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Joseph Eichler: Northern California Legacy and Q+A with Monique Lombardelli

Even if you’ve never heard of Joseph Eichler, you’ve seen one of his houses. They are everywhere in the Bay Area: from Palo Alto to San Rafael to the front of postcards bought at the Embarcadero and mailed the world over—so iconic and essentially Californian are their mid-century designs.

Eichler built nearly eleven thousand of these tract houses between 1949 and 1974. They are variations on a theme: flat roofs suitable for low-rain environments, large windows and skylights to catch California’s sun, one-story constructions to contrast starkly with the hills and mountains on which they are built. With their atria, gardens, and swimming pools, Eichler Houses, as they are often called, blur the line between indoor and outdoor space, even as their own lines are crisp and clean.

Their designs were so forward-thinking that new residents—the booming middle class of postwar America—were at first hesitant to move in. Yet their most revolutionary aspect is not what they looked like, but the policies behind them. Eichler was a New York City-born Jew whose family faced the anti-Semitism of the time. His early experiences with discrimination likely influenced how he envisioned America’s future: one in which anyone who could afford a house—and his houses were affordable—could buy one. This meant selling to black and Asian Americans at a time when such practices were considered bad business. His nondiscrimination policy was one of the first of its kind, stating that buyers could not be turned down due to race or religion. He resigned from the National Association of Home Builders in 1958 when they refused to support the policy.

In 1955, when he sold his first house to a black resident, white neighbors complained. Eichler visited them personally and offered to buy their homes, which he could then sell for profit. But they refused. House by house, Eichler’s dream of a more integrated California became a reality.

All dreams, it is said, have their origin in the waking world. Eichler’s was a Frank Lloyd Wright house in Hillsbourough that he lived in during his early years as a real estate developer. Usually called the Sidney Bazett House, the home is a classic example of Wright's Usonian style, the term he used to describe a uniquely American architecture based on landscape and arising from America's particular social needs. Eichler admired the house’s modernity and livability, and wished to bring these elements to the working class. Working with architects like Anshen & Allen, Raphael Soriano, and Archibald Quincy Jones, he spent his career shaping his version of the American landscape. An Eichler House can now sell for 1 to 3 million dollars, out of reach for many Americans, but they remain coveted and timely reminders that good design should be egalitarian and available to all.

An Eichler in Lucas Valley, Calif., circa 1962. Photo: Ernest Braun.

Monique Lombardelli. Photo: The Daily Journal San Mateo.

Monique Lombardelli is a San Francisco-based real estate agent and owner of Modern Homes Reality who specializes in Eichler Houses. After realizing that demand for Eichlers far exceeded what the market could supply, she had an ingenious idea: buying the licensing rights to Eichler's floor plans and then selling them to various developers, so that more people could own an Eichler-designed home. We spoke to her about keeping Joseph Eichler's spirit alive.

Studio AHEAD: How did you begin your exploration of Eichler? Are you from the Bay Area originally?

Monique Lombardelli: I am from Portland, Oregon but I stumbled upon Eichlers ten years ago by accident and they changed my life. I was driving down the street and came upon them. It was like landing on the moon; I had never seen these homes before and did not know that this style of home existed.

SA: Have you lived in an Eichler yourself?

ML: I have lived in two Eichlers, one Frank Lloyd Wright, an Aaron Green, a Gardner Dailey, and a William Wurster. I have a desire to experience different amazing designs and I have evolved in each of these homes. It is a passion of mine and a fun hobby to experience these different homes—maybe it is why I love my business so much, because I can be in all of them.

SA: Eichler's use of space was revolutionary at the time. Some vintage pamphlets of his developments showed the old conventional layouts of residential spaces compared to the new approach he was offering, depicting how people could interact with the architecture he helped create. What thoughts do you have about his spatial planning? Are there principles that you could narrow it down to?

ML: Eichler wanted to give others a feeling of his experience living in a Frank Lloyd Wright home, the Bazett House in Hillsborough. I lived in that home and see the design principles as very similar: floor-to-ceiling glass, walls of wood, ceilings of warm redwood, and radiant, heated concrete floors. This raw feeling of organic architecture is like nothing else to live in. You experience such an exhilarating feeling from seeing all the nature around you and feeling the natural elements. It is somewhat tribal.

SA: How do you think their spatial plans affect the way people live in them?

ML: With all the walls of glass, the homes actually feel a lot bigger than they actually are. Buyer clients of mine experience a lightness and a calmer way of living and feeling happy with how bright and light they are. These homes make you happier, it's true!

SA: Eichler had an egalitarian perspective on architecture and the developments he created. Can you tell us more about that?

ML: Yes, he did. He was a leader in the community and gave so many people homes who would not have otherwise been able to purchase them. He was the only developer of his time who allowed African Americans, Asian Americans, and Hispanic Americans to purchase homes, during what was essentially segregation. He also got into trouble fighting various boards for this right, and for funding the purchases of his homes to his buyers. He stood up for what he believed in and started a movement of his residents joined in protecting minorities as well. He created solid communities where people helped and stood up for each other. This is another reason why these homes are so special. They meant so much to thousands of families.

SA: Do you think that there are materials that are inherently Northern Californian and Eichleresque?

ML: Yes, there are so many great components of Eichlers, like cork flooring or brushed concrete floors, mahogany walls, expansive glass. They are simple, pure, minimalist, and made of natural materials that feel so light and solid at the same time.

SA: Eichler Houses built a half-century ago are in top demand now. What do you think makes potential buyers especially interested in them now?

ML: They symbolize true California living. Eichlers were the first mass-produced home of this style and were really the most cared for, creatively strategized, and thoughtful designs at the time. Eichler put more money into his designs and more design efforts from his architects than any other builder. This was the reason he went broke in the end, because he put everything he had into the amazing composition of the materials and makeup of the houses. If you look at other mid-century modern homes from other builders, they did not usually have as much glass or as high of ceilings, they did not have radiant heat, they did not have the same thickness in the redwood beams on the ceiling. His tract homes really felt more custom than other mid-century modern designs.

SA: What are some Eichler-related social media accounts we should follow?

ML: eichler_homes on Instagram and Eichler Homes on Facebook. I also post educational videos on my Eichler Realtor pages on both Instagram and Facebook as well.

SA: Favorite local Eichler neighborhoods that you recommend driving through?

ML: I love all of them but you can see beautiful atrium models in the Greenmeadow neighborhood of Palo Alto. Also some beautiful carport atrium models in Fairlawn Court in San Jose. There are beautiful vaulted ceiling models in Los Altos on Clay Drive, and you can check out the A-frame larger models in Lucas Valley in Marin. It's heaven driving through these areas.

SA: Favorite books and documentaries on Eichler?

ML: My friend Paul Adamson’s book Modernism Rebuilds the American Dream and the film People in Glass Houses, which you can watch here.

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$2 Million Homes in California

By BY ANGELA SERRATORE A Tudor Revival cottage in San Francisco, a Spanish-style home by Cliff May in San Rafael and a 1959 Joseph Eichler house in San Diego. Published: June 7, 2021 at 06:00AM from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/3uWaHpL via IFTTT

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By BY ANGELA SERRATORE A Tudor Revival cottage in San Francisco, a Spanish-style home by Cliff May in San Rafael and a 1959 Joseph Eichler house in San Diego. Published: June 7, 2021 at 09:00AM from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/3uWaHpL via IFTTT

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A Bay Area Renovation Reveals a (Practically) Brand New Eichler

A Bay Area Renovation Reveals a (Practically) Brand New Eichler

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Asking $1.9M, the sunny home features a 1,000-square-foot great room grounded by a masonry block fireplace.

Another renovated Eichler recently surfaced in the Bay Area. Located in San Rafael, California, 710 Penny Royal Lane was built in 1955 and recently received a top-down restoration and expansion. The result is a modern interior that accentuates the home’s original post-and-beam…

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Architecturally Inspired Mid Century Modern Style Bird Houses

From Eichler and Bauhaus, to Frank Lloyd Wright, these stylish little birdhouses embody the cool mid century modern architectural style. Designed by Douglas Barnhard, these pieces are handmade with bamboo plywood, teak, and reclaimed redwood. High-end glossy laminates bring slick grey and white finishes, plus flashes of vibrant orange and green. You’ll never be content to offer feathered friends an uninspired bird box ever again!

