Bed 2 Bath 2,162 Sq. Ft 9,460 Lot Sq. Ft

Listing courtesy of Juan Longfellow & Louise Leach - Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Pictures by Eric Smilay for Smilay Properties

If you would like to find a similar property in the area, please feel free to contact us anytime @ 310.600.9172 or email eric@smilayproperties.com. Also, if you are interested in leasing this great home, please contact me for details and I can show it to you anytime.

Hollywood Hills Home With Explosive Views

A post and beam home high up in the Hollywood Hills with high ceilings and walls of glass leading out to jaw dropping views of the city below. The property is in coveted Beachwood Canyon and on a private knoll up a long driveway at the end of a cul-de-sac street. While the home could use some further updating, the kitchens and flooring have been recently redone. The floor plan is wide open and is ideal for my tastes. From almost every room of this home, one has either spectacular views of Hollywood, the downtown skyline, or the Hollywood sign; on a clear day one can even see out to the ocean. There is potential to both expand the property, as well as a flat additional parcel at the back of the lot (last picture) that is included in the sale. The additional parcel could be perfect for a pool or guest home. With a bit of love and attention, this one could be magical, as the bones and space is all there for it.

2760 Pelham Place, Hollywood Hills

$1,159,000 (reduced from $1,249,000) 3 Bed 2 Bath 1,757 Sq. Ft 14,510 Lot Sq. Ft

Listing & Photos courtesy of Raymond Schuldenfrei & Chase Campen - Deasy Penner & Partners

When I first saw the home I thought it was priced too high for the size of the home, but with a recent $90K reduction, it's prospects are looking better. If you would like to visit this property in person, please feel free to contact us anytime @ 310.600.9172 or email eric@smilayproperties.com.

Pacific View Mid-Century Modern; Hollywood Hills

Here's a cool post and beam design in this updated 1956 mid-century architectural. There are explosive views of the city and downtown skyline out of the multitude of windows throughout the property. Nice modern updates to the space include, oak hardwood flooring, central A/C, and an updated kitchen. The high ceilings and walls of glass makes it appear as if one is floating over the city. The master bedroom downstairs looks great with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and a large space. The listing agent describes the downstairs by saying, "Floor-to-ceiling glass sliders open to a flat grassy pad which overlooks those same, undeniable LA Lights." Not bad at all.

6920 Pacific View Dr, Hollywood Hills

$1,095,000 3 Bed 2 Bath 2,021 Sq. Ft 3,550 Lot Sq. Ft

Listing & Photos courtesy of Eric Lavey - Teles Properties, Inc.

If you would like to visit this property in person, please feel free to contact us anytime @ 310.600.9172 or email eric@smilayproperties.com.

Epitome of Mid-Century Modern; Hollywood Hills

The Blevins Residence, 1965. Jenkins & Barker, AIA. This is my favorite type of home, one where the current owner takes a cool 1960's house with great lines, and transforms it into a modern masterpiece with updated finishes. That is exactly what happened here. The current owner purchased a dated, but cool and oozing with potential, 1965 home in a prime location with explosive views for $1,550,000 in 2009 and transformed it into the showplace it is now. Lying just off Mulholland Dr on desirable Torreyson, it is now a fantastic 3,600+ sq. ft modern home on a large over 13,000+ sq. ft lot with rolling lawns and a large pool. The fact that it has grass on a large mostly flat lot is key, as it is tough to get both an updated house, views, a pool, and a good sized yard in the hills at a "reasonable" price. The listing describes it's views, which overlook the entire valley and out to the San Gabriel Mountains, and nod to it's modernist roots by saying, "A pure homage to the indoor/outdoor aesthetic of 60's modernism, the bright & open high-ceilinged public rooms feature walls of glass with views from every room." Pure poetry and like living in a work of art.

7744 Torreyson Dr, Hollywood Hills

$2,650,000 3 Bed 3 Bath 3,655 Sq. Ft 13,306 Lot Sq. Ft

Listing & Photos courtesy of David Gray - Prudential CA - Beverly Hills

If looking for an updated mid-century home in a great location with jaw dropping views, this is it! If you would like to visit this property in person, please feel free to contact us anytime @ 310.600.9172 or email eric@smilayproperties.com.

Someone Should Buy This!

I posted this home a few weeks ago after it's first price reduction and thought it was a good buy then, but now it has just been dropped another $50,000! To me, this is a cool updated home with a great pool in a prime Studio City neighborhood south of Ventura Blvd. Someone looking for a hip one story mid-century home with a pool that is good size should really take advantage of this opportunity.

