Each year, Redfin uses a special cocktail of metrics to forecast the “Hottest Neighborhoods” for the months ahead. It was Highland Park taking #1 last year, and sure enough that enclave has been on a rocket ride of rising home values. But now Redfin has a new darling, Eagle Rock, which they call the second hottest neighborhood in the whole U.S. (San Francisco’s Bernal Heights grabbed #1).

It’s a fine honor and well deserved. Having represented home buyers and sellers in Eagle Rock for many years, we have long been seduced by its hilly, tree-lined streets and the mop-n-pop shops and restaurants lining Colorado Blvd. It even has good public schools(!) But we can’t help wondering: If Eagle Rock is #2 in the whole country, where does that put its very close neighbor to the southwest? For our money, it’s the next next big thing: Glassell Park.

We speak with some authority here. After all our new listing, NELA Union Modern Homes, is at least a small part of the Glassell renaissance. Still under construction, with first-phase availability scheduled for February, these 3-level residences offer plenty of living space in a brand new, earth-friendy package. Dual-pane windows, tankless water heaters, radiant roof barriers, high-efficiency heat and a/c — the list goes on. There’s a community garden, a dog run, beautiful landscaping everywhere, and views of the gorgeous Glassell Park hills. It all comes with the piece of mind you get when your home is built by Warmington Residential, a nearly 90 year-old company now in it’s fourth generation of family ownership.

Priced from the mid-high $400,000’s for a 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home of approximately 1200 square feet, NELA Union offers a great way to get into the neighborhood that may well take the “hottest” crown for 2015. Check out Floor Plans and sign up on our interest list at www.nelaunion.com. You can also contact us anytime at Tracy Do Real Estate.

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2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

Offered for Lease at $3600/mo

Exclusively from Tracy Do Real Estate comes this wonderful slice of vintage Echo Park, offered for lease. Near the top of a hill on a tree-lined street, the home greets your arrival with an inviting front porch. Original period details in the living, dining and breakfast rooms are matched with tasteful modern updates in the kitchen and bathroom. The back yard is a private paradise that includes a dining deck, patio and multiple sitting areas set among lush landscaping. A bonus studio will make the ideal home office or creative space. The home provides central heat and air conditioning, laundry and a carport. The cafés and boutiques of this desirable Echo Park neighborhood are mere blocks away.

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1312 El Paso Dr. 90065 l Offered at $549,000

www.1312elpaso.com

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List Price $549,000

3 bedrooms • 2.5 bathrooms

1,580 sf • 7,219 sf lot

Here’s a great value in fast-rising Glassell Park, offered exclusively by Tracy Do Real Estate. This contemporary, multi-level home was built in 1991. High ceilings and large windows enhance an open floor plan that is abundant in natural light.  From the ground-level entryway and attached two-car garage, there is direct-access to the home. Second level living, dining and kitchen flow together beautifully and are warmed by this lovely fireplace.Two sets of sliding doors make for easy access to a patio and yard…Ideal for relaxing, entertaining or al fresco dining.Upstairs bedrooms having soaring ceilings with overhead loft storage, plus the flexibility to use one as your office or den.

This centrally-located home is at the foot of Mt. Washington, with easy access to Fresh & Easy Market and the shopping and dining districts of nearby Eagle Rock and Highland Park. There are many more photos, check them out at 1312elpaso.com.

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