March 12--This Mediterranean Revival-style residence by Myron Hunt in Hollywood Hills West was completed around the same time as the Ambassador Hotel, one of the architect's more noted structures. A step-down living room featuring a fireplace with an alabaster mantel is a Hunt signature element, as are the handsome built-ins, wide gallery walls and grand foyer.
Location: 1737 North Vista, Los Angeles, 90046
Price: $1.845 million
Year built: 1920
Architect: Myron Hunt
House size: 2,220 square feet, three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
Lot size: 8,060 square feet
Features: Raised ceilings, grand entry, gallery, step-down salon with fireplace, formal dining room, updated kitchen with adjoining office, loggia, patio/sitting area, pool, pool bathroom, two-car garage
About the area: The median sale price in the 90046 ZIP Code over the last 90 days was $1.09 million based on 98 sales, according to Redfin. The median list price during that time period was $1.5 million.
Agents: Jodi Rubin, Sotheby's International Realty, (310) 254-7123
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