Tucked 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.
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,500
Lot Size
5,210 sqft
Year Built
1952
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
44
HOA Fee
N/A
Garage Total
2
MLS #
OC26133590
Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, Tile Counters, Bedroom On Main Level, Galley Kitchen, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
Flooring
Laminate, Tile, Wood
Appliances
Free Standing Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood
Laundry
Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms
3
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Total Parking Spaces
4
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
2
Parking Features
Concrete, Door Single, Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Permit Required, On Street
Patio & Porch
Concrete, Covered, Tile
Fencing
Block, Chain Link, Wood, Wrought Iron
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
Construction
Plaster, Stucco, Copper Plumbing
Foundation
Permanent, Pillar Post Pier, Raised
Roof
Asphalt, Composition
Lot Features
Back Yard, Sloped Down, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Lawn, Landscaped, Near Public Transit, Paved, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers None, Yard
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water Source
Public
Curbs, Foothills, Gutters, Street Lights
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| Rating | School Name |
|---|---|
9 | L.A. County High School for the Arts High School |
8 | City Terrace Elementary Elementary School |
7 | Farmdale Elementary Elementary School |
7 | Woodrow Wilson Senior High High School |
7 | El Sereno Middle Middle School |
Balanced market
Avg. time on market
This is a Balanced Market. Homes are selling at a moderate pace.
Flood Risk
Minimal — not in a FEMA flood zone
Wildfire Risk
Moderate — near wildland-urban interface
Heat Risk
Low — moderate summer temperatures
Earthquake Risk
Southern California seismic zone
Based on price, location, and features