The Modernist Hawk House in Silver Lake – 2421 Silver Ridge Ave

A compelling and captivating home has hit the market in Silver Lake. The Hawk House, designed in 1939 by Harwell Hamilton Harris, is a rare and significant example of the legendary architect’s form and function during his earliest years of output. Harris was an apprentice of Richard Neutra, and is noted for his work in Southern California that assimilated European and American influences.

2421 Silver Ridge Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Asking Price: $1,295,000
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Square Feet: 1,201
Lot Size: 6,539 square feet
Year Built: 1939

The home, seemingly blended into the Silver Lake hillside, is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom modernist gem in a prime location.

Inside you will find unique and interesting details throughout.

Walls of glass doors graciously open to the outdoor terrace creating excellent indoor/outdoor living. The breezy living room boasts hardwood floors, built-in bookcases, and a fireplace.

The charming cook’s kitchen features outdoor access, an eat-in dining area, and a double sink.

The gorgeous dining room feels enveloped by the outdoors and continues the lovely orange and blue color scheme found throughout.

The majestic outdoor terraces extend the living spaces into nature itself.

Back inside, on the lower level there are two bright and well-proportioned bedrooms plus a generous vintage bathroom.

Each of the bedrooms boast stunning views of the lush hillside. Architect Harris truly captures the idea of bringing the outdoors indoors that would begin todefine Neutra’s and other mid-century architects Southern California style in the decades to come.

With iconic views of the Silver Lake Reservoir, plus John Lautner’s incredible Silvertop house, The Griffith Observatory, and the Hollywood Sign, 2421 Silver Ridge Avenue is a true architectural rarity in an incredible Silver Lake location.

If you would like to view 2421 Silver Ridge Avenue or find other stylish, mid-century, and architectural homes for sale in Silver Lake, call me at (323) 697-3040 or email me at jacqueline.tager@sothebyshomes.com.

Listing provided courtesy of Barry Sloane & Marc Silver, Sotheby’s International Realty.

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

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