For $1.5M, This Beautifully Restored Los Angeles Midcentury Is a Post-and-Beam Dream

by Grace Bernard

Located in Glendale, the 1955 residence by architect Ragnvaldur Johnsen has original oak floors and fixtures and a sauna deck with a view.

Location: 1335 Columbia Drive, Glendale, California

Price: $1,595,000

Year Built: 1955

Architect: Ragnvaldur Johnsen

Footprint: 1,621 square feet (2 bed + studio, 2.5 bath)

Lot Size: 0.5 acres

From the Listing: "This 1955 post-and-beam home by architect Ragnvaldur Johnsen sits on a quiet hillside surrounded by native flora and palm trees, with walls of glass, panoramic vistas, and a natural setting of coastal oaks on the neighboring parcel, which is also included in the sale. A striking example of midcentury architecture, the residence has been rigorously restored. The kitchen has been completely updated with a butcher block top, stainless steel appliances, and capacious storage. A lower-level studio has a bathroom and laundry, and flexible space for guests, entertainment, or work. Decks extend the living space outside, and an elevated patio and sauna take in lush foliage and mountains beyond."

Photo by Jilbert Daniel

Photo by Jilbert Daniel

Photo by Jilbert Daniel

Floor-to-ceiling windows look out to palm trees and distant mountains.

Floor-to-ceiling windows look out to palm trees and distant mountains.

Photo by Jilbert Daniel

Inside, original features remain, like 10-foot ceilings, solid oak flooring, wood beams, and period fixtures.

Inside, original features remain, like 10-foot ceilings, solid oak flooring, wood beams, and period fixtures.

Photo by Jilbert Daniel

Photo by Jilbert Daniel

Photo by Jilbert Daniel

Photo by Jilbert Daniel


The primary bathroom has an alcove bath and a walk-in shower.

The primary bathroom has an alcove bath and a walk-in shower. 

Photo by Jilbert Daniel

Photo by Jilbert Daniel

Photo by Jilbert Daniel

The flexible studio space also has a private sauna.

The flexible studio space also has a private sauna.

Photo by Jilbert Daniel

Photo by Jilbert Daniel

Photo by Jilbert Daniel

Photo by Jilbert Daniel

1335 Columbia Drive in Glendale, California, is currently listed for $1,595,000 by Tracy Do and Elias Tebache at Coldwell Banker Realty.

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