Homes with closet appeal for $450,000
We’ve seen some interesting home-building trends pop up in recent years, from pet-washing stations to pizza ovens to outdoor kitchens. But the feature most likely to show up in a typical new home in 2016 is rather elemental: a walk-in closet in the master bedroom, according to a survey by the National Assn. of Home Builders. Here’s a look at how much closet space about $450,000 buys around Los Angeles County.
VERMONT VISTA
This renovated ranch-style home in South L.A. has new wood laminate floors, beamed ceilings and a master suite with dual vanities and a large walk-in closet. Address: 11816 S. Hoover St., Los Angeles, 90044
Listed for: $459,000 for four bedrooms, three bathrooms in 1,890 square feet (7,875-square-foot lot)
Features: New windows; modern kitchen with quartz countertops; landscaping
About the area: In the 90044 ZIP Code, based on 20 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in February was $279,000, up 16.3% from February 2015, according to CoreLogic.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS
This 1916 Craftsman in Central L.A. has a walk-in closet in each of its two bedrooms. Wood-framed windows, builtins and molding are among vintage details. Address: 2200 10th Ave., Los Angeles, 90018 Listed for: $469,900 square feet for two bedrooms, one bathroom in 1,024 square feet (4,214-square-foot lot) Features: Kitchen with granite countertops; covered patio; citrus trees About the area: In 90018 ZIP, based on 14 sales, the median price for single-family homes in February was $583,000, up 55.3% from February 2015, according to CoreLogic.
MISSION HILLS
A den with a fireplace, a two-story living room and a master suite with a walk-in closet highlight this two-story in the San Fernando Valley. Address: 11060 Sharp Ave., Mission Hills, 91345 Listed for: $449,900 for three bedrooms, three bathrooms in 1,606 square feet Features: Eat-in kitchen, separate laundry room About the area: In the 91345 ZIP Code, based on 10 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in February was $415,000, down 1.2% from the February 2015, according to CoreLogic.
BALDWIN PARK
A stucco facade belies the contemporary interiors of this San Gabriel Valley two-story, which has a master bedroom with walk-in closet for a total of three bedrooms. Address: 1601 Via Rosa, Baldwin Park, 91706 Listed for: $449,000 for three bedrooms, three bathrooms in 1,522 square feet (2,098-square-foot lot) Features: Fireplace; recessed lighting; remodeled kitchen About the area: In the 91706 ZIP Code, based on 20 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in February was $356,000, up 10.5% from February 2015, according to CoreLogic.
SAN DIMAS
This two-story has vaulted ceilings and a covered patio off the kitchen. A walk-in closet and granite countertops highlight the master bedroom and bath. Address: 1382 Wickham Court, San Dimas, 91773 Listed for: $458,800 for three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms in 1,659 square feet (2,552-square-foot lot) Features: Hardwood floors; open-plan living and dining rooms About the area: In the 91773 ZIP Code, based on 14 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in February was $577,000, up 15.4% from February 2015, according to CoreLogic.
PALMDALE
A master suite, complete with a fireplace, private retreat and oversized walk-in closet, takes center stage at this 4,449-square-foot home in Antelope Valley. Address: 39131 Giant Sequoia St., Palmdale, 93551 Listed for: $454,900 for four bedrooms, three bathrooms in 4,469 square feet Features: Kitchen island; stone floors; covered patio About the area: In the 93551 ZIP, based on 57 sales, the median for single-family homes in February was $309,000, up 3.9% from February 2015, according to CoreLogic.