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Los Angeles,CA 90039
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,643 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,029
MLS Listing ID 25590147
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 5
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1932
Lot Size 0.284 Acres
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 verify) and offers potential designation as a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument. More than a home, it is a living story, where architecture, art, and the creative spirit of Silver Lake converge.
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Area C21 - Silver Lake - Echo Park
Zoning LAR1
Interior
Interior Features Country Kitchen,Atrium,Attic,Dressing Area,Jack and Jill Bath,Wine Cellar
Heating Central,Forced Air,Fireplace(s),Wall Furnace,Zoned
Cooling Central Air,Dual
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Type Living Room
Furnishings Unfurnished
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Barbecue,Built-In,Convection Oven,Double Oven,Dishwasher,Gas Cooktop,Disposal,Gas Oven,Refrigerator,Range Hood,Dryer,Washer
Laundry Inside,Laundry Room
Exterior
Parking Features Controlled Entrance,Concrete,Covered,Door-Multi,Direct Access,Garage,Guest,Private,Storage
Pool In Ground,Private,Solar Heat
View Y/N Yes
View City Lights,Hills,Landmark,Mountain(s),Panoramic
Total Parking Spaces 3
Private Pool Yes
Building
Story 2
Entry Level Multi/Split
Architectural Style Spanish
Level or Stories Multi/Split
New Construction No
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 5431008001
Special Listing Condition Standard