Glendale | $1,195,000
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom home was built in 1952 on a 0.1 acre lot.
This recently updated home is located on a slope in the Woodbury neighborhood, about a 5-minute drive from public elementary, middle and high schools and 10 minutes from Americana at Brand Shopping Center and Glendale Galleria Mall.
It’s not far from the Eagle Rock border and less than 10 minutes from Occidental College and surrounding shopping and dining. Downtown Los Angeles is approximately 20 minutes away.
size: 1,375 square feet
Price per square foot: $869
indoor: Brick stairs lead to the front door, which leads to a tiled entryway with access to the garage.
To the left is the living room with high beamed ceilings, lime-washed walls, a marble-enclosed fireplace, and ornate chandeliers.
This space opens to a dining area with windows that open to an updated kitchen with polished marble counters, a combination of cabinetry and open shelving, and a door to a brick patio.
The two bedrooms are located on the second floor and are accessed via an open staircase in the living room. They share a bathroom with a claw-foot tub and his with two pedestal sinks.
A staircase leads up to the main suite, which occupies the entire third floor. The bedroom has a separate living area, sliding glass doors leading to a private balcony, and enough space for a king-sized bed. The bathroom has a custom marble sink and shower, lined with neutral-toned tiles and finished with marble accents.
Outdoor space: The patio outside the kitchen is covered by a wooden pergola. The backyard features mature Meyer lemon and olive trees. From there, a flight of stairs leads to a dirt area at the top of the property, with views of the valley below and space for chairs and a small table. The attached garage can accommodate 2 cars.
tax: $14,940 (estimated)
contact: Joshua Wynn Gibson, West Shores Realty, 310-295-1136; Westshoresrealty.com
San Francisco | $1.198 billion
A 1914 Craftsman-style home with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and an en-suite guest apartment on 0.1 acres.
This home is located on Mission Terrace, a 10-minute walk from Balboa High School and Balboa Park athletic fields, playgrounds, and indoor pool, and about a 5-minute drive from Safeway and Whole Foods supermarkets and the public library. Ocean Beach is about a 15-minute drive away.
City University of San Francisco and Balboa Park BART Station are approximately half a mile away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the Civic Center area by public transportation. San Francisco International Airport is 40 minutes away. It takes about an hour to drive to San Jose.
size: 2,295 square feet
Price per square foot: $522
indoor: External stairs lead from the sidewalk to the front door, which is surrounded by a covered porch and secured with a wrought iron gate.
To the right of the entryway is the living room with hardwood floors and a decorative whitewashed brick fireplace. Hardwood floors lead to the family room with windows overlooking the porch.
From there, a long hallway leads to the kitchen with stainless steel appliances and space for a table at the back of the house.
The two bedrooms are located off a hallway that connects the family room and kitchen. Both have private bathrooms. The master bedroom also has a small deck that steps down to the backyard.
Two further bedrooms are located on the second floor and are accessed via stairs in the hallway. Each bed is large enough to hold a king size bed. They share a modern bathroom with a walk-in shower.
The guest apartment is located at the back of the garage. It features a wall-to-wall galley kitchenette, enough space for a bed and small sofa, and a full bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower.
Outdoor space: The backyard is surrounded by a wooden fence and has landscaping along its borders. The attached garage has space for two cars and also has side-by-side washer and dryer storage.
tax: $14,976 (estimated)
contact: Michael Minson, Level Up Group, Keller Williams Luxury International, 415-606-2625; levelupgroup.com
Carmel | $1.15 million
1968 condo with two bedrooms and two bathrooms on 0.04 acres in a gated retirement community.
This detached home is part of the Del Mesa condominium development and is located near the main building with amenities such as a restaurant, library, and several gathering spaces. It’s about a 10-minute drive from downtown Carmel and about 15 minutes from Carmel Beach and Monterey.
Pebble Beach Golf Course is a 20-minute drive away. San Jose Mineta International Airport is approximately 1.5 hours away.
size: 1,584 square feet
Price per square foot: $726
indoor: From the sidewalk, a wide staircase leads to double doors leading to the entrance.
To the right is the living room with hardwood floors, large windows, gas fireplace, and sliding glass doors leading to the spacious deck. Opposite the fireplace is a study with tall windows overlooking the deck.
Hardwood floors lead to a windowed dining area with built-in cabinetry. This space is separated by a breakfast bar from the kitchen with white cabinets, granite counters, and a large window above the sink.
Both bedrooms are located off a hallway leading from the front door. The primary suite at the far end features multiple windows, built-in wall storage, and a bathroom with a granite vanity and walk-in shower with a glass door. The other bedroom across the hall is large enough for a queen-sized bed and desk. A bathroom with stall shower is available.
Outdoor space: The deck is partially covered by a roof overhang and is large enough to accommodate a separate living and dining area. The house has one covered parking spot. Community facilities include a gym with indoor pool, bowling alley, putting green, art studio, garden, and dog park.
tax: $12,650 (estimated) plus $2,427 monthly homeowners association fees.
contact: Claudia McCotter, Sotheby’s International Realty, 831-293-3391; Sotheby’s Realty.com
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