Stahl House Price Cut by $5 Million as LA Midcentury Icon Struggles to Sell

In November, Case Study House #22, also referred to as the Stahl House, was put on the market for $25 million by the descendants of its original owners, Buck and Carlotta Stahl. This Los Angeles residence, crafted by modernist architect Pierre Koenig, is renowned for its cantilevered structure and a famous 1960 image by Julius Shulman that symbolizes midcentury elegance. However, the property has struggled to find buyers, leading to a price reduction of $5 million. Now listed at $20 million, the 2,200-square-foot home features just two bedrooms. Real estate agent Mike Deasy remarked to the Los Angeles Times, "It’s impossible to put a price on fame." The Stahl family, who have owned the house for nearly sixty years, expressed that aging and maintenance challenges influenced their decision to sell. The home is also recognized on the National Register of Historic Places and as an LA Historic-Cultural Monument, complicating any potential renovations. It remains to be seen if the lowered price will attract a buyer, but any new owner will possess a significant piece of architectural heritage.