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Richard Neutra’s Only Realized Case Study House Is on the Market for $10.5 Million

The Bailey House, which is located in the Pacific Palisades, has undergone several Neutra-approved additions

By Mary Elizabeth Andriotis
Mid-century modern house with large glass windows, surrounded by green lawn and tall trees on a sunny day.
The Bailey House. Photo: Neue Focus

The architect behind the Kaufmann Desert house, made famous by Slim Aarons’s photograph Poolside Gossip, designed just one fully realized Case Study House in his life—and it’s now on the market. Listed for $10.5 million, the Pacific Palisades gem known as the Bailey House is a three-bedroom, two-bath dwelling built in 1948. 

Modern house with lush garden, palm trees, and succulents on a sunny day.
A seamless dialogue between midcentury architecture and the lush landscape. Photo: Neue Focus
Mid-century modern house with large windows, potted plants, and a lush green lawn under a clear blue sky.
The home offers all its mid-century furnishings with the sale . Photo: Neue Focus

“The home isn’t just an architectural marvel; it also has this grace about it because it has so much land,” listing agent Frank Langen of Compass tells Galerie. “The scale of the structure in relation to the surrounding parcel is really unique for Los Angeles. On top of that, it’s incredibly livable, having been thoughtfully updated and modernized for the 21st century by the renowned architectural firm Marmol Radziner.” 

Modern open-plan dining and living area with marble table, wooden chairs, large windows, and contemporary decor.
Dining meets living with ease. Photo: Neue Focus

Neutra was one of several notable architects who designed a Case Study House. These types of single-family dwellings were experimental abodes built in Southern California sometime between 1945 and 1966, through a program made possible by Arts & Architecture magazine and its editor, John Entenza. 

The intention was to provide affordable, modern designs using new materials and construction techniques, thereby addressing post-World War II housing needs. Charles and Ray Eames and Pierre Koenig are some of the other architects who designed Case Study Houses, which typically featured floor-to-ceiling glass, open floor plans, and steel frames. Only approximately two dozen Case Study Homes were created.

Modern kitchen with red cabinets, marble dining table, and a colorful "LOVE" artwork on the wall.
Open-concept kitchen and dining area ideal for entertaining. Photo: Neue Focus
Modern kitchen with red cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and large window overlooking greenery.
Retro-style kitchen with contemporary amenities. Photo: Neue Focus

Neutra (1892-1970) was an Austrian-American modernist best known for spearheading California Mid-Century Modern residential design. He oversaw two significant additions to the Bailey House—one in 1950 and another in 1958—to guarantee the home’s continued design integrity.

Modern house exterior with large windows, lush greenery, and a patio area with a wicker chair and dining space.
Bedroom features floor-to-ceiling glass and direct outdoor access. Photo: Neue Focus

The Bailey House is the only Case Study House realized by Neutra, who has been hailed as a master of modernist architecture. His “Four-Courter” design concept turned compact square footage into sprawling spaces filled with light, all while easily blending the interior and exterior of the home. Also part of this concept is placing articulated wings around courtyards, as a way to maximize indoor-outdoor living. 

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Discover Richard Neutra’s Bailey House

Main entrance.

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Open concept living and dining area.

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Breezeway connecting the original 1948 construction with the later addition to the house.

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Primary bedroom.

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Second bedroom.

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Hallway connecting vanity and closet area to the kitchen.

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Open concept living room built to maximize indoor-outdoor living.

Photograph by Neue Focus

The property spans 0.66 acres and is located just minutes away from the beach.

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Office.

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Art-filled hallway.

Photograph by Neue Focus
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Modern house with a wooden door, surrounded by lush greenery and potted plants in the front yard basking in sunlight.
Mid-century modern living room with wooden accents, indoor plants, cozy seating, and framed art on display.
Covered walkway leading to a modern house with large windows, surrounded by trees and a well-manicured lawn.
Modern bedroom with wooden walls, large windows, cozy bed, and bookshelves, overlooking a lush garden.
Modern bedroom with wooden accents, abstract painting above desk, large window view, and neatly arranged bed linens.
Modern interior with wooden walls, small seating area, and kitchen featuring red cabinets and a large window.
Mid-century modern living room with large windows, abstract wall art, white chairs, and a plush beige rug.
Mid-century modern house surrounded by lush greenery and tall palm trees on a sunny day.
Modern home office with large window, wooden shelves, colorful round rug, and a sleek desk surrounded by green outdoor scenery.