An Updated Orange County Eichler Hits the Market at $1M

With a welcoming central atrium, this warm and inviting Orange County Eichler radiates the feeling of entering a hidden gem.

During the 1950s and 60s, prolific developer Joseph Eichler built over 11,000 architect-designed midcentury-modern homes in California. In fact, he is practically synonymous with the style of the era. His homes call to mind a period of more gracious living with the introduction of modern conveniences and an indoor/outdoor lifestyle—and this classic atrium-style residence in Orange County, California, now being offered for $1,035,000, is no exception. 

A flat roofline and solid post-and-beam construction create the clean lines of this classic midcentury profile. 

A flat roofline and solid post-and-beam construction create the clean lines of this classic midcentury profile. 

Built in 1960, the property offers all the classic midcentury features that Eichlers are known for: post-and-beam construction, expansive glazing, open-plan living space, and the aforementioned central atrium. 

Additionally, the 1,729-square-foot abode boasts four bedrooms, two baths, and an updated kitchen. Scroll ahead for a look inside. 

The entrance leads to a spacious central atrium—a popular feature of many Eichler homes. 

The entrance leads to a spacious central atrium—a popular feature of many Eichler homes. 

The atrium sets the stage for the home's warm and welcoming feel. 

The atrium sets the stage for the home's warm and welcoming feel. 

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The glass walls of the open-plan living space overlook the atrium and the backyard, bringing in a strong sense of the outdoors. 

The glass walls of the open-plan living space overlook the atrium and the backyard, bringing in a strong sense of the outdoors. 

A brick fireplace creates a strong centerpiece for the living space, which is bright an airy thanks to ample natural lighting. 

A brick fireplace creates a strong centerpiece for the living space, which is bright an airy thanks to ample natural lighting. 


The dining room sits just off the living room. 

The dining room sits just off the living room. 

While the kitchen can be closed off, it is also connected to the dining room, making for easy entertainment. 

While the kitchen can be closed off, it is also connected to the dining room, making for easy entertainment. 

The updated kitchen includes stainless steel appliances and a center island with bar seating.

The updated kitchen includes stainless steel appliances and a center island with bar seating.

The kitchen also includes a sitting area, perfect for casual entertaining or family time. 

The kitchen also includes a sitting area, perfect for casual entertaining or family time. 

The master bedroom features sliding doors that lead out to the backyard.

The master bedroom features sliding doors that lead out to the backyard.

A look at one of the four bedrooms. 

A look at one of the four bedrooms. 

This bedroom is currently configured as an office. 

This bedroom is currently configured as an office. 

A peek inside one of the updated bathrooms. 

A peek inside one of the updated bathrooms. 

The backyard at dusk.

The backyard at dusk.

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805 S. Oakwood Street is now being offered for $1,035,000 by Kelly Laule and Stephen Meade at Better Living Socal. 

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Jennifer Baum Lagdameo
Dwell Contributor
Jennifer Baum Lagdameo is a freelance design writer who has lived in Washington DC, Brooklyn, Tokyo, Manila, and is currently exploring the Pacific Northwest from her home base in Portland, Oregon.

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