Home of the Day: Lofted post-and-beam in El Medio Heights

This pointed post-and-beam, designed by architect Alfred T. Wilkes, takes in views of Temescal Canyon from its hillside location in El Medio Heights. A prominent roofline, vaulted ceilings and walls of glass are among the distinctive characteristics of the Midcentury Modern residence.

Location: 570 Erskine Dr., Pacific Palisades, 90272

Price: $1.695 million

Year built: 1966

Architect: Alfred T. Wilkes

House size: 2,100 square feet, three bedrooms, three bathrooms

Lot size: 8,161 square feet

Features: Walls of glass, tongue-and-groove ceiling, living room with fireplace, kitchen, breakfast area, master bedroom with sunken tub, multiple decks, patio,

About the area: The median sale price for single-family homes in the 90272 ZIP Code for the month of February was $2.912 million, based on 18 sales. That represents a 3.6% increase in median price year-over-year.

Agents: Simon Beardmore, Sotheby’s International Realty, (310) 481-4345

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