Glass walls and a Japanese rock garden set the scene at 3493 Valley Meadow Road, a $3.295 million listing in Sherman Oaks’ Royal Woods neighborhood. Built in 1959, the home is attributed to Yehuda Lavie in the property listing.
Quick facts
Address: 3493 Valley Meadow Road, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Neighborhood: Royal Woods
Asking price: $3,295,000 (listing checked September 25, 2026)
Bedrooms / bathrooms: 5 / 3
Interior: 3,311 square feet
Lot: 0.85 acres
Year built: 1959
Architect: Attributed to Yehuda Lavie by the listing agent; not confirmed through permit records
Landscape: Rock garden credited to Lew Watanabe in the listing
Listing agent: Ingrid Sacerio, The Agency
Source: property listing.
A note on the architectural attribution: We have not confirmed the architect through permit records and are relying on the listing agent’s research for the Lavie attribution. The available online descriptions also differ on his training: the Redfin listing describes him as a Richard Neutra protégé, while Plum Guide’s Lantern Garden page describes him as a student of Lloyd Wright. We do not have independent online documentation confirming either account. We are presenting the information available online, with those limitations, rather than treating the architect’s identity or training as established fact.
The five-bedroom, three-bath house measures 3,311 square feet on 0.85 acres. The living room opens to a covered patio, while the primary suite has its own outdoor access. A converted garage provides a family and game room; a separate air-conditioned structure offers studio or office possibilities.
The grounds deserve equal attention. The listing credits Lew Watanabe with the rock garden, accompanied by ginkgo, Japanese maple, bamboo and black pine. A pool, spa and outdoor dining area add places to gather.
That pairing is the reason to linger over this property: the garden gives the glass-walled rooms something worth looking toward. When browsing the photographs, follow the transitions from interior to patio to planting—the relationship between those spaces is the story.
Ingrid Sacerio of The Agency represents the property.
Street View
Research links
- Redfin listing: 3493 Valley Meadow Road — property details, photographs, and the listing agent’s architectural and landscape attributions.
- Plum Guide: Lantern Garden — the alternative account describing Lavie as a student of Lloyd Wright.
These online descriptions do not independently confirm the architect through permit records or resolve the conflicting accounts of his training.
Explore more properties and architecture on the SFV Blog Real Estate page.
Photo gallery
Click any photo to enlarge and browse the lightbox. Listing photos via Redfin / The MLS.
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