Urban Homesteader Property

3946 Randolph Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90032

Asking price: $649,000

Hiking boots or SUV vehicle required to experience this secluded Urban Homesteader property. A rare opportunity to buy an inconspicuous farmstead in the heart of the city. This is self-sufficient living at its best. Located atop a private hill neighboring the recently protected 20 acre El Sereno open space and hiking trails known as Elephant Hill. The three parcels total a half acre. Simple pleasures include a galley kitchen, a fully functioning wood burning fireplace and downtown views to write home about. Only one neighbor to the east, the property currently hosts 5 goats, chickens and a small bog with carp. All compliant with the Los Angeles ordinance for domestic livestock. Tons of potential for a future orchard, grey water systems and rain water capturing. Viewings are to be arranged by appointment only as access is off of a non-improved city paper street. Aerial videos included

Guided tour of Randyland in Echo Park

Known as Randyland, Phantasma Gloria is an art installation located at the home of artist Randy Lawrence in Echo Park. Towering above the 1600 block of Lemoyne Street is this 24 foot tall, 50 foot wide glass sculpture taking shape of Madonna, or "The Giant Glass Virgin of Guadalupe." Neighbors know this sculpture well, after all Randy started the installation in 2001.

It’s made from over 1,000 bottles and strung together with beads, rebar and wire. The swirls of colored glass refract light from the sun, as well as distort and twist the landscape beyond as you look through the water-filled vessels. It's an intriguing and brilliant display!

Get a close-up look at this Echo Park gem on May 30 during Obscura Day (a world-wide event celebrating the "world's most curious and awe-inspiring places). Tickets are $10 and presale only, click here to get added to the waitlist.