Take a look at this nice foreclosure opportunity in a prime Studio City location, south of Ventura Blvd. I have shown this house to a couple of buyer's, and I must say I really like it. I am actually surprised that it has not sold yet, even though it has only been on the market less than 1 month. It is a large, four bedroom, mid-century modern that sold at the height of the market for $1.3M. It is tough to find a house this size with a pool, great floor plan, and a decent level of finishes for under a million, which is why I think this is a good one. I must admit they did "Ikea" the bathrooms out a bit, but the modern high design concept is there. The finishes could be upgraded, but the open floor plan, real prominent stone entryway, hardwood flooring, and a ton of french double doors leading out to the large pool are all winners. All the bedrooms are good sized, and the master has a ton of closet space. One doesn't get as great a view as you would higher up on Wrightwood, but there are some palm tree, mountain, and a bit of Universal City building views from the bedrooms. The backyard is simply an entertainer's paradise with it's fire pit, spa, and huge deep private pool. If you want to be south of the blvd in Studio City in a good sized home with a pool and appreciate mid-century style, this is it without question. I think long term it is a bit of a deal too.

3760 Wrightwood Dr, Studio City

$949,900 (reduced from $1,024,900) 4 Bed 2.5 Bath 2,861 Sq. Ft/ow 8,831 Lot Sq. Ft

Pictures by Eric Smilay for Smilay Properties Listing Courtesy of Joan Duffy - Ewing Sotheby's Int'l Realty

If you would like to visit this property in person, please feel free to contact us anytime @ 310.600.9172 or email eric@smilayproperties.com.

Possible Change In Thinking Due To This Dynamic Home

Anybody that knows me, knows that I consider myself a "city guy," meaning I prefer over the hill to the Valley. This home has quite frankly made me reassess that thinking. Reason being first and foremost is that this property is drop dead stunning. It is over 4,000 sq. ft on a 3/4 of an acre lot with views for just shy of $2.2M. Now that is far from cheap; however, if you compare that with what this would cost in either the Bird Streets of the Hollywood Hills or the Trousdale Estates of Beverly Hills, this property would easily go for over $6M plus. That is quite a difference. Also, maybe it is the new parent in me, but in checking out the prestigious Royal Oaks area of Encino that this lies in (just north of Sherman Oaks border), the public Lanai Road School is as highly rated an elementary school as any, and is among the few public elementary schools in California to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10.

Okay, enough about my own thinking, back to the house. This one is a mid-century home modernized and upgraded to the 9's with style and sophistication. It has a great entryway and zen courtyard with water features and a fire pit. Upon entry one is immediately struck by the high ceilings, white walls for art, beautiful terrazzo flooring, and "floor-to-ceiling Fleetwood doors that frame the panoramic city views." The living room opens up to a large family room with a bar. The walnut walls play nicely off the clean flooring. Kitchens and baths are all stunning with ceaserstone counters and custom cabinetry. The outdoor space is a haven for relaxation or entertaining. The listing agent sums it up nicely by stating, "The open floor plan flows seamlessly from indoor to outdoor spaces creating luxurious layers of living, dining & entertaining areas that blend nature w/structure." This home is just minutes to the westside as well. Simply special.

16039 Skytop Dr, Encino

$2,195,000 4 Bed 4.5 Bath 4,034 Sq. Ft 33,850 Lot Sq. Ft

If you would like to see more pictures of this home, visit this website for a more detailed tour.

Listing & Photos courtesy of Brenda Catalano - Coldwell Banker-BH North

If you would like to visit this property in person, please feel free to contact us anytime @ 310.600.9172 or email eric@smilayproperties.com.

Studio City Mid-Century Modern S of the Blvd Foreclosure Opportunity

Take a look at this nice foreclosure opportunity in a prime Studio City location, south of Ventura Blvd. I have shown this house to a couple of buyer's, and I must say I really like it. I am actually surprised that it has not sold yet, even though it has only been on the market less than 1 month. It is a large, four bedroom, mid-century modern that sold at the height of the market for $1.3M. It is tough to find a house this size with a pool, great floor plan, and a decent level of finishes for under a million, which is why I think this is a good one. I must admit they did "Ikea" the bathrooms out a bit, but the modern high design concept is there. The finishes could be upgraded, but the open floor plan, real prominent stone entryway, hardwood flooring, and a ton of french double doors leading out to the large pool are all winners. All the bedrooms are good sized, and the master has a ton of closet space. One doesn't get as great a view as you would higher up on Wrightwood, but there are some palm tree, mountain, and a bit of Universal City building views from the bedrooms. The backyard is simply an entertainer's paradise with it's fire pit, spa, and huge deep private pool. If you want to be south of the blvd in Studio City in a good sized home with a pool and appreciate mid-century style, this is it without question. I think long term it is a bit of a deal too.

