Pasadena | $1.269 million
A 1926 Spanish-style home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, on a 0.2 acre lot
This home, on the market for the first time in 40 years, is located in a historic district in the Casa Grande neighborhood, where many of the homes date back to the early 20th century. It is about a mile from Pasadena High School and Victory Park, which has baseball fields and a recreation center with an indoor gym. The Rose Bowl Stadium and Los Angeles County Arboretum, in Arcadia, are approximately 10 minutes away.
Griffith Park is 15 minutes’ drive away. Downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood Burbank Airport are approximately half an hour away.
Size: 1,456 square feet
Price per square foot: $872
Indoors: A path crosses the front lawn to a Saltillo-tiled terrace, where an original wooden door opens directly into the living room.
This space has a coffered ceiling, a fireplace with a simple log mantelpiece and an arched door leading to a dining room with an original wrought iron chandelier and built-in cupboards.
A breakfast room, currently used as a home office, separates the dining room from a kitchen with original Saltillo tile floors, green cabinetry, quartz counters and a pantry with access to the backyard and space for a washer and dryer.
All three bedrooms are off a hallway that extends from the living room. The master bedroom, at the rear of the house, has original hardwood floors, French doors opening to a covered patio, and an en suite bathroom with cent tile flooring. The adjoining bedroom is large enough to accommodate a full size bed and a desk. The third bedroom, at the front of the house, is adjacent to a bathroom with a combined bath and shower.
Exterior: The patio off the master bedroom is covered by a wooden pergola. The backyard is landscaped with mature trees and includes a brick centerpiece and a second, larger patio. The detached garage can accommodate two cars. there is room to park more on the cul-de-sac.
Taxes: $15,864 (estimated)
Contact: Lexi Newman, Compass, 323-539-7438; compass.com
Lake Arrowhead | $1.299 million
A 1989 house with five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, on a 0.6 acre lot
This home, being sold fully furnished, is located in the Summit neighborhood, close to popular hiking trails. It is less than a 15-minute drive from the breweries, boutiques and restaurants of Lake Arrowhead Village and 10 minutes from the Lake Arrowhead Country Club, which features an 18-hole golf course.
Big Bear Lake ski resorts are about an hour away. Driving to Los Angeles or Irvine takes about 90 minutes.
Size: 3,402 square feet
Price per square foot: $382
Indoors: A wooden deck connects the driveway to the front door, which opens into a foyer with hardwood floors.
The wood flooring continues into an open living area with high ceilings, a sitting area anchored by an elegant fireplace and sliding glass doors that offer access to the deck and views of the mountains in the distance. There is space for a dining area between the living room and the updated kitchen, which has open shelving and a white tile backsplash.
A powder room and home office are off the living room, and a large game room with a fireplace and access to the deck is off the hallway.
All five bathrooms are on the lower level, accessible by the stairs in the foyer. The master bedroom has sliding glass doors that open to the lower deck and an en-suite bathroom with a deep soaking tub and walk-in shower. At the other end of the hall is a guest room with another en-suite bathroom. In between there are three more bedrooms, one of which is currently used as a recreation room. They share a bathroom with a glass-walled shower. A closet off the hall contains a stacked washer and dryer.
Exterior: The deck off the upper level of the home is surrounded by mature trees and is large enough to accommodate a grill and dining furniture. The lower level deck also has plenty of room for entertaining. Attached garage holds two cars. Lake rights come with the house.
Taxes: $16,236 (estimated)
Contact: Simone Knepper, Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty, 949-547-7660; coldwellbankerhomes.com
La Mesa | $1.285 million
A 1956 ranch-style home with four bedrooms and two bathrooms, on a 0.4 acre lot
This home is 10 minutes from downtown coffee shops and restaurants and the site of the annual Oktoberfest that has been drawing crowds to this small San Diego County town since the early 1970s. It is also about 10 minutes from several malls, a Trader Joe’s and a Target. A public high school is about five minutes away. Sweetwater Summit Regional Park, a popular spot for fishing and horseback riding, is less than 15 minutes away.
The drive to the University of San Diego takes less than 15 minutes. Downtown San Diego is approximately 20 minutes away.
Size: 2,015 square feet
Price per square foot: $638
Indoors: The house is set behind a circular road, with fenced stairs leading to a long covered terrace.
The front door opens directly into a living room with beamed ceilings, built-in shelves and a whitewashed brick fireplace. The dining room beyond has a mid-century modern star chandelier and glass doors that open to a patio and pool area.
The dining room connects to an updated kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, including a gas range and wine refrigerator, and a window over the sink overlooking the pool.
The master bedroom, a recent addition to the living room, has enough space for a king-size bed and plenty of built-in wardrobes.
The other three bedrooms are off a hallway that runs from the opposite side of the living room. One has been configured as a single guest house and office. There are two full bathrooms in this part of the house. One has a new vanity and original green tile lining the combined tub and shower. The other has a walk-in shower, library wallpaper and a floating vanity.
Exterior: The patio behind the house is partially shaded by a yellow and white striped awning. Beyond that is an indoor pool. From there, steps lead up to a platform overlooking the pool. Nearby is a running dog. The attached garage has two parking spaces and a home gym setup.
Taxes: $16,086 (estimated)
Contact: Nick Feenberg, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, 858-205-4336; sothebysrealty.com
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