
Sherman Oaks, California 91423
This Historic Midcentury Modern Residence is a Strong Value Opportunity, listed at $3,850,000—positioned well below the $4,101,639 Fair Market Value by 6%. This valuation gap offers $251,639 in Instant Equity. Featuring a Mint Condition Rating, this Rodney Walker masterpiece offers 180-degree jetliner views, a 0.58-acre usable lot, and high-end modern kitchen finishes. It is an ideal acquisition for Architectural Enthusiasts or Owner-Occupants seeking a rare, move-in ready sanctuary in the Santa Monica Mountains.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
Although originally built in 1949, this historic Rodney Walker residence has been meticulously restored and sensitively updated. The kitchen features high-end modern cabinetry and integrated appliances, and the interior finishes, including the redwood post-and-beam structure and stone flooring, are in mint condition. The property shows as a high-end renovation within the last 5 years, requiring no immediate maintenance.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 25095, living area = 3411.
Elementary School: Warner Avenue Elementary School (9/10).
Designed by renowned Case Study House architect Rodney Walker, this historic midcentury modern masterpiece represents a significant and rare piece of Los Angeles architectural history.
Lot size discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing lot size in square feet =25095, other record lot size in square feet = 20267. Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 3411, other record living area = 2598. Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 4, other record bedroom count = 3.
While the elementary schools are highly rated, the assigned middle schools in the district have significantly lower scores, which may be a drawback for families prioritizing education.
As a 1949 redwood and glass structure, the residence requires specialized and potentially costly ongoing maintenance to preserve its historic integrity and unique architectural materials.
Located just 1 block from Mulholland Drive. The Asher Residence by Rodney Walker is considered one of his greatest works and an extraordinary and historic example of early midcentury Los Angeles architecture. Rodney Walker, AIA, who contributed three influential projects to the Case Study House program, was commissioned by the Asher family to develop this property which was completed in 1949. It stands as an exquisitely composed study in redwood, glass, and post-and-beam structure, capturing the essence of indoor/outdoor California living. The residence is set high above Beverly Glen on a quiet ridge a is a true sanctuary that explores the methodology of light as architecture. Every room is composed to draw the landscape and views inward, allowing the outdoors to become a living extension of the interior. Glass walls, shifting shadows, and open volumes transform movement through the home. Many elements are experimental for their time, including a modular concept that allows the expansive living spaces to be easily reconfigured, enabling the home to shift from four to five bedrooms if needed. Upon completion, the house was photographed by Julius Shulman, affirming its place as a significant statement of modernist design. Set high atop the Santa Monica Mountains, the property sits on a private lane between Mulholland Drive and Beverly Glen, on the border of Sherman Oaks and Bel Air. Its position affords inspiring 180degree jetliner views of the San Fernando Valley and the San Gabriel Mountains, with sunlight tracing the home from sunrise to sunset. The 0.58acre site is exceptional: a rare large usable lot in the hills with a lawn that wraps two sides of the structure, framed by pockets of architectural desert planting and mature avocado, walnut, pomegranate, magnolia, and olive trees that create a lush, tropical environment. The scale and layout of the home, combined with its generous outdoor spaces, make it clear that this is a property designed for family, guests, and effortless entertaining. Thoughtfully restored and sensitively updated, the Asher Residence remains a rare, intact expression of Walker's architectural philosophy, a place where structure and nature are held in perfect balance within a work of art shaped by one of California's most influential modernists.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 1.3 mi
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Baths | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| Square foot | 3,411 | 2,301.595 |
| Lot Size | 25,095 | 7,836.892 |
| Price | $3.85M | $1.78M |
| Price per sq ft | $1.1K | $827 |
| Built year | 1949 | 1954 |
| HOA | $0 | $170 |
| Days on market | 21 | 58 |
Aug 19, 2026
$3,850,000
Initial Listing
Jan 11, 2021
$3,185,000
Public Record
Jan 31, 2006
$2,000,000
Public Record
Dec 17, 2003
$1,050,000
Public Record