Offerings at L.A. County’s rising median
Another month, another uptick in home prices across the Southland. The Greater Los Angeles area saw its median sale price for single-family homes climb to $543,000 in the month of April, a 6.5% increase from the previous year, according to CoreLogic. Here
LONG BEACH
This remodeled ranch-style has room to move, with two contiguous lots totaling more than a quarter of an acre. Address: 2040 W. Lincoln St., Long Beach, 90810 Listed for: $545,000 for three bedrooms, one bathroom in 1,140 square feet (0.27-acre lot) Features: Covered porch; updated kitchen with quartz countertops, detached garage About the area: In the 90810 ZIP Code, based on 15 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in April was $355,000, up 1.4% from April 2015, according to CoreLogic.
MONROVIA
Built in 2003, this chalet-style Craftsman features such design characteristics as overhanging eaves, stone pedestals and a covered porch. Address: 335 W. Central Ave., Monrovia, 91016 Listed for: $545,000 for three bedrooms, three bathrooms in 1,482 square feet (1,510-square-foot lot) Features: Porch entry; hardwood floors; living room with fireplace About the area: In the 91016 ZIP Code, based on 23 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in April was $730,000, up 13.2% from April 2015, according to CoreLogic.
NORTH HOLLYWOOD
Drought-tolerant gardens, a detached workshop and a covered patio fill the grounds of this 1950s time capsule. Address: 11063 Kittridge St., North Hollywood, 91606 Listed for: $538,000 for three bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,453 square feet (6,106-square-foot lot) Features: Formal living and dining rooms; ornate fireplace; eat-in kitchen About the area: In the 91606 ZIP Code, based on 19 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in April was $551,000, an increase of 20.6% from April 2015, according to CoreLogic.
MAYFLOWER VILLAGE
This renovated contemporary two-story has new wood floors, an updated kitchen and smart-home technology. Address: 534 Maydee St., Mayflower Village, 91010 Listed for: $548,000 for four bedrooms, three bathrooms in 2,250 square feet (6,271-square-foot lot) Features: Step-down living room with tiled fireplace; master suite with walk-in closet About the area: In the 91010 ZIP Code, based on 16 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in April was $550,000, up 27.2% from April 2015, according to CoreLogic.
VAN NUYS
A long front porch marks the entrance to this 1916 Craftsman-style bungalow, which has a detached guesthouse. Address: 14322 Haynes St., Van Nuys, 91401 Listed for: $520,000 for three bedrooms, three bathrooms in 1,484 square feet (7,506-square-foot lot) Features: Granite and hardwood floors; large front lawn About the area: In the 91401 ZIP Code, based on 23 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in April was $715,000, which was up 16.3% from April 2015, according to CoreLogic.
NEWHALL
This traditional-style home, built in 2005, has vaulted ceilings and a kitchen with a large center island/breakfast bar. Address: 19708 Ellis Henry Court, Newhall, 91321 Listed for: $555,000 for four bedrooms, three bathrooms in 2,420 square feet (5,296-square-foot lot) Features: Hardwood floors; covered patio About the area: In the 91321 ZIP, based on 22 sales, the median price for single-family homes in April was $532,000, down 4.2% from April 2015, according to CoreLogic.