2- to 4-bedroom homes in Los Angeles County for about $915,000
Affordability is among the biggest roadblocks facing home buyers, especially in California’s larger metros, where home prices continue to rise as inventory shrinks. In Greater Los Angeles, the average price of a two- to four-bedroom house is $915,000, according to a survey by the real estate website Redfin.
Here’s a sample of L.A.-area homes for sale at around that price point.
Valley Glen
This single-story home features a redesigned floor plan with two master bedrooms.
Address: 5740 Vantage Ave., Valley Glen, 91607
Listed for: $915,000 for four bedrooms and three bathrooms in 2,078 square feet (6,500-square-foot lot)
Features: Open floor plan; new kitchen with Carrera marble countertops; artificial grass
About the area: In the 91607 ZIP Code, based on 17 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in July was $853,000, down 0.3% from July 2015, according to CoreLogic.
Glendale
Exposed beams, tongue-and-groove ceilings and period fixtures are among the vintage details of this updated 1930s home.
Address: 371 Nolan Ave., Glendale, 91202
Listed for: $915,000 for three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms in 1,986 square feet (7,252-square-foot lot)
Features: Eat-in kitchen; fireplaces in the living room and master bedroom; canyon/city light views
About the area: In the 91202 ZIP Code, based on nine sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in July was $1.3 million, up 47.7% from July 2015, according to CoreLogic.
Beverly Crest
Set behind gates on a compact lot, this property includes a two-bedroom main house plus a separate one-bedroom guesthouse.
Address: 1234 N. Beverly Glen Blvd., Los Angeles, 90077
Listed for: $918,000 for three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms in 1,500 square feet (2,820-square-foot lot)
Features: Hardwood floors; living room with marble fireplace; central courtyard
About the area: In the 90077 ZIP Code, based on eight sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in July was $2.6 million, up 58.5% from July 2015, according to CoreLogic.
San Dimas
Found along a tree-lined street, this two-story features remodeled and expanded bathrooms, a new-look kitchen and a swimming pool.
Address: 1159 Camino del Sur, San Dimas, 91773
Listed for: $919,900 for four bedrooms, 2.75 bathrooms in 3,044 square feet (10,437-square-foot lot)
Features: Crown molding; distressed wood floors; master bathroom with glass-enclosed shower
About the area: In the 91773 ZIP Code, based on 18 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in July was $555,000, no change from July 2015, according to CoreLogic.
Torrance
Built in 2005, this two-story in a gated community centers on a center-island kitchen that opens to the main living areas.
Address: 2757 Maricopa St., Torrance, 90503
Listed for: $915,000 for four bedrooms, three bathrooms in 2,500 square feet
Features: Master suite with walk-in closet; bonus/game room; courtyard/patio
About the area: In the 90503 ZIP Code, based on 22 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in July was $790,000, up 3.3% from July 2015, according to CoreLogic.
Redondo Beach
Horizontal cedar fencing fronts this renovated two-story house on a corner lot.
Address: 1733 Reed St., Redondo Beach, 90278
Listed for: $919,900 for three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms in 1,736 square feet (2,449-square-foot lot)
Features: Kitchen with granite countertops; hardwood floors; mirrored wardrobe
About the area: In the 90278 ZIP Code, based on 19 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in July was $1.1 million, up 22.9% from July 2015, according to CoreLogic.
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