Palmer & Krisel, AIA, Architects
Corbin Palms, 1954
19748 Victory Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Built in 1954 as part of the celebrated Corbin Palms development, this thoughtfully reimagined Palmer & Krisel residence reflects a moment when Modern architecture became part of everyday California life. Conceived for young families embracing an optimistic postwar future, Corbin Palms transformed the traditional suburban house into something lighter, more open, and fundamentally connected to its climate and landscape.
One of Southern California’s most intact Mid-Century Modern neighborhoods, Corbin Palms remains remarkably true to its original vision. Broad streets lined with mature palms create a distinctive setting for Palmer & Krisel’s disciplined compositions, where low horizontal rooflines, clerestory glazing, and expressive wood structure established a new architectural language for postwar suburban living.
This residence preserves those defining qualities while introducing carefully considered contemporary updates. Vaulted wood ceilings and exposed structure create an immediate sense of openness, while clerestory windows bring soft natural light deep into the interior. Living, dining, and kitchen spaces flow effortlessly together before extending outdoors, reinforcing the seamless relationship between architecture and landscape that became a hallmark of California Modernism.
The renovated kitchen introduces custom white oak cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and refined detailing that respects rather than imitates the home’s original character. Polished concrete floors and a restrained material palette allow the architecture itself to remain the focus.
Outside, the property continues Palmer & Krisel’s vision of outdoor living as an extension of the home. A private swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, dining terrace, mature citrus trees, and thoughtfully landscaped gardens create multiple places for gathering, entertaining, and enjoying Southern California’s year-round climate.
More than a beautifully renovated residence, this home represents an opportunity to own an authentic piece of California’s architectural history. Corbin Palms remains one of the San Fernando Valley’s most significant collections of Mid-Century Modern homes—a neighborhood where thoughtful planning, modern design, and an enduring optimism continue to shape everyday life nearly seventy years after its creation.
4 Bedrooms
2.5 Bathrooms
1,980 Square Feet
7,199 SF Lot
$995,000
Listed by
Rick Grahn
Brian Linder, AIA
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