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HOT PROPERTY LOS ANGELES TIMES SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2019 WSCEWHAT YOUR MONEY BUYS
ALTADENA
One of the 160 historic “Janes Cottages” built by E.P. Janes
in the 1920s, this architectural gem could use an exterior
renovation to restore its former glory.
Address:198 W. Altadena Drive, Altadena, 91001
Listed for:$649,000 for three bedrooms, one bathroom in
1,176 square feet (8,367-square-foot lot)
Features:Steep-pitched rooflines; rounded edges; living
room with fireplace; spacious front and back yards
About the area: In the 91001 ZIP Code, based on 29 sales,
the median price for single-family homes in September
was $837,000, down 7.8% year over year, according to Core
Logic.
SYLMAR
A spacious great room with dramatic beams and a tower-
ing stone fireplace serves as the centerpiece for this cor-
ner-lot two-story home in need of work both inside and out.
Address:15008 Larkspur St., Sylmar, 91342
Listed for:$629,900 for four bedrooms, three bathrooms in
2,328 square feet (10,890-square-foot lot)
Features:Double-door entry, tile kitchen, French doors,
spacious lot
About the area: In the 91342 ZIP Code, based on 53 sales,
the median price for single-family homes in September
was $558,000, up 5.7% year over year, according to Core
Logic.LONG BEACH
A glass-enclosed patio hangs off the back of this single-
story home with white-painted beams and brick accents.
Address:6407 E. Marita St., Long Beach, 90815
Listed for:$699,000 for three bedrooms, two bathrooms in
1,496 square feet (6,391-square-foot lot)
Features:Front yard with lamppost; skylit kitchen; living
room with mirrored walls; fenced back patio
About the area: In the 90815 ZIP Code, based on 34 sales,
the median price for single-family homes in September
was $756,000, up 9.1% year over year, according to Core
Logic.L.A. County fixer-uppers for $650,000
Here’s a look at fixer-upper homes you can buy right now for $650,000 in Altadena, Sylmar and Long Beach in L.A. County.
Photographs from Realtor.comALTADENA
This 94-year-old home features five types of hardwood
floors throughout its commodious common rooms.
Address:487 Crosby St., Altadena, 91001
Listed for:$650,000 for three bedrooms, one bathroom in
1,509 square feet (5,789-square-foot lot)
Features:Covered entry; living room with white-painted
brick fireplace; second-story bonus room; private back-
yard
About the area: In the 91001 ZIP Code, based on 29 sales,
the median price for single-family homes in September
was $837,000, down 7.8% year over year, according to Core
Logic.
SYLMAR
A second-story balcony takes in sweeping mountain views
from this 1970s home on a hill.
Address:13437 Lochrin Lane, Sylmar, 91342
Listed for:$649,900 for four bedrooms, three bathrooms in
2,643 square feet (7,440-square-foot lot)
Features:Custom built-ins; master suite with spa tub;
custom rock BBQ area; fruit trees
About the area: In the 91342 ZIP Code, based on 53 sales,
the median price for single-family homes in September
was $558,000, up 5.7% year over year, according to Core
Logic.LONG BEACH
This four-unit property could be a possible investment op-
portunity complete with a duplex, a pair of one-bedroom
apartments and a four-car garage.
Address:2486 Pasadena Ave., Long Beach, 90806
Listed for:$689,000 for four bedrooms, four bathrooms in
1,960 square feet (5,928-square-foot lot)
Features:Gated lot, covered entry, grassy backyard
About the area: In the 90806 ZIP Code, based on nine
sales, the median price for single-family homes in Septem-
ber was $538,000, up 3.7% year over year, according to Core
Logic.
— Jack Flemming