Price Reduced ListingTucked into the sought-after University Hills neighborhood of El Sereno, this inviting single-level residence blends timeless character, modern comfort, and exceptional versatility in one beautifully livable home. From the moment you enter, refinished original wood floors and a sun-filled picture window create a warm, graceful first impression. The living room offers an effortless sense of comfort and connection, flowing naturally into the dining area, where sliding glass doors open to a covered patio and invite the best of Southern California indoor-outdoor living. The bright kitchen is designed with both charm and function in mind, featuring crisp white cabinetry, classic white tile, a newer white stove, abundant storage, and a cozy breakfast bar for two. Just beyond, the laundry room and breakfast nook provide everyday convenience with direct access to the backyard. A tiled hallway leads to a beautifully refreshed bathroom appointed with white tile floors, a tiled walk-in shower with custom glass doors, a separate bathtub, and a new vanity. The bedrooms offer comfort, flexibility, and privacy, including an oversized bedroom with new laminate flooring and a serene primary suite with new laminate floors, a generous closet, two light-filled windows, and an en-suite bath featuring new white tile, a new vanity, and a tiled walk-in shower with a custom glass enclosure. The third bedroom is ideal as a child’s room, guest retreat, or inspiring home office. Downstairs, the finished basement expands the possibilities even further, offering a comfortable, climate-controlled space for a guest suite, creative studio, family room, game room, office, or private retreat. Outside, the covered patio and low-maintenance backyard set the stage for relaxed evenings, weekend gatherings, and effortless entertaining. Adding even more flexibility, the two-car garage is currently being used as an unpermitted ADU studio complete with a kitchen area, newly remodeled bathroom, large closet, and generous space for living, dining, sleeping, and media needs. With two large driveway parking spaces, street parking available on Barnett Road, and a prime location near Cal State LA, major freeways, schools, shopping, DTLA, Alhambra, Pasadena, Dodger Stadium, and more, this rare single-story home offers a compelling blend of comfort, convenience, and opportunity in one of Northeast Los Angeles’ most connected neighborhoods.
| MLS # | OC26133590 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1952 |
| Days On Site | 70 |
| Listing Provided By | Cal Capital Real Estate | Rene Esparza |
| Bed(s) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 2 Total |
| SQ Feet | 1,500 |
| Garage | 2 |
| Basement | Y |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Units | 1 |
| Acreage | 0.12 |
| Property View | Yes |
| Cooling | Central Air |
|---|---|
| Heating | Central |
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling Yes / No | Yes |
| Interior Features | Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Tile Counters, Bedroom On Main Level, Galley Kitchen, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite |
| Window Features | Screens, Wood Frames |
| Appliances | Free Standing Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Water Heater |
| Fireplace Yes / No | No |
| Exterior Features | Lighting, Rain Gutters |
|---|---|
| Roof | Asphalt, Composition |
| Security Features | Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors |
| Construction Materials | Concrete, Plaster, Stucco, Copper Plumbing |
| Foundation Details | Permanent, Pillar Post Pier, Raised |
| Lot Features | Back Yard, Sloped Down, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Lawn, Landscaped, Near Public Transit, Paved, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers None, Yard |
| Fencing | Block, Chain Link, Stucco Wall, Wood, Wrought Iron |
| Attached Garage Yes / No | No |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Concrete, Door Single, Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Permit Required, On Street |
| Garage Yes / No | Yes |
| Utilities | Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Overhead Utilities |
|---|---|
| Electric | Standard |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Community Features | Curbs, Foothills, Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights |
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| State | CA |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles |
| City | Los Angeles |
| Zip Code | 90032 |
| Area | 621 El Sereno |
| Listing VS Median (in 90032) | |
Price: $885,900 low | high Med: $797,000 sqft: 1,500 low | high Med: 1,113 $ / sqft: $591 low | high Med: $722 On site: 70 low | high Med: 109 | |
| State | CA |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles |
| City | Los Angeles |
| Zip Code | 90032 |
| Area | 621 El Sereno |
| Listing VS Median (in 90032) | |
Price: $885,900 low | high Med: $797,000 sqft: 1,500 low | high Med: 1,113 $ / sqft: $591 low | high Med: $722 On site: 70 low | high Med: 109 | |