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One of Richard Neutra’s Largest Homes Lists for $4.1 Million

The 5,100-square-foot residence was designed for a prominent shipwright and features nautical accents

By Geoffrey Montes
Modern glass-walled house with ocean view, surrounded by palm trees and a well-manicured lawn under a clear blue sky.
The Rados residence in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Photo: Cameron Carothers/Courtesy Deasy Penner Podley

One of the largest homes designed by revered modernist architect Richard Neutra has hit the market for $4.1 million.

Located in Rancho Palos Verdes, just south of Los Angeles, the 5,200-square-foot residence occupies a prime hillside plot that boasts sweeping views of the Los Angeles basin and Santa Catalina Island. Completed in 1957 for prominent shipwright John Rados, the three-bedroom house features Neutra’s signature floor-to-ceiling windows and flexible living spaces along with a few nods to Rados’s seafaring connections.

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Porthole windows from Rados’s company, for instance, were integrated into the design, as were marine-grade mahogany beams that provide the otherwise streamlined interiors with a touch of warmth. Sliding glass doors lead to the 1.3-acre property’s pool deck (equipped with slide), which also includes a bar and lounge area.

The home is listed with Deasy Penner Podley.

Modern living room with large windows, green chairs, and a central metallic fireplace overlooking a scenic outdoor view
A second-floor living area boasts a wraparound terrace and floating chimney. Cameron Carothers/Courtesy Deasy Penner Podley

Spacious living room with modern furniture, large windows showing a scenic ocean view.
The view over the Los Angeles basin stretches to Santa Catalina Island. Cameron Carothers/Courtesy Deasy Penner Podley

Modern living room with large windows overlooking a pool, patio, and expansive scenic view outside.
The ground-level living room opens to the pool area. Cameron Carothers/Courtesy Deasy Penner Podley

Modern bedroom with stone wall, large window, and minimalist decor featuring white bedding and red accent pillows.
Stone walls grace one of the bedrooms. Cameron Carothers/Courtesy Deasy Penner Podley

Spacious bedroom with large windows offering a view of the city, featuring modern furniture and a floral-patterned bedspread.
The second-floor master bedroom has its own terrace and en suite bathroom. Cameron Carothers/Courtesy Deasy Penner Podley

Modern glass-fronted house with large windows, outdoor pool, and patio furniture set in a lush green garden at sunset.
The pool court features a bar area and slide. Cameron Carothers/Courtesy Deasy Penner Podley

Modern house with staircase, large windows, and a swimming pool in sunny weather, surrounded by greenery and clear blue sky.
An exterior staircase leads to the second-level terrace. Cameron Carothers/Courtesy Deasy Penner Podley