$300BUY IT Sunnyvale Birdhouse: This eye catching birdhouse is inspired by the 60s style Eichler homes of Sunnyvale, California, which is where Joseph Eichler first began building his distinctive style. This mini Eichler house features a feeding platform at the back for its winged homemakers, with a convenient attached dish for seed.

$300BUY IT The piece is handmade from bamboo, brilliant orange laminate, and geometric metal screened viewing windows. Dimensions: 17 x 9 x 6.5 inches.

$330BUY IT Sunset Modern Birdhouse: Built with all the bells and whistles for a mid century modern homage, this birdhouse has its own miniature outdoor fireplace design, a floor to ceiling viewing window, a mini moveable garden planter box, and its very own green roof (succulents not included).

$330BUY IT This special piece was designed and made for the Sunset lifestyle magazine… for the more discerning bird homemaker!

$330BUY IT The mid century modern aesthetic is complete with bamboo and teak elements, plus high-end glossy white and orange laminates. The teak terrace makes a stylish dining spot for feathered guests once bird seed is piled up at the hearth. Measures 14.5 x 9.5 x 7 inches.

$330BUY IT Mixed Media Birdhouse: This beautiful design incorporates a number of different types of architecture and style, including Eichler, The Bauhaus and Frank Lloyd Wright.

$330BUY IT Made with cedar posts and beams, and bamboo decking, the piece is wrapped in grey and orange laminate for colour and shine.

$330BUY IT The mini marvel incorporates a metal trough for birdseed, and a living wall that can be planted with succulents (not included). Dimensions 15 x 9 x 8 inches.

$300BUY IT Highlands birdhouse: Inspired by the neighborhoods in Highlands San Mateo that were designed by Eichler in the 1950s and 60s, this birdhouse has a floor to ceiling window attached to a bamboo plywood and walnut deck.

$300BUY IT Grey and white laminates define the finer elements of this stylish little piece, which measures 9.5 x 7.5 x 14 inches.

$180BUY IT Seabright Bauhaus Birdhouse: These rustic yet chic birdhouses are handmade with reclaimed redwood from near the beach in Santa Cruz, which gives each of them a unique character.

$180BUY IT Bamboo plywood wraps the recycled redwood, topped off with light grey laminate for an antique meets modern design. Dimensions 8 x 9 x 7 inches.

$300BUY IT Kauai House: Aloha! Inspired by several trips to Kauai, Hawaii, this piece depicts unique Hawaiian architecture that integrates indoor-outdoor living–a style point embraced by mid century modern design.

$300BUY IT Two handmade surfboards lay ready for the aves to catch some waves! Made with bamboo and teak, this beach style bird holiday home measures in at 16 x 15 x 9 inches.

$180BUY IT Number One Birdhouse (Orange): If this one doesn’t speak mid century modern architecture love to you then what will! The slanted roof, sloping walls, the gloss orange laminate… mid century magic. Measures 8 x 9 x 8 inches.

$150BUY IT SIxties Mod Birdhouse: Incorporating clean lines and a flat roof, this Joseph Eichler inspired birdhouse is made from solid mahogany. A modern yet subtle piece to take your garden accessories to the next level. Measures 10.5 x 10.5 x 6 inches.

$180BUY IT Living Wall Bauhaus Birdhouse: The incredibly influential German Bauhaus School served as inspiration for this bamboo plywood and white laminate mid century form. The sharp cornered, retro piece includes a side for a living wall…

$180BUY IT … With the green wall in place, the birdhouse takes on a whole new charm (succulents not included). Dimensions 9 x 9 x 6.5 inches.

$170BUY IT Cubism Birdhouse: Perfect for anyone wanting to modernise their outdoor space, this geometric bamboo and gloss white laminate birdhouse is set to impress. Measuring 7x 6.5 x 6.5 inches, the piece includes a teak stand for table viewing.

$180BUY IT Pitched Birdhouse: Drawing inspo from many mid century modern home designs, this birdhouse has a pitched roof with a unique open air design. Dark grey laminate wraps the sides of a bamboo body, measuring 8 x 6.5 x 12.5 inches.

$180BUY IT Bauhaus Birdhouse: Between 1919 and 1933 the German design school created mid century modern architecture before its time, and now it inspires another birdhouse! Made with bamboo plywood and laminate.

