6 5 4,221 0.404 1972
Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built

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About this Property

Suspended above the Pacific in Palos Verdes Estates, the Murphy Residence is one of the rare surviving examples of late California Modernism in original condition. Designed in 1971 by the architectural partnership Smith, Heaton & Jones, the nearly 5,000-square-foot home captures a moment when Modernism had matured, when structure became sculpture, and light itself was a design material. Commissioned and still held by the original owner, the residence has remained untouched for more than five decades. Its redwood-lined ceilings, handcrafted decorative tile, and original fixtures remain intact, offering a pure expression of its era. Every surface, angle, and proportion reflects the architect’s intent, preserved rather than reinterpreted. Adding to its architectural significance, the complete original plans and drawings remain in the owner’s possession, providing a rare blueprint for accurate and effortless restoration. For those who value authenticity, this continuity between architect and original owner is extraordinary; offering the next custodian both historical context and design clarity. Influenced by contemporaries such as John Lautner and Quincy Jones, Smith, Heaton & Jones designed the Murphy Residence with commanding geometry and organic flow: cantilevered volumes reaching

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MLS Listing Information

MLS #

CRPV25259695

MLS Source

California Regional MLS

Interior Features

Fireplace

Family Room, Living Room

Laundry

In Laundry Room

Cooling

Other

Heating

Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Pool

None

Style

Other

Parking, School, and Other Information

Garage/Parking

Garage: 4 Car(s)

Elementary District

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified

High School District

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified

HOA Fee

$0

Listing Agent

Rebecca Chambliss

Carmody Real Estate, Inc.

License #: 01442217

Phone: (310) 989-4466

Neighborhood: Around This Home

Neighborhood: Local Demographics

2329 via Olivera is a Single Family Residence in Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274. This 4,221 square foot property sits on a 0.404 Acres Lot and features 6 bedrooms & 5 full bathrooms. It is currently priced at $2,390,000 and was built in 1972. This address can also be written as 2329 via Olivera, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274.

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This listing information is up-to-date as of December 23, 2025. For the most current information, please contact Rebecca Chambliss, (310) 989-4466