The first day of spring brings some great news! Our listing, A Stunning Spanish Home in the Hills of Echo Park, just made it to the Home of the Day section of the LA Times. Truly a beautiful home in a great location, take a look at the story and come visit our Open House this Sunday, March 5th from 2-4pm. at 1521 Parmer Ave. 90026. See you there!
The tidy Spanish-style house in Echo Park takes in panoramic city and hillside views. (Charmaine David)
Angelino Heights Triplex with Views
Now Offered at: $995,000
Type: Multi-Unit / Bedrooms: 5 / Baths: 3.5
Living Area: 3,004 Square Ft. / Lot Size: 7,526 Square Ft.
A great income opportunity in Angelino Heights, Echo Park’s coveted historic enclave. Three spacious stand-alone units create great potential for an owner-user or investor, each dwelling enjoying the benefits of outdoor space, laundry, parking and storage. Period-appropriate character elements include wood flooring and high ceilings. Two front units have two bedrooms each and private patio areas. The one-bedroom rear unit features a large deck overlooking Sunset Boulevard. Lush landscaping on the property includes raised garden boxes. There is carport parking for two vehicles plus one additional off-street parking space. This excellent location puts you in one of LA’s trendiest neighborhoods, near local favorites Eightfold Coffee, Guisados, Ostrich Farm, Winsome, Lassens Market and Echo Park Lake. Downtown LA is mere blocks away, and there is easy access to several freeways.
A moving geographic essay about the local LGBTQ history over at CurbedLA, by Bianca Barragan. Delve in and watch the LA map come alive with site-specific stories of Angelenos, told through the buildings and places that played important roles in the 20th century LGBTQ rights movement. Some structures no longer exist, yet some remain, like the home of the Tom of Finland Foundation, a 1921 Craftsman in Echo Park that received the LA Historic-Cultural Monument status just last year. If you are keen on learning more, we recommend a visit to the fantastic collection (also included on the CurbedLA map) of the One Archives Gallery & Museum, permanently hosted at the USC Library in West Adams.
Land in Mt Washington for Sale
Offered at: $150,000
Type: Land
Size: 5,420 Square Ft.
An opportunity to design and build your home in a prime location. This vacant parcel is located in a quiet residential neighborhood of red-hot Mt. Washington, and is within the boundaries of its coveted Mt. Washington Elementary school district. The sloped lot provides a tranquil, woodsy setting with views. You’ll feel “away from it all” but at the same time will have easy access to shopping and dining hubs in Eagle Rock and Highland Park.
Millennial home buying trends have been the subject of much industry scrutiny in recent years. Some claim that the touted urban lifestyle is but a passing phase, that it will lose its allure, and that millennials will follow the steps of their parents and move to the suburbs when the time comes to start a family. Others speculate that co-living and sharing housing became the norm for so many young people that it disrupted the very idea of homeownership, with people increasingly delaying buying into their thirties.
Our guess is that the truth is somewhere in the middle- there will be those that will move to the suburbs and those that will remain loyal to the urban hub. Regardless of the the route one takes, the benefits of owning a home are indisputable, and the earlier one gets into the market, the better. And if that seems a mere dream, we are happy to bring you the news that according to this story, owning a home before 30 is an actual possibility. The author, Sharon St. John, does a great job of demystifying the journey to homeownership by parsing it into a series of smart, manageable, and even fun steps. Head over to inman.com to read the article and get inspired, and if you are thinking of buying a home or would like to discuss your goals, do get in touch.
A Classic Ranch Style Home on a Corner Lot
Offered at: $595,000
Type: Single Family / Bedrooms: 3 / Baths: 2
Living Area: 1,940 Square Ft. / Lot Size: 8563 Square Ft.
A spacious, move-in ready home on a large corner lot in serene Claremont. The generous open layout provides seamless indoor-outdoor flow with the great room connecting to a lovely yard. Features include wood flooring, a fireplace centerpiece, new interior paint and abundant natural light. The remodeled kitchen has stone countertops and Maytag appliances. There are three well-proportioned bedrooms, indoor laundry, central heat and a/c plus a detached two-car garage with extra storage. The private back yard is landscaped with grass and rose bushes and includes a covered patio, perfect for enjoying all year around. This great location puts you near Sprouts Market and Claremont Village where the offerings include Laemmle’s Theatre, Lounge 425 and a long list of restaurants and shops. The Claremont Colleges are 2.5 miles away and there’s quick access to the 210 Freeway. Co-listed with Toni Mayer.
Renovated Bungalow with Spacious Yard
Offered at: $669,000
Type: Single Family / Bedrooms: 2 / Baths: 1
Living Area: 940 Square Ft. / Built: 1924
A beautifully renovated Cal Bungalow in red-hot Highland Park. The tastefully updated interior includes hard surface flooring throughout and custom built-in bookshelves in the living room. Kitchen finishes include a full-height tile backsplash and stainless appliance suite. From the formal dining room find seamless outdoor access through French doors, expanding the space and letting in the light. The patio with market lights strung overhead and built-in seating is perfect for barbecues and al fresco dining. The large, flat, landscaped yard feels private with surrounding hedges and fencing. This home has central heat and air conditioning, updated plumbing and electrical, and off-street parking for two cars. You are mere minutes from all the happenings on both York and Figueroa in Highland Park including Cafe de Leche, Kitchen Mouse, Highland Park Bowl among many others. Trader Joe’s and Sprouts are easy to reach, and there’s quick access to the 110 freeway and Metro Gold Line. Co-listed with Hanna Azboy.
A Cal Bungalow in Prime Highland Park
Offered at: $725,000
Type: Single Family / Bedrooms: 2 / Baths: 1 /Bonus
Living Area: 1,115 Square Ft. / Lot Size: 5,400 Square Ft.
Here’s a great opportunity to live in a happening neighborhood within a coveted school district, either as an owner-user or purely for income. The main house is an updated two-level with two bedrooms, 1.5 baths, an upstairs balcony and remodeled kitchen with Subzero and Wolf appliances. There’s private yard space with a gated patio and garden, and a garage with direct-home access. Two generously-proportioned one bedroom units include one which is remodeled and both have eat-in kitchens. The updated units will be delivered vacant. Nearby are the trendy independent boutiques, cafes and restaurants of Colorado Boulevard, with close proximity to the new Sprouts Market and all the happenings on York Blvd. Co-listed with Toni Mayer. Contact toni@tracydo.com for more information.
So thrilled to have our new listing, A Sophisticated Silver Lake Modern with Guest House, featured as Home of the Day in LA Times. Take a look and join us at our Open House this Sunday, Feb. 19 from 2-4PM.
Fixer or New Development Opportunity
Offered at: $399,000
Type: Single Family / Bedrooms: 3 / Baths: 2
Living Area: Living Area: 1,188 Square Ft. / Lot Size: 18,641 Square Ft.
A terrific opportunity in Carson at a remarkable price point. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom traditional-style home sits on an impressive 18,641 sq ft lot and awaits your ideas for refurbishment, with the added benefit of RM-8-D zoning that offers potential for development. The spacious layout features living and dining areas, a bright kitchen plus a number of versatile spaces for use as an office, studio or walk-in closet. Located between the 110 and the 405 freeways, this expansive property puts you within easy reach of both East and West Los Angeles. Nearby are a wide variety of shops, restaurants and Albertson’s market. Contact ronda@gmail.com for more information.