Harry Gesner’s Sensational Stebel House in Los Angeles Snags a Buyer

The Stebel House in Los Angeles, designed by “maverick” architect Harry Gesner, just landed on the market for $3,497,900.

And after a little more than a week, the home is now in “contingent” sale status.

Built in 1961, the jaw-dropping design of the three-bedroom abode spans 2,726 square feet in a secluded area with canyon and treetop views.

“I was honored to represent the original owners and the buyers on the sale and am now selling it for these current owners who bought it in 2020,” says listing agent Todd Michaud, of Keller Williams Realty Hollywood Hills. “This is only the second time it has ever been on the market. Harry Gesner passed away last year, and his son, Zen Gesner, said his father would be so happy to see it in the amazing condition it’s in.”

‘Ahead of its time’ design

From the exterior, a beamed and bolted X-frame structure serves as the foundation for the unusual A-frame design. Another standout feature is the towering gables that create the appearance of the roof and walls being one in the same.

“The roof line goes all the way to the ground, which is a really neat feature,” Michaud notes. “The design was way ahead of its time.”

Inside, the soaring floor plan boasts dramatic, 20-foot ceilings on the main level with equally impressive 18-foot ceilings upstairs.

Built in 1961, the residence has a dramatic interior and striking exterior silhouette that have withstood the test of time.

“There have been some tasteful renovations done over the years, but the original vision remains the same,” Michaud says. “Harry Gesner once said he considered this house to be one of the best of homes of his career.”

Triangular windows, designed to let natural light flood the space, provide canyon views. Meanwhile, a triangulated bonus room with clerestory windows pays homage to the home’s midcentury roots.

Original, stained-glass windows; wood-paneled walls; floor-to-ceiling walls of glass; and a sunken living room with a brick fireplace are a few other design highlights.

Curvilinear walls are found in the dining room, kitchen, and bar, while a curved staircase separates the kitchen and bar areas. The timeless kitchen has modern appliances and flows seamlessly into a period-loyal dining room.

Two bedrooms are on the main level, while an incredible primary suite spans the entire second floor.

The suite’s lavish amenities include an oversized dressing area, a separate office or sitting area, and a loft-style space above the staircase. This area was designed as a reading nook, where floor-to-ceiling, built-in bookcases line the walls.

There is also access to an enormous, private outdoor balcony that Gesner dubbed “the breakfast deck”—a dedicated space where the homeowner can enjoy morning coffee.

The half-acre, professionally landscaped property features a covered patio out back along with a fire pit and barbecue area.

Enticing estate has ‘broad appeal’

The eye-catching home hadn’t been on the market long before a buyer stepped forward.

“We received multiple offers over asking for the home over the first couple of days that it was on the market,” Michaud says. “Harry Gesner’s legacy, the fact that there is not a lot of inventory in general, and finding a midcentury modern home of this caliber at this price point are just a few reasons I think this property attracted a buyer so quickly.”

He notes that the one-of-a-kind listing drew an eclectic group of interested buyers.

“Early on, it seemed to be a lot of 20-somethings,” he says. “Then we had everyone from business people, actors, designers, architects, musicians, and even realtors. It is just so different and a very exciting home, so it has a very broad appeal.”

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