Japanese & Scandinavian Inspired Architectural Home in Echo Park | 2139 Baxter St.

2139 Baxter Street
Los Angeles, CA 90039

$2,195,000 | 3 Beds | 4 Baths | 2,136 Sq. Ft. | $1,028 Price/Sq. Ft. | 7,512 Sq. Ft. Lot | Built in 1922

Previously featured in Architectural Digest and recently refreshed by the acclaimed studio Matters of Space, the home draws from Japanese and Scandinavian design traditions, emphasizing clarity of form, disciplined material choices, and a thoughtful approach to daily living. Every element is intentional, resulting in spaces that feel composed, purposeful, playful, and quietly sophisticated.

Passing through the front gate, your arrival beigins through a private zen garden that establishes an immediate sense of calm and separation from the street and all the hustle and bustle of wider Los Angeles. This covered entry leads directly into the main living areas, where the open floor plan is filled with incredible natural light.

The living room centers around a sleek fireplace and lush garden views through multiple panes and walls of glass.

The living spaces flow seamlessly into the updated kitchen.

This gorgeous cook’s kitchen features a luxe gas stove, cement-style walls with built-in niches for cookbooks and glassware, industrial lighting fixtures, custom wood cabinetry, a massive picture window with great garden views, and a large island with built-in seating.

Adjacent to the kitchen, a glass-enclosed sunroom serves as the primary dining area, creating a refined connection between indoors and out while maintaining a strong architectural presence.

Next to the kitchen is a built-in coffee bar which is sure to become your favorite spot to begin your day.

A charming and quiet den-turned reading nook enjoys great natural light throughout the day.

It also has easy outdoor access to the home’s expansive main level balcony.

This main level also houses the primary suite, complete with a walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom.

The primary bath, while certainly splashy, was designed with the same restraint and attention to detail found throughout the home.It includes a relaxing soaking tub, unique double vanity, and an oversized walk-in shower.

A second bedroom and a full bathroom round out this main living level.

The home’s balcony acts as an awesome observation deck.

The deck is wonderfully well-suited for al fresco dinner parties and offers expansive San Gabriel mountain views that reinforce the home’s elevated setting.

Downstairs, a junior suite with a private entrance and its own deck provides flexibility for guests or extended living.

An additional flex space on the first level, also with its own entrance, functions comfortably as a home office.

The ground level also includes a dedicated bathroom, generous storage, and a laundry room, allowing for true separation between work and home life when desired.

The exterior grounds are developed as a series of “garden rooms,” with mature plantings, carefully designed hardscape, and built-in seating areas.

Multiple terraces create varied outdoor experiences and include a cowboy pool, koi pond, and chicken coop.

The cowboy pool offers a secluded setting for a leisurely dips throughout the year.

While the property’s outdoor kitchen is shaded by mature trees, it is sure to become a favorite setting for backyard barbecues and open-air entertaining.

A detached bonus studio completes the property and offers an ideal setting for an art practice, fitness space, or creative retreat.

Set within Echo Park, the home is surrounded by one of Los Angeles’ most dynamic and culturally rich neighborhoods.

The neighborhood is known for its architectural heritage, scenic hillsides, and proximity to Echo Park Lake, Elysian Park, and the shops and restaurants that define the east side.

With easy access to both Echo Park, Silver Lake, and Downtown Los Angeles, the home’s perfect location balances neighborhood character with urban convenience, making it a compelling setting for design-focused living in the heart of the city.

Interested in purchasing this fantastic home? I would love to get you a private tour of 2139 Baxter Street in Echo Park. Call me today at (323) 697-3040 or email me at jacqueline.tager@sothebyshomes.com.

Listing provided courtesy of Robert Kallick and Sara Kaye Sexton, Compass.

Jacqueline Tager | DRE# 1476997
jacqueline.tager@sothebyshomes.com | (323) 697-3040
Sotheby’s International Realty – Los Feliz Brokerage
1801 N Hillhurst Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90027

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