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Homes by Killingsworth for Sale
Homes across Southern California whose listings credit Edward Killingsworth, updated from CRMLS throughout the day.
No homes credited to Edward Killingsworth are on the market right now. Homes like these often trade quietly, and many sell before they are listed.
Architect attribution comes from each listing’s description, written by the listing agent, and has not been independently verified. Listings provided by CRMLS. “Listed by” identifies the listing agent and brokerage; Kyle Shutts and Arbor Real Estate are the advertising broker unless otherwise noted. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Inquiries are answered by Kyle Shutts, Arbor Real Estate.
About Edward Killingsworth
Edward Killingsworth was born in Taft, California, in 1917 and grew up in Long Beach, where his family moved in 1921. After working with Long Beach architect Kenneth S. Wing, he partnered with Jules Brady and Waugh Smith beginning in 1953.
Killingsworth was part of Arts and Architecture magazine’s Case Study House program, and his Case Study House 25, the Frank House in Naples, is among the program’s most admired. He also designed luxury hotels across the Pacific and, starting in 1962, guided the master plan of Cal State Long Beach for more than 40 years.
On This Coast
Killingsworth was Long Beach’s own modernist. His Opdahl House and Case Study House 25 stand a few blocks apart in Naples, and his work is found across Long Beach’s neighborhoods.
Signature Features
- Tall entry doors and dramatic entrance courts
- Reflecting pools and water at the approach
- Thin roof planes and high ceilings
- Glass walls opening to gardens or the water
- Open floor plans with clear post-and-beam structure
Landmark Work
- Opdahl House
- Case Study House 25 (Frank House)
- Cal State Long Beach master plan
- Kahala Hilton
Buying a Killingsworth Home
- Ask for the original drawings and permit history.
- On the water in Naples, review the seawall, dock and flood zone along with the house.
- Ask whether the home is a designated landmark or eligible for the Mills Act.
Questions
Edward Killingsworth FAQ
Are there homes by Edward Killingsworth for sale right now?
None are listed right now. Homes like these are rare and often trade quietly, so ask Kyle Shutts to watch for one and he will reach out when one is coming to market.
What is Case Study House 25?
Case Study House 25, the Frank House, was completed in 1962 in Naples, Long Beach, as part of Arts and Architecture magazine’s Case Study House program. It was designed by Edward Killingsworth’s firm with Jules Brady and Waugh Smith.
Where are Edward Killingsworth’s houses?
Many are in Long Beach, where he grew up and practiced. His Opdahl House and Case Study House 25 stand a few blocks apart in Naples.
What else did Killingsworth design?
Starting in 1962 he guided the master plan of Cal State Long Beach for more than 40 years, and he designed luxury hotels across the Pacific, including the Kahala Hilton in Honolulu.
How can I confirm a home was designed by Edward Killingsworth?
Listing descriptions are written by the listing agent, so treat an attribution as a starting point. Ask for the original building permit and drawings, check the records held in university and museum architecture archives, and look for published histories of the house. Kyle Shutts can help you confirm a home’s history before you write an offer.
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