Greene in L.A.

"The Lucy Wheeler House "is a great opportunity for a person who doesn't have the means" to buy a Pasadena Greene & Greene, said David Raposa, the real estate agent selling the house and a West Adams activist who has restored more than 20 homes."

"Although the historic status of the house might net the buyer tax savings under the Mills Act, it also means the owner can't choose the living room paint colors or replace the original kitchen sink. For another, the house is in West Adams, a neighborhood near downtown that is loved fiercely by its defenders but that demands its newcomers to be, if not pioneers, at least residents ready for some scruffiness."

The Lucy Wheeler House, believed to be the only remaining Greene brothers-designed residence in Los Angeles, is for sale at $775,000 following the death of its owner, restoration architect Martin Eli Weil. Built in 1905 and expanded in 1917, the 2,620-square-foot home features original leaded glass fixtures and has undergone extensive restoration over two decades. While historic status provides potential tax benefits under the Mills Act, it restricts owner choices regarding paint colors and fixture replacements. The West Adams location, though beloved by preservationists, contributes to the lower price compared to similar Greene & Greene properties in Pasadena, making it an accessible opportunity for buyers unable to afford higher-priced examples.

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