1617 Pleasant Way

Pasadena, CA 91105

  • 3 Bed(s)
  • 2 Bath(s)
  • 1,744 Sqft
  • 6487
    Sqft(Lot)
$2,980,000

Description

The thomas & barbara wirick house, calvin straub faia (1958). the home was designed as the influential usc professor was merging his practice with former students conrad buff and donald hensman- establishing the innovative pasadena architectural firm of buff, straub, & hensman. it is described by the national registry of historic places as "one of the firm's definitive achievements in residential post and beam architecture...a composition of modules woven with lines (framing) and planes (walls)." the upper entry level overlooks the double-height living and dining area which is comprised of large expanses of glazing and slender structural framing. an adjoining office/sitting room includes a hidden door to a storage area that was developed below the carport. a more recently added elevator that travels to both the 1st floor and carport is accessed via this space. also on this level is the primary bedroom suite, which opens out to the living room below and is privatized by curtains or screens. it connects to a walk-in closet that extends into the bathroom via sliding doors. a spacious interior staircase with clerestory windows leads to the lower level. this is the communal hub of the home- a soaring glass-walled living and dining area that embraces the surrounding landscape and distant views. a lower-ceilinged alcove beside the fireplace provides an area of more intimate shelter amid the wood and glass pavilion-like space. the kitchen is adjacent, spatially separated through lower and upper cabinets. original finishes are extraordinarily intact- with wood and stainless steel countertop surfaces, vintage appliances, and translucent stained cabinetry. a low island and glass sliding door face the large wooden deck that extends out below a canopy of mature trees. outdoor areas are as considered as interior- with a grid of brick patios, aggregate paving, and plantings giving way to the more untamed landscape beyond. cork flooring and original built-in furniture carry through to the two first-floor bedrooms, with their integrated desks, cabinetry, and bunk beds. lighting is directed from atop these built-in cabinets, which also often function to organize or divide space. the home is located within the poppy peak historic district and benefits from a mills act contract providing reduced property taxes. system updates have been completed in recent years including electrical, plumbing, and structural retrofitting. straub's design for the wiricks is an important and nearly intact example of his architectural ideas and vocabulary. dubbed "the father of california post and beam architecture" by author and critic esther mccoy, he found inspiration in both the arts and crafts movement as well as from california's early modernists. above all, he sought to create order and unity with a direct and honest approach to architecture.

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • County

    Los Angeles

  • Style

    Residential

  • AD ID

    47616190

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Property Details

  • Bedroom Information

    • Total Bedrooms : 3

    Bathroom Information

    • Total Baths: 2
    • Full Baths: 2
    • Half Baths: 0

    Water/Sewer

    • Sewer : Sewer Tap Paid

    Interior Features

    • Roof : Tar/Gravel
    • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings,Breakfast Bar,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Separate/Formal Dining Room,Elevator,Walk-In Pantry,Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Property Appliances: Built-In,Dishwasher,Electric Cooktop,Electric Oven,Disposal,Refrigerator,Dryer,Washer
    • Fireplace: Living Room
    • Furnished Description: Unfurnished

    Cooling Features

    • Central Air
    • Air Conditioning

    Heating Source

    • Central,Forced Air
    • Has Heating

    Fireplace

    • Fireplace Features: Living Room
    • Has Fireplace: 1

  • Building Information

    • Year Built: 1958
    • Building Area Total: 1,744
    • Construction: Wood Siding
    • Roof: Tar/Gravel

    Foundation

    • Concrete Perimeter

    Security Features

    • Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Smoke Detector(s)

    Accessibility Features

    • Customized Wheelchair Accessible

    Pool Features

    • None

    Laundry Features

    • Laundry Room

    Patio And Porch

    • Brick,Concrete,Deck

  • Lot Details

    • Lot Dimensions Source: Vendor Enhanced
    • Lot Size Acres: 0.1489
    • Lot Size Dimensions: 88x74
    • Lot Size Source: Vendor Enhanced
    • Lot Size Square Feet: 6487

  • Listing Price Information

    • Original List Price: 2,980,000
    • Listing Contract Date: 2024-11-09

    Lease Information

    • Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell

  • Tax Information

    • Parcel Number: 5482012010

  • Garage and Parking

    • Garage Description: Detached Carport

    Homeowners Association

    Rental Info

    • Lease Term: Negotiable

  • Other Property Info

    • Source Listing Status: Active
    • Source Neighborhood: 647 - Pasadena (SW)
    • Postal Code Plus 4: 2199
    • Directions: Off La Loma Drive to the south to Evergreen Drive or Poppy Peak Drive.
    • Zoning: PSR6
    • Source Property Type: Residential
    • Area: 647 - Pasadena (SW)
    • Property SubType: Single Family Residence

    Building and Construction

    • Property Age: 66
    • Common Walls: No Common Walls
    • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
    • Structure Type: Single Family Residence
    • Year Built Source: Vendor Enhanced
    • Total Square Feet Living: 1744
    • Levels or Stories: Two
    • Building Total Stories: 2
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BuyOwner last updated this listing 11/16/2024 @ 19:22

  • MLS: 24461631
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is a Home, with 3 bedrooms which is for sale, it has 1,744 sqft, 6,487 sized lot, and 0 parking. A comparable Home, has bedrooms and baths, it was built in and is located at and for sale by its owner at . This home is located in the city of Pasadena , in zip code 91105, this Los Angeles County Home are nearby neighborhoods.