Celebrity Home Designs: Sherman Oaks

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Friday, April 4, 2014

Edward Fickett Mid Century Modern Home in Sherman Oaks Hits the Market

Images courtesy Sotheby's International Realty

3 Bed/2 Bath on 1,945 sqft on a total lot size of 0.26 acres built in 1955 in Sherman Oaks. The Fickett home is listed for $1,199,000 on April 2, 2014 and was last purchased on October 9, 2009 for $779,000.

According to the listing description, this home was designed by notable architect, Edward Fickett, who was dubbed the "creator of the San Fernando Valley" and the "Frank Lloyd Wrigt of the 50's." He has designed more than 60,000 structures including the pool complex at the Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks Park, the extension of the Nethercutt Antique Car Museum in Sylmar, the original Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, the passenger and cargo terminals at the Port of Los Angeles, Dodger Stadium, the Los Angeles Police Academy, and devised the master plans for the Edwards and Norton Air Force bases (LA Times and Daily News).

I wasnt able to verify this home being specifically designed by Fickett but he designed so many homes if the SFV that there is a good possibility that this is a Fickett home. However, I was able to verify Fickett designed homes in the Sherman Oaks area located at 3461 Cody Road, 3676 Meadville Drive, 3695 N Scadlock Lane, 14145 Mulholland Drive (Fire Station #99), 3755 N Woodcliff Road, and in the Encino area at 16605 W Oldham Street (possible altered) and 16642 W Oldham Street through SurveyLA (Encino and Sherman Oaks). So buy with caution.

The listing description states:

Palm Springs in Sherman Oaks! Edward H. Fickett, FAIA designed mid-century architectural with a pool and panoramic city views. Sophisticated 3 bedroom, 2 bath house, incredible windows, beams and fireplace with a fantastic indoor-outdoor feel. Perfect for entertaining. Lovingly restored while maintaining the integrity of the architect. Easy access to 405, 101 and Westside. A true gem and rare opportunity.

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Friday, March 21, 2014

Celeb R.E. Catching Up on SFV Celeb R.E.

I have had less time lately to blog so below is a quick summary of the latest Celebrity R.E. in the SFV captured from other sites:

Way back on November 12, 2013, the always hilarious Your Mama at the Realestalker posted about Soap Star John Aniston listing his mansion in Bell Canyon (shown above). Although Bell Canyon is in Ventura County and technically not a part of the SFV, the only way to access it is through Valley Circle Blvd that it might as well be part of the SFV. Aniston is best known for his role as "Victor Kiriakis" on Days of our Lives but probably more famous for being Jennifer Aniston's father who was born in Sherman Oaks and as a result can be qualified as a Valley Girl although she didnt spend all of her time growing up in the SFV. Back to the home which measures 5 Beds/4.5 Baths on 4,466 sqft on a total lot size of 1.52 acres built in 1988. The home was first listed on November 11, 2013 for $1,699,000 and hasnt budged since then. Aniston purchased this property on December 14, 2004 so he stands to make a decent profit at the current asking price. This home was previously owned by Fleetwood Mac bass guitarist John McVie who purchased brand new on October 25, 1988 for $950,000. Image courtesy Coldwell Banker.

On December 13, 2013, the always informative Lauren Beale at LA Times Hot Property disclosed that celebrity couple house flippers, Amanda Pays and Corbin Bernsen hoisted a Valley Village home (shown above) on December 18, 2013 for $925,000 which sold for $900,000 on March 3, 2014. They originally paid $685,000 on July 17, 2013. The home measures 3 Beds/2.25 Baths on 2,036 sqft on a total lot size of 7,219 sqft built in 1954. Corbin Bernsen is an actor best known for his role as divorce attorney Arnold Becker on L.A. Law. Bernsen is a SFV native born in North Hollywood. Bernsen's wife, Amanda Pays, is also an actress with variou TV and film roles. Bernsen and Pays have owned homes in Valley Glen, Encino, Sherman Oaks, and possibly Studio City, Burbank, Van Nuys, and Glendale. Image courtesy Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices.

On February 19, 2014, the always informative Lauren Beale at LA Times Hot Property revealed that the late Emmy Award winning film editor, Marco Zappia, who worked on numerous TV shows like All in the Family, Who's the Boss, and Home Improvement had his Burbank home (shown above) listed for $2.199 million on February 25, 2014. The home measures 5 Beds/5 Baths on 7,850 sqft on a total lot size of 0.27 acres built in 1998 that was designed by Zappia who envisioned it for decades. The home contains many unique features like a finished basement with media room, billiard room, playroom, gym, gift-wrapping room, and a secret room hidden by a retractable bookcase. The home was purchased on June 21, 1993 for $330,000 and I have no idea how much Zappia spent to renovate for his dream home. Zappia previously owned other homes in the Burbank area. Images courtesy Rizzotti Real Estate.

On February 27, 2014, the always informative Lauren Beale at LA Times Hot Property revealed that screenwriter, Brent Goldberg, who is known for films like Van Wilder and the The Girl Next Door, has listed his Sherman Oaks home for $1,449,000 on February 22, 2014. The home measures 4 Beds/3.5 Baths on 2,800 sqft on a total lot size of 0.27 acres built in 1950. The home was originally purchased for $1.5 million on August 2, 2006 so Goldberg will apparently be taking a loss on this one. Images courtesy John Aaroe Group.

