The Hofkin Residence, c.1964, a Mid-Century Modern pool estate by architect Jules Salkin, AIA. Fully gated and discreet from the street, this architecturally significant home was recently featured in Architectural Digest and is the crown jewel of the neighborhood, distinguished by its exceptional provenance and careful preservation. A friend… Read More and frequent collaborator of John Lautner, Salkin incorporated Wrightian principles into the expansive 3,450 sq ft single-story layout, emphasizing horizontality, natural materials, and a seamless connection to the outdoors. The current owner, who acquired the property from its only previous steward, has made thoughtful, design-forward updates that honor the home's integrity while enhancing its modern California Ranch-style livability. Original Mid-Century craftsmanship remains beautifully intact: teak kitchen, custom cabinetry and 1960s built-ins, wood paneling, walls of glass, beamed cathedral ceilings, and the primary suite's distinctive colorful bath tile created from bona fide remnants of Charles Kratka's mosaic tunnels at LAX. A dramatic sunken great room anchors the residence, its sculptural stone fireplace serving as a commanding focal point and its sleek integrated bar effortlessly suited for both intimate evenings and grand-scale entertaining. Four bedrooms, five baths, and a dedicated office are set on a lush 16,400 sq ft lot with multiple outdoor entertaining areas and a glistening dive in ready pool. This rare architectural treasure in sought-after Northeast Downey is a one-of-a-kind, trailblazing masterwork that secures Salkin's place in the legendary lineage of Southern California Modernism. Read Less
Property listed by Sotheby's International Realty, Jacqueline Tager 323-665-1700
Listing Snapshot
Days Online
4
Last Updated
Property Type
SingleFamilyResidence
Beds
4
Full Baths
5
Square Ft.
3,450
Lot Size
0.38 Acres
Year Built
1964
MLS Number
26657281
Additional Details
Appliances & Equipment
Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Building
Built in 1964, Living area: 3450.0, 1 storey, Levels: One
Cooling
CentralAir
Fireplaces
Decorative, GreatRoom
Heating
Central
Interior Features
WalkInClosets
Laundry
Inside
Lot
0.3765 acres, Dimensions: 68x241
Parking
5 open parking spaces, 8 total parking spaces, DetachedCarport, Driveway, Gated
Pool
Private
Property
Other structures: Sheds, Pool
Taxes
Parcel Number: 6391004023, Zoning: DOR110
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