$180BUY IT Number One Birdhouse (Green): A gloss lime green alternative to its orange laminate counterpart. Just don’t ask us to choose our favourite, because we can’t!

$130BUY IT Tea Garden House: Inspired by the Japanese Tea Garden inside Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California. Handmade with bamboo and walnut accents.

$130BUY IT The oriental spirit of this adorable birdhouse makes it the perfect addition for a zen garden. Measures 10 x 7 x 5 inches.

$330BUY IT The San Rafael: Shrunken sixties style, inspired by Eichler homes in San Rafael, California. Bamboo builds a double sided fireplace for birdseed, a living roof for succulents (not included), and a deck with a lime green ceramic water dish.

$400BUY IT Fairhaven House: Grey, white, and orange laminate colours a birdhouse built in the style of the 1960s Eichler subdivision known as Fairhaven. Four frosted glass windows interrupt bamboo walls, beneath a shallow A-frame roof. Includes mini ceramic planter and custom house numbers to build a welcoming entryway! Dimensions: 22 x 11 x 7 inches.

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Architecturally Inspired Mid Century Modern Style Bird Houses

From Eichler and Bauhaus, to Frank Lloyd Wright, these stylish little birdhouses embody the cool mid century modern architectural style. Designed by Douglas Barnhard, these pieces are handmade with bamboo plywood, teak, and reclaimed redwood. High-end glossy laminates bring slick grey and white finishes, plus flashes of vibrant orange and green. You’ll never be content to offer feathered friends an uninspired bird box ever again!

$300BUY IT Sunnyvale Birdhouse: This eye catching birdhouse is inspired by the 60s style Eichler homes of Sunnyvale, California, which is where Joseph Eichler first began building his distinctive style. This mini Eichler house features a feeding platform at the back for its winged homemakers, with a convenient attached dish for seed.

$300BUY IT The piece is handmade from bamboo, brilliant orange laminate, and geometric metal screened viewing windows. Dimensions: 17 x 9 x 6.5 inches.

$330BUY IT Sunset Modern Birdhouse: Built with all the bells and whistles for a mid century modern homage, this birdhouse has its own miniature outdoor fireplace design, a floor to ceiling viewing window, a mini moveable garden planter box, and its very own green roof (succulents not included).

$330BUY IT This special piece was designed and made for the Sunset lifestyle magazine… for the more discerning bird homemaker!

$330BUY IT The mid century modern aesthetic is complete with bamboo and teak elements, plus high-end glossy white and orange laminates. The teak terrace makes a stylish dining spot for feathered guests once bird seed is piled up at the hearth. Measures 14.5 x 9.5 x 7 inches.

$330BUY IT Mixed Media Birdhouse: This beautiful design incorporates a number of different types of architecture and style, including Eichler, The Bauhaus and Frank Lloyd Wright.

$330BUY IT Made with cedar posts and beams, and bamboo decking, the piece is wrapped in grey and orange laminate for colour and shine.

$330BUY IT The mini marvel incorporates a metal trough for birdseed, and a living wall that can be planted with succulents (not included). Dimensions 15 x 9 x 8 inches.

$300BUY IT Highlands birdhouse: Inspired by the neighborhoods in Highlands San Mateo that were designed by Eichler in the 1950s and 60s, this birdhouse has a floor to ceiling window attached to a bamboo plywood and walnut deck.

$300BUY IT Grey and white laminates define the finer elements of this stylish little piece, which measures 9.5 x 7.5 x 14 inches.

$180BUY IT Seabright Bauhaus Birdhouse: These rustic yet chic birdhouses are handmade with reclaimed redwood from near the beach in Santa Cruz, which gives each of them a unique character.

$180BUY IT Bamboo plywood wraps the recycled redwood, topped off with light grey laminate for an antique meets modern design. Dimensions 8 x 9 x 7 inches.

$300BUY IT Kauai House: Aloha! Inspired by several trips to Kauai, Hawaii, this piece depicts unique Hawaiian architecture that integrates indoor-outdoor living–a style point embraced by mid century modern design.

$300BUY IT Two handmade surfboards lay ready for the aves to catch some waves! Made with bamboo and teak, this beach style bird holiday home measures in at 16 x 15 x 9 inches.

