Home of the Day: Lofted post-and-beam in El Medio Heights
This pointed post-and-beam, designed by architect Alfred T. Wilkes, takes in views of Temescal Canyon from its hillside location in El Medio Heights. A prominent roofline, vaulted ceilings and walls of glass are among the distinctive characteristics of the Midcentury Modern residence.
Location: 570 Erskine Dr., Pacific Palisades, 90272
Price: $1.695 million
Year built: 1966
Architect: Alfred T. Wilkes
House size: 2,100 square feet, three bedrooms, three bathrooms
Lot size: 8,161 square feet
Features: Walls of glass, tongue-and-groove ceiling, living room with fireplace, kitchen, breakfast area, master bedroom with sunken tub, multiple decks, patio,
About the area: The median sale price for single-family homes in the 90272 ZIP Code for the month of February was $2.912 million, based on 18 sales. That represents a 3.6% increase in median price year-over-year.
Agents: Simon Beardmore, Sotheby’s International Realty, (310) 481-4345
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