Last month, June 2022, the most expensive home sold in La Crescenta was located at 2826 Alta Terrace. This Eric Lloyd Wright home was originally listed for $2,895,000. It sold in eighteen days over asking at $3,580,000. By contrast, the sellers purchased this architecturally significant home in 2003 for $1,275,000.
Interestingly, only one other La Crescenta home in the last ten years sold higher: 3947 Markridge Road sold for $4,817,669 in 2018. Flea owns this home and is currently listed at $8,800,000.
Marketing Remarks for 2826 Alta Terrace La Crescenta:
Architect Eric Lloyd Wright designed the Wystrach-Adams Residence in 1992. This avant-garde natural compound in the lush hills of La Crescenta showcases a magical combination of surface, structure, and transparency. The curved roofline and exterior play on light Deconstructivism, while the interior seamlessly integrates surroundings into the home with organic materials, natural light, and flow. A breathtaking sweeping entry, comprising curved aggregate concrete, copper-accented balustrade, and slanted skylights, creates a complex and emotionally resonant experience of Wright’s uncommon design.
Anchoring the large living area, open office, and dining room is a two-story oval concrete fireplace. Transitioning smoothly from this focal point, a 36-foot-long lighting accent and the natural light streaming through a continuous wall of glass doors seamlessly tie these spaces together. Moreover, mosaic tiler Paul Clarke uniquely designs the guest bathroom to incorporate the mountainous backdrop.
Consistency in the curves of the nearby area is evident in beams, glass, coved lighting, Corten steel, marble, and built-ins throughout the home. The partially vaulted kitchen, adorned with rich original wooden cabinetry, features a two-story mitered window, skylights, and clerestory windows. The bright primary bedroom showcases curved beamed ceilings, skylights, and glass doors flowing onto an expansive private view deck.
The property is a genuine compound. It includes an ADU above the garage with a full bath, a gym, laundry, additional bath, and a bonus room on the ground level. The flexible floorplan accommodates multiple work-from-home settings and living options. The landscaping, designed by Greg Sullivan and the architect, surrounds the home with towering trees. Enhancing the environment, a 60-foot cedar and a seasonal Mulberry add character. Water elements, such as a koi pond and waterfall, create a serene atmosphere. Meanwhile, a BBQ area enhances the flow of entertainment spaces. The building boasts recent upgrades, including Velux replacement skylights, solar, an EV charger, and LED lighting.
Conveniently situated on a quiet no-outlet street within the coveted Crescenta Valley school district.
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What a beautiful home and such a detailed description