The Los Angeles home of the year: A rare opportunity to own the iconic Stahl House for $25m.
Perched in the Hollywood Hills, the Stahl house is one of the most recognizable examples of mid-century modern architecture. The cantilevered home, which features floor-to-ceiling glass windows and a sleek, minimalist design, has been a Los Angeles landmark since its completion in 1960.
For the first time in its history, the Stahl family - who have owned the property for an astonishing 65 years - is putting it up for sale. The asking price: a staggering $25m.
According to Bruce and Shari Stahl, the children of the original owners, the decision to sell was not taken lightly. "This home has been the center of our lives for decades, but as we've gotten older, it has become increasingly challenging to care for it with the attention and energy it so richly deserves," they wrote in a statement.
The Stahl family is looking for a new owner who will not only appreciate the home's architectural significance but also understand its place in the cultural landscape of Los Angeles. "For collectors of design, patrons of architecture, or institutions seeking to safeguard an American masterpiece, there is simply nothing comparable," the listing reads.
The Stahl house has a rich history, having been featured in numerous films and TV shows over the years, including Galaxy Quest, Nurse Betty, and Playing by Heart. It was also declared a historic-cultural landmark in Los Angeles in 1999 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.
Construction on the home began in 1959 and took just a year to complete, with an original price tag of $37,500. The result was an "idealized version of what everyone thinks LA is and should be," according to architectural expert Adrian Scott Fine.
The listing emphasizes that finding a buyer who will preserve the character of the space is crucial. "I think any time a longtime owner, and a stewardship like this, is transferring hands of a property like this, it always gives us a little bit of a pause – because you never know what the next owner, what their intentions will be," Fine said.
The Stahl house remains open for tours, although all slots are currently sold out through February. Potential buyers can view the home online and receive updates on the listing process.
As one of the most famous mid-century modern homes in the world, the Stahl house is a rare opportunity for architecture enthusiasts and collectors to own a piece of Los Angeles history.
Perched in the Hollywood Hills, the Stahl house is one of the most recognizable examples of mid-century modern architecture. The cantilevered home, which features floor-to-ceiling glass windows and a sleek, minimalist design, has been a Los Angeles landmark since its completion in 1960.
For the first time in its history, the Stahl family - who have owned the property for an astonishing 65 years - is putting it up for sale. The asking price: a staggering $25m.
According to Bruce and Shari Stahl, the children of the original owners, the decision to sell was not taken lightly. "This home has been the center of our lives for decades, but as we've gotten older, it has become increasingly challenging to care for it with the attention and energy it so richly deserves," they wrote in a statement.
The Stahl family is looking for a new owner who will not only appreciate the home's architectural significance but also understand its place in the cultural landscape of Los Angeles. "For collectors of design, patrons of architecture, or institutions seeking to safeguard an American masterpiece, there is simply nothing comparable," the listing reads.
The Stahl house has a rich history, having been featured in numerous films and TV shows over the years, including Galaxy Quest, Nurse Betty, and Playing by Heart. It was also declared a historic-cultural landmark in Los Angeles in 1999 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.
Construction on the home began in 1959 and took just a year to complete, with an original price tag of $37,500. The result was an "idealized version of what everyone thinks LA is and should be," according to architectural expert Adrian Scott Fine.
The listing emphasizes that finding a buyer who will preserve the character of the space is crucial. "I think any time a longtime owner, and a stewardship like this, is transferring hands of a property like this, it always gives us a little bit of a pause – because you never know what the next owner, what their intentions will be," Fine said.
The Stahl house remains open for tours, although all slots are currently sold out through February. Potential buyers can view the home online and receive updates on the listing process.
As one of the most famous mid-century modern homes in the world, the Stahl house is a rare opportunity for architecture enthusiasts and collectors to own a piece of Los Angeles history.
it's like a dream come true for me as a design freak! $25m is still way more affordable than the original price tag of $37,500 back in 1960 lol 
can you even imagine getting to live in that iconic cantilevered home with floor-to-ceiling glass windows? I'd totally love it if whoever buys this house will take good care of it and keep its cultural significance intact 
I'm low-key worried about this sale man 
Wouldn't that be, like, super sad for the history of the house? 
They should at least make sure whoever buys it is gonna do it justice, you know? Maybe they could even get some kinda preservation deal goin' on? 
That way, LA's iconic mid-century modern style wouldn't be lost forever 
I am literally FREAKING OUT over this news!!! A $25m price tag on the iconic Stahl House?!?! It's like the universe is giving us a chance to own a SLICE OF HISTORY!!! 
The fact that it's been in the same family for 65 years and now they're looking for someone who'll appreciate its cultural significance? Mind. Blown.
. The price tag might be crazy ($25m), but for someone who's passionate about architecture and collecting unique homes, it's a once-in-a-lifetime chance.
Maybe this sale will help other architecture enthusiasts out there find their own dream home?
The Stahl family must be feeling pretty old (65 years is no joke, btw). Anyway, I guess this means LA can finally get its hands on another rich person looking to decorate their pad. A piece of history for the price of a decent vacation home... sounds like a steal 
. It's a no-brainer that it's gotta be one of those crazy collector's item deals where only someone who really gets the design vibe is gonna want to snag it 
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. Now, it'll just be interesting to see how the new owner decides to keep up with all that mid-century magic 
they're looking for someone who will love and care for it as much as they have, because from what i've seen of the listing process so far, it's clear they want this home to be taken care of properly 
and its already a historic-cultural landmark here in los angeles 
it just feels like too good an opportunity to pass up for someone who's passionate about architecture and design 
I'm DYING over this news!!! 
And now, the chance to own it for $25m is like a dream come true 
I'm literally scrolling through the pics over and over again 
Who else wants to see this beauty in person? 
. The fact that it's been sold 65 years ago by the original owners is already a big loss 
... but I guess it's gotta be said that the Stahl family just can't keep up with their responsibilities anymore 
... But at the same time, I'm all about the preservation of history and architecture, so it's hard for me to even consider buying it myself 
... I mean, what if the new owner doesn't care about keeping it true to its original design? 
. I'm low-key hoping some young fam comes in and takes care of it instead of some rich collector who just wants to flip it for profit 
I mean, can you imagine anyone else owning that? 
What do you guys think about this? Should they sell it to some rich collector who'll just lock it away or try to find someone who'll actually care for the place? 
But at the same time, I'm SO stoked that this rare opportunity is out there for all us architecture enthusiasts 
Can u imagine being able to own a piece of LA history?! It's like, the ultimate dream come true! 
, and now it's up for grabs for $25m 
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. It's crazy to think that Bruce and Shari Stahl have been caring for it for 65 years 
. Whoever buys this home has got a huge responsibility on their shoulders 
. Let's hope someone who loves mid-century modern as much as we do will come along and give it the TLC it deserves 
. It's not just some random house being sold, it's an American masterpiece 