Stahl House gets $5 million price cut as buyers stay away
The Stahl House, a celebrated Los Angeles midcentury home also known as Case Study House #22, has been on the market for almost a year. The property was listed at $25 million by descendants of Buck and Carlotta Stahl, but its price has now been reduced by $5 million. Its small two-bedroom layout and the expense of maintaining a historic home are among the challenges cited for potential buyers.
The Stahl House, also called Case Study House #22, was listed last November at $25 million by descendants of Buck and Carlotta Stahl. The Los Angeles property, designed by Pierre Koenig, gained fame through its cantilevered form and a 1960 Julius Shulman photograph. It has since been reduced by $5 million, leaving a $20 million asking price.
The home offers only two bedrooms across 2,200 square feet. Its historic status—including National Registry for Historic Places and Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument designations—limits changes or additions. The family, which has held it for about sixty years, cited the growing difficulty of maintaining the aging property as a reason for selling.
The prolonged sale and price reduction may influence how preservation-minded buyers assess landmark homes, weighing architectural prestige against practical constraints. Potential owners, local preservation groups, and the public could be affected if stewardship or access changes. A future sale might determine whether the house remains private or becomes more publicly accessible, while historic protections may limit major alterations. It could also shape expectations for pricing other architecturally significant properties.