$699,000

Rare two bedroom, two bathroom Monterey Villas corner unit condo in Highland Park! Wrapped in privacy and bathed in natural light, this rare corner residence feels worlds away from the city's energy yet remains moments from the cultural heartbeat of Highland Park, Hermon Park, South Pasadena, and Downtown Los Angeles. Inside, an airy open-concept layout unfolds with hardwood floors, thoughtfully updated appliances, and seamless indoor comfort enhanced by in-unit laundry and no shared walls. Set back from the street, the residence offers a sense of calm and seclusion. The primary suite is a true sanctuary: expansive and serene, with sunlight pouring across generous proportions, a romantic fireplace, abundant closet space, and a spa-inspired en-suite bath complete with dual vanities, a soaking tub, and separate shower. The secondary bedroom and bath create an ideal guest quarters, creative space, or refined work from home environment. Security and ease are elegantly integrated throughout the building, with gated entry, secure covered parking for two vehicles, guest parking within the structure, keypad-controlled garage access, and the exceptional addition of a private dedicated storage room. Beyond the residence, the surrounding neighborhood offers a distinctly Northeast Los Angeles lifestyle- morning hikes through Ernest E. Debs Regional Park, afternoons at the nearby tennis courts of Hermon Park, and evenings spent along Figueroa Street enjoying beloved local destinations like Hermon's, Triple Beam Pizza and Checker Hall. A rare offering that balances architectural warmth, everyday functionality, and effortless access to one of Los Angeles' most dynamic neighborhoods.