18334 Hiawatha Street

How do you evaluate a home in terms of comfort? Palmer & Krisel answered through architecture: space, light, sound and safety. Built in 1958 as part of their Living-Conditioned Homes, 18334 Hiawatha grew from a forward-looking idea: architecture should do more than look beautiful it should make everyday life better.… The Los Angeles Conservancy describes these homes as "conditioned" for optimal space, light, sound and safety. That philosophy still feels remarkably current.Post-and-beam structure, clerestory windows, expressive rooflines and expansive glass make architecture part of daily life, drawing natural light inside and extending the home into the landscape. Warm wood and the original fireplace add intimacy. The home reads as a work of California Modern architecture timeless in character, yet designed around comfort. On an approximately 11,100-square-foot lot, mature gardens, outdoor dining, a covered patio, heated pool and spa, and a separate fire-pit area create a private retreatspaces meant to be lived with every day, rather than enjoyed only occasionally.Equally important, substantial investment has already been made in the systems and spaces that matter to modern ownership, including the roof, electrical panel, pool heating and filtration systems, landscaping and a dedicated creative studio, while preserving the home's architectural character. The former attached garage is now a sound-treated, air-conditioned studio with a skylight and recording booth, suited to music, film, writing, editing or focused work from home.Approved plans and permits for an approximately 800-square-foot ADU provide a considered path for future expansion, guest accommodations, multigenerational living or additional creative space.Conveniently located near The Vineyards at Porter Ranch, shopping, dining, parks and the surrounding foothills, with nearby private golf, dining and social amenities at Porter Valley Country Club.Own an important piece of California Modern architecture, designed from the beginning around an idea that still feels remarkably contemporary: a better-designed home creates a better everyday life. Read More