In the Franklin Hills of Los Feliz, this beautifully preserved 1955 mid-century modern captures the clarity, optimism, and easy sophistication of its era, with sweeping views that give the architecture an especially strong sense of place.


More than seven decades after it was built, the home retains the extraordinary character and vocabulary that made mid-century design so enduring.

Vaulted beamed ceilings, a handsome brick fireplace, vintage built-ins, generous expanses of glass, and a spacious, thoughtfully proportioned floor plan add to its timeless appeal.

The views are extraordinary and remarkably pervasive. From the main living spaces, the San Gabriel Mountains stretch across the horizon, with sightlines toward the Hollywood Hills, Griffith Observatory, and the city beyond.

The original red-brick fireplace is a beautiful focal point, while the adjacent Douglas fir-clad bar gives the dining room a distinctive warmth and character, making it an especially inviting space for entertaining.

The kitchen has the warmth and practicality of a classic mid-century family home, with a charming built-in dining area and direct connection to a large pantry and laundry room.

The built-in banquet and breakfast nook is framed by two garden windows, an ideal spot for cultivating an herb garden year-round in the Southern California sunshine.

Upstairs, the two spacious bedrooms continue the same connection to the landscape, including an oversized primary suite.

The primary bedroom has its own bath, ample closet space, and head-on views of the Griffith Observatory.

The second bedroom is equally versatile, offering a comfortable retreat for guests or a quiet space for a home office, nursery, or creative studio.

A separate third bedroom suite on the lower level offers privacy and flexibility, also with generous storage.

Throughout the house, windows and balconies frame a constantly changing Los Angeles panorama, making the surrounding landscape feel like an integral part of the architecture rather than simply a backdrop.

Outside, the entertaining spaces expand onto an impressive deck with approximately 180-degree views, along with a newly landscaped sloped yard.

A driveway provides convenient parking, while the two-car garage has direct access into the house, a particularly valuable feature and uncommon convenience in this part of the Franklin Hills.

The setting is equally compelling. Franklin Hills occupies one of those uniquely Los Angeles locations where the city seems close at hand while the streets retain a distinctly residential character.

The house sits essentially between Sunset Junction and Los Feliz Village, with easy access to the restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and neighborhood institutions of both. Vandell, All Time, Maru Coffee, Griffith Park, and the shops and restaurants along Sunset are all nearby, with Silver Lake and the rest of Los Feliz close beyond them.

With its original mid-century character, expansive views, generous proportions, and one of the most desirable pockets of Los Angeles as its setting, this is a home with both style and substance: sleek, sharp, beautifully preserved, and unmistakably of its time.


Listing provided courtesy of Robert Kallick, 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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