Harwell Hamilton Harris, FAIA 1949: "The J.J. Mulvihill Residence", Sierra Madre

Located in the hills of Sierra Madre on the foothills of Mt. Wilson you find The John J. Mulvihill Residence, designed by Richard Neutra apprentice and architect, Harwell Hamilton Harris.  The 1949 three-story post-and-beam mid-century modern envelops you into nature with plenty of windows to allow you to take in the gardens below, including a koi pond.  Nestled in the scenic and panoramic hillside, the redwood-clad home was landscaped by John T. Lyle who was also one of the prior owners of this modern delight.  The home was listed for $2,995,000, but has since been removed from the MLS.  

580 N Hermosa Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA  91024

In 2018, the home was offered for $1.6 million.  The main house includes three bedrooms and four bathrooms within approximately 2,000-square-feet.  Cork flooring is found on the upper floor with parquet floors found on the middle floor.  The guest house is approximately 515-square-feet within two levels.

Located on the 16,604 square-foot parcel is a two-story 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom guest house built in 1986 by then owner John Lyle, landscape architect.  

2-Story Guest House

1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom Guest House
Photos by Laur en Engel

For further detail, please find the floor plan and landscape schematic below:

Vintage photos below of the J.J. Mulvihill Residence taken in 1949 by Julius Shulman; © J. Paul Getty Trust. Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles (2004.R.10).

Removed from the MLS on June 27, 2023.  Please contact Modern Homes Los Angeles for further information.  

This listing was originally held by compASS, the company owned by the bone saw murdering Prince Mohammad bin Salman and agents Robert Kall ick and Laura Martinez.