What does $425,000 buy in L.A.?
What does about $425,000 buy you in Los Angeles County? In one area, an early-1900s period home and in another, a newer 3,570-square-foot house with a range of amenities. Here’s a sampling of homes in Los Angeles County on the market at that price point.
SUN VALLEY: Built in the 1940s, this renovated bungalow features a living room with wood floors and a large bay window.
Address: 7418 Farmdale Ave., Sun Valley, 91605
Listed for: $425,000 for three bedrooms, one bathroom in 996 square feet (6,571-squarefoot lot)
Features: Kitchen with new cabinets, updated bathroom, covered patio
About the area: In the 91605 ZIP Code, based on 19 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $449,000, up 13.7% from the previous year, according to CoreLogic.
SANTA CLARITA: Wood siding and distressed laminate floors lend a contemporary look to this three-bedroom in the Canyon Country community.
Address: 27519 Esterbrook Ave., Santa Clarita, 91351
Listed for: $424,950 for three bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,480 square feet (5,884square-foot lot)
Features: Drought tolerant landscaping, remodeled kitchen, new electrical/water heater/roof
About the area: In the 91351 ZIP Code, based on 14 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $385,000, down 3.8% from the previous year.
GLENDORA: This 1905 bungalow in north Glendora is entered through a wide screened-in porch.
Address: 543 N. Wabash Ave., Glendora, 91741
Listed for: $425,000 for two bedrooms, one bathroom in 805 square feet (6,000square-foot lot)
Features: Hardwood floors, mature landscaping, paver patio
About the area: In the 91741 ZIP Code, based on 20 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $$690,000, up 21.2% from the previous year, according to CoreLogic.
SAN PEDRO: A front gable roofline, double-hung windows and tall pillars are in keeping with the period style of this 1920s Craftsman-style bungalow in the Holy Trinity area.
Address: 980 W. Crestwood Ave., San Pedro, 90731
Listed for: $425,000 for three bedrooms, 1.75 bathrooms in 1,275 square feet
Features: Two-bedroom main house, one-bedroom permitted studio, droughttolerant landscaping
About the area: In the 90731 ZIP Code, based on 25 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $480,000, down 27.8% from the previous year, according to CoreLogic.
PALMDALE: A master suite with a two-sided fireplace and walk-in closet highlights this two-story home in Calico Terrace.
Address: 1635 Balinese Court, Palmdale, 93551
Listed for: $425,000 for four bedrooms, four bathrooms in 3,570 square feet (9,033square-foot lot)
Features: Living/dining room with built-in wine storage, center-island kitchen, loft/media room with wet bar
About the area: In the 93551 ZIP Code, based on 95 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $300,000, up 8.3% from the previous year, according to CoreLogic.
POMONA: The 1900s vintage of this Arts and Craftsstyle bungalow in Lincoln Park is evident in its boxbeam ceilings, pocket doors and original wood floors.
Address: 407 San Francisco Ave., Pomona, 91767
Listed for: $420,000 for four bedrooms, one bathroom in 1,814 square feet (6,000square-foot lot)
Features: Remodeled kitchen with travertine floors, formal dining room, period details
About the area: In the 91767 ZIP Code, based on 30 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $360,000, up 11.6% from the previous year.