Celeb R.E.: The Crystal Method's Ken Jordan Unloads Benton Park Designed MCM Home in Encino

Images courtesy John Aaroe Group

Back on August 20, 2013, the always informative Lauren Beale from LA Times Hot Property revealed that Ken Jordan, co-founder of the electronic DJ group, The Crystal Method, has sold his Encino Mid Century Modern home designed by Benton Park on August 16, 2013 for $1.65 million. The home measures 4 Beds/4 Baths on 3,368 sqft on a total lot size of 0.36 acres built in 1964 which was previously purchased on October 21, 2003 for $1,330,000 netting a gain of $320,000 before expenses. 

Believe it or not, I blogged about this property back on June 4, 2013 because of its architectural significance not realizing this home belonged to Ken Jordan. So for more details and the many pictures showing this beautifully preserved MCM home that was featured in print ads for the hit TV show, Mad Men, click here. 

Other celebrities living or previously lived in Encino discussed on this blog are the following:

1. The estate of the Late Actress Bonnie Franklin sold for $2.1 million in July 2013. 
2. The former home of  Rock N Roll Legend Tom Petty is listed for $3,575,000 in August 2013. 
3. Actress Kate Walsh settled down paying $2.725 million in July 2013. 
4. NBA and TNT Analyst, Kenny "The Jet" Smith, Lists mansion for $2,975,000 in July 2013. 
5. Comic legend, Martin Lawrence, quietly purchases a mansion for $6,630,000 in June 2013. 
6. Improv king, Ryan Stiles, unloaded Robert Byrd Designed home for $3.1 million on May 2013. 
7. Singer Marc Anthony purchased an Amestoy Estates home for $2.5 million in May 2013. 
8. Funnyman Kevin James recently sold two homes; the larger mansion for $5.5 million in May 2013 and the smaller home for $1.6 million in March 2013.
9. The late Warren Cowan, who was a publicist to the stars, just sold for $2 million on March 2013.
10. Shirley Jones of the Partridge Family is currently available for $2.1 million.
11. The late Fred Travalena's long time Encino home currently listed at $1,425,000. 
12. David Hasselhoff's long time Encino Mansion currently priced at $3,795,000.
13. Joe Simpson's Royal Oaks Mansion which is currently listed for $4,395,000
14. The former Al Jolson Estate which was owned by Charlie Sheen at one time is listed for $6.5 million. 
15. The former home of Selena Gomez just sold for $3.5 million in December 2012.
16. Heidi Saban Stills (father is billionaire Haim Saban) home just sold for $2.4 million in February 2013.
17. The former Macy Gray home is available for $5.9 million.
18. The former Joey Lawrence home just sold for $1.875 million in February 2013.

There are many celebrities who previously or currently call Encino home like Tori Spelling (former), Scott Baio (former), the Jackson Family compound, Leighton Meester, Annette Funicello's fire destroyed home, Brian Bloom, Tamar Braxton and Vincent Herbert (former), Vampire Diaries Director (former), Jennifer Morrison (former), Dave Grohl, Donald Penn, and Shirley MacLaine (former) to name a few (or several).

You can view more SFV Celebrity Real Estate here.  

Benton & Park A.I.A. Mid Century Modern Home in Sherman Oaks

[Update January 22, 2014]: This home sold for $879,000 on September 5, 2013.

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6110 Mary Ellen Avenue

3 Beds/3.5 Baths on 3,085 sqft on a total lot size of 8,086 ft built in 1961 by Benton & Park A.I.A. in Sherman Oaks. This home hit the market on June 27, 2013 for $879,900 which was previously purchased for $655,000 on April 30, 2013 which indicates that the home was flipped but not sure of the condition of this home at the time of the previous purchase. The listing description states:

Benton & Park AIA Mid-Century Modern architectural w/ 10' high ceilings & private pool. Donald Park was a student of, and later an employee of A. Quincy Jones. At the architectural firm of A. Quincy Jones & Frederick Emmons, employees Benton & Park met and later established their own firm by 1956; this is a classic example of the Architects brilliance. This 3 bed + 3.5 baths; 3100 sq ft home has been beautifully re-designed and includes a sexy outdoor loggia, new gourmet kitchen with two quartz stone countered bars that open to the large Family room w/ fireplace. The inviting Original Terrazzo/Atrium Entry leads you to impressive 10' Doorway and the Ballroom sized living room w/ hardwood floors & original marble fireplace and quartz rock wall. Formal dining room could double as an office/4th bedroom. Master suite w/ a wall of glass to pool/Loggia views , new bath and big closets. + two large sunny bedrooms w/ new bath. Great Secluded cul-de-sac Pocket and next to Valley Glen Park. .. .Go Go!

There isnt much available on the internet regarding Benton & Park but I believe they also designed the 70's disco/Las Vegas circular home in Encino which recently sold for around $1.9 million on July 28, 2011. Additionally, there is another Benton & Park designed home on Strawberry Drive currently available for $1,629,000 million listed on June 1, 2013. 

You can view more SFV Architecture and Real Estate here.

Images courtesy Leland Properties

Benton Park Designed Mid Century Modern Home in Encino

[Update October 8, 2013]: I was unaware at the time of posting but this home was owned by Ken Jordan of the electronic DJ group, The Crystal Method. You can read a brief post about it here. 

[Update August 21, 2013]: This home sold for $1,650,000 on August 16, 2013.

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17061 Strawberry Drive

4 Beds/4 Baths on 3,368 sqft on a total lot size of 0.36 acres built in 1964. This home was designed by the architectural firm Benton Park but I am not sure who commissioned them. This home was previously listed on February 28, 2013 for $1,549,000 and has since been bumped up to $1,629,000 on June 1, 2013. The home was previously purchased on October 21, 2003 for $1,330,000.

There isnt much available on the internet regarding Benton/Park but I believe they also designed the 70's disco turned Las Vegas circular home in Encino which recently sold for around $1.9 million on July 28, 2011.

The listing description states:

Why vacation in Palm Springs when you can live in a Mid Century Modern view home overlooking your own sparkling pool? Dramatic Benton/Park designed one level Architectural has floor to ceiling walls of glass allowing for light-filled rooms which gives a very indoor/outdoor feel. It has extraordinary mountain and city light views, perfect for entertaining! This 4 Bed/4 Bath plus family room home has the characteristic open floor plan with a 'museum style' hallway with plenty of wall space for art. Gorgeous terrazzo coupled with pebble finished floors run throughout the house. George Nelson would be proud.

You can view more SFV Architecture and Real Estate here.

Images courtesy John Aaroe Group