9440 Gallatin Rd

3,450 Sq. Ft.
$594 / Sq. Ft.
3,450
Sq. Ft.
$594
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The Hofkin Residence, c.1964, a Mid-Century Modern pool estate by architect Jules Salkin, AIA. Fully gated and discreet from the street, this architecturally significant home was recently featured in Architectural Digest and is the crown jewel of the neighborhood, distinguished by its exceptional provenance and careful preservation. A friend and frequent collaborator of John Lautner, Salkin incorporated Wrightian principles into the expansive 3,450 sq ft single-story layout, emphasizing horizontality,...The Hofkin Residence, c.1964, a Mid-Century Modern pool estate by architect Jules Salkin, AIA. Fully gated and discreet from the street, this architecturally significant home was recently featured in Architectural Digest and is the crown jewel of the neighborhood, distinguished by its exceptional provenance and careful preservation. A friend and frequent collaborator of John Lautner, Salkin incorporated Wrightian principles into the expansive 3,450 sq ft single-story layout, emphasizing horizontality, natural materials, and a seamless connection to the outdoors. The current owner, who acquired the property from its only previous steward, has made thoughtful, design-forward updates that honor the home's integrity while enhancing its modern California Ranch-style livability. Original Mid-Century craftsmanship remains beautifully intact: teak kitchen, custom cabinetry and 1960s built-ins, wood paneling, walls of glass, beamed cathedral ceilings, and the primary suite's distinctive colorful bath tile created from bona fide remnants of Charles Kratka's mosaic tunnels at LAX. A dramatic sunken great room anchors the residence, its sculptural stone fireplace serving as a commanding focal point and its sleek integrated bar effortlessly suited for both intimate evenings and grand-scale entertaining. Four bedrooms, five baths, and a dedicated office are set on a lush 16,400 sq ft lot with multiple outdoor entertaining areas and a glistening dive in ready pool. This rare architectural treasure in sought-after Northeast Downey is a one-of-a-kind, trailblazing masterwork that secures Salkin's place in the legendary lineage of Southern California Modernism.
  1. Listed by Jacqueline Tager • DRE #01476997 • Brokerage DRE #01407690 • Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 9440 Gallatin Road

Zoning
DOR110
Style
Mid-Century
Property Attached YN
false
Parcel Number
6391004023
Living Area
3450
Source Living Area
Vendor Enhanced
Area
Northeast Downey, N of Firestone, E of Downey (D1)
Lot Size Area
16400
LISTING UPDATED: 03/19/2026 01:36 PM

Property Details for 9440 Gallatin Road

StatusActive Under Contract
MLS #26657281
Days on Market14
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1964
Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,400 SF
CountyLos Angeles County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Jacqueline Tager, DRE #01476997
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Building Information for 9440 Gallatin Road

Stories1Year Built1964Building Size-Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,400 SF

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Property Information for 9440 Gallatin Road

Community / Development
Community / Development
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
Structure Info
Structure Info
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Year Built Source: Vendor Enhanced
  • Number Of Stories: 1
  • View: Yes
  • View Description: Pool
  • View: Pool
Contract Info
Contract Info
  • Disclosures: As Is
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
  • Service Level: Full Service
Land / Lot Info
Land / Lot Info
  • Lot Acreage: 0.3652
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 16400
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 68x241
  • Source Lot Size Dimensions: Vendor Enhanced
Parking Details
Parking Details
  • Parking Garage: Gated, Carport Detached, Driveway, Driveway Gate
  • Total Parking: 8
  • Covered Parking: 3
  • Open Other Spaces Total: 5
  • Parking Features: Gated, Driveway, Detached Carport
  • Attached Garage: No
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Room Type: Sauna, Walk-In Closet, Office, Living Room
  • Rooms: Breakfast Area, Dining Room, Living Room, Office, Sauna, Powder, Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Closet, Patio Open, Patio Covered, Gym, Bar
  • Levels: One
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative, Great Room
  • Fireplace Rooms: Decorative, Great Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Den: No
  • Family Room: 0
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Cooling: Central
  • Cooling Type: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Flooring: Cement, Ceramic Tile
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Garbage Disposal
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • Laundry: Laundry Area, Inside
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Private
  • Pool Features: Private
  • Spa: No
  • Spa: None
  • New Construction: No
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lease Terms
Lease Terms
  • Entry Date: 03-05-2026

Property History for 9440 Gallatin Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 19, 2026

Accepting Backup Offers

CLAW #26657281

—
Mar 19, 2026

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #26657281

—
Mar 5, 2026

Listed (Active)

CLAW #26657281

$2,049,000—
Mar 5, 2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #26657281

$2,049,000—
Oct 23, 2018

Sold

SDMLS #PW18183065

$1,150,000—
Oct 23, 2018

Sold

CRMLS #PW18183065

$1,150,000—
Oct 23, 2018

Sold

CLAW #PW18183065MR

$1,150,000—
Sep 12, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #632927555

$1,150,000—
Sep 11, 2018

Pending

CLAW #PW18183065MR

—
Sep 11, 2018

Pending

CRMLS #PW18183065

—
Aug 24, 2018

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #PW18183065

$1,125,000—
Aug 24, 2018

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #PW18183065

$1,125,000—
Aug 24, 2018

Listed (Active)

CLAW #PW18183065MR

$1,125,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/19/2026

Accepting Backup Offers

CLAW #26657281

—
03/19/2026

Accepting Backup Offers

CRMLS #26657281

—
03/05/2026

Listed (Active)

CLAW #26657281

$2,049,000
03/05/2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #26657281

$2,049,000
10/23/2018

Sold

SDMLS #PW18183065

$1,150,000
10/23/2018

Sold

CRMLS #PW18183065

$1,150,000
10/23/2018

Sold

CLAW #PW18183065MR

$1,150,000
09/12/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #632927555

$1,150,000
09/11/2018

Pending

CLAW #PW18183065MR

—
09/11/2018

Pending

CRMLS #PW18183065

—
08/24/2018

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #PW18183065

$1,125,000
08/24/2018

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #PW18183065

$1,125,000
08/24/2018

Listed (Active)

CLAW #PW18183065MR

$1,125,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 9440 Gallatin Road

Taxable ValueLand$660,495Additions$622,346Total$1,282,841
Tax Record2025$16,150 ($1,346 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt3,450 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,450 SqFtStories1Lot Size16,094 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1964ZoningDOR110CountyLOS ANGELESAPN6391-004-023

Schools near 9440 Gallatin Road

This home is within Downey Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Rio San Gabriel Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Doty Middle School
Public6 to 8

Downey High School
Public9 to 12

Woodruff Academy
Public7 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Jacqueline Tager, DRE #01476997

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