A rare opportunity to own an architecturally documented Palmer & Krisel mid-century home in Reseda's Yolanda Gardens. Built by Cal-Frank Homes, this updated 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom residence retains the signature elements that would come to define Palmer & Krisel's Southern California modernism: vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, clerestory windows, abundant natural light and an easy connection between indoors and out. Thoughtfully updated while respecting its mid-century character, the home is designed for quintessential California living. The open living space leads to a private backyard with a heated pool and spa, creating an extension of the home for entertaining, relaxing and year-round enjoyment. Its setting is equally special. Tucked into a quiet residential pocket with no through traffic, the property offers a sense of privacy and calm that can be hard to find in the Valley, while remaining convenient to shopping, dining and freeway access. Before Palmer & Krisel became synonymous with some of Southern California's most recognizable mid-century architecture, Yolanda Gardens was part of the firm's work bringing modernist design to everyday residential life. Today, 6504 Rhea offers the opportunity to own a documented piece of that history in a house updated for comfortable modern living: modern kitchen, smart home features, laundry room & pantry, a private pool & spa, generous outdoor space, new appliances, roof and HVAC all in a peaceful neighborhood setting. The direct-access two car garage offers future expansion opportunities and the low-maintenance native plant gardens keep it green. As a fun bonus, the home's original 1954 City of Los Angeles building permit names Palmer & Krisel.
Reseda, located between Encino and Canoga Park, is a residential and commercial Los Angeles neighborhood with a grid of mid-century ranch homes and a broad, boulevard-driven streetscape. Reseda Boulevard and Sherman Way concentrates the neighborhood’s pulse, with taquerias, panaderías, barbershops, and low-key storefronts under classic Valley signage. The Reseda Theater stands as a long-watched marquee, while the Valley Relics Museum and the Great Wall of Los Angeles add cultural gravity nearby. Apartment courts and single-story houses sit behind palms and hedges, giving many blocks a quiet, lived-in feel. The Los Angeles River and Sepulveda Basin edge the area with open-space geometry, and Lake Balboa’s paths shape an outdoorsy routine.
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Offer insights
6504 Rhea Ave · $995,000
$1.02M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.02M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
35 days
The average home goes pending in 41 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.5%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Open patio
Has a view of the pool and treetop
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Range/Oven
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Laundry & utility
Laundry area
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Laminate floors
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central cooling
Exterior features
Private in-ground heated pool
In-ground spa
Landscaped lot
Lot dimensions approximately 60 x 102
Has view (pool and treetop)
Home design
Detached single-family home
One level
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
4 total parking spaces (2 covered, 2 open)
Construction
Detached/no common walls
Electricity and solar
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Plumbing
Jun 23, 2003 • Final
Plumbing
Install a new dishwasher.
Plumbing
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