01 / THE ORIGINAL IDEA
The C-series concept.
The original C2 illustration brings the roofline, entry and garden into a single composition. It introduces the architectural language behind the Living-Conditioned vision.
Archival sales illustration
18334 Hiawatha Street · Porter Ranch · Los Angeles
Architecture for
everyday living.
A 1958 Palmer & Krisel Living-Conditioned residence.
Architectural heritage. Thoughtful updates. A private garden life.
Offered at
$1,535,000
3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms
Single-level living · Pool & spa
Arrange a private showingSingle-level living · Pool & spa
A home made
for living.
Step inside 18334 Hiawatha Street and experience the architecture, light, interiors and garden as they come together in everyday life.
A Palmer & Krisel home with a distinctly California character—thoughtfully updated for the way you live today.
3Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
1,890Approx. interior sq. ft.
11,100Approx. lot sq. ft.
1958Year built
2021Whole-home renovation
2023Further upgrades to the roof, electrical panel, pool systems, garden and creative workspace
A better-designed home. A better everyday life.
What makes a home
worth making your own?
How do you evaluate a home in terms of comfort?
Palmer & Krisel answered through architecture: space, light, sound and safety. Built in 1958 as part of their Living-Conditioned Homes, 18334 Hiawatha grew from a forward-looking idea: architecture should do more than look beautiful—it should make everyday life better.
The Los Angeles Conservancy describes these homes as “conditioned” for optimal space, light, sound and safety.
Source: Los Angeles Conservancy · Living-Conditioned Homes
Julius Shulman · Getty Research Institute, 2004.R.10.
The architectural record
Part of a
California story.
SurveyLA’s 2015 Northridge report records 18334 W Hiawatha Street as a contributor to the Living-Conditioned Homes Residential Historic District, with a construction year of 1958.
A historic resources survey classification, rather than an individual landmark designation.
The architecture / More than a look
Designed around
the way you live.
Designed by Dan Palmer and William Krisel, this home is part of Northridge’s Living-Conditioned Homes development, created by Sanford D. Adler in 1958–1959.
The idea brought space, light, sound and safety into one considered approach to living. House and garden were conceived together; modern convenience was part of the design from the beginning.
Today, exposed beams, clerestory windows and expansive glass give Hiawatha its unmistakable character. More than period details, they shape how the home feels throughout the day.
The exterior story
The idea.
The home today.
A forward-looking vision of everyday comfort, expressed through the architecture—and carried into life today.
02 / AN ARTISTIC INTERPRETATION
The idea, reimagined.
A color illustration imagines the home in a mid-century setting, highlighting its low roofline and relationship to the landscape.
AI-generated illustration03 / THE HOME TODAY
Character, lived in.
At Hiawatha, the expressive entry and roofline lead into a home where light, space and a connection to the garden shape everyday life. Thoughtful updates support modern comfort while preserving its midcentury character.
Property photographThe C2 illustration documents the model’s design, rather than a measured elevation of this specific property.
The historical collection / 1950s California
A new idea of home.
In its own words.
Original magazine pages and sales brochures reveal the thinking behind Living-Conditioned Homes.
An idea tested through living“How to evaluate space
“How to evaluate space
in terms of comfort”
The editors of Living for Young Homemakers briefly lived in a Los Angeles model home to experience its spaces for themselves. Their report considered the enjoyment of a home as a whole—including the outdoor areas that extend its rooms.
That is the invitation at Hiawatha today: consider the quality of the life the architecture makes possible, as well as the rooms on a floor plan.
The magazine’s cover and reported model home are not identified as 18334 Hiawatha. These materials document the wider Living-Conditioned concept.
Thoughtful updates / Lasting character
Care that goes
beyond the surface.
Architectural character is only part of the story. Considered improvements support the comfort, convenience and possibilities of life here.
01 / THE HOUSE
Comfort behind the character.
A POLYFRESKO® G cool-roof system and upgraded electrical panel accompany central heating and air conditioning. Updated kitchen and bath spaces complement the home’s midcentury identity.
02 / THE GARDEN
An outdoor life, considered.
Improvements to pool heating, filtration and the garden support a private outdoor setting for swimming, dining and slowing down.
03 / FUTURE POSSIBILITIES
Room for what comes next.
Approved plans for an approximately 800-square-foot ADU offer an additional possibility for the property. Request the plans and current approval details from the listing agents.
The home / Light, privacy & connection
A private retreat.
A place to live fully.
Single-level living, three bedrooms and two baths, with spaces for company, quiet and everything in between.
The living and dining rooms gather around a statement fireplace. An updated kitchen supports everyday routines and entertaining. In the primary suite, clerestory light and an updated en-suite bath create a quieter part of the home; two additional bedrooms offer flexibility for family and guests.
Indoor and outdoor rooms work together: glass keeps the garden in view, generous overhangs shelter gathering spaces, and the single-level layout makes daily life feel connected.
More room for your everyday life
Space to create.
The former attached garage provides a creative studio with sound treatment, a skylight, dedicated air conditioning and a recording booth—a place for music, writing or focused work.
The workspace is separate from the stated living-area square footage.
View equipment & property detailsThe garden / California, at home
Your day, with
a little more outdoors.
Breakfast under the eaves. A swim after work. Dinner beside the garden. The landscape is part of the living space.
Approximately 11,100 square feet of grounds · Heated pool · Spa · Mature planting
The photographic collection
The house, in full.
Explore the rooms, the garden, and the details that give this home its character.
Porter Ranch / Los Angeles
A retreat.
Still connected.
Conveniently located near The Vineyards at Porter Ranch, shopping, dining, parks and the surrounding foothills.
Come for the architecture. Stay for the way it lets you live.