301 W Latham St, Phoenix, AZ 85003

Property Description

301 W. Latham

With its towering, wire-cut brick exterior, perfectly landscaped front yard, and three stone shields centered across the top, you may not even recognize the Historic Lamar Building as an actual residence. Just passing by you can feel the mysterious pull and aristocratic integrity of the structure, which was originally built  for elite Phoenicians in 1927 as a four-plex apartment building situated at 35 W. Portland. 

In the late ‘90s, the Lamar Building was relocated to the corner of Latham and 3rd Avenue, where it now sits across from the Japanese Friendship Garden and the Arizona Puppet Theatre. Then, in 2004, Desert Viking Properties divided the structure into two separately deeded homes that share a common wall. It has been completely rehabilitated, restored, and upgraded to give you the best of two worlds: preserved quality and history, and modern, luxurious features.  

If you’re wondering about the name – which is prominently displayed across the front of the building, it comes from early owner, Hedy Lamarr, a Hollywood actress who worked throughout the ‘40s and ‘50s with big name co-stars such as Judy Garland, Lana Turner, Spencer Tracy, and Clark Gable.  In her later years, Lamarr would become a pioneer in the field of wireless communications with the invention of Spread Spectrum Technology.

Those impressed by Lamar’s handsome façade and storied history will be doubly impressed after stepping into this 2,149-square-foot home, where roomy and bright are two recurring features. 

The first-floor is a continuous space that feels easy and open, and features hardwood floors and ample sunshine via the ribbon-like band of double-hung windows stretching from front to back. To your right is a bathroom, as well as a staircase that leads to the second story. Straight ahead, beyond the great room, you’ll find the gourmet kitchen, which boasts an island, granite countertops, custom Shaker maple cabinetry, and upgraded stainless steel appliances. Just beyond the kitchen is a window-laden bonus space, which can serve as an office, library, sitting room, breakfast nook, or even a cozy formal dining room. 

From the kitchen, you can access the large manicured, ready-for-hosting backyard patio via a set of gorgeous French doors. The yard is surrounded by a six-foot tall stucco fence, which makes the space feel especially quiet and private, and is outfitted with planters, a fountain, and an automatic irrigation system. Also located outside of the home is a generous, two-car detached garage boasting plenty of built-in storage. 

Let’s now walk back inside and up the stairs to check out the two spacious bedroom suites. The first is the master suite, closest to the staircase. It features two walk-in closets, a large, private, covered balcony (accessed via French doors) and built-in shelving for days. Mirroring the first floor, it features a band of windows that flood the room with natural light. The master bathroom is a true refuge, boasting a Kohler Tea-For-Two 66” tub, watered-glass shower, maple cabinets, and a double vanity with granite countertops.

Down the long, roomy hallway is the second bedroom suite, which feels like a two-for-one deal thanks to the slight divide in the center of the room. The den/seating space comes with built in bookcases, which may very well inspire you to create your own personal library, and the window-surrounded second space provides plenty of room for a bed and night stands. As you probably guessed, this second suite comes with its own full, private bathroom. 

The Roosevelt Historic District’s 301 W. Latham is an unforgettable, fully-upgraded Phoenix oasis with ultra-rich history and charm, and it is a place you’d be proud to call your home.