Los Angeles, CA 90046
1900 N Vista Street
$21,000,000
11 BD · 9 BA · 10,026 SQFT
Listed by Zach Goldsmith, The Agency
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Homes by Paul R. Williams for Sale
Homes across Southern California whose listings credit Paul R. Williams, updated from CRMLS throughout the day.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
1001 N Crescent Drive
$20,995,000
7 BD · 8 BA · 7,585 SQFT
Listed by Susan Perryman, Carolwood Estates
Los Angeles, CA 90049
7 Oakmont Drive
$13,900,000
2 BD · 4 BA · 3,867 SQFT
Listed by Mary Lu Tuthill, Coldwell Banker Realty
Los Angeles, CA 90049
7 Oakmont Drive
$13,900,000
– BD · – BA
Listed by Mary Lu Tuthill, Coldwell Banker Realty
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
10030 Toluca Lake Avenue
$12,999,000
6 BD · 9 BA · 6,581 SQFT
Listed by Tomer Fridman, The Beverly Hills Estates
Pasadena, CA 91103
1395 Inverness Drive
$3,795,000
3 BD · 4 BA · 3,648 SQFT
Listed by Li-Mei Norton, Real Broker
Los Angeles, CA 90068
3135 Oakcrest Drive
Open house: Sun 1-5pm (11/15)
$3,400,000
5 BD · 6 BA · 4,538 SQFT
Listed by Peter F Gragnani, Gragnani Real Estate
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
3914 Dauntless
Open house: Sun 1-4pm (11/15)
$1,799,000
4 BD · 3 BA · 2,524 SQFT
Listed by Jerry Yutronich, Estate Properties
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
4133 Stalwart Drive
Open house: Sat 12-2pm (11/14)
$1,749,000
3 BD · 3 BA · 2,089 SQFT
Listed by Danielle Whitney Moore, Keller Williams Realty
Los Angeles, CA 90068
6744 Hillpark Drive #406
Open house: Sun 1-4pm (11/15)
$549,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 1,118 SQFT
Listed by Gary Reavis, The ONE Luxury Properties
Los Angeles, CA 90068
6760 Hillpark Drive #408
$499,000
1 BD · 2 BA · 1,122 SQFT
Listed by Jennifer Okhovat, Compass
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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 Paul R. Williams
Paul Revere Williams was born in Los Angeles in 1894 and was orphaned as a young child. He studied at the Los Angeles School of Art and Design and at USC, became a licensed architect in 1921, and in 1923 became the first Black member of the American Institute of Architects. Over a career of more than fifty years he designed about 3,000 buildings.
Williams worked in whatever style a client loved: Georgian and Regency, Tudor, French country, Spanish and, later, mid-century modern. His homes for Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz and many others earned him the title architect to the stars, and his graceful curved stairs and gracious entry halls became his signature. In 2017 the AIA awarded him its Gold Medal, its highest honor.
On This Coast
Williams designed homes across the estate neighborhoods of Los Angeles, from Hancock Park and Windsor Square to Bel Air, Holmby Hills and Beverly Hills.
Hancock Park neighborhood guide →
Windsor Square neighborhood guide →
Signature Features
- Sweeping curved staircases in a grand entry hall
- Georgian, Regency and Hollywood Regency facades with refined detail
- Formal rooms in a clear, gracious sequence
- Bay windows, French doors and gardens tied to the main rooms
- Careful proportion in every style he worked in
Landmark Work
- Jay Paley House
- Saks Fifth Avenue
- The Beverly Hills Hotel, Crescent Wing and redesign
- Theme Building at LAX, with Pereira and Luckman and Welton Becket
Buying a Paul R. Williams Home
- Confirm the attribution. His archive is held by USC and the Getty Research Institute, which acquired it in 2020, and original permits often name the architect.
- Many Williams homes have been remodeled; original stairs, moldings and windows carry value.
- Ask whether the home is a designated landmark, in a historic district, or under a Mills Act contract.
Questions
Paul R. Williams FAQ
Are there homes by Paul R. Williams for sale right now?
Yes. 11 homes for sale in Southern California credit Paul R. Williams in the listing description, shown on this page and updated from CRMLS throughout the day.
Why is Paul R. Williams called the architect to the stars?
He designed homes for Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz and many other Hollywood figures, along with landmarks such as the Crescent Wing of the Beverly Hills Hotel and Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills.
Was Paul R. Williams the first Black member of the AIA?
Yes. Williams became the first Black member of the American Institute of Architects in 1923, and in 2017 the AIA awarded him its Gold Medal, its highest honor.
Where are Paul R. Williams homes?
Most are in Los Angeles, in neighborhoods such as Hancock Park, Windsor Square, Bel Air, Holmby Hills and Beverly Hills. He designed about 3,000 buildings over his career.
How can I confirm a home was designed by Paul R. Williams?
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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