Home of the Day: The Kuns House in La Verne
This historic residence known as the Kuns House sits among mature oaks on a quiet corner lot in La Verne. Built and owned by Henry L. Kuns, a founding father of the University of La Verne, the home, restored by Ray Adamyk, mixes Edwardian Tudor design with hints of Craftsman bungalow style. A steeply pitched roof and overhanging beamed eaves define the exterior while a handsome black walnut mantle and stained glass French doors count among the interior features.
Location: 2449 Magnolia Avenue
Asking price: $1.6 million
Year built: 1911
Architect: Henry L. Kuns, Brian R. Bloom
House size: 4,700 square feet, five bedrooms, 2.75 bathrooms
Lot size: 0.33 acres
Features: Coffered ceilings, French doors, stained glass, chef’s kitchen, breakfast nook, courtyard foyer, dining room, living room with a fireplace, basement/game room, patio courtyard, two-car garage
About the area: There are currently 76 homes for sale in the 91750 ZIP Code at an average price of $328 per square foot, according to realtor.com®. The average sale price in that area is $560,297.
Agents: Don Kendrick, 909-593-9393, Don Kendrick Real estate and Patrick Downtain, 909-240-0308, Sotheby’s International Realty
To submit a candidate for Home of the Day, send high-resolution color photos via Dropbox.com, permission from the photographer to publish the images and a description of the house to neal.leitereg@latimes.com.
