R.M. Schindler's Copper-Roofed Van Dekker House in Woodland Hills Lists for $4.5 Million
A modernist masterpiece in Los Angeles, originally crafted by architect Rudolph M. Schindler, has returned to the market with an asking price of $4.5 million. Constructed in the late 1930s for actor Albert Van Dekker, this 3,800-square-foot home boasts a distinctive copper-clad gable roof and striking geometric designs. In the mid-1950s, Van Dekker sold the property to novelist Albert Isaac 'Buzz' Bezzerides, who entertained numerous celebrities there. Preservationist Josh Gorrell acquired it in 2009 for $580,000, and Frank Gamwell purchased it in 2013 for $700,000, subsequently restoring it and achieving Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument status. The residence features four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a saltwater pool. The property is listed by Benjamin Kahle and Desiree Zuckerman.
Key facts
- The Van Dekker House in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, is listed for $4.5 million.
- Designed by architect Rudolph M. Schindler in the late 1930s for actor Albert Van Dekker.
- Features include a copper-clad gable roof, 3,800 square feet, and bold geometric shapes.
- Later owned by novelist Albert Isaac 'Buzz' Bezzerides from the mid-1950s until his death in 2007.
- Restored by preservationist Josh Gorrell and developer Frank Gamwell after 2009.
- Awarded Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument designation and a preservation award.
- Includes four bedrooms, four bathrooms, built-in furnishings, and outdoor amenities like a pool and spa.
- Listed by Benjamin Kahle of Compass and Desiree Zuckerman of Coldwell Banker Realty, with Mills Act tax benefits.
Entities
Artists
- Rudolph M. Schindler
- Albert Van Dekker
- Albert Isaac 'Buzz' Bezzerides
- Humphrey Bogart
- Robert Mitchum
- William Faulkner
- Frank Lloyd Wright
- Peter Bezzerides
- Josh Gorrell
- Frank Gamwell
- Benjamin Kahle
- Desiree Zuckerman
- Gavin Cater
- Wendy Bowman
Institutions
- Compass
- Coldwell Banker Realty
- Robb Report
- Modern Luxury
- Broadway
- Tony Award
- California State Assembly
- Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument
- Mills Act
Locations
- Los Angeles
- United States
- Woodland Hills
- San Fernando Valley
- California
- New York
- Honolulu
- Nuʻuanu Valley
- Hawaii
- Park City
- Utah
- Santa Ynez
- Aspen
- Colorado
- Paris
- Île-de-France
- France
- New York City
- Charleston