You can view more SFV Celeb R.E. here.

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Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Celeb R.E.: Big Bang Theory Star, Kaley Cuoco, Lists Sherman Oaks Home After Purchasing Kardashian/Odom Tarzana Mansion

Images courtesy Keller Williams Realty

Well, that didnt take long! After purchasing the former home of Kardashian/Odom in Tarzana for $5.499 million on March 3, 2014, Big Bang Theory star, Kaley Cuoco, has decided to sell her Sherman Oaks home.

Cuoco is no stranger to the SFV as we talked about her previous Sherman Oaks home that recorded a $500K loss in August 2011 and more recently, the purchase of the Kardashian/Odom which we questioned in that post, "Does this mean Kaley will be selling this home in the near future after moving to Tarzana?" And the answer was yes, as of being listed on March 17, 2014 which the listing description also states, "Celebrity Owned," which might imply a seller motivated quick sale.

The home measures 5 Beds/4.25 Baths on 5,233 sqft on a total lot size of 10,751 sqft built in 2004. The listing description states:

Stunning and gated S of the Blvd in prime Sherman Oaks. Celebrity Owned. Remarkable Tuscan Estate. Custom iron and glass doors open to a beautifully executed floor plant. Separated by appealing archways the formal dining room and living room are open and bright - ideal for entertaining. Incredible gourmet kitchen with every amenity imaginable including a 48" Viking double oven and stove, wine captain, stainless commercial refrigerator & huge center island with breakfast bar and breakfast area that opens to the private backyard. The extraordinary kitchen opens to the spacious family room - great for gatherings. Outdoor living room with dual bamboo fans, airy drapes and fireplace along with outdoor kitchen complete with eat at island/bar, bbq and refrigerator. All this to enjoy while relaxing by the pool and spa. Retreat upstairs to the master suite with a grand balcony/patio, amazing bath and walk in closet. The other 3 bedrooms upstairs are all en-suite and the front suite has been convereted into a salon/dressing room complete with built ins, shoe racks and a bathroom with a professional shampoo bowl and 2 private balconies. A guest suite downstairs completes this home.

Image courtesy Coldwell Banker

As was discussed, Cuoco, first purchased a Sherman Oaks home (shown above) on October 7, 2005 for $1,355,000 and later sold on August 2011 for $822,500 for a massive $532,500 loss. You can read more details here discussed on this blog.

Images courtesy Partners Trust Beverly Hills

Cuoco later acquired the Sherman Oaks home (shown above) featured in this post on November 19, 2010 for $2.4 million and hoping to gain $395,000 before any expenses currently asking $2,795,000.

Images courtesy Ewing & Associates Sotheby's International Realty

Lastly, Cuoco purchased the Kardashian/Odom home in Tarzana for $5.499 million in March 2014 with more details can be found here.

You can read more SFV Celeb R.E. here.

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Sunday, February 2, 2014

Filming Locations: Gus (1976)

Gus is a 1976 American film by Walt Disney Productions about a football-kicking mule ("Gus") and his trainer "Andy" (Gary Grimes) (Wikipedia).

This film surprisingly had many notable actors and two legendary NFL stars including Don Knotts (former resident of Glendale), Edward Asner (resident of Studio City), Dick Van Patten, Harold Gould (passed away in Woodland Hills), Tom Bosley, Liam Dunn (passed away in Granada Hills), Bob Crane (formerly interned at Chatsworth's Oakwood Memorial Park), Ronnie Schell, Dick Butkus (NFL Hall of Famer with the Chicago Bears), and Johnny Unitas (NFL Hall of Famer with the Baltimore Colts and arguably one of the greatest NFL players).

You can view more SFV Filming Locations here.

I am not 100% sure but I think the opening scenes of the ranch that were used throughout the film were at Disney's Golden Oak Ranch at 19802 Placerita Canyon Road Newhall CA.

The practice scenes at the football stadium was actually CSUN's football stadium at the former Devonshire Downs Fairgrounds at 18000 Devonshire St Northridge. This location has now been converted to a Medtronic plant. Prior to Medtronic, this historic site was a horse racetrack, concert venue, fairgrounds, and, motorcycle racetrack. You can learn more here. Additionally, CSUN plans to convert the site they own into affordable housing for students and staff. This location was also used in the 1979 film starring Steve Martin, The Jerk.

In this scene, you can see the old CSUN dorms that were demolished after the earthquake on Lassen.

In the background, you can see the apartment complex located at 17951 Devonshire Street.

The drive-in theatre location I am not 100% sure but I believe it was the Pickwick Drive-In formerly located at 1100 W. Alameda Avenue Burbank. You can read more about SFV Drive-In's here.

I never knew this before but popular James Bond villain, Jaws, played by Richard Kiel appeared in this movie.

The Great Sands Correctional Institute was actually the VA Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center 16111 Plummer St., North Hills, CA 91343. At the entrance to the hospital on Plummer was also used in this film shown below. This location has been used in countless movies and was also used for the 2012 Best Picture, Argo, discussed on this site.

I am not familiar with the location where Gus is at a Chrysler Used Car lot but possibly in Van Nuys, Reseda, or Canoga Park.

The scenes at the Ralphs Supermarket was located at 12921 Magnolia Blvd Sherman Oaks 91423. In the movie, they state that Gus was spotted on "Topanga Canyon" but unfortunately they didnt actually use any actual scenes from "Topanga Canyon."