Archive for the 'Real Estate' Category

Long Beach: Cliff May Market Update

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

Click the graphic above for the Cliff May Ranchos Thursday Market Update! 
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 [...]

Thursday: Cliff May Market Update

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

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 [...]

Lloyd Wright: Bird of Paradise House

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

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 [...]

Dingbat Tuesday: Belmont Shores & The How To’s of Financing

Tuesday, February 12th, 2008

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 [...]

Mid-Century Modern For Sale: Cool Neighborhood Update!

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

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 [...]

Foreclosure Sale: Dingbat Condo in Long Beach–SOLD Update

Monday, January 28th, 2008

 
SOLD for $195,000 (46% reduction of original list price of $359,000) 
On a rainy and cold Sunday, the wife and I checked out this Mid-Century Modern condo yesterday. This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo is about 916 square feet. It features a separate dining area, and lots of built-in storage. There is a true master suite, a bonus for a [...]

Los Feliz Estates Mid-Century Modern: 5252 Los Grandes Way, LA 90027–SOLD Update

Friday, October 19th, 2007

SOLD for $1,670,000 (7% off list price of $1,799,000). 
Oh, joy! Look what just came on the market, a beautiful 3 bedroom 3 bath mid-century fantastic home in Los Feliz Estates. This 1965 built home has 2,796 square feet of living space on a 10,977 squre feet lot. Now, before you get too excited, the list [...]

Update: Mid-Century high atop the Peninsula SOLD!

Friday, October 5th, 2007

36 Oceanaire, located in Rancho Palos Verdes closed escrow on May 16. The sales price was $1,450,000. The buyer enjoyed the softening prices on the Peninsula, and got a great home for a 12% discount.
 First of all, If anyone can identify the architect of this house, please let me know. Makes me think of Lloyd [...]

Joseph Eichler homes in Orange, California

Friday, October 5th, 2007

If you have some free time this weekend, and want to drive into the Tragic Kingdom, go to Orange where there are four stunning Joseph Eichler homes for sale. Ranging from $800,000 to $945,000, these classic California homes have pools, tropical lushness, and in one case alot of “original charm.”  Even if you aren’t ready [...]

Mid-Century Modern For Sale By Owner: Redondo Beach

Friday, October 5th, 2007

This awesome mid-century modern home was built by architect Earl Mason for his own residence in 1963. Beautifully updated, and indoor swimming pool,  and killer ocean views makes this a true hipster haven. It was in foreclosure this summer, and was supposed to be sold at auction. It did not sell and is now being sold [...]

Mid-Century Modern homes and design in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Orange County, Palm Springs and beyond!