Updated midcentury modern in woodsy La Cañada asks $1.3M

Built in the 1960s, the house was recently given a tasteful makeover

By Elijah Chiland Jul 16, 2018, 11:35am PDT

Front yard of midcentury house — The house was one of many in the area constructed by Webster Wiley in the 1950s and ’60s.

This modern-style home in La Cañada Flintridge is one of many constructed in the area by prolific builder Webster Wiley.

Built in 1963, it sits on a 9,867-square-foot lot with excellent views of the surrounding Verdugos. It last sold in 2015 (for $1 million) and has been extensively updated since then.

Inside are hardwood floors, walls of glass, pitched ceilings, and clerestory windows. The living room includes a large stone fireplace and the kitchen has been equipped with new cabinetry, shelving, countertops, and appliances. The house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms spread across 1,890 square feet of living space. At the center of the home is a walled courtyard space with room for outdoor dining.

Behind the house is a concrete patio and a grassy backyard, enclosed by hedges and fencing. There’s even a club house, accessed by a short, kid-friendly ladder. in front, the house and attached two-car garage are shaded by tall trees.

Asking price is $1.299 million.