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Montecito | $2.95 Million
A 1922 Spanish-style house with four bedrooms and four bathrooms, on a 0.6-acre lot
This house was designed by the architect Wallace Neff for John Willis Baer, the president of Occidental College from 1906 to 1916, and incorporates Spanish and Mediterranean elements. Original tiles throughout the house remain intact, as does an elevated platform in the living room designed to be occupied by musicians during large parties.
The ocean and a number of high-end resorts are within a few blocks of the property, as is shopping that includes organic markets and bakeries.
Size: 3,684 square feet
Price per square foot: $801
Indoors: Behind a gate is a driveway that leads to the front of the house, where there are two entrances: a front door that opens into a bright foyer and a second door, up a set of exterior stairs, that leads directly onto the stage in the formal living room.
The living room is to the right of the entry hall, with high ceilings and a fireplace trimmed in blue-and-white tile. Off the living room is a sunroom with floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors that open to the backyard.
To the left of the front door is a dining room with more glass doors opening to the backyard. A corridor connects this space to the kitchen, which has original Saltillo tile floors, inset with blue-and-white tiles that resemble those produced by the well-known Malibu Potteries in the 1920s. The appliances are stainless steel, and the center island is topped with green marble.
A hallway connects the breakfast area to an office large enough to use as a guest room, with beamed ceilings and an original wood door. Also on this side of the house is a guest room with Saltillo tile floors. The office and guest room have their own bathrooms.
From the foyer, a staircase trimmed in decorative tile leads to the second level. To the left of the landing is the primary suite, which has a stucco fireplace in one corner and a balcony overlooking the grounds. The en suite bathroom has sky-blue tile framing the tub, shower and mirrors.
To the right of the upstairs landing are two guest rooms, one with a balcony; they share a white-tiled bathroom with a combination tub and shower.
Outdoor space: From the back of the house, a brick path cuts through the yard to a deck large enough to hold a dining table. The grounds include a grove with trees bearing plums, persimmons, peaches and apricots. A previous owner, a bird lover, added an aviary to the property, illuminated at night by 18 iron lamps. The attached garage holds two cars.
Taxes: $34,224 (estimated)
Contact: Jenny Easter, the Easter Team, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, 805-570-0403; easterteamrealtors.com
Palo Alto | $2.999 Million
A midcentury-modern house built in 1956, with four bedrooms and two bathrooms, on a 0.1-acre lot
This house, one of more than 2,700 in Palo Alto built by the well-known developer Joseph Eichler, has been upgraded with an eye toward maintaining its midcentury aesthetic. The sellers, who bought it in 2009, added a new roof, solar panels and new heating and air-conditioning systems.
It is within walking distance of the Eichler Swim & Tennis Club, also built by Mr. Eichler, and a public elementary school. The main campus of Stanford University is about 10 minutes away by car, as is the historic Old Palo Alto neighborhood.
Size: 1,867 square feet
Price per square foot: $1,606
Indoors: A gate at the front of the house swings open to a paved path that runs through an enclosed courtyard, a common feature in Eichler homes. At the far end of the courtyard is the front door; beyond is a hallway connecting the kitchen, living room and bedrooms.
To the right of the front door is an updated galley-style kitchen with sliding-glass doors that offer access to a side yard. On the other side of the kitchen is a dining area with a built-in desk and a wall of glass facing the front courtyard.
The entry hall and kitchen are connected to a living room with hardwood floors, a fireplace and a wall of floor-to-ceiling glass facing the backyard.
To the left of the front door is a hallway that leads to the bedrooms. A corridor off this hall connects one guest room to a sunny primary suite that has access to the backyard; the en suite bathroom has a combination tub and shower, separated from a vanity and closet area by a door.
Another guest room, with courtyard-facing windows, is connected to a room currently used as a den; this space could also be a bedroom, and has a private entrance from the courtyard. Also off the hallway are a second full bathroom, a laundry room and a built-in linen closet.
Outdoor space: The living room and primary bedroom have access to a paved patio lined with succulents; it is large enough to hold a dining table and lounge chairs. The backyard is flat, with plenty of space to hold play equipment. Mature citrus trees near the perimeter offer shade, privacy and fresh lemons on demand.
Taxes: $35,988 (estimated)
Contact: Dulcy Freeman, Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty, 650-804-8884; sothebysrealty.com
Huntington Beach | $2.999 Million
A semidetached Mediterranean house built in 2005 and recently remodeled, with four bedrooms and four bathrooms, in a 138-unit gated community
This home is in the Waterfront, a community situated behind several resorts along the Huntington Beach coastline. The beach is about a 10-minute walk, and the community’s amenities include a pool, landscaped green spaces and private security. The sellers have spent the last year renovating the home, adding a new kitchen, new bathrooms, Lutron lighting and a smart thermostat.
The Huntington Beach pier and the city’s downtown are about a mile away. Newport Beach is about five miles south, along the Pacific Coast Highway; Los Angeles is about an hour’s drive north.
Size: 2,961 square feet
Price per square foot: $1,013
Indoors: This house faces one of the community’s lawns. The entrance is through an outdoor colonnade running along the home’s private courtyard.
The front door, off the colonnade, opens directly into a high-ceilinged foyer. To the right is a small sitting room with a large arched window facing the front patio. To the left is an open living area with oak floors, a marble-clad fireplace and built-in drawers framed by plaster molding.
The oak floors continue into a dining area with glass doors facing the courtyard and a wet bar that includes a built-in Miele espresso machine. The dining area is connected to a kitchen with a marble-topped center island and a La Cornue range; like the other spaces in the main living area, the kitchen faces the private courtyard.
Also on this level, just off the entry, is a guest room with an attached office and an en suite bathroom.
Three more bedrooms are on the second floor. The primary bedroom has a custom-built closet and dressing area with a vanity, as well as an en suite bathroom with a separate soaking tub and shower, and a double vanity with black marble and goldtone hardware.
Next door is a guest room with a dark floral accent wall; another guest room, with a Juliet balcony, follows. Both rooms have en suite bathrooms with walk-in showers. Also upstairs is an office with a built-in desk and space for workout equipment.
Outdoor space: A small patio at the front of the house has space for a cafe table and chairs. The interior courtyard — the heart of the home — is accessible from the front entry and from doors that run along the side of the house. It has a built-in barbecue, a fireplace, a fountain, a tile floor and arches adorned with lights and vines. The garage, at the back of the house, has two parking spots.
Taxes: $35,688 (estimated), plus a $473 monthly homeowner association fee
Contact: Gio Helou, the Oppenheim Group, 310-866-9410; ogroup.com
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