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$1,349,999

Est. payment - /mo

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,208 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,208 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,117

MLS Listing ID 26848205

Style Cabin

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1948

Lot Size 0.285 Acres

Acres 0.2846

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

R.A. Johnson Residence, Elysian Heights. Privately sited in the dramatic canyon landscape of Elysian Heights' Fellowship Heights, this singular handcrafted home was built in 1948 by civil engineer Robert A. Johnson as a passionate labor of love. Spanning two secluded parcels totaling over 26,000 square feet, the property has been held by only a handful of owners, including an artist, composer, filmmaker, and photographer, preserving its exceptional authenticity and character. The 1,257-square-foot residence masterfully fuses rustic warmth with mid-century grace through meticulous craftsmanship. Rich original woodwork, exposed beams, a cozy fireplace, intricate inlaid cabinetry, and custom built-ins infuse the interiors with folk-art soul. Expansive windows flood the spaces with natural light and frame sweeping canyon views and mature trees, creating a seamless connection to the outdoors. Thoughtfully arranged across two levels, the home offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms, balancing everyday comfort with enduring architectural distinction. The grounds constitute a refined gardener's sanctuary: lush plantings, meandering pathways, layered terraces with custom stonework and ornate tile, and two elegant water features. The adjacent parcel significantly enhances privacy and creative possibilities with a commanding hillside mosaic tile, a dedicated tiled amphitheater suited for performances, rehearsals, and gatherings, a custom studio, and a whimsical hillside treehouse. A contemporary account observed that Johnson and his wife, Helena, "spent a lot of time and effort improving their hillside home, hauling about one million pounds of material that could cover a football field to build artistic stone-covered, steel-reinforced concrete terraces needed to prevent erosion and house the many trees and other plants on the property, perhaps the largest and sturdiest piece of art done by one couple." Two additional detached structures offer versatile space for artist studios, home offices, guest quarters, or creative workspaces. Steps from Echo Park and Silver Lake's vibrant scene, including Canyon Coffee, Cookbook, Bacetti Trattoria, and Quarter Sheets, this legacy property offers profound seclusion while providing effortless access to Northeast Los Angeles. Historically resonant, with the neighboring land recognized as the birthplace of the Sierra Club, the R.A. Johnson Residence stands as a rare convergence of architecture, craftsmanship, landscape artistry, and creative spirit, an exceptional opportunity to steward a deeply personal piece of Los Angeles history.

Location

State CA

County Los Angeles

Area Silver Lake - Echo Park

Zoning LAR1

Rooms

Other Rooms Other

Dining Room 0

Interior

Interior Features Built-Ins, Turnkey

Heating Central

Cooling Other

Flooring Wood

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Family Room

Equipment Built-Ins, Dishwasher, Washer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Water Filter

Laundry In Kitchen

Exterior

Parking Features Covered Parking, Garage - 1 Car

Pool None

View Y/N Yes

View Canyon, City, Peek-A-Boo, Mountains, Tree Top, Trees/Woods

Building

Lot Description 2-4 Lots

Sewer In Street

Water Public

Architectural Style Cabin

Level or Stories Multi/Split

Structure Type Wood Siding

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Special Listing Condition Standard

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1964 Landa St Los Angeles, CA 90039

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