2329 Via Olivera, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

• 6 beds |
• 5 baths |
• 4,221 sqft

Property Description

Suspended above the Pacific in Palos Verdes Estates, the Murphy Residence is one of the rare surviving examples of late California Modernism in original condition. Designed in 1971 by the architectural partnership Smith, Heaton & Jones, the nearly 5,000-square-foot home captures a moment when Modernism had matured, when structure became sculpture, and light itself was a design material. Commissioned and still held by the original owner, the residence has remained untouched for more than five decades. Its redwood-lined ceilings, handcrafted decorative tile, and original fixtures remain intact, offering a pure expression of its era. Every surface, angle, and proportion reflects the architect's intent, preserved rather than reinterpreted. Adding to its architectural significance, the complete original plans and drawings remain in the owner's possession, providing a rare blueprint for accurate and effortless restoration. For those who value authenticity, this continuity between architect and original owner is extraordinary; offering the next custodian both historical context and design clarity. Influenced by contemporaries such as John Lautner and Quincy Jones, Smith, Heaton & Jones designed the Murphy Residence with commanding geometry and organic flow: cantilevered volumes reaching

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

November 13, 2025 at 06:00AM

Listing Office:

Carmody Real Estate, Inc. : 424-507-4223

Listing Agent:

Rebecca Chambliss : 310-989-4466

MLS ID:

CRPV25259695

Interior

• Laundry: Laundry Room
• A/C: See Remarks
• Heating: Central
• Fireplace: Family RoomLiving RoomFireplace

Exterior

• General: Back YardFront Yard
• Style: See Remarks
• Pool: None
• Parking: Attached

Construction

• General: 2

Location

• HOA Amenities: 0.0
• School District: Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
• County: Los Angeles

Lot

• Zoning: 7543016007
• View: HillsPanoramicOcean

This listing courtesy of Rebecca Chambliss, Carmody Real Estate, Inc.