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$3,100,000

Est. payment - /mo

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,106 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,106 sqft

Price per Sqft $2,802

MLS Listing ID CRSB26013568

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 2

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1934

Lot Size 2,694 Sqft

Acres 0.0618

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

542 Altair Place is a rare jewel and a standout Venice architectural residence originally designed owned and occupied by renowned architect Steven Shortridge. Shortridge created this home as a personal expression of thoughtful design, emphasizing continuity over time and a strong connection between interiors and the outdoor landscape. Warm Douglas fir ceilings with a refined ceiling reveal, custom cabinetry throughout, and a sculptural floating staircase reflect a level of craftsmanship seldom found in residential architecture. The home balances intimacy, light, and connection to the outdoors. Though modest in scale, thoughtfully composed outdoor living environments extend the residence beyond its interior footprint, inviting year-round enjoyment of Southern California's climate. The grounds feature multiple intimate settings, anchored by two gas-fired fire pit lounges and a serene water feature-ideal for entertaining and retreat. The landscape was designed by acclaimed landscape architect Jay Griffith, transforming the property into a private sanctuary deeply integrated with the architecture. After purchasing the property directly from Shortridge in 2013, the current owner commissioned him to design a second-floor addition. Shortridge created a cantilevered, floating second stor

Location

State CA

County Los Angeles

Zoning LARD

Interior

Interior Features Dining Ell

Heating Central

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Concrete, Tile, Wood

Fireplaces Type Gas, Other

Fireplace Yes

Window Features Double Pane Windows,Skylight(s)

Appliance Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator

Laundry Other

Exterior

Exterior Feature Garden, Other

Pool None

View Y/N true

View Other

Total Parking Spaces 1

Private Pool false

Building

Lot Description Landscaped

Story 2

Architectural Style Contemporary

Level or Stories Two Story

New Construction No

Schools

School District Los Angeles Unified

Others

Tax ID 4238006016

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Listed by Tamara Suminski • BEACH REAL ESTATE GROUP

542 Altair Place Venice (los Angeles), CA 90291