Silver Lake Contemporary Designed with Glass, Concrete, & Redwood by Barbara Bestor | 2312 Baxter Street

This incredible one-of-a-kind home in Silver Lake, high above the reservoir, is one of the neighborhood’s most prized residences. Built in 2006 by iconic Los Angeles architect Barbara Bestor, the five bedroom home is sited on a large lot with amazing views of Downtown LA, the reservoir, and the canyon.

2312 Baxter Street
Los Angeles, CA 90039

$6,595,000 | 5 beds | 6 baths | 7,256 Sq. Ft. | $909 / Sq. Ft | 0.33 Acres | Built in 2006

The incomparable contemporary home was built with a striking mix of concrete, glass and redwood. The impressive entry foyer leads to extraordinary indoor/outdoor living spaces.

The gorgeous living room has tongue and groove wood-clad walls and ceilings, hardwood floors, and a spectacular moving glass wall system that reveals the private, resort-like grounds.

The dining room provides an excellent spot for large dinner parties once we are able to dine with friends and family indoors again.

The current celebrity owner/designer recently completed a stunning kitchen renovation.

The designer kitchen includes both room for a casual breakfast table and an oversized eat-in center island that is sure to make entertaining smooth and easy. The kitchen also has beautiful custom cabinetry, lovely countertops, and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances.

The kitchen is also located just off the great family den, a spacious spot to lounge and watch a movie or two in the evenings.

There are two sunny offices on the first floor that could potentially also be used as guest bedrooms.

The wonderful library with a sliding ladder is primed for the modern book lover.

The first floor also features a game room with easy outdoor access to the pool and back yard.

The sumptuous baths throughout the home have been stylishly rehabbed with only the finest fixtures, wallpaper, and tiles.

The upper level primary suite is a truly luxurious retreat. The bright and welcoming space offers a spectacular walk-in closet and a wonderful amount of space to utilize.

The primary bath is sleek and stylish with a floating vanity with duel sinks and a large soaking tub.

Two bedrooms and a bath complete the second level.

And, like I mentioned, each of the baths are luxurious and unique.

There is also a private guest wing with a bedroom and a bath. It’s a perfect offering for overnight guests and/or staff.

This wing also includes a den plus a separate office/gym with a full bath.

The compound-esque grounds offer a private dining patio that is certain to be favorite spot for al fresco entertaining all year round.

The property is walled and gated creating an excellent sense of privacy and removal from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles city life. The grounds offer a swimming pool, fire pit, rolling lawns, and mature treees.

Plus another entertaining/lounging deck for good measure. The incredible canyon and mountains views from this vantage point are sure to impress and inspire you every day.

2312 Baxter Street is an architectural masterpiece, one of Barbara Bestor’s very best. The enchanting and chic residence is ideal for today’s demand to live, work, and study all from the comforts of home.

If you would like a private tour of 2312 Baxter Street in Silver Lake, or help finding other architecturally significant homes for sale in Los Angeles, call me today at (323) 697-3040 or email me at jacqueline.tager@sothebyshomes.com.

Listing provided courtesy of Karen Lower •DRE #01296557 • Compass.

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

More from The Hollywood Home:

Stylish Six-Bed Duplex Delivered Vacant in the Heart of Silver Lake | 1642 Elevado St.

This Contemporary duplex in the heart of Silver Lake pairs architectural character, style, and a mid-century modern sensibility with generous

WestEdge Design Fair Returns to Santa Monica With a Spotlight on Emerging Design Talent

Los Angeles design enthusiasts have plenty to look forward to this fall as the annual WestEdge Design Fair returns to

Luxurious Condominium Just a Block From the Sand in Venice | 235 Main St. #217

Just one block from the sand on the Venice and Santa Monica border, this beautifully remodeled two-bedroom, two-bath residence at

October After Dark: The Los Angeles Guide

For true Angelenos, summer really begins in autumn. October is when temperatures soar during the day, the sun seems to

Incredible Views & Timeless Style at Franklin Hills Mid-Century Modern | 2446 Ronda Vista Dr

In the Franklin Hills of Los Feliz, this beautifully preserved 1955 mid-century modern captures the clarity, optimism, and easy sophistication

Just Listed: Classic California Pool & View Home in Tarzana | 4711 Hermano Dr.

Set on its own promontory at the end of a tranquil cul-de-sac, this classic California 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath POOL home captures

Colorful & Creative Spanish-Style Villa in the Hollywood Hills | 3359 Bennett Dr.

Set within a private Hollywood Hills enclave, 3359 Bennett Drive is a cinematic 1932 Spanish-style retreat with the atmosphere of

The Visionary Judge & Jeannie Anderson Residence in Rancho Palos Verdes| 8 Sea Cove Drive

There are houses that occupy a piece of land, and there are houses that seem to have been conceived from

14 Things to Do in Los Angeles This Labor Day Weekend | September 2026

Labor Day Weekend is the unofficial farewell to summer, and Los Angeles knows how to make the most of it.

A Modernist Los Feliz Oaks Retreat by William Adams Architects | 2165 Ponet Drive

Set behind a private gate in the wooded hills of Los Feliz Oaks, this modern residence by William Adams Architects

1 2 3 … 89 Next »

Comments RSS You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.