Home of the Day: Ray Kappe-designed Midcentury Modern in Brentwood

Known as the Bernheim House, this pedigreed residence sits on a third of an acre in Crestwood Hills, a Brentwood neighborhood known for its collection of Midcentury Modern-style homes. Wood-beamed ceilings, walls of glass and a pair of brick fireplaces are among the distinguishing features of the single-story home, designed by Ray Kappe and completed in 1959. Sliding glass doors open to a wide deck centering on views of the Getty Center.

Address: 1000 Kenfield Ave., Los Angeles, 90049

Price: $1.995 million

Built: 1959

Architect: Ray Kappe

House size: 1,957 square feet, three bedrooms, two bathrooms

Lot size: 0.33 acre

Features: Floor-to-ceiling glass, wood built-ins, sunken living room with wall fireplace, updated kitchen, breakfast patio, great room, master suite with patio

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About the area: The median sale price for single-family homes in the 90049 ZIP Code in July was $2.725 million based on 29 sales, according to CoreLogic. That was a 35.2% increase in median price compared with the previous year.

Agents: Enzo Ricciardelli, Sotheby’s International Realty

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