3462 Descanso Drive
Los Angeles, CA, 90026
$1,795,000
MLS: 26727495
Beds
2
Baths
2
Sq Ft
2,004
Lot
0.12 ac
Year Built
1920
MLS #
26727495
Days on Market
6
Listed
Apr 15, 2026
Description
The Descanso House, architect Richard Stampton design statement in the heart of Silver Lake. Featured in Dwell, this home embodies the union of historic craftsmanship and modern design vision. This 1920s residence has been masterfully reimagined into a layered composition of space, light, and materiality. Native landscaping by Terremoto creates a lush threshold, while redwood siding, copper detailing, and precision-crafted Warema exterior blinds articulate the home's architectural language. The natural copper front door opens into a dramatic living space defined by soaring vaulted ceilings and expansive windows that frame the surrounding greenery. White oak floors unify the interiors, carrying through an open plan where scale and proportion feel both refined and inviting. Anchoring the home, the kitchen is a study in form and function with custom cabinetry, marble surfaces, and professional-grade appliances. Two serene bedrooms and bathrooms on the main level offer repose, while a flexible lower-level studio/office enhances the home's adaptability. A detached studio completes the compound, an ideal atelier or guest space immersed in the landscape. A spacious garage offers off-street parking and privacy. Situated in the heart of Silver Lake, just moments from Sunset Junction, The Ruby Fruit, Bar Siesta, Cafe Tropical, Pizzana, the Silver Lake Reservoir, and more. An architectural residence rooted in heritage and designed for contemporary life.
Location
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA 90026
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Laura Martinez · Compass
Payment estimate
$12,769
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $179,500 · Loan: $1,615,500
- Principal & Interest
- $9,926
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $1,870
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $673
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Today's Rates
As of Apr 23, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 6.23%
- 15-year fixed
- 5.58%
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). Updated weekly.
Financing Options
FHA Financing — 3.5% Down＋
First-time and repeat buyers can purchase this Los Angeles home with as little as 3.5% down using an FHA loan — roughly $62,825 down. FHA loans feature flexible credit guidelines and government-backed rates, making homeownership accessible for buyers who haven't saved a large down payment. Seller concessions up to 6% of the purchase price are also allowed.
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