Ray Kappe, FAIA, Architect | The Fredonia Apartments, 1963

Ray Kappe, FAIA, Architect
The Fredonia Apartments, 1963

3625 Fredonia Drive, No. 12
Hollywood Hills

Discover timeless elegance in this pedigreed Mid-Century Modern condominium, south of the Boulevard in the iconic Hollywood Hills. Beloved educator and architect Ray Kappe designed numerous multi-family, commercial, government, educational, and industrial buildings, as well as hundreds of custom and prefab homes, during his lengthy career. He also co-founded the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), which is widely regarded as one of the premier architecture schools in this country.

Here in the Fredonia Apartments, Kappe’s design blends clean lines, nine-foot-tall ceilings, and two-story glass walls that bathe the interior with natural light and create a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor spaces. Minutes from the vibrant dining, shopping, and entertainment hubs of Hollywood, Studio City, and Universal City in the Cahuenga Pass, this private end unit offers a serene escape from the bustle of urban living.

The meticulously restored home features the best of the original design and compatible remodeling, with terrazzo floors, custom cabinetry, vertical grain Douglas fir, and Formica countertops, enhanced by an updated kitchen and bathrooms, stainless steel appliances, and sleek European fixtures. A spacious covered balcony with panoramic views, and a serene back patio surrounded by trees, are ideal for relaxation and larger gatherings.

The well-maintained 12-unit complex has completed their soft story retrofitting, a one-year new roof, and HOA dues cover the building’s earthquake and fire insurance, reserves, and amenities like the private pool and sun deck. Hard to imagine architecture of this caliber being offered at this low price.

2 Bedrooms, 1-1/2 Bathrooms
1,254 SF

$899,000

Special thanks to listing agents Eldon Daetweiler and William Baker of The Agency.
@eldondaetweiler @williamjamesbaker

This reel is a collaborative effort by Brian Linder, AIA (The Value Of Architecture) and Mark H. Mendez.@MarkHMendez
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