$2,499,000

2329 Via Olivera, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

  • 6 beds |
  • 5 baths |
  • 4,221 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1972
  • Property Lot Size Icon0.4acre lot
  • Property Parking Icon 4 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $592/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 9 days ago

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
  • Laundry: Laundry Room
  • A/C: See Remarks
  • Heating: Central
  • Fireplace: Family RoomLiving RoomFireplace
  • General: Back YardFront Yard
  • Style: See Remarks
  • Pool: None
  • Parking: Attached
  • General: 2
  • HOA Amenities: 0.0
  • School District: Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
  • County: Los Angeles
  • Zoning: 7543016007
  • View: HillsPanoramicOcean

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

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Location

Schools Nearby

V

Vista Grande Elementary

7032 Purple Ridge Dr, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 90275

Grades KG-5

0.56 miles away

P

Palos Verdes Intermediate School

2161 Via Olivera, Palos Verdes Estates, CA, 90274

Grades 6-8

0.18 miles away

P

Palos Verdes High School

600 Cloyden Rd, Palos Verdes Estates, CA, 90274

Grades 9-12

0.64 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.

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