The architects of Beverly Hills

REAL ESTATE • On the Market

After coming to market in October for the first time since 2001, The Sommers House, a classic mid-century modern in Beverly Hills, had its price slashed 10% to $4.995M in December. The 1954 house is the first solo project of architect Robert Kennard, who had previously worked with Richard Neutra and later designed a new entrance to the Hollywood Bowl. 

Down in The Flats, 601 N Beverly is also making its first listing appearance in decades. Despite its own architectural heritage, the photos only show the prime corner lot and not the “preserved original charm” promised inside. It’s priced at $6.8M, just north of the median sales price in Beverly Hills. 

And finally, further upmarket, nary a word of preservation at 609 N Bedford, where the $8.495M tag comes with architect Richard Landry’s plans for a new 10k SF redo.  

→ 1143 Coldwater Canyon Dr. (Coldwater Canyon) • 4BR/4BA, 3322 SF • Ask: $4.995M (reduced on 12/15/23 from $5.5M) • Mid-century work from Richard Neutra tree • Days on market: 84 • Agent: Crosby Doe, Crosby Doe Associates.

→ 601 N Beverly Dr. (The Flats) • 5BR/5BA, 4015 SF • Ask: $6.8M • Trading for first time in 50 years • Days on market: 87 • Agent: Susan Pekich, Hilton & Hyland.

→ 609 N Bedford Dr. (The Flats) • 3BR/3BA, 2281 SF • Ask: $8.495M • Includes big plans for a big new house • Days on market: 93 • Agents: The Altman Brothers, Elliman.