540 Reposado DR La Habra Heights, CA 90631
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,822 SqFt
Open House
Sat Nov 07, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Sun Nov 08, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,822 sqft
Price per Sqft $602
MLS Listing ID WS26208231
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Construction Status Updated/Remodeled
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1962
Lot Size 0.995 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Perched atop a private, gated 0.99-acre hilltop, The Nowling Residence is a rare example of Southern California Mid-Century Modern design. It was created in 1962 by architect James E. De Long, who trained under Frank Lloyd Wright at the Taliesin Fellowship, and it carries Wright's organic philosophy: architecture, nature and light in harmony.
2822 sqft of living space opens to the outdoors through floor-to-ceiling glass, framing panoramic views of the golf course, city lights, the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. Evenings bring sweeping sunsets, followed by Disneyland fireworks.
Featured in the January 15, 1967 Los Angeles Times Home Magazine, the home retains its original craftsmanship: vertical-grain heart redwood walls; Philippine mahogany doors, trim and cabinetry; and sandblasted Plexiglas light panels that cast a warm glow. Clean horizontal lines, custom built-ins, clever storage and an open floor plan complete the architect's vision.
Thoughtfully updated without compromising its integrity, the kitchen features quartz countertops, premium appliances and a built-in banquette. Twenty-one fully owned solar panels add efficiency.
Outdoors, a pool, mature landscaping, expansive terraces and several gathering areas create a private retreat. A gated circular driveway offers ample parking, including RV space. De Long's archives are preserved at UC Santa Barbara.
A rare opportunity for collectors and admirers of significant architecture: a home to live in, and a legacy to preserve.
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Area 88 - La Habra Heights
Zoning LHRA1*
Rooms
Main Level Bedrooms 2
Interior
Interior Features Built-in Features, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Partially Furnished, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Wired for Sound, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating Central, Fireplace(s), Solar, Wall Furnace
Cooling Central Air, Electric, Gas
Flooring Bamboo
Fireplaces Type Family Room, Gas, Primary Bedroom
Fireplace Yes
Appliance 6 Burner Stove, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
Laundry Common Area, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside
Exterior
Parking Features Attached Carport, Circular Driveway, Concrete, Driveway, Electric Gate, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Paved, Private, RV Access/Parking
Fence Barbed Wire, Privacy, Security
Pool In Ground, Private
Community Features Golf, Hiking, Park, Suburban
Utilities Available Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
View Y/N Yes
View Catalina, City Lights, Courtyard, Golf Course, Hills, Mountain(s), Ocean, Panoramic, Pool, Valley
Roof Type Shingle
Accessibility Safe Emergency Egress from Home
Porch None
Private Pool Yes
Building
Lot Description 0-1 Unit/Acre, Lawn, Landscaped, Street Level
Dwelling Type House
Story 2
Entry Level Two
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Public
Architectural Style Custom
Level or Stories Two
New Construction No
Construction Status Updated/Remodeled
Schools
High Schools Sonora
School District Fullerton Joint Union High
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 8239001010
Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Security Gate,Smoke Detector(s)
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Green/Energy Cert Solar
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
