New Listing in the Franklin Hills from a USC Architect & his Student, Frank Gehry

List price:  $1,399,000

Address:  3851 Aloha Street, Los Feliz

1920 Square feet - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths

Orignally built in 1959, this Mid-Century Modern Architectural home in the Franklin Hills is perfectly situated between Los Feliz and Silver Lake. Move right in to this light ad bright home, with dramatic walls of glass and windows, custom woodwork, and original wood ceilings all designed by a USC architecture professor with the help of two of his students, one of whom was Frank Gehry.  Huge bonus room on separate level with large glass doors and walls open to a private deck. Bonus room part of original build but not part of permitted square footage. Lush, private yard with lap pool and spa and views of the Griffith Park Observatory. 

P22 - LA's Most Famous Mountain Lion

In the northern end of Los Feliz lies Griffith Park, the second largest urban park in California with over 4,000 acres of land. The park is home to only one mountain lion known as P-22 and it was originally spotted in the surrounding park area around February 2012. The lion is suspected to have arrived from nearby Santa Monica Mountains, which meant it would have had to travel over 20 miles with some of that distance across highways 101 and 405.

Within the last four months the lion has been struggling against mange, a parasitic skin disease that causes hair loss and infections. Scientists used trail cameras located in areas across the park to investigate how P-22 contracted the illness, and it turns out the mountain lion was living with an infestation of mites. Scientists treated the lion for mange as well as rodenticide poisoning, as rodenticide can travel within a food chain and build up within top predators.

P-22 is still able to successfully hunt and gather food on its own, but it will require attention to make sure a relapse of the illnesses do not occur. Scientists and park rangers are keeping tabs on his location with a GPS tracker as well as using park cameras to observe the lion’s fur growth and movement. Due to the potential dangers to wildlife, consumers will no longer be able to purchase higher doses of rodenticide starting in July. Scientists have even suspected that the chemicals found in rodenticide can increase the vulnerability of animals to mange or other illnesses.

 The mountain lion, P-22, is providing scientists with data on how a lion species survives within Griffith park, but at the same time, P-22 is reminding the community of Los Feliz the delicate balance of wildlife living within the middle of Los Angeles. Los Feliz and nearby cities, such as Glendale, understand the importance of protecting wildlife environments. With P-22 recovering from its illnesses, the community can set this event as a precedent for future improvements upon ensuring the safety of natural habitats for both humans and animals.

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New Listing in The Oaks of Los Feliz

List price:  $3,295,000

Address:  5406 Red Oak Drive, Los Feliz

3967 Square feet - 4 bedrooms, 6 baths

Gorgeous Tudor charm gives this luxury home captivating curb appeal. Combine this with fully modernized living space, this Los Feliz estate is certain to please the most discriminating buyer. 

From the time you pass through the magnificent brick entryway until you reach the relaxing pool in the professionally manicured backyard, you will be want this luxurious estate to be yours. 

The desirable location within The Oaks leaves nothing to be desired. Soaring 11’ ceilings in this elegant home make for the most of panoramic views of Griffith Park. 

The kitchen would be the envy of any chef with Viking appliances, center island, butler’s pantry, and breakfast area. 

The living space includes a spacious family room that opens up to an adorable covered porch. Open up the beautiful French doors to let in floods of natural light or to create the ideal space for entertaining guests. 

The style of this fabulous estate doesn’t end when you step outside. The refreshing pool will be a favorite gathering place for friends and family. The convenience of the pool house with its own ¾ bath will be a great addition to your pool parties. 

When the party is over, the master suite is a private refuge with a personal spa bath, sitting area, and deck overlooking the pool. Three additional ensuite bedrooms make this luxury home perfect for your family. 

This house has historical appeal combined with a multitude of modern amenities, including high efficiency HVAC, intercom, and security system. You will love the details in this house that include an eye-catching slate roof, hardwood floors, and striking details throughout.  

Schedule your viewing of this luxurious Los Feliz estate and envision your family enjoying this beautiful home.