A Pristine 1950s John Lautner ‘Time Capsule’ Just Listed for $2.1M—and It’s Had Only One Owner

Referred to as the Rosemary and Joseph Baldwin Residence, a John Lautner-designed home seeks a new steward in the trendy Los Angeles neighborhood of Silver Lake.But what’s even more rare is that this three-bedroom, two-bath property spanning 1,679 square feet has had just one owner. With very few updates, it’s a veritable time capsule. Tucked into a wooded, hillside setting, Lautner balanced the home on posts anchored by shear walls. This creates a floating effect, made even more dramatic with floor-to-ceiling glass and a wraparound deck. That the home is seamlessly integrated into nature, including redwood-plank siding and skylights that coax in nature light, are two other marvels.“The house is completely original, minus a tree that was growing through the teak deck in the backyard and that needed to be removed,” says Louis Magnano of Modern California House, who is handling the $2,099,999 listing. “It’s about as original as you can get in 2026.”Loading...John Lautner designed the house by balancing it on posts, so it appears like it's floating in the trees.Cameron CarothersLoading...The living room's fireplace is original to the home.Cameron CarothersLoading...Adjacent to the hom...