L.A. County fixer-uppers for $650,000
Here’s a look at fixer-upper homes you can buy right now for $650,000 in Altadena, Sylmar and Long Beach in L.A. County.
ALTADENA
One of the 160 historic “Janes Cottages” built by E.P. Janes in the 1920s, this architectural gem could use an exterior renovation to restore its former glory. Address: 198 W. Altadena Drive, Altadena, 91001 Listed for: $649,000 for three bedrooms, one bathroom in 1,176 square feet (8,367-square-foot lot) Features: Steep-pitched rooflines; rounded edges; living room with fireplace; spacious front and back yards About the area: In the 91001 ZIP Code, based on 29 sales, the median price for single-family homes in September was $837,000, down 7.8% year over year, according to Core Logic.
ALTADENA
This 94-year-old home features five types of hardwood floors throughout its commodious common rooms. Address: 487 Crosby St., Altadena, 91001 Listed for: $650,000 for three bedrooms, one bathroom in 1,509 square feet (5,789-square-foot lot) Features: Covered entry; living room with white-painted brick fireplace; second-story bonus room; private backyard About the area: In the 91001 ZIP Code, based on 29 sales, the median price for single-family homes in September was $837,000, down 7.8% year over year, according to Core Logic.
SYLMAR
A spacious great room with dramatic beams and a towering stone fireplace serves as the centerpiece for this corner-lot two-story home in need of work both inside and out. Address: 15008 Larkspur St., Sylmar, 91342 Listed for: $629,900 for four bedrooms, three bathrooms in 2,328 square feet (10,890-square-foot lot) Features: Double-door entry, tile kitchen, French doors, spacious lot About the area: In the 91342 ZIP Code, based on 53 sales, the median price for single-family homes in September was $558,000, up 5.7% year over year, according to Core Logic.
SYLMAR
A second-story balcony takes in sweeping mountain views from this 1970s home on a hill. Address: 13437 Lochrin Lane, Sylmar, 91342 Listed for: $649,900 for four bedrooms, three bathrooms in 2,643 square feet (7,440-square-foot lot) Features: Custom built-ins; master suite with spa tub; custom rock BBQ area; fruit trees About the area: In the 91342 ZIP Code, based on 53 sales, the median price for single-family homes in September was $558,000, up 5.7% year over year, according to Core Logic.
LONG BEACH
A glass-enclosed patio hangs off the back of this singlestory home with white-painted beams and brick accents. Address: 6407 E. Marita St., Long Beach, 90815 Listed for: $699,000 for three bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,496 square feet (6,391-square-foot lot) Features: Front yard with lamppost; skylit kitchen; living room with mirrored walls; fenced back patio About the area: In the 90815 ZIP Code, based on 34 sales, the median price for single-family homes in September was $756,000, up 9.1% year over year, according to Core Logic.
LONG BEACH
This four-unit property could be a possible investment opportunity complete with a duplex, a pair of one-bedroom apartments and a four-car garage. Address: 2486 Pasadena Ave., Long Beach, 90806 Listed for: $689,000 for four bedrooms, four bathrooms in 1,960 square feet (5,928-square-foot lot) Features: Gated lot, covered entry, grassy backyard About the area: In the 90806 ZIP Code, based on nine sales, the median price for single-family homes in September was $538,000, up 3.7% year over year, according to Core Logic.