Neutra's McSorley House Hits the Market

Curated Mid-Century Modern Home Listings

Jul 14, 2025

1959 was a busy year for Richard Neutra. Well into his 60’s, the modernist master was busy with at least a dozen residential projects while completing a dream home for the McSorley Family in Thousand Oaks, CA. That home is for sale now, check out the listing here: 1248 La Peresa Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

“The McSorley House, 1959. Richard Neutra’s 1959 A rare and remarkably intact midcentury modern retreat. This elegant 3-bedroom, 2-bath home sits at the center of a gated, private half-acre lot on a quiet cul-de-sac, surrounded by nature and thoughtfully preserved. Floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors in the living room and primary suite create seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Birch wood and terrazzo floors run throughout, adding warmth and texture. A cozy wood-burning fireplace anchors the family room, while a large driveway leads to the covered carport. The tranquil reflective pool—drawn from Neutra’s original plans—enhance the serene setting. The spacious pool, added by the McSorley family, completes this iconic architectural escape. A truly special home that embodies the quiet beauty of classic California modernism.”

I found some original Julius Shulman photos of the home from USModernist.org. Looks like the trees really grew in over the last 70 years: