2641 North Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90027
7 Beds
5 Baths
4,576 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,576 sqft
Price per Sqft $655
MLS Listing ID P1-29373
Style Mediterranean,Spanish
Bedrooms 7
Full Baths 5
Year Built 1926
Lot Size 0.312 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Property Description
Offered for the first time since 1958, the Lyster Residence presents a rare opportunity to restore an extraordinary example of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture in historic Los Feliz Heights. Designed by architect Vincent Palmer for Dr. Theodore C. Lyster, a pioneer of American aviation medicine, this substantial residence retains an exceptional collection of original architectural details and craftsmanship.
Beyond its understated façade, a dramatic two-story living room features a soaring ceiling reaching 28 feet at its peak, massive hand-hewn timber beams, an imposing fireplace, and an upper gallery overlooking the space below. Elaborate wrought-iron gates and railings, richly colored period decorative tilework believed original to the home, original wood flooring with mahogany inlays, arched passageways, and original wood windows reflect the architectural ambition of its early years. The home's history also includes Hollywood producer William LeBaron, a resident during the Golden Age of cinema.
Encompassing approximately 4,576 square feet on a predominantly level 13,574-square-foot parcel, the residence offers expansive interiors, a covered outdoor loggia with fireplace, generous courtyard and garden areas, and a detached three-car garage. The substantial grounds offer possibilities for a swimming pool and conversion of the garage into guest accommodations, subject to applicable approvals.
Situated near Griffith Park, the Greek Theatre, and Los Feliz Village, the property requires a comprehensive restoration of its building systems, roofing, interiors, and grounds. Offered strictly as-is, this is an opportunity for a discerning buyer with the vision and resources to preserve its architectural legacy while creating a home for another generation.
Nearly a century after its construction, the Lyster Residence awaits its next chapter.
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Area C22 - Los Feliz
Interior
Interior Features 2 Staircases, Balcony, Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dumbwaiter, High Ceilings
Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Type None
Laundry None
Exterior
Garage Spaces 3.0
Pool None
Community Features Curbs, Hiking, Park, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Suburban
View Y/N Yes
View Mountain(s)
Building
Lot Description Sprinklers None
Sewer Public Sewer
NEARBY SCHOOLS & PROPERTIES
Nicole Van Parys & Gary Nesen
License Partners, Private Office Advisors License ID: 01108944