Under contract
1954 Lucile Ave
Los Angeles CA, 90039
$2,350,000
$1,684.59 per sqft
Under contract
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,395 sqft
Residential
Built in 1960
A testament to ingenuity and engineering: The Garduno-Heiser House, 1960. Raul F. Garduno, Architect, with Peter Heiser and Paul Judson. Garduno and Heiser were classmates at the storied USC School of Architecture in the late 50's, a program that generated prodigious mid-century talents including William Krisel, Pierre Koenig and countless others. Together, the two college undergrads embraced the formidable challenge of designing this, the first of two side-by-side steel frame houses, with construction requiring minimum grading on a steep, and supposedly unbuildable Silver Lake hillside. Long on youthful temerity but short on funds, the pair realized their dream with Heiser, originally a successful child actor, selling his 1950's Corvette to raise capital for construction. Influenced by the sports car's pioneering use of lightweight fiberglass panels, Garduno and Heiser in turn utilized the material in the design of the original sinks and tubs throughout the residence. Featured in 1961 issues of Arts & Architecture magazine and LA Times "Home," the steel frame house is cantilevered over the site, making it appear suspended in the air. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer widescreen views stretching from Hollywood to La Crescenta, including vistas of local landmarks Griffith Observatory and the Hollywood Sign. Approximately 500 square feet of deck surrounds the living room offering a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle. In 2015, the current owners began a comprehensive and faithful restoration in consultation with Peter Heiser and the Garduno family. The renovated residence features 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, dining room that doubles as a family room, Malm living room fireplace, and sunken tub in the primary bath that overlooks the private interior atrium. Both bedrooms feature large windows, placed for natural light and sight lines that extend to Griffith Park, while renovation of the secondary bath pays homage to the beautiful tiled mosaics at LAX, 1961 design by Charles D. Kratka. Period details include partially suspended walnut kitchen cabinetry, George Nelson modular shelving system in the family / dining room, home office nook, original Gladding McBean tile as well as art by celebrated mid-20th century ceramist David Gil. The detached carport is situated at the base of the dramatic steps, presenting a corridor up to Garduno and Heiser's lasting achievement.
24-385065
MLSⓇ ID
June 21, 2024
Listed
August 23, 2024
Updated
Map
1954 Lucile Ave
Los Angeles CA, 90039
Interior Features
Total Stories
1
Bedrooms
2
Total Bathrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Interior Features
Detached/No Common Walls, Built-Ins, Living Room Deck Attached
Appliances
Dishwasher, Freezer, Refrigerator, Garbage Disposal, Washer, Dryer
Laundry Description
Inside, In Closet
Floor Description
Ceramic Tile, Other
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Description
Living Room, Free Standing
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Central
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Central
Exterior/Building Features
Lot Size
0.17 Acres
Lot Features
Exterior Security Lights
Architectual Style
Mid-Century
Sewer
In Connected and Paid
Other Property Details
Area Name
Silver Lake - Echo Park
Days on Market
63
Garage
No
Parking
Carport Detached, Detached, Covered Parking, Above Street Level
Parking Total
2
View
Yes
View Description
Hills, City, Trees/Woods, City Lights
County
Los Angeles
Water Source
District
Pool
No
Pool Features
None
Zoning
LAR1
Listing History
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
8/23/2024 | Under contract | — |
Listed by Robert Moore with Crosby Doe Associates, Inc.
Listing Contact: 646-918-4360
Based on information from The MLSTM / Combined LA/Westside Multiple Listing Service, Inc. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use, it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently reviewed and verified. Property locations as displayed on any map are best approximations only and exact locations should be independently verified. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal, and may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Neither listing broker(s) nor Cari Field Team shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless.
©2024 Combined L.A./Westside MLS. All rights reserved.
Data last updated 8/23/2024