The Raymond Carlson House is located not far from the First Christian Church. Fortunately, the address given was correct. In many cases, some due diligence and much patience must be applied in order to locate a particular Wright property. In this case, the location was a major disappointment. Unfortunately, trees and a significant wall hid the entire home and surrounding property.
The original owner Raymond Carlson, who, after graduating from Stanford University, got a job with the Arizona Highway department and ultimately became editor of the Arizona Highways Magazine.
Some pictures of the home are available on the Internet, but I would suggest you probably not waste your time looking for this one. Unless you are invited inside by appointment, there is literally nothing that can be seen of the four-by-four posts and Masonite infill panels as described in the Frank Lloyd Wright Field Guide. It did undergo extensive renovation recently (circa 2005) to the tune of about $1 million.
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Location of the Carlson House
The Carlson House is located at 1123 West Palo Verde Drive in Phoenix, AZ. View other Wright sites in Arizona.
Tours
Please be aware that this Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home is a privately owned residence and is not open to the public for tours. We kindly ask that you respect the owners’ privacy and refrain from trespassing on the property.
For Sale
Interested in seeing more of this Frank Lloyd Wright property? While this house is not currently on the market, check out this Zillow listing link where you can explore additional photos, interior views, and sale history, offering a deeper look, especially for privately owned residences.
Nearby Lodging in Phoenix
- Arizona Biltmore
- Cambria Hotel Downtown Phoenix Convention Center
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites
- Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix
- Staybridge Suites Phoenix – Biltmore Area
