1153 Olancha Drive 90065

1153 Olancha Drive 90065

Spanish Colonial Beauty in Mt. Washington
Offered at: $695,000

Status: Pending
Type: Single Family / Bedrooms: 3 / Baths: 2
Living Area: 1,357 Square Ft. / Lot Size: 5,626 Square Ft.

Perched on a gently curving street in the hills of Mount Washington, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Spanish Colonial has period details and authentic charm. Its many modern improvements have been done just right, leaving beautiful vintage details intact. Mature trees and landscaping open to a panorama of city-lights and mountain views. A flat, usable yard space features multiple outdoor entertaining and play areas. Located in the coveted Mt. Washington School District.

 

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1153 Olancha Drive in Mount Washington

New to the market, exclusively from Tracy Do Real Estate. Perched on a gently curving street in the hills of Mount Washington, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Spanish Colonial has period details and authentic charm. Its many modern improvements have been done just right, leaving beautiful vintage details intact. Mature trees and landscaping open to a panorama of city-lights and mountain views. A flat, usable yard space features multiple outdoor entertaining and play areas. Located in the coveted Mt. Washington School District.

For info, a photo tour and floor plan go to 1153olancha.com or contact Tracy Do Real Estate.

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Museum Quality Buff & Hensman in Pasadena

List Price $1,495,000

4 bedrooms • 2.75 bathrooms

1,887 sf • 7,882 sf lot

Another post-and-beam in the gorgeous San Rafael Hills (see previous entry, 1/31). This one is designed by noted Pasadena-based architects Buff, Straub & Hensman.

Called the “Thomson Residence,” the 1957 home is an important example of the architects’ early work. Winner of the Preservation Award from the City of Pasadena for its museum-quality restoration of 2011-2012, it was was the subject of an LA Times story earlier this year.

Buff & Hensman homes tend to be special. This one is extraordinary. Likely to sell quickly, too. For a private viewing, contact Tracy Do Real Estate.

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Listing courtesy of Scott Lander, Crosby Do Associates, Inc.

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3beds2baths Digest Now Available

We’re happy to announce our 3beds2baths Digest, a summary of things we looked at over the course of the month. For anyone interested in local homes for sale, architecture, design, market indicators and the business of real estate, this free digest is a great way to stay informed. We’ll only send 12 per year, our email list is absolutely private and we’ll never spam you. To sign up, click our contact link or email info@threebedstwobaths.com with the subject line, “Subscribe to Digest.” Thanks.

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Mid-Century Post and Beam in Pasadena

List Price $869,000

3 bedrooms • 1.75 bathrooms

1,894 sf • 9,433 sf lot

This is a very cool house in the desirable San Rafael Hills neighborhood of Pasadena. Feeling private and secluded, it’s close to Old Town and other shopping/dining areas. Really the best of both worlds.

Its Mid-Century modern traits include high, open-beam ceilings and huge windows where other homes have walls. The space is well thought out, so it feels larger than its approx. 1900 sq feet.

There’s wonderful indoor-outdoor flow and an abundance of mature trees surrounding this two-level residence. A wood burning fireplace, re-done kitchen, large two-car garage… it’s a post-and-beam jewel with a lot to offer. For a tour, contact Tracy Do Real Estate.

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Listing courtesy of Alexander Amatuzio, Sotheby’s International Realty.

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Big Plans for the LA River in NELA

From KCET and reporter Carren Jao: “The NELA RC (Northeast Los Angeles Riverfront Collaborative) is a(n)… effort to build an identifiable Riverfront District along an eight-mile stretch of the river. The district comprises all of Atwater Village and Elysian Valley and portions of Lincoln Heights, Cypress Park and Glassell Park.”

Curbed LA’s Adrian Glick Kudler calls it a “game changer,” and adds that the RC will also be looking into “bike and car sharing along the river, encouraging job creation that makes sense for the workers in the area, and ‘turning the district into a regional food hub,’ among many other efforts.”

This is wonderful news for residents of Glassell Park, Atwater Village and other great NELA neighborhoods, which were “hot” even before this announcement. Want to get to know NELA better? Contact Tracy Do Real Estate, a great place to begin your NELA home search or sale.

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Map with overlay graphic courtesy of kcet.org and the NELA RC.

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Remodeled Bungalow in Highland Park

List Price $559,000

3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

1,478 sf • 5,914 sf lot

We see a lot of value in this re-done Bungalow that’s not very far from York Avenue in Highland Park. Built in 1920, it has dark wood floors, brand new HVAC, updated electrical and copper plumbing. A lower bonus space could serve as a laundry room or storage.

The renovated kitchen features Carrera marble counter tops, custom cabinetry and new stainless steel appliances. The lovely back patio is ideal for entertaining. For a tour, contact Tracy Do Real Estate.

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Listing courtesy of Sonya Coke, Sotheby’s Int’l Realty – Los Feliz

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710 Fwy Extension Update

The proposed 710 Freeway extension could potentially impact neighborhoods across large swaths of NELA and the SGV, though to what extent is still a matter for debate. From the LA Times: “County transportation officials have released the final version of their analysis of alternatives for closing the so-called 710 gap between Alhambra and Pasadena… The MTA will hold three community open houses to share the report’s information.” The events are:

 

Jan. 23 at Maranantha High School, 6 to 8 p.m.

Jan. 24 at San Marino Community Church, 6 to 8 p.m.

Jan. 26 in the Golden Eagle Building at Cal State L.A., 9 to 11 a.m.

For Daniel Siegal’s full article, click here.

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“Emergency Shelter” is a Multi-Use Prefab

From Carter Williamson Architects in Sydney, Australia, comes this wonderful realization of what a “temporary shelter” can be.

From Arch Daily: “Arriving flat-packed, the Shelter can be assembled quickly and has the potential to make a significant difference when applied to a range of medium to long-term housing solutions… Most importantly, by providing refuge and security for families and communities in crisis.”

“Beyond emergency relief, the Shelter is known as Pavilion, a flexible module of space that could be used as a holiday house, a remote research laboratory… whatever can be conceived of in 37.5 sqm.”

We can think of many applications for a beautifully designed structure like this one. For more photos and schematics visit Carter Williamson Architects and Arch Daily.

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Images courtesy of Carter Williamson Architects and Arch Daily.

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Eastside Dominates List of “Hot Neighborhoods”

Real estate website Redfin wondered, which urban neighborhoods will be the hottest in 2013? Polling 600 agents nationwide they came up with this list of places where increasing sales and rising prices run headlong into a decreasing availability homes. Four of them turned out to be right here in LA. And it’s no surprise to us that three of the hottest neighborhoods in our entire country are the fast-rising Northeast enclaves Highland Park, Eagle Rock and Glassell Park.

The time to sell or buy in these areas is now, and no one knows them better than Tracy Do Real Estate. A proven leader and expert in Eastside purchases and sales.

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Graphic courtesy of Redfin.

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