229 San Juan Avenue, Venice, CA 90291
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Royal & Associates
229 San Juan Avenue,Los Angeles, CA 90291
$3,450,000
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,684 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: shiela de leon
Office: douglas elliman
MLS#:CL26896633
Source:Bay East, CCAR, bridgeMLS
Price summary
- Price:$3,450,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,285.39
About this home
The Caplin House | Frederick Fisher, 1979 Few homes in Venice have a story this specific. Designed in 1979 as Frederick Fisher's first independent residential project, the Caplin House captures an important moment in the evolution of Southern California architecture and the experimental spirit that came to define Venice. The residence is organized around a soaring central volume that brings light deep into the home and establishes the rhythm of the interior. Skylights, exposed structure, bridges, balconies and shifting ceiling heights create a sequence of spaces that feels open without being predictable. Rather than a conventional layout, the architecture reveals itself gradually, with each level offering a different perspective through the house. Fisher's interest in maritime forms is expressed in the curved roofline and sculptural geometry, but the home is more than an architectural statement. Its proportions remain intimate and livable, with connected gathering spaces, private bedroom areas and multiple places to work, read or retreat. The kitchen sits naturally within the main living environment, while the upper level connects the bedrooms through a bridge-like passage overlooking the central volume. Throughout the house, built-in elements, carefully framed views and unexpected transitions reinforce the sense that every space was considered as part of a larger composition. Outdoor areas are equally integral to the experience, including private patios, garden spaces and a rooftop deck with broad views across Venice. The combination of light, ocean air and changing vantage points gives the house a character that shifts throughout the day.Located just west of Abbot Kinney and north of Venice Boulevard, the property is close to the beach, Main Street, Rose Avenue, Felix, San Damian, Rvr, Gjelina and the neighborhood's restaurants, shops and galleries while remaining tucked into a residential setting. More than four decades after it was built, the Caplin House remains deeply personal, highly original and immediately recognizable. For an owner who values architecture with provenance and a home that could not simply be replicated today, 229 San Juan Avenue represents a rare opportunity to become the next steward of one of Venice's distinctive residential works....
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Home facts
- Year built:1979
- Listing ID #:CL26896633
- Added:56 day(s) ago
- Updated:October 23, 2026 at 03:18 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:2
- Flooring:Tile, Wood
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Gas Range, Pantry, Refrigerator
- Living area:2,684 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Central
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1979
- Building area:2,684 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.06 Acres
- Architectural Style:Single Family Residence
- Levels:3 Story Or More
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$3,450,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,285.39
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry features:Dryer, Inside, Upper Level, Washer
- Amenities:Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Parking
- Parking description:Private, Side By Side
- Garage:Yes
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