This $2.8M L.A. Midcentury Has an Ink-Black Facade and Bright-White Interiors

After a dramatic revamp, the ’60s residence is packed with custom casework, glass bricks, and contrasting tile.

Location: 5649 Valley Oak Dr, Los Angeles, California

Price: $2,849,000

Year Built: 1966

Renovation Date: 2025

Renovation Designer: Working Holiday

Footprint: 2,661 square feet (3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths)

Lot Size: 0.22 acres

From the Agent: "Can a home make it feel like you’re living inside a ’60s architectural magazine spread? With this stunning residence set on a secluded cul-de-sac in the Los Feliz Oaks, the answer is an emphatic yes! Redesigned by acclaimed Working Holiday Spaces, this two-story retreat is an inspired homage to midcentury modernism: clean lines, organic textures, and all the poetic simplicity of a Case Study House without being one. Dark exposed beams trace the lofty ceilings, drawing your eyes across luminous white walls and floor-to-ceiling windows that invite the hillside foliage indoors. With three bedrooms, three and a half baths, and a den that flexes as an office or guest accommodation, the layout is designed for maximum versatility."

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Open-riser stairs lead from the living area to the second floor.

Open-riser stairs lead from the living area to the second floor.

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In the kitchen, skylights illuminate the green marble countertops.

In the kitchen, skylights illuminate the green marble countertops.

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The bathrooms are finished with custom cabinetry and punchy tile.

The bathrooms are finished with custom cabinetry and punchy tile.

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The upper floor opens to a flagstone patio.

The upper floor opens to a flagstone patio.

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5649 Valley Oak Drive in Los Angeles, California, is currently listed for $2,849,000 by Louise Leach and Juan Longfellow of Compass. Staging is by Odin + Friday.

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Will Allstetter
Will Allstetter is a writer, designer, and software engineer based in NYC. His work focuses on technology, art, and culture. You can find him online at willallstetter.com.

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