Vaulted ceilings, a row of high windows and a backyard pool give this Reseda home plenty of midcentury appeal. Listed for $950,000, 6504 Rhea Avenue is a 1954 Palmer & Krisel design in Yolanda Gardens, according to the listing, with colorful interiors that make the most of its compact footprint.
Modernism on a neighborhood scale
The exterior keeps a low profile, with the garage and sheltered entry tucked beneath a broad roofline. Inside, the house opens up. White-painted ceiling beams run above the living spaces, while clerestory windows bring light in just below the roof. Glass doors extend the view toward the patio, giving the main room a sense of space beyond its walls.
The furnishings add another layer: red counter stools, a geometric rug, a green ottoman and a black lounge chair give the living room a lively mix of color and texture. The architecture remains easy to read through it all, especially where the sloping ceiling meets the high band of glass.
A kitchen connected to the living spaces
The kitchen, dining area and living room share an open arrangement, with a white partition helping define the cooking space. White cabinetry, a dark tile backsplash and stainless appliances sit alongside the warmer wood of the dining table. From this angle, the ceiling beams draw the eye through the rooms and out toward the garden.
According to the listing, the home has an updated kitchen, roof and HVAC, along with a heated pool, spa and attached two-car garage. The marketing also says the original 1954 City of Los Angeles building permit names Palmer & Krisel. That permit has not been independently reviewed for this article.
According to the listing, the home has an updated kitchen, roof and HVAC, along with a heated pool, spa and attached two-car garage. The 1954 City of Los Angeles building permit supplied with the listing identifies Palmer & Krisel as the architects of the home.
A pool, string lights and room to linger
The backyard carries the home's casual character outdoors. A curved swimming pool and adjoining spa occupy the center of the paved yard, with string lights stretching along the wood fence. A hammock, lounge chairs and a red umbrella turn the perimeter into several places to settle in. In the evening photographs, reflections from the lights give the water a warm glow.
From Corbin Palms to Yolanda Gardens
The blog has followed Palmer & Krisel homes across the Valley for years. Explore the earlier property coverage below; prices and status in those stories reflect their publication dates. The Runnymede story attributes its house to William Krisel, while the other entries identify Palmer & Krisel.
- 19760 Victory Boulevard, Corbin Palms —
- 19805 Hamlin Street, Corbin Palms —
- 19705 Hamlin Street, Corbin Palms —
- 19748 Victory Boulevard, Corbin Palms —
- 18334 Hiawatha Street, Porter Ranch —
- 12758 Hartland Street, North Hollywood —
- 12748 West Hartland Street, North Hollywood —
- 6407 Oakdale Avenue, Corbin Palms —
- 19737 Hamlin Street, Corbin Palms —
- 14223 Runnymede Street, Van Nuys — attributed to William Krisel —
- 6269 Oakdale Avenue, Woodland Hills — June 2011 roundup —
- 6455 Corbin Avenue, Woodland Hills — June 2011 roundup —
Rhea Avenue brings another Valley neighborhood into that conversation. The appeal here is in the everyday experience of the house: daylight above the sofa, an open dining area and a backyard just beyond the glass.
See the property listing for current availability, and explore more local homes on the blog's Development & Architecture page.
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