3760 Wrightwood Dr, Studio City

$999,900 (reduced from $1,024,900) 4 Bed 3 Bath 2,861 Sq. Ft/ow 8,831 Lot Sq. Ft

Pictures by Eric Smilay for Smilay Properties Listing Courtesy of Joan Duffy - Ewing Sotheby's Int'l Realty

If you would like to visit this property in person, please feel free to contact us anytime @ 310.600.9172 or email eric@smilayproperties.com.

Hollywood Hills, Jaw Dropping Views, & Cool Mid-Century Style

Stunning downtown skyline and city views greet you from everywhere on this great parcel of real estate in the Hollywood Hills above the Sunset Strip. A cool light filled mid-century home lies on this flat pad with a yard separating the house from the views; one could even imagine adding a pool there if desired. High beamed ceilings in the living room with walls of glass drawing the outdoors in and an open floor plan highlight the home's mid-century style. In addition to the two bedrooms, there is also a large den that could be used as a media room, office, or even a third bedroom. The listing sums up the offering nicely by saying, "All public rooms and the master open to the yard and spectacular, tree framed, unobstructed (no power lines), picture perfect views!" This is a great opportunity for a person who wants to live in the hills in a stylish pad and appreciates an explosive head on view.

1687 Woods Dr, Hollywood Hills

$1,100,000 2 Bed 2.5 Bath 2,133 Sq. Ft 12,240 Lot Sq. Ft

Listing & Photos courtesy of Thomas Magazeno - Coldwell Banker-Sunset Blvd

This is an A+ piece of property to be enjoyed or expanded over time, and represents a great opportunity. If you would like to visit this property in person, please feel free to contact us anytime @ 310.600.9172 or email smilayproperties@gmail.com.

New Mid-Century Listing in Nichols Canyon to Start Year

Here is a nice looking new listing to start the year off right. Featuring an open floor plan with soaring open beamed ceilings and walls of glass, this is a stylish mid-century home in a popular area of the Hollywood Hills, Nichols Canyon. The walls of glass frame the living/dining room nicely and flood it with natural light, as well as lead out to a large deck that runs the length of the home and exposes relaxing canyon views. There is rich wood flooring throughout most of the property, and a modern updated kitchen with all stainless steel appliances. The home has two good sized bedrooms, both with high ceilings as well, and two upgraded bathrooms. There is also an additional front deck, which allows for further outdoor entertaining.

2522 Zorada, Hollywood Hills

$797,000 2 Bed 2 Bath 1,550 Sq. Ft 11,000 Lot Sq. Ft

Listing & Photos courtesy of Randy Isaacs - Coldwell Banker-Sunset Blvd

This home looks good for the price in a desirable location, close to everything that Hollywood has to offer. If you would like to visit this property in person, please feel free to contact us anytime @ 310.600.9172 or email smilayproperties@gmail.com. If you would like to see other similar homes in and around this location as well, please don't hesitate to call, as we would be happy to assist.

Clothing Designer James Perse Lists Bird Street Home

Sitting in the highly desirable Bird Streets section of the Hollywood Hills, fashion designer James Perse lists his updated mid-century modern home. The listing accurately describes the home as, "This modern oasis exemplifies the Southern California lifestyle: floor-to-ceiling walls of glass provide abundant light and seamless indoor-outdoor flow." The property was remodeled into an open loft like space with light wood flooring throughout, clean lines, and walls of glass out to the stunning pool area. The home is gated, private, and is on a rare flat third of an acre in a prime location. It does not have a lot of bedrooms (just one), but for the right buyer, the property is exquisite and is not to be missed. The property definitely resembles the owner's clothing brand's aesthetic and stores, and is even decked out in James Perse own Furniture Line, which can be included in the sale or lease should a buyer/leasee desire. If you are a fan of the owner's brand and the lifestyle, now is your chance to really own and live it.

1432 Oriole Dr, Hollywood Hills

$3,750,000 or lease for $14,500/mo 1 Bed 1.5 Bath 2,235 Sq. Ft 15,750 Lot Sq. Ft

Listing & Photos courtesy of Jonah Wilson - Hilton & Hyland

If you would like to visit this property in person, please feel free to contact us anytime @ 310.600.9172 or email smilayproperties@gmail.com.