Los Angeles | $3.495 million
A 1965 midcentury modern home with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms sits on a 0.2-acre lot.
This home has been renovated by the sellers, who purchased the home in 2022 and restored the original walnut siding and terrazzo floors, updated the plumbing and electrical systems, and installed new double-glazed windows and skylights.
Located in Ladera Heights, the hotel is approximately 10 minutes from downtown Culver City and 15 minutes from Los Angeles International Airport and the beaches of Playa del Rey. Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach and Long Beach are approximately a 30 minute drive away.
size: 3,338 sq ft
Price per square foot: $1,047
indoor: A paved path runs parallel to the driveway, passing through a garden filled with drought-tolerant plants and leading to a gated courtyard.
The front door opens into a foyer with terrazzo tile flooring and access to a full bathroom with a walk-in shower.
To the right is the sunken living room with new hardwood floors, a freestanding brick fireplace and folding glass doors that open to the courtyard. On the other side of the fireplace is the dining room with a brass pendant light fixture and glass doors that open to the courtyard.
The space opens to a kitchen that features custom cabinetry, quartzite slab countertops and white enamel appliances with gold-tone hardware. An island with a waterfall counter separates the kitchen from a family room that also features walnut paneling, another fireplace and glass doors that open to the pool area at the rear of the home.
One of the bedrooms, currently used as a home office, is located off the family room, and this bedroom has further walnut paneling and glass doors that open to the pool and also provide access to the powder room.
The remaining three bedrooms are located on the other side of the home. The master suite has a walk-in closet, a bathroom with a sleek oval tub and separate shower, and sliding glass doors that open to a private courtyard surrounded by a white brick wall. The other two bedrooms are connected by a full bathroom.
Outdoor space: A central courtyard serves as an extension of the living space, with a wooden platform providing lounging space. A partially covered patio is located at the rear of the home and is next to the pool and spa. An attached garage can accommodate three cars.
tax: $43,692 (Estimated)
contact: Susan Perryman, Carolwood Estates, 310-261-1960; carolwoodre.com
San Francisco | $2,998,000
3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom condo in 48 unit building built in 1961
Occupying half a floor of a 21-story building on Russian Hill, this apartment overlooks Coit Tower and San Francisco Bay in the distance. It’s less than a half mile from the city’s famous landmark, Lombard Street, and close to Fisherman’s Wharf and George Sterling Park, where you can see the Golden Gate Bridge from the sports fields and tennis courts. Wine shops, ice cream parlors, and Spanish restaurants are about a 5-minute walk away.
City Lights, a bookstore associated with the Beat poetry scene, is about a 15-minute walk away, and San Francisco International Airport is a 30-minute drive away.
size: 2,017 square feet
Price per square foot: $1,486
indoor: The apartment’s front door opens to wide-plank hardwood floors and a foyer leading to a powder room.
Beyond is an open living space with a sitting area on the left large enough for a sectional sofa and a few chairs, and a dining area with built-in shelves to the right. Floor-to-ceiling windows along the back wall offer expansive views of the city, and doors in the dining area lead out onto a balcony.
Accessed from the dining area or foyer, the kitchen features sleek white cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, including a window-mounted refrigerator, electric stove and double oven. A side-by-side washer and dryer are located beneath the kitchen counter extension.
All three bedrooms are accessible from the entry hallway, with the master suite at the far end featuring a walk-in closet, a private balcony with water views, and a bathroom with a combined shower and deep soaking tub.
The adjacent bedroom is currently being used as a study. The third bedroom has a built-in desk and space for a queen size bed. These two bedrooms share a full bathroom.
Outdoor space: The balcony overlooks the dining area and is covered, with space for chairs and a small table. The building has a staffed lobby. This apartment has one designated parking space.
tax: $43,128 (estimated) plus $3,278/month homeowners association fees
contact: Alice Alioto, Sotheby’s International Realty, San Francisco brokerage, 415-640-5260; sothebysrealty.com
San Rafael | $3.495 million
The hillside home was built in 1964. It has five bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms and sits on a half-acre lot.
Located in the Fair Hills neighborhood, the home is within a 10-minute drive of downtown shopping and restaurants, Boyd Memorial Park with walking trails surrounded by mature redwood trees, and nearby highly rated public schools, including Sun Valley Elementary School.
San Anselmo is about a 10 minute drive. McNears Beach Park on San Pablo Bay is about a 20 minute drive. Oakland and Santa Rosa are about a 45 minute drive. San Jose is about a 90 minute drive.
size: 4,067 sq ft
Price per square foot: $859
indoor: A long driveway leads from the street to the front porch with pool, where glass double doors covered with a roof overhang open into a foyer with hardwood floors.
The hardwood floors continue into the living room which features a fireplace, sliding glass doors that open to a large balcony, and large windows with views of the mountains in the distance. To the right is the dining room which also has sliding glass doors that open to the balcony. The dining room opens to the kitchen which has newer wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a dining area, and a door to the garage.
On this floor, three bedrooms are accessible via a hallway leading from the foyer. The master suite at the far end opens onto a balcony and is large enough for a king-size bed and separate sitting area. The attached bathroom has a deep soaking tub and separate shower. Across the hall, the other two bedrooms are each large enough for a queen-size bed and share a shared bathroom.
Two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom are located on the lower level and are accessible via the entry stairs. A home theater, powder room and family room with deck access are also located on this level.
Outdoor space: The lower level has a spacious deck with mountain views and the option for separate dining and entertaining areas. The front door leads to a courtyard with a saltwater pool. The attached garage has parking for two cars.
tax: $43,712 (estimated) plus $3/month homeowners association fees
contact: Paul O’Neill, Corcoran Icon Properties, 415-309-8751; corcoran.com
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