Best properties

1. Los Angeles The Richard Neutra–designed Staller House looks out over the city and west to the Pacific Ocean from its one-acre lot in Bel Air. Last owned by producer Gary Levinsohn, the four-bedroom residence includes floor-to-ceiling glass walls, a 4,200-bottle wine-tasting room, and two fireplaces. The grounds include a guesthouse, a pool, a four-car garage, and parking for 10 additional cars. $8,500,000. Ginger Glass, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, (310) 777-6200

2. Seattle Designed by architect Roland Terry, this four-story cedar and glass home overlooks the Seattle Tennis Club and Lake Washington. The house has four bedrooms, including a master bedroom with a mezzanine; 1,200 square feet of sundecking; four fireplaces; and a top-floor “cloud room” with a Jacuzzi and a glass ceiling for viewing the stars. $3,350,000. Chris Sudore, Coldwell Banker, (425) 454-0470

3. Darien, Conn. The 1955 Goodyear House, built by John Johansen of New Canaan’s so-called Harvard Five, has six bedrooms and features a large center pavilion with bridge connections to independent wings. The house has a small interior courtyard, numerous floor-to-ceiling glass walls, and extensive decking. The two-acre property includes perennial gardens, wooded areas, and a large lawn. $2,795,000. Nancy Rawls Dauk, Halstead Property, (203) 656-6501

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4. Rancho Mirage, Calif. This five-bedroom home is the former residence of Ambassador Leonard Firestone and was designed by William Pereira, architect of San Francisco’s Transamerica tower. The house is located on a three-acre lot off the 13th fairway of the Thunderbird Country Club and includes a private pool and tennis court. The glass walls of the living space create a seamless transition between outdoors and indoors. $3,995,000. David Barrett, Warwick Properties Group/Top Agent Network, (415) 863-1973

5. Tucson Built in 1954, this four-bedroom, Spanish-style hacienda features a courtyard, four fireplaces, hand-painted Mexican tiles, hand-carved beams, and an attached one-bedroom guesthouse. The 7.76-acre property includes a pool, three covered outdoor stalls, a tack room, corrals, and a fenced riding arena. $1,950,000. Bryan Durkin and Anne Ferro, Long Realty Company, (520) 240-3491

6. Worthington, Ohio The Round House is the centerpiece of the largest neighborhood of Usonian homes in the country. Designed by Theodore van Fossen, it features an open floor plan and a three-season porch. Both the main house and its guesthouse have extensive custom woodwork. $589,900. Al Waddell, RE/MAX Metro Plus+, (614) 832-4079

Steal of the week

7. Dallas This midcentury modern home has two bedrooms and features an open floor plan that includes two living areas, a dining area, and an open kitchen. Exterior decking wraps around mature trees that shade the home. The fenced property is located minutes from White Rock Lake, a popular recreation area. $368,000. Colleen Hemphill, Keller Williams Realty, (214) 718-9762