Built in 1931 but restored and reimagined in 2022, this 4,492 square foot Silver Lake residence represents a confident and highly considered renovation by Barbara Bestor, FAIA, one of Los Angeles’ most respected and renowned architectural voices.
January 9th, 2026 by thehollywoodhome
A Cedar-Clad Modern by Barbara Bestor Rises Above the Silver Lake Reservoir | 2638 Lake View Ter E
2638 Lake View Ter E
Los Angeles, CA 90039
$5,250,000 | 4 Beds | 5 Baths | 4,492 Sq. Ft. | $1,169 Price/Sq.Ft. | 9,394 Sq. Ft. Lot | Built in 1931 | Ivanhoe Elementary School District
Clad in cedar and Boral, the home strikes a balance between crisp modernity and the warmth of natural materials, offering a calm architectural counterpoint to the energy of its Eastside surroundings.
Set above a quiet, tree-lined street, the property is carefully positioned to ensure privacy while taking full advantage of its remarkable vantage point.
Inside, cement tile and ash wood flooring are paired with ash and hemlock interior cladding, creating a sense of continuity and calm throughout the living spaces. The main living room is anchored by a tiled fireplace and opens directly to the rear garden, where a trellised dining pavilion, outdoor fire pit, and swimmer’s pool form a seamless extension of the interior.
A den and media room provides a more intimate setting for conversation or quiet moments.
The dining room is wrapped in windows that frame dramatic hillside vistas, making even everyday meals feel occasion worthy.
Adjacent, the chef’s kitchen is designed as both a functional workspace and a social hub.
Culinary grade appliances, a walk-in pantry, and a large center island for gathering are complemented by an oversized picture window that looks out onto lush greenery and offers direct access to the garden.
A built-in banquette adds convenience and charm.
While the swanky bar adds a touch of old school elegance and romance.
Additional spaces on the main level include an office alcove and a powder room, all arranged to support both entertaining and daily life.
A striking double height glass aperture highlights the custom wood stair and railing that lead to the second level, where angled ceilings rise to twelve feet and enhance the home’s sense of volume and light.
The primary suite is spacious and serene, with its own private balcony and adjacent walk-in closets.
The private balcony has some of the very best views of the glistening Silver Lake Reservoir you’ll see in the neighborhood, not to mention the towering San Gabriel Mountains just to the right.
the primary suite’s luxurious bathroom features a luxurious soaking tub, a luxe double vanity with marble countertops, and multiple skylights and windows that provide great natural sunlight.
An integrated patio garden extends the suite outdoors, reinforcing the home’s cultivated Southern California indoor/outdoor sensibility.
A guest bedroom with an en suite bath and an additional third bedroom complete this level.
A large salon and study with a rear balcony, an additional bathroom, and a laundry room add further flexibility and comfort to the home’s stylish appeal.
On the lower level, an art studio with outdoor access offers a creative refuge, along with a bathroom and generous storage. Throughout the home, environmental and safety features have been thoughtfully integrated, including solar power, water filtration and collection systems, and interior fire sprinklers. A carport with a charging station supports modern living, while the landscape design by Kathleen Ferguson enhances the property’s natural rhythm.
Located within the coveted Ivanhoe School District, this stunning Silver Lake home is a refined expression of contemporary Los Angeles living. 2638 Lake View Ter E is architectural without being austere, sophisticated without being pretentious, and perfectly attuned to its hip and happening east side setting.
Interested in purchasing this fantastic home? I would love to get you a private tour of 2638 Lake View Terrace East in Silver Lake. Call me today at (323) 697-3040 or email me at jacqueline.tager@sothebyshomes.com.
Listing provided by George Penner, 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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by Jacqueline Tager, Sotheby’s International Realty.
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Jacqueline Tager
DRE#: 01476997
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(323) 697-3040
Sotheby’s International Realty
1801 N Hillhurst Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90027
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