Victorian Gem Has Been Polished to Perfection
A colorful old home has come on the market in the 1300 block of Carroll Avenue in Angelino Heights, developed in 1886 as one of L.A.’s first suburbs.
The block has one of the largest concentrations of Victorians in Southern California, and the nearly 20 houses seldom change hands.
This one, designated as a city cultural landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was built in 1893. It was among the last Victorians to be built on Carroll Avenue and is one of the few examples of the Gay ‘90s style still standing in L.A.
It is also one of the more recognizable homes on Carroll Avenue, having been featured in many movies and commercials during the last 30 years.
About the home: Built for developer Charles C. Haskins, the home has been freshly painted in eight colors and has original woodwork, stained glass and such features as an under-the-staircase, hidden closet known as “the mother-in-law room”; a secret, spacious balcony accessed by opening a door in the back of a bedroom closet; and a door off the kitchen that leads to a staircase and the “maid’s room” on the second floor. There is also a water closet with a working toilet in the garden.
The home was recently restored and now has central heat, a retrofitted foundation and a new roof.
Asking price: $750,000
Size: Four bedrooms and two bathrooms in 2,500 square feet
Features: The home has spectacular views of downtown L.A., even from the secret balcony reached from the bedroom closet.
There are a number of balconies and porches, all with views of the city and other Victorians on Carroll Avenue. The house also has a full basement and an attic. The garden has fruit trees.
Where: 1344 Carroll Ave.; open house today and Saturday, from noon to 2 p.m. Carroll Avenue is near Echo Park and Dodger Stadium.
Contact: Murray Burns, (213) 482-5102
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