Some properties are just fun. Created by a toy company executive, this Venice compound features vibrant hues, offbeat art installations and outdoor staircases that resemble fire escapes. A pixelated artwork on the side of the home was added under the cover of darkness by French street artist Invader.
Location: 813 Palms Blvd., Venice, 90291
Asking price: $8.25 million
Built: 2014
Living area: 3,414 square feet, three bedrooms, five bathrooms
Lot size: 7,614 square feet
Features: Polished concrete floors; open-concept floor plan; sunken courtyard; two rooftop decks; separate studio
About the area: In the 90291 ZIP Code, based on 13 sales, the median price for single-family home sales in June was $1.87 million, a 6.5% decrease year over year, according to CoreLogic.
Agents: Jerry Jaffe, Compass, (310) 230-5478
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