2039 Micheltorena ST, Los Angeles, CA 90039 – 25590147

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Tracy Baker

tracy@tracybbaker.com +1(619) 507-4230

$ 3,750,000

Est. payment | -/mo

5 Beds

5 Baths

3,643 SqFt

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$ 3,750,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save

5 Beds

5 Baths

3,643 SqFt

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 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

Listed by Brian Ades Sotheby's International Realty

+1(619) 507-4230

tracy@tracybbaker.com

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2039 Micheltorena ST Los Angeles, CA 90039