The homes of developer Joseph Eichler, who built roughly 11,000 houses for middle-class homebuyers, are collectors' items among real estate aficionados and midcentury-modern fans alike. Here's why.
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Eichler in the Bay Area: Everything you need to know and want to see
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March 19, 2020
How Postwar Icon Joseph Eichler Built a Suburb in the Middle of S.F.
The famed developer created affordable midcentury-modern designs smack dab in the heart of the city.
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September 28, 2018
Teal-rific Eichler, a rare treat for midcentury fans, asks $1.1 million
Circa-1965 home has barely been touched over the years.
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August 6, 2018
San Rafael Eichler with atrium asks $1.29 million
Circa-1966 midcentury comes with a garage converted into a guest suite.
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July 24, 2018
Walnut Creek ‘super Eichler’ asks $1.4 million
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s pretty rad.
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March 16, 2018
Rare two-story Eichler in San Rafael asks $1.35 million
Comes with floating staircase and indoor terrarium.
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March 7, 2018
Barely touched San Rafael Eichler seeks $1.1 million
1959 midcentury-modern gem comes with atrium.
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February 16, 2018
Renovated San Rafael Eichler asks $1.49 million
Midcentury-modern keeps an eye on the past.
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November 30, 2017
Sunnyvale Eichler asks $1.8 million
In a town starving for new housing, this Eichler specimen, built in 1968, is sure to get snapped up in no time.
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October 19, 2017
Eichler home in San Rafael with pool asks $1.2 million
Unlike Palo Alto specimens, the Eichler models in San Rafael are, for many, the preferable midcentury model care of the noted developer.
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September 29, 2017
Renovated Palo Alto Eichler asks $2.3 million
Although 612 Maybell sprouted up in 1952, this Palo Alto Eichler has strayed a long way from its roots.
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September 14, 2017
Double-A frame Eichler with pool asks $1.4 million
Palo Alto might be known as the toniest of Eichler enclaves, but San Rafael has the distinction of hosting the midcentury developer’s finest Bay Area specimens.
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August 29, 2017
Palo Alto Eichler with pool asks $2.4 million
Silicon Valley midcentury-modern will keep you cool during any heatwave.
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August 2, 2017
Rare double-A frame Oakland Eichler asks $1.05 million
Sequoyah Hills home dives deep into its midcentury roots.
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August 1, 2017
Eichler condo in Russian Hill asks $3.3 million
Corner space in one of San Francisco’s most iconic buildings.
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July 26, 2017
San Mateo Eichler in need of TLC asks $1.2 million
Vintage home appears rough around the edges, but still premium priced as it preserves some circa 1958 eccentricities.
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July 12, 2017
Blue hued Palo Alto Eichler asks $2.3 million
The ironic twist about Eichlers is that these prized homes were conceived so that middle-income buyers could purchase well-designed homes at a reasonable price. Well, that’s all in the past.
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July 7, 2017
Concord Eichler designed by A. Quincy Jones asks $795K
A home that is both sensible and spectacular: the A. Quincy Jones formula to a T.
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June 2, 2017
Sunnyvale Eichler with double A-frame atrium asks $1.78 million
Those who live in glass houses turn out to have rather good taste.
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May 23, 2017
Two-story Eichler in Diamond Heights asks $1.79 million
A rare piece of California Modernism.
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May 22, 2017
Mapping 16 Eichlers for sale in the Bay Area
A sweet 16 pack from everyone’s favorite 20th century developer.
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April 6, 2017
Rare Diamond Heights Eichler hits market, asks $2.1 million
Midcentury-modern home on the hill under goes dramatic renovation.
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April 3, 2017
Palo Alto midcentury Eichler asks $2.2 million
1958 Silicon Valley home mixes new and old.