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Listed by Rebecca Chambliss • Carmody Real Estate, Inc.
$ 2,499,000
Est. payment | /mo
6 Beds
5 Baths
4,221 SqFt
$ 2,499,000
Est. payment | /mo
6 Beds
5 Baths
4,221 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Home
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,221 sqft
Price per Sqft $592
MLS Listing ID CRPV25259695
Style Other
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 5
Year Built 1972
Lot Size 0.405 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Home
Source California Regional MLS
Property Description
Suspended above the Pacific in Palos Verdes Estates, the Murphy Residence is one of the rare surviving examples of late California Modernism in original condition. Designed in 1971 by the architectural partnership Smith, Heaton & Jones, the nearly 5,000-square-foot home captures a moment when Modernism had matured, when structure became sculpture, and light itself was a design material. Commissioned and still held by the original owner, the residence has remained untouched for more than five decades. Its redwood-lined ceilings, handcrafted decorative tile, and original fixtures remain intact, offering a pure expression of its era. Every surface, angle, and proportion reflects the architect's intent, preserved rather than reinterpreted. Adding to its architectural significance, the complete original plans and drawings remain in the owner's possession, providing a rare blueprint for accurate and effortless restoration. For those who value authenticity, this continuity between architect and original owner is extraordinary; offering the next custodian both historical context and design clarity. Influenced by contemporaries such as John Lautner and Quincy Jones, Smith, Heaton & Jones designed the Murphy Residence with commanding geometry and organic flow: cantilevered volumes reaching
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Area 160 - Lunada Bay/Margate
Interior
Heating Central Forced Air
Cooling Other
Fireplaces Type Family Room, Living Room
Laundry In Laundry Room
Exterior
Garage Spaces 4.0
Pool None
View Hills, Ocean, Panoramic
Building
Water District - Public
Architectural Style Other
Others
Tax ID 7543016007
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