RARE OPPORTUNITY IN HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER LADERA HEIGHTS! 5502 S Chariton Ave presents a unique chance for both investors and end users to capitalize on a substantially renovated home with significant upside still remaining. Much of the expensive work has already been completed, including an open-concept floor plan, remodeled kitchen, updated bathrooms, recessed lighting, modern finishes, and an inviting layout designed for today's lifestyle. The property offers the ideal balance between move-in-ready comfort and value-add potential. For end users, this is an opportunity to skip the headaches of a major renovation and focus on the fun part adding personal style, selecting finishes, and creating a dream backyard tailored to your lifestyle. Whether you envision a resort-style pool and spa, outdoor entertaining spaces, wellness retreat, home office, guest house, or potential ADU (buyer to verify), the expansive backyard provides exceptional flexibility and room to grow. For investors, the property represents a compelling value-add opportunity where much of the costly renovation work has already been absorbed. With lower construction risk, reduced timelines, and strong demand for updated homes with outdoor lifestyle amenities, the path to value creation is already well underway. Properties that offer this combination of completed improvements, customization potential, and outdoor expansion opportunities rarely come to market. Whether you're looking to create your forever home or your next successful project, 5502 S Chariton Ave offers the foundation, flexibility, and upside to bring your vision to life.
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
3,173
Lot Size
11,648 sqft
Year Built
1979
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
8
HOA Fee
N/A
Garage Total
2
MLS #
26831561
Interior Features
Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Storage, Walk In Closets
Flooring
Tile, Wood
Fireplace
Living Room
Appliances
Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Oven
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Total Parking Spaces
2
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Features
Door Single, Driveway, Garage
Patio & Porch
Covered, Open, Patio
Fencing
Block, Wood
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Detection System, Smoke Detectors
Construction
Stucco
Foundation
Raised
Roof
Composition, Shingle
Direction Faced
West
Lot Features
Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped
Sewer
Other
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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
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