$180BUY IT Number One Birdhouse (Orange): If this one doesn’t speak mid century modern architecture love to you then what will! The slanted roof, sloping walls, the gloss orange laminate… mid century magic. Measures 8 x 9 x 8 inches.

$150BUY IT SIxties Mod Birdhouse: Incorporating clean lines and a flat roof, this Joseph Eichler inspired birdhouse is made from solid mahogany. A modern yet subtle piece to take your garden accessories to the next level. Measures 10.5 x 10.5 x 6 inches.

$180BUY IT Living Wall Bauhaus Birdhouse: The incredibly influential German Bauhaus School served as inspiration for this bamboo plywood and white laminate mid century form. The sharp cornered, retro piece includes a side for a living wall…

$180BUY IT … With the green wall in place, the birdhouse takes on a whole new charm (succulents not included). Dimensions 9 x 9 x 6.5 inches.

$170BUY IT Cubism Birdhouse: Perfect for anyone wanting to modernise their outdoor space, this geometric bamboo and gloss white laminate birdhouse is set to impress. Measuring 7x 6.5 x 6.5 inches, the piece includes a teak stand for table viewing.

$180BUY IT Pitched Birdhouse: Drawing inspo from many mid century modern home designs, this birdhouse has a pitched roof with a unique open air design. Dark grey laminate wraps the sides of a bamboo body, measuring 8 x 6.5 x 12.5 inches.

$180BUY IT Bauhaus Birdhouse: Between 1919 and 1933 the German design school created mid century modern architecture before its time, and now it inspires another birdhouse! Made with bamboo plywood and laminate.

$180BUY IT Number One Birdhouse (Green): A gloss lime green alternative to its orange laminate counterpart. Just don’t ask us to choose our favourite, because we can’t!

$130BUY IT Tea Garden House: Inspired by the Japanese Tea Garden inside Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California. Handmade with bamboo and walnut accents.

$130BUY IT The oriental spirit of this adorable birdhouse makes it the perfect addition for a zen garden. Measures 10 x 7 x 5 inches.

$330BUY IT The San Rafael: Shrunken sixties style, inspired by Eichler homes in San Rafael, California. Bamboo builds a double sided fireplace for birdseed, a living roof for succulents (not included), and a deck with a lime green ceramic water dish.

$400BUY IT Fairhaven House: Grey, white, and orange laminate colours a birdhouse built in the style of the 1960s Eichler subdivision known as Fairhaven. Four frosted glass windows interrupt bamboo walls, beneath a shallow A-frame roof. Includes mini ceramic planter and custom house numbers to build a welcoming entryway! Dimensions: 22 x 11 x 7 inches.

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Calling All Midcentury Mavens: 9 Dreamy Eichler Homes for Sale in California

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You’re familiar with Eichler homes even if you’re unfamiliar with the name.

These midcentury modern dwellings, named after the real estate developer Joseph Eichler, known for clean lines and distinctive facades have been featured in a number of TV commercials.

The distinctive abodes play a supporting role in this Volkswagen ad:

The abundance of large windows in Eichlers makes for an effective (and humorous!) message in this spot from Windex:

Most recently, an Eichler neighborhood served as a backdrop for a music video from one of pop’s hottest stars. As 17-year-old wunderkind Billie Eilish roams the streets with a gang of dudes on tricycles in the video for “bad guy,” Eichler homes serve as a backdrop.

Built throughout California, these relatively rare (and picture-perfect) homes are highly desirable. In recent years, Eichler owners have launched their abodes into a new level, keeping all the things we like about them—vaulted ceilings, A-frame or butterfly roofs, floor-to-ceiling fireplaces, glass-enclosed atriums, and easy access to the outdoors—while adding key updates.

For lovers of midcentury style and wannabe video stars, we’ve found your dream home. Here are nine Eichlers currently on the market in California.

188 Ferne Ct, Palo Alto, CA

Price: $2,598,000 Behind the red door: Clocking in at around 2,000 square feet, this five-bedroom home built in 1962 embraces modern California living with a spacious courtyard. (Check out the red double doors!) Vaulted ceilings allow in more natural sunlight. Also on the property: a paved patio, raised garden beds, and new fence, for a unique garden setting in the Greenmeadow neighborhood.

