The Stahl House, the iconic midcentury modern home in the Hollywood Hills also known as Case Study House No. 22, has been listed for sale for the first time in its 65-year history. The property, designed by architect Pierre Koenig and immortalized in a famous photograph by Julius Shulman, is priced at $25 million. Siblings Shari and Bruce Stahl, who grew up in the house, are selling it due to the challenges of maintaining it as they age. The home was originally built for $37,651 as part of Arts and Architecture magazine's Case Study program and remains the only one in the program still under original family ownership.
This sale matters because the Stahl House is not just a private residence but a landmark of architectural history, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and celebrated as a symbol of midcentury optimism and Los Angeles culture. Its public availability through tours since 2008 has made it a beloved cultural asset, and the sellers are seeking a buyer committed to preserving its legacy. The listing raises questions about the future of such iconic modernist homes—whether they will remain accessible to the public or become exclusive private retreats, and how their architectural significance will be balanced with market realities.