1747 N New Hampshire Ave: Another one for the tiny house lovers! This 480 sq ft Los Feliz home on a 1,912 sq ft lot is super small any way you cut it but who cares because it’s basically the most adorable house ever and just happens to be in one of the best hoods in all of LA. Seriously I don’t know what this person did to steal this house away at this price (I see by their quick close they likely paid cash, that’s a start) but BRA-VO. Was asking $539,000 and sold for $592,000.
219 E. Avenue 32: This 740 sq ft 1910 bungalow has been tastefully updated with refinished hardwood floors and a pinterest-worthy clawfoot tub. It’s small but picture perfect and – what’s that I see – not one but TWO bathrooms?! Stop the presses. This Lincoln Heights darling is on a private street a stones throw from the Metro gold line, Highland Park, and Mt. Washington with easy access downtown via the 110. Was asking $499,000 and sold for $595,000.
4035 Verdugo Rd: This 1940s Glassell Park traditional is tucked right on the edge of Highland Park, Eagle Rock, and Glendale meaning easy access to all the shopping, food, and nightlife your little heart desires. It’s on a busy street but it makes up for it with 1,108 sq ft of interior space, arched doorways, a fireplace, hardwood floors, large bedrooms, and a huge detached 2-car garage with a bathroom that would make a great bonus studio space or mother-in-law apartment. Was asking $599,000 and sold for $586,100.
5036 Lathrop St: This remodeled 1920s El Sereno home features fancy new modern finishes, fancy new bamboo floors and a fancy new roof sitting on a massive ultra-private enclosed 6,629 sq ft lot with a fancy new deck overlooking the Montecito Hillside. The downside? It’s only 680 sq ft. But with all that fanciness who cares about the size? Was asking $499,000 and sold for $570,000.
4339 Latona Ave: This 1958 Montecito Heights home looks small at only 756 sq ft but it’s big on Mid-Century vibes. Exposed wood vaulted ceilings, knotty pine kitchen cabinets, a clawfoot tub, a huge backyard, and even a private professional recording studio in the converted garage give you unlimited possibilities. Close to Highland Park and Mt. Washington with easy access to the 110. Was asking $499,000 and sold for $591,000.
What to expect with a $500,000 - $600,000 budget:
This can be a challenging price point but as you can see, finding something great is totally possible as long as you’re patient in your search, aggressive in your offer, and willing to sacrifice some square footage. Most homes in this range are still small, but you’ll find them in better pockets and with better finishes than the ones at the $500,000 and under level.
This is a competitive price point with multiple offers being the norm so it’s good practice to set your search about $100,000 under budget, leaving some wiggle room for a potential bidding war, closing costs, and any unexpected repairs you may encounter. Ready to start looking? Click below to see what’s on the market now and click here –> to contact me today!
