Los Angeles | $2.2 million
Three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom storybook cottage built in 1926 on 0.1 acre.
The home is nestled in the hills above Laurel Canyon, less than a 5-minute drive from Hollywood Boulevard and less than 10 minutes from the Sunset Strip nightspot. Canyon Country Store, a popular neighborhood market, Trader Joe’s, and hiking trails at Runyon Canyon Park are also nearby.
CBS Television City Complex is 10 minutes away. Studio City in the San Fernando Valley or Beverly Hills are about a 15-minute drive away. Dodger Stadium is 30 minutes away.
size: 2,119 square feet
Price per square foot: $1,038
indoor: Up the stairs from the driveway is an arched door leading to the entrance hall.
To the left is a recessed living room with a bright red ceiling. Fireplace surrounded by colorful tiles. Tall windows with stained glass accents overlook the surrounding trees. There is also access to the balcony.
On the other side of the foyer is the dining room with bright yellow walls and diamond glass windows. This space opens to the stone-floored kitchen, breakfast area with built-in banquette, and Dutch doors providing access to the outdoors. There is a powder room just off the kitchen.
A staircase in the foyer leads to two bedrooms on the second floor. The primary suite includes a bedroom large enough for a king-sized bed, diamond glass windows, a large walk-in closet, and a bathroom with a soaking tub and separate shower. Another bedroom and full bathroom are located on the other side of the second floor hall. An octagonal library with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves is also located on this floor.
A third bedroom and full bathroom are located on the bottom floor of the home, which also includes a laundry room with sink and washer and dryer.
Outdoor space: There are two outdoor areas off the main level. Balcony with treetop views and patio with fountain and small koi pond. A separate patio, accessed from the top floor, is surrounded by a low wrought iron fence and rock wall. The attached garage can accommodate 2 cars.
tax: $27,504 (estimated)
contact: Dag Eliason and Alexandre Anu, The Agency, 424-278-4129; theagencyre.com
Orange | $2,195,000
1921 prairie style home with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on 0.2 acres
With state-of-the-art electrical systems and fresh exterior paint, this home is located in the heart of Old Town, within walking distance of the public library, City Hall, Chapman University, and the Hilbert Museum of California Art, which houses an extensive collection of 20th century art. It is located in -Watercolors of the century. It is a 10 minute drive from Disneyland and 20 minutes from Irvine.
Newport Beach is a 30-minute drive away. Downtown Los Angeles is less than an hour away from him.
size: 2,303 square feet
Price per square foot: $953
indoor: A paved path runs across the manicured lawn to a covered porch that surrounds the entrance.
The oak front door provides direct access to the living room with large windows, original woodwork and hardwood floors. To the right is a study with built-in bookshelves and a built-in pull-out bed. Straight through a wide columned doorway is the dining room with original built-ins and leaded glass windows.
This space opens to a sunny kitchen with wood cabinetry, black quartz countertops, a vintage white enamel Wedgwood stove, and the home’s original cooking table. A sunroom, full bathroom with combined bathtub and shower, and mudroom with laundry hooks are located off the kitchen.
All four bedrooms are located on the second floor and are accessed from the study staircase. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet and a balcony overlooking the neighborhood. There are two twin beds in the adjoining bedroom. His two across the hall are currently set up as a home office and den. A full bathroom with white porcelain pedestal sink, integrated tub and shower, and laundry chute to the mudroom are also located on this level.
Outdoor space: At the rear of the home is a covered patio that opens onto a recently resurfaced inground pool. A fruit-bearing tree is planted in the backyard. The separate garage can accommodate 2 cars.
tax: $27,432 (estimated, this home qualifies for property tax relief under the Mills Act)
contact: Lisa Blanc and Krista Blanc, Seven Gables Real Estate, 714-231-9622; lisablanc.realscout.com
Redwood City | $2.2 million
Recently renovated 1939 home. There are four bedrooms and three bathrooms on the 0.1 acre property.
This home is located in a quiet neighborhood half a mile from Eaton Park, which has hiking trails with views of San Francisco Bay. We are a 10-minute walk from Clifford Elementary School and a 10-minute drive from well-known middle and high schools. Grocery stores, movie theaters, and a Caltrain station are also located in the city center, approximately 10 minutes away.
The beaches of Half Moon Bay are approximately 30 minutes away. Downtown San Jose is about a 40 minute drive. San Francisco is less than an hour’s drive away.
size: 1,729 square feet
Price per square foot: $1,272
indoor: A brick path leads across the front lawn to a small covered porch paved with brick.
Light blue Dutch doors open directly into the sunny living area with a fireplace surrounded by chamfered plaster. This space opens to a dining area and an updated kitchen with a waterfall counter and large island with stainless steel appliances, including a beverage refrigerator and built-in microwave.
A hallway with a closet off the kitchen leads to all four bedrooms. The master bedroom is large enough for a king size bed and desk. The private bathroom has a glass walk-in shower. The room across the hall has a bathroom with bathtub/shower combination located next to the primary suite.
There are two further bedrooms, one with a walk-in closet and one with an en-suite bathroom, located at the end of the hall along with a door to the rear garden.
Outdoor space: A wooden deck at the back of the house steps down to a gravel area large enough for lounging, eating, or grilling, with a lawn beyond. The backyard is surrounded by a wooden fence and the neighboring trees provide shade. The attached garage can accommodate 1 car.
tax: $27,504 (estimated)
contact: Herman Chan, Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty, 415-787-3450; Sotheby’s Realty.com
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