Casa Real was constructed in 1931, during the height of Mediterranean Revival's popularity in Southern California. The 60-unit multifamily property was designed to exemplify the romantic ideals of Mediterranean living, with careful attention to period-appropriate detailing and materials that would define the building's character for decades to come.
It features arched apertures with subtle quoining, ornamental ironwork, and red-clay tiles adorning both the roof and stairway. A distinctive band of decorative glazed tiles, with a flat roof topped with a gabled parapet covered in traditional red-clay tiles. The cornice is defined by a double row of dentil molding, demonstrating the level of craftsmanship typical of early 1930s construction. The property includes 37 studio and 23 one-bedroom units ranging from 440 to 710 square feet. Casa Real is a contributing property to the Harper Avenue Historic District, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places. It continues to serve as a residential apartment building, featuring a beautifully remodeled lobby and an elegantly landscaped outdoor common space.
