Rare 1962 Hillside Midcentury Modern Gem Has Ties to Deep ‘Architectural Lore’ in Glendale

California is filled with midcentury modern gems, from actress Dakota Johnson’s “extraordinatory” Los Angeles retreat to unique estates designed by renowned architects such as Richard Neutra.But a home doesn’t need to be tied to a household name to hold a fascinating legacy.Enter 1225 Oberlin Drive, a newly listed glass-walled Hillside dwelling designed by USC School of Architecture graduate Charles W. Walton.The home has an asking price of $1.289 million—a sharp increase from the $329,500 it last sold for in 2002.The 1962 home is a rare residential property from the underrecognized architect, whose work in Glendale, CA, focused primarily on libraries, schools, civic buildings, and commercial projects. Locally, he was known for his work on the Brand Library and Art Center, a modernist addition created with Raymond Jones.The 1,305-square-foot home was designed to feel more spacious than it actually is, leveraging structure, glass, and elevation to incorporate the surrounding landscape into the property.Loading...The 1,305-square-foot home looks more spacious than it really is, thanks to Charles W. Walton's intentional design. Cameron CarothersLoading...A funky blue fireplace adds in...