THE NOWLING RESIDENCE | An Architectural Legacy
Perched atop a private, gated 0.99-acre hilltop, The Nowling Residence is a rare example of Southern California Mid-Century Modern design. It was created in 1962 by architect James E. De Long, who trained under Frank Lloyd Wright at the Taliesin Fellowship, and it carries Wright’s organic philosophy: architecture, nature and light in harmony.
2822 sqft of living space opens to the outdoors through floor-to-ceiling glass, framing panoramic views of the golf course, city lights, the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. Evenings bring sweeping sunsets, followed by Disneyland fireworks.
Featured in the January 15, 1967 Los Angeles Times Home Magazine, the home retains its original craftsmanship: vertical-grain heart redwood walls; Philippine mahogany doors, trim and cabinetry; and sandblasted Plexiglas light panels that cast a warm glow. Clean horizontal lines, custom built-ins, clever storage and an open floor plan complete the architect’s vision.
Thoughtfully updated without compromising its integrity, the kitchen features quartz countertops, premium appliances and a built-in banquette. Twenty-one fully owned solar panels add efficiency.
Outdoors, a pool, mature landscaping, expansive terraces and several gathering areas create a private retreat. A gated circular driveway offers ample parking, including RV space. De Long’s archives are preserved at UC Santa Barbara.
A rare opportunity for collectors and admirers of significant architecture: a home to live in, and a legacy to preserve.
524 Church Hill Road: Sold $1,382,500 · 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,023 sqft · Oct 2026 · 0.4 mi NextMove Real Estate | DRE #01895143 Buyer's agent: Harveer Anand, Xclusif Realty | DRE #01326627
858 Reposado: Sold $1,300,000 · 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,663 sqft · Sep 2026 · 0.4 mi 1Vision Real Estate | DRE #01982920 Buyer's agent: JESUS GONZALEZ, VISMAR REAL ESTATE | DRE #01982906
2355 Valle Drive: Sold $1,350,000 · 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,886 sqft · Sep 2026 · 0.9 mi NextMove Real Estate | DRE #01895143 Buyer's agent: Ray Fernandez, NextMove Real Estate | DRE #01895143
1505 El Travesia Drive: Sold $2,008,000 · 5 bd · 3 ba · 4,086 sqft · Oct 2026 · 1.0 mi Compass | DRE #01938180 Buyer's agent: Paul Purunjian, Purunjian Inc. | DRE #01417303
1662 Sierra Vista Drive: Sold $1,475,000 · 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,552 sqft · Sep 2026 · 1.1 mi Erik Michael Ransdell, Broker | DRE #02159530 Buyer's agent: James Litchfield, Erik Michael Ransdell, Broker | DRE #02159530
1630 Agave Avenue: Sold $1,390,000 · 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,023 sqft · Aug 2026 · 1.1 mi Legacy Real Estate | DRE #01180040 Buyer's agent: CORRINE LIU, Pinnacle Real Estate Group | DRE #02065580
535 Papyrus: Sold $1,077,000 · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,899 sqft · Sep 2026 · 1.2 mi eXp Realty of California Inc | DRE #01230064 Buyer's agent: Caren Saiet, Craig Estates and Fine Properties | DRE #01477124
1455 East: Sold $1,200,000 · 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,696 sqft · Oct 2026 · 1.2 mi Coldwell Banker Diamond | DRE #01262942 Buyer's agent: Jan Fiore, Coldwell Banker Diamond | DRE #01262942
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