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Looks like there has been some movement in the Cliff May Ranchos market in the New Year. It looks like after 1 year on the market, the home at 6391 Spring Street finally sold! Originally listed for $699,000 waaay back in January 2008, this 1863 [...]
With the promise of a New Year coming, I would like to re-dedicate myself to Homes4Hipsters.com in 2009. But why wait until then? Today, I introduce a new weekly feature called the Cliff May Market Update. As you may know, Cliff May was the architect who developed the California ranch house. There is a neighborhood [...]
I just got an e-mail from Alexis, a partner at Alto Furniture, announcing the re-launch of their website www.thisisnotikea.com . While the rest of us toil away in offices, Alexis spends weekdays going to estate sales and auctions, collecting vintage and retro furniture and more. After seven years, Alto Furniture has over 1,000 items in [...]
Located at 3456 Via Campesina in Rancho Palos Verdes, this 5 bedroom/ 5 bath Lloyd Wright designed home is on the market, and could be yours for as little $1,890,500! What a price for a piece of architecture history. Seriously though, this home was built in 1965, and needs a serious amount of restoration. The [...]
Beginning this Saturday, February 16th, the Richard Neutra VDL Studio and Residence is open to the public for tours. Every Saturday from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM, the home will be open to mid-century modern enthusiasts for a measly $10. What a great price to tour Neutra’s personal residence and studio. I’ll see you at 2300 Silverlake Blvd, [...]
The Dingbat Tuesday feature is this 5 unit rental property located in Belmont Shore. It was listed in the first half of 2008 for $1,125,000, and never attracted a buyer. There are two 2 bedroom (with fireplaces), one 1 bedroom, and two single units. Located in Belmont Shore just two blocks to the beach, the [...]
Just came across this Flickr photo set. It is a fabulous collection of house plans with all the clean lines that I love. I wonder if you could find a set of architectural plans and build one of these classics today? Seriously, if you buy a tear down house on a lot, and build from [...]
Actually posting a Mar Vista mid-century modern home on Monday! Having taken the holidays slowly, and helping clients find homes has resulted in a slowdown in blog posts. Anyways, check out this very cool looking Gregory Ain designed home in Mar Vista. Originally built in 1948, this home features 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in [...]
The home located at 5338 Weatherford Dr. in Los Angeles was listed for only $625,000! SOLD for $535,000 (14% below list price). Custom built in 1957, this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home has all the features you love! Clerestory windows, flat roof, tile floors and views of Los Angeles. Situated on a hillside 12,440 square foot lot, you [...]
Somewhere behind all this lush tropical foliage is a very original version of a 1948 Gregory Ain mid-century classic. This home is 3 bedrooms, and 1 bath in 1,210 square feet. This home has some very unique features that are not common in the Mar Vista tract, including the “flared” clerestory windows which create the [...]