Homes for sale - 2039 Micheltorena Street, Los Angeles, CA 90039

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Danielle Broad

smiles4dee@gmail.com +1(925) 383-9200

$3,750,000

Est. payment - /mo

5 Beds

5 Baths

3,643 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active Under Contract

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,643 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,029

MLS Listing ID CL25590147

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 5

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1932

Lot Size 0.284 Acres

Acres 0.2839

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Step into Los Angeles history with this extraordinary Silver Lake estate designed by renowned architect and landscape planner Mark Roy Daniels, the visionary behind Bel Air, Pebble Beach, and San Francisco's Sea Cliff. Built in 1932 under one of L.A.'s earliest building permits, this 5 bed, 5 bath, 3,643 sq ft residence embodies timeless craftsmanship with original redwood framing, plaster walls, period tile roof, and a hillside design that harmonizes with nature in Daniels' signature style. Beyond its architecture, 2039 Micheltorena tells a remarkable story. In the 1940s it was home to attorney George H. Franweig and his household staff, including Julia Morgan, later known as the grandmother and caretaker of disco icon Sylvester James whose groundbreaking music helped define an era of cultural liberation. Few Silver Lake homes of the time employed live-in staff, making this a rare enclave of elegance and service. Adding to its lore, visitors have long spoken of a spectral presence tied to crime reporter Florabel Muir, who chronicled Hollywood scandals and mob intrigue with unmatched grit. Thoughtfully updated with modern comforts HVAC, upgraded systems, restored period details, and terraced gardens for entertaining this property qualifies for Mills Act tax benefits (buyer to ver

Location

State CA

County Los Angeles

Zoning LAR1

Interior

Interior Features Atrium, Den, Family Room, Library, Office

Heating Forced Air, Wall Furnace, Central, Fireplace(s)

Cooling Central Air, Other

Flooring Wood

Fireplaces Type Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Oven, Range, Refrigerator

Laundry Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Inside

Exterior

Pool In Ground, Solar Heat

View Y/N true

View City Lights, Hills, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Other

Total Parking Spaces 3

Private Pool true

Building

Architectural Style Spanish

Level or Stories Multi/Split

New Construction No

Others

Tax ID 5431008001

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Listed by Brian Ades • Sotheby's International Realty

+1(925) 383-9200

smiles4dee@gmail.com

2039 Micheltorena Street Los Angeles, CA 90039