Home of the Day: English cottage style in Silver Lake for $950,000

Set behind tall hedges and fencing, this updated English cottage-style home in Silver Lake invites outdoor entertaining with a large, tree-topped deck space and various patios. One floor of living retains its period charm with coved ceilings, double-hung windows and living room with a fireplace.

Address: 1817 Silver Lake Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90026

Price: $950,000

Year built: 1927

House size: 1,242 square feet, three bedrooms, one bathrooms

Lot size: 5,200 square feet

Features: Coved ceilings, wood floors, arched doorways, skylights, formal living and dining rooms, front porch, deck patio, shade trees, drought tolerant landscaping, two-car garage

About the area: The median sale price for single-family homes in the 90026 ZIP Code in June was $680,000 based on 13 sales, according to CoreLogic. That was a 6.3% decrease in median price compared to the previous year.

Agent: Tracy Do, John Aaroe Group, (323) 842-4001

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