South, east and north L.A. for $500,000
Here’s a look at what roughly half a million dollars buys right now in the Van Nuys, Leimert Park and Boyle Heights communities.
VAN NUYS
This light-blue one-story features a full-size den with a fireplace. Address: 15441 Archwood St., Van Nuys, 91406 Listed for: $469,000 for two bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,252 square feet (5,000-square-foot lot) Features: Covered patio; laminate floors; sliding glass doors
About the area: In the 91406 ZIP Code, based on 32 sales, the median price for single-family homes in October was $550,000, up 0.9% year over year, according to CoreLogic.
VAN NUYS
Bamboo floors line this one-story home that is set on a culde-sac. Address: 7244 Willis Ave., Van Nuys, 91405 Listed for: $525,000 for three bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,200 square feet (5,105-square-foot lot) Features: Fenced yard; stone patio; fruit trees; bamboo floors
About the area: In the 91405 ZIP Code, based on 19 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in October was $580,000, up 4% year over year, according to CoreLogic.
LEIMERT PARK
Red accents punctuate the exterior of this one-story home with a detached garage. Address: 3706 Arlington Ave., Los Angeles, 90018 Listed for: $529,000 for two bedrooms, one bathroom in 1,468 square feet (6,669-square-foot lot) Features: Covered porch; hardwood f loors; large backyard About the area: In the 90018 ZIP Code, based on 19 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in October was $580,000, up 7.4% year over year, according to CoreLogic.
LEIMERT PARK
Four bedrooms fit into this one-story home, which features an updated kitchen and remodeled bathrooms. Address: 3797 Cimarron St., Los Angeles, 90018 Listed for: $475,000 for four bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,092 square feet (4,919-square-foot lot) Features: New fixtures; laminate flooring; patio; remodeled bathrooms About the area: In the 90018 ZIP Code, based on 19 sales, the median price for single-family homes in October was $580,000, up 7.4% year over year, according to CoreLogic.
BOYLE HEIGHTS
Recent renovations have left this home sporting a new roof, new floors and stainless-steel appliances. Address: 3114 Malabar St., Los Angeles, 90063 Listed for: $515,000 for three bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,020 square feet (3,249-square-foot lot) Features: Custom master bathroom; walk-in closet; custom kitchen cabinetry; new roof About the area: In the 90063 ZIP Code, based on 15 sales, the median price for single-family homes in October was $370,000, up 6.5% year over year, according to CoreLogic.
BOYLE HEIGHTS
This single-story house features an open floor plan. Address: 335 S. Pecan St., Los Angeles, 90033 Listed for: $510,000 for three bedrooms, one bathroom in 1,009 square feet (3,315-square-foot lot) Features: Renovated kitchen; bonus room; custom appliances; rear entrance parking About the area: In the 90033 ZIP Code, based on four sales, the median price for single-family homes in October was $480,000, up 23.9% year over year, according to CoreLogic.