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695 Barberry Ln, San Rafael, CA

Price: $1,395,000 Marin County makeover: Flaunting a new galley-style kitchen with white cabinetry as well as gold hardware and fixtures, this four-bedroom Eichler was built in 1955. It also boasts two new baths and reimagined outdoor spaces. The modern, wall-height fireplace adds contemporary style while still honoring the middle of last century.

San Rafael, CA

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1131 Hendrix Ave, Thousand Oaks, CA

Price: $825,000 SoCal stunner: Located 50 miles northwest of downtown L.A., this home is hard to miss with its cheery and colorful front doors. An outdoor pool is a gorgeous perk for the next owners of this three-bedroom, two-bath home. Key Eichler features like a butterfly roof and new siding are joined by terrazzo tile, a custom Design Within Reach vanity in the master bath, and Rejuvenation light fixtures.

Thousand Oaks, CA

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252 Clyde Dr, Walnut Creek, CA

Price: $1,500,000 A-frame looks awesome: Spanning 2,500 square feet, this East Bay Eichler—designed by Claude Oakland—features five bedrooms and three baths. It features a brick fireplace in the great room and original architectural details such as globe lighting, cathedral ceilings, and all doors and hardware. Set on a quarter-acre lot, this home includes a pool with a diving board, plus decks and yard space.

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260 Bliss Ct, Walnut Creek, CA

Price: $1,600,000 Raised roofline: Natural light floods this four-bedroom home built in 1969. An updated kitchen features a large island plus a pantry and opens to a covered patio. The homeowners have added quite a few period details, including globe-pendant lighting, to freshen up the design while still honoring its roots.

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1151 N. Linda Vista St, Orange, CA

Price: $1,025,000 Picture of perfection: This four-bedroom Eichler features a free-standing soaking tub and indoor-outdoor shower, plus a custom walk-in closet with tons of storage solutions. The beamed ceilings are stained a dark brown, and the modernized galley kitchen features funky wall tile. Polished concrete floors and well-thought-out landscaping—including in the courtyard—make this a picture-perfect property.

Orange, CA

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210 Sandpiper Ct, Foster City, CA

Price: $1,438,000 Attractive atrium: The exterior of this three-bedroom, two-bath home—built in 1969—doesn’t tell its whole story: The interior is totally revamped, and includes a retractable roof in the atrium and a walk-in closet in the spacious master suite. A floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace and sliding doors leading to the backyard are a couple of other timeless touches.

Foster City, CA

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8050 Shay Dr, Oakland, CA

Price: $1,375,000 Classic in the hills: Also designed by Claude Oakland and built in 1965, this three-bedroom home includes artful landscape and water features, a deck, and a permitted casita. The glass-enclosed atrium is a cool extension of the interior living space. Updated fixtures in the bath and kitchen bring this home into the 21st century, yet original mahogany paneling and bath tile provide vintage appeal.

Oakland, CA

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5947 Highwood Rd, Castro Valley, CA

Price: $1,375,000 Castro Valley cool: Built in 1963, this five-bedroom home in the East Bay is perfect for a nature lover. It features an open-air atrium, windows overlooking the hills and canyons, and an outdoor space (a deck and lighting) well-suited for entertaining. Interior upgrades include quartz countertops in the kitchen, hickory floors, and new tile.

Castro Valley, CA

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Midcentury Modern Mania! 7 Eichler Homes on the Market Right Now

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Fans of midcentury modern design, listen up! A few absolutely amazing Eichler homes have appeared on the market of late.

These tract homes, developed by the builder Joseph Eichler, blossomed from the 1950s through the 1970s. The intent was to provide modern, affordable homes across the Bay Area and Orange County (with some rare outliers in New York).

About 11,000 of these suburban homes were built in total, featuring walls of glass, seamless connection to the outdoors, and open and airy interiors. 

Architects such as Claude Oakland and A. Quincy Jones came up with the individual design plans for these homes and their planned communities, which proved wildly popular.

Small in size but big on innovation and style, the homes are now much appreciated by the design-conscious.

Because Eichlers are in limited supply, their price has risen sharply in the past decade. Many have gone through renovations and expansions since they were built, but plenty of them retain their characteristically appealing features.

