University City Expanded and Modified Palmer & Krisel For Sale – San Diego, CA

Built in 1962 is this expanded and modified Palmer & Krisel-designed midcentury home in San Diego’s University City. With four bedrooms and three bathrooms in 1,596 square feet and a two-car garage on a 6,300 square foot lot with an asking price of $799,000.

Front of home

The exterior of the home has been modified over the years, namely with the removal of the original clerestory living room windows to the left of the entry, stone veneer added to the base of the home and an addition occupying the space between the front of the home and the (formerly) detached garage. The modifications to the home alter the original proportions a bit, but those with a keen eye will notice that this is the same floorplan at Monday’s featured Palmer & Krisel home in La Jolla (with a price tag of about $900,000 less).

Living room and entry

Living and dining room

Dining room

The living and dining rooms sit along the north side of the home, stretching between the front and back of the home. The living room is anchored by a traditional looking fireplace that has had its modern lines made more ‘traditional’ with the addition of stone pilasters and a thick, heavy mantle. The dining area sits adjacent to the kitchen and features floor to ceiling clerestories and windows overlooking the backyard.

Kitchen

Kitchen and breakfast bar

Family room and kitchen

Family room

At the center of the rear of the home are the kitchen and family room. The kitchen has been updated at some point, with newer bright blue cabinetry, counters and appliances. The refrigerator doesn’t quite fit in its designated space, along with the range and in traditional color theory blue is considered the most unappetizing color, leaving plenty of room for improvement in this space.

Master at rear of home

Master bath

Secondary bedroom

Secondary bedroom

Guest bath

Half bath at bedroom at front of home

The four bedrooms sit along the south side of the home, with the original master at the rear of the home and an added master at the front. The bathrooms have all been updated over various points over the decades, from the 1980s, 1990s to early 2000s.

Backyard and patio

Backyard

Patio

The backyard is essentially a blank slate ready for a modernist makeover, with a simple concrete slab sitting off the family room. The remainder of the yard consists of a lush green lawn, a few small trees and border plantings along the rear fence.

While the home has been altered over the years from its midcentury modern roots, it’s still a great property that Redfin predicts will sell within the next 10 days.

Check out the full listing on Redfin.com here: 5871 Stresemann Street

Or Zillow.com here: 5871 Stresemann Street

Million Dollar Monday: Renovated La Jolla Crest Palmer & Krisel For Sale – San Diego, CA

Built in 1962 by the Drogin Construction Company is this renovated Palmer & Krisel-designed home in the scenic La Jolla Crest subdivision in San Diego, CA. Expanded to 2,100 square feet, this home includes six bedrooms and four bathrooms on a 12,000 square-foot lot with million dollar Mission Bay and Pacific Ocean views with an asking price of $1,725,000.

The home features a converted garage adding two additional bedrooms and a bathroom onto the home along with approximately 400 square feet of living space. The front of the property still maintains a dummy garage door, while clerestory windows are still intact. Stone veneer accents have been added to the front of the home, which compliment a small rectangular planter adjacent to the driveway.

Living room

A pair of double doors lead visitors into the open living area. The interior of the home has been renovated with newer traditional finishes and fixtures, which make this midcentury modern home show a bit heavy and weighty. The open beamed ceilings are still in place, allowing for the living areas to feel larger and more open.

Kitchen

Kitchen features great views of the city

Dining room

The living and dining rooms sit along the south side of the home, while the kitchen and family room sit at the rear of the home, open to each other. The kitchen has received a traditional makeover, with beige beadboard cabinetry, tile counter tops and mosaic tile backsplashes.

Master bedroom

Secondary bedroom

Guest bath

Guest bath

The original bedrooms sit along the north side of the home, and have received traditional styled renovations, including crown molding and drywalled ceilings. The bathrooms have also been updated over time and are generally keeping in line with the traditionally-styled finishes found throughout the home.

Backyard views

Outdoor kitchen and covered patio in backyard

Backyard

Fireplace and spa

The backyard is the star of the home, which contains a covered patio, outdoor fireplace and above-ground spa all with sweeping views of Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean. An open terraced backyard allows for unobstructed views of the water and surrounding city.

The views alone are worth a million dollars, and with the right renovation this home could truly be an outstanding showplace.

Check out the full listing on Redfin.com here:  5468 Avenida Fiesta

Or Realtor.com here: 5468 Avenida Fiesta

1959 Racquet Club Road Estates Restoration Opportunity – Palm Springs, CA

Built by the famed Alexander Construction Company in north Palm Springs’ Racquet Club Road Estates is this 1959 Palmer & Krisel-designed home new to the market. Expanded to 1,533 square feet, this corner home includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms, an in-ground pool with spa and a two car garage all on a 10,000 square-foot lot with an asking price of $475,000.

Front of home

Front of home from street corner

The exterior of the home contains a great collection of decorative screen blocks flanking both sides of the property and screening the front bedroom windows. The original two-car carport has been converted to an enclosed garage, and the former courtyard between the carport and home has been enclosed and reclaimed as an entry hall.

Entry hall

Entry hall - interior opening is where original front door would have been

A pair of turquoise double doors leads visitors into the added entry hall.  Featureing a flat ceiling, the entry hall features a sliding glass door at the rear overlooking the backyard. The entry hall provides access to the garage, and leads to the original doorway opening in the original portion of the home.

Kitchen 

Kitchen

Kitchen

The living, kitchen and dining rooms all sit at the rear of the home in a large, open space overlooking the backyard. The original open beamed ceilings are still in place and have been painted white. The kitchen is open and appears to have been updated at some point during the 1990s. The cabinetry is in good condition and the ¾ height wall between the entry and kitchen has been removed while an open island adjacent to the dining room has been added.

Living and dining space

Living, dining and kitchen space

The living and dining rooms read as one voluminous space, and this is one of the rarer models that was built without an original fireplace, allowing the space to be utilized in a multitude of configurations. Sliding glass doors access the trellised patio and provide west-facing views of Mt. San Jacinto.

Secondary bedroom

Secondary bedroom

Guest bath

Master bedroom

Master bedroom 

Master bathroom 

The three bedrooms are still in their original configurations and situated along the front of the home. The two secondary bedrooms overlook the front yard thought the decorative screen blocks, while clerestory windows allow unencumbered light to filter into the rooms. The master bedroom overlooks the side yard, and includes French doors accessing a private patio area. The master bathroom has undergone a relatively recent update, while the hall bathroom provides updated fixtures with the original tub surround.

Back yard

Backyard & pool

Pool, spa & trellised patio 

Backyard patio and mountain views

The west-facing backyard holds a trellised patio accented with more decorative screen blocks. The curvilinear swimming pool and spa occupies the center of the backyard, and ample decking provides lots of usable patio space. Privacy hedges surround the yard, while low water-using plants accent the remainder of the yard.

Priced right, this home has great potential for a restoration or renovation and is a great opportunity for those looking to put their stamp on a new project.

Check out the full listing on Redfin.com here: 2815 North Starr Road

Or Zillow.com here: 2815 North Starr Road