Just Listed: A Stylish Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece in Downey | 9440 Gallatin Road

9440 Gallatin Road
Downey, CA 90240

$2,049,000 | 4 Beds | 5 Baths | 3,450 Sq. Ft. | $594 Price/Sq.Ft. | 0.38 Acres | Built in 1964

Fully gated and discreet from the street, this architecturally significant home was recently featured in Architectural Digest and is the crown jewel of the neighborhood, distinguished by its exceptional provenance and careful preservation.

A friend and frequent collaborator of John Lautner, Salkin incorporated Wrightian principles into the expansive 3,450 sq ft single-story layout, emphasizing horizontality, natural materials, and a seamless connection to the outdoors.

The current owner, who acquired the property from its only previous steward, has made thoughtful, design-forward updates that honor the home’s integrity while enhancing its modern California Ranch-style livability.

A dramatic sunken great room anchors the residence, its sculptural stone fireplace serving as a commanding focal point and its sleek integrated bar effortlessly suited for both intimate evenings and grand-scale entertaining.

Original Mid-Century craftsmanship remains beautifully intact.

A formal dining room has lush views of the front yard and beautiful custom cabinetry.

The teak kitchen, custom cabinetry and 1960s built-ins, wood paneling, walls of glass, and beamed cathedral ceilings combine to create a style that is unmistakably mid-century yet enduringly timeless.

The gorgeous primary suite features its own fireplace, polished concrete floors, and walls of glass that open to reveal the glistening pool, creating a retreat that is truly dive-in ready.

The primary suite’s distinctive colorful bath tile were created from bona fide remnants of Charles Kratka’s mosaic tunnels at LAX. You may recognize the tiles from films such as Quentin Tarantino’s Jackie Brown or television series Mad Men. The primary bath features both a sunken soaking tub, two vanities, a walk-in shower, and an expansive walk-in closet.

Four additional bedrooms offer great flexibility.

Each of the bedrooms feature unique characteristics, like built-in desks and built-in bookshelves.

A handsome office is a major standout, with its gorgeous built-in bookshelves, pool views, and attached private bath.

This bath is sleek and sexy and has outdoor access to the pool.

And, of course, 9440 Gallatin Road wouldn’t be complete without its own private sauna.

The fifth bedroom is great as a guest quarters with its separate entrance and ensuite bath, or as a home gym, screening room, or den. This room is adjacent to the kitchen and a dedicated laundry and mud room.

All this unfolds across a lush 16,400 square foot lot designed for easy outdoor living and entertaining.

Multiple dining areas are tucked throughout the grounds, including a pergola-covered space ideal for long afternoon lunches or evening gatherings.

Citrus trees dot the landscape, framing a glistening, dive-in ready pool that anchors the garden setting.

This rare architectural treasure in sought-after Northeast Downey is a one-of-a-kind, trailblazing masterwork that secures Salkin’s place in the legendary lineage of Southern California Modernism.

Interested in purchasing this fantastic home? I would love to get you a private tour of 9440 Gallatin Road in Downey. Call me today at (323) 697-3040 or email me at jacqueline.tager@sothebyshomes.com.

For more photos or to tour this home, go to 9440gallatin.com.

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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