What L.A. County’s median sales price buys in Altadena, Van Nuys and Whittier
In December, the median sales price for single-family homes in Greater L.A. was $545,000, a 5.8% increase year over year, according to CoreLogic. About that amount buys a midcentury home in Altadena; an updated Spanish bungalow in Van Nuys; and a 1907 Craftsman in Whittier.
Here’s a larger look:
ALTADENA: This flat-roofed post-and-beam, built in 1950, has grounds that include 18 fruit trees and a chicken coop/dog kennel.
Address: 737 Colman St., Altadena, 91001
Listed for: $549,000 for two bedrooms, one bathroom in 1,044 square feet (6,703-square-foot lot)
Features: Solar heating system; hardwood and cork floors; beamed ceilings
About the area: In the 91001 ZIP Code, based on 35 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in December was $775,000, up 16.3% year over year, according to CoreLogic.
VAN NUYS: White walls and dark laminate floors lend a contemporary sheen to this updated three-bedroom bungalow.
Address: 14638 Hamlin St., Van Nuys, 91411
Listed for: $550,000 for three bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms in 1,517 square feet (7,500-square-foot lot)
Features: Living room with fireplace; quartz countertops; two-car garage
About the area: In the 91411 ZIP Code, based on five sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in December was $770,000, a 22.8% increase year over year, according to CoreLogic.
WHITTIER: A pop-up dormer and tapered pedestals are among the distinguishing features of this 1907 Craftsman-style bungalow.
Address: 6207 Comstock Ave., Whittier, 90601
Listed for: $565,000 for three bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,460 square feet (7,000-square-foot lot)
Features: Covered porch; living room with fireplace; mature trees
About the area: In the 90601 ZIP Code, based on 15 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in December was $505,000, up 3.1% year over year, according to CoreLogic.
ALTADENA: Built in 1947, this ranch-style house features original hardwood floors and French doors that open to a large deck/patio.
Address: 682 Stonehurst Drive, Altadena, 91001
Listed for: $545,000 for two bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,402 square feet (6,230-square-foot lot)
Features: Living room with fireplace; mountain views
About the area: In the 91001 ZIP Code, based on 35 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in December was $775,000, up 16.3% year over year, according to CoreLogic.
VAN NUYS: This 1920s Spanish bungalow was recently remodeled and has a new kitchen and a master bedroom with a walk-in closet.
Address: 6609 Vesper Ave., Van Nuys, 91405
Listed for: $539,000 for three bedrooms, 1.75 bathrooms in 1,332 square feet (5,881-square-foot lot)
Features: Laminate flooring; new windows; rolled ceilings
About the area: In the 91405 ZIP Code, based on 13 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in December was $513,000, a 0.6% increase year over year, according to CoreLogic.
WHITTIER: A wide covered porch wraps the front of this renovated three-bedroom with a separate studio/guesthouse.
Address: 11720 Dorland St., Whittier, 90601
Listed for: $575,000 for three bedrooms, 2.75 bathrooms in 1,747 square feet (6,598-square-foot lot)
Features: New roof; living room with brick fireplace; updated kitchen
About the area: In the 90601 ZIP Code, based on 15 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in December was $505,000, up 3.1% year over year, according to CoreLogic.
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