“Owning an Eichler is owning a piece of California’s rich midcentury modern history,” says listing agent Victoria George of the Marin Home Team, who represents a remodeled Eichler home in San Rafael, CA. 

“The open-concept floor plan is a timeless design. It’s so popular with today’s buyers, who value light, space, clean lines, and indoor-outdoor flow. Eichlers epitomize the best of the California lifestyle.”

Buyers in the mood for midcentury classics should take a look at these seven Eichler homes. See if you can pick a winner…

8010 Shay Dr, Oakland, CA

Price: $1,550,000

Eichler edge: This remodeled home has been completely transformed, while adhering to midcentury period details throughout. The layout includes a light-filled atrium and a double-gable design by A. Quincy Jones.

The home is part of Oakland’s “lost Eichler” neighborhood. Only about 50 were designed in the housing tract, and few come on the market each year.

The large layout includes a spacious great room and four bedrooms, within 2,421 square feet.

The updated kitchen comes with quartz counters. The master bedroom includes a walk-in closet and full bathroom.

An additional bedroom and garage have been converted into a sunken lounge with a wet bar. Other features include concrete floors and skylights, and walls of glass overlooking the pool.

Oakland, CA

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5787 Highwood Rd, Castro Valley, CA

Price: $1,350,000

Eichler edge: Located in Castro Valley’s Greenridge neighborhood, this double-A model designed by A. Quincy Jones features a signature great room next to a massive open-air atrium.

If the owner wants to let the sunshine in, the retractable roof slides open. Original elements include mahogany paneling, globe lights, and unpainted doors and hardware. Outside, find multiple patio areas and a gas-heated pool.

Castro Valley, CA

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710 Penny Royal Lane, San Rafael, CA 

Price: $1,895,000

Eichler edge: Expanded and updated, this four-bedroom home has been renovated with “no expense spared” and with Eichler’s vision in mind.

The updated kitchen with quartz counters and Gaggenau appliances includes a large island with seating.

The master suite includes walls of windows and doors, a walk-in closet, and a master bathroom with marble counters and a rain shower.

Outdoors, the private corner lot offers fruit trees, a lawn, as well as new landscaping and irrigation.

Remodeled in San Rafael, CA

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5101 E. Elsinore Ave, Orange, CA

Price: $1,295,000

Eichler edge: Built in 1964, this A. Quincy Jones and Frederick E. Emmons design is blled as the “quintessential Eichler floor plan.”

Walls of glass center on an atrium, and the original mahogany walls have been restored. The living room, which has a fireplace and beamed ceiling, has a view of the pool.

A revamped master bedroom features a private bathroom and a huge walk-in closet with a dressing area. Updates include a new roof and new flooring and siding. Outside, there’s a pool with fountains, patio, and drought-tolerant landscaping.

Orange, CA

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15 Stoney Point Pl, San Mateo, CA 

Price: $2,089,000

Eichler edge: Built in 1957, this Eichler in the Highlands neighborhood has been remodeled from top to bottom.

The bright and airy three-bedroom home comes with large windows and a spacious lot.

Inside, the updated interior includes a new kitchen, new baths, and new flooring. Other improvements include new heating and cooling systems, electrical, and a new roof and insulation.

Clearly, this turn-key home is a winner. On the market for just a week, it’s already gone into pending sale status.

San Mateo, CA

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1129 Idylberry Rd, San Rafael, CA

Price: $1,650,000

Eichler edge: Thoughtfully updated, this Eichler from 1966 has a distinctive design around an open-air atrium. The glass walls give ample access to the natural beauty of Marin County.

The kitchen has new appliances and opens out to the dining area. Other perks include in-floor radiant heating system, Nest system, and a two-car garage. Best of all, the lovely landscaped backyard has plenty of room for hosting parties or playdates.

Atrium Eichler in San Rafael

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1138 Strawberry Ct, Sunnyvale, CA 

Price: $1,998,000

Eichler edge: Built in 1959, this flat-roofed four-bedroom is ideal for indoor-outdoor living.

Located on a cul-de-sac in a popular neighborhood, it has a large yard with lemon, lime, and kumquat trees, and tons of room to entertain and garden.

This place must have wowed buyers. After less than a week on the market, it went into pending sale status.

Sunnyvale, CA

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