The "Crazy House" built in 1948 for California artist Phil Dike by Warren Leopold who might be considered the father of the California modernism organic style known as "Big Sur" modernism. This house is one of the most avant-garde modernist houses built in the 1940's. The home situated on 8 street to street lots, features one huge bedroom with sitting/work area and bath. Sunken living room with fireplace, and loft for extra sleeping or office. The sloped ceilings and floating roof line provide an unexpected and surrealistic experience. The unique windows and skylights make the house feel like a giant bird's nest or a living sculpture. Details create an interesting visual and tactile experience. Not much else to say, the photos say it all!
Sold for $825,000 on 08/31/23
Listing Provided by:
Kirk Psenner DRE #01245756 805-600-5680,
Premier Plus Real Estate Company
$825,000
1730 Sandown Pl, Cambria, CA 93428
1beds
1,129sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
0.29 Acres Lot
$816,000 Zestimate®
$731/sqft
$3,064 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 31, 2023 at 03:09pm
Listing Provided by:
Kirk Psenner DRE #01245756 805-600-5680,
Premier Plus Real Estate Company
Bought with:
Kellie Williams, DRE #01200642
Coldwell Banker Kellie & Assoc
Rick Warren, DRE #01897134
Coldwell Banker Kellie & Assoc
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SC23139440
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Loft, Main Level Primary
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,129 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 024101051
- Zoning: RSF
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Mid-Century Modern,Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Biking, Fishing, Hiking, Mountainous, Park, Water Sports
Location
- Region: Cambria
- Subdivision: Lodge Hill(430)
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
Services availability

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