There’s something special about a home that the same family has loved for forty years. At 2639 S. Denison Avenue, that sense of history is woven into every corner: a charming 1920s cottage bungalow that has quietly served as a gathering place, a retreat, and a cherished part of one family’s story for generations. Now, for the first time in decades, it is ready to welcome its next chapter. Set near the southern tip of the San Pedro Peninsula, this inviting 2BD/1BA home captures the relaxed character of coastal living, where ocean breezes mingle with the Peninsula’s timeless charm. A welcoming front porch sets the tone, opening to interiors that feel bright, comfortable, and refreshingly uncomplicated. Updated LVP flooring runs throughout the home, complemented by a soft neutral palette that allows its original character to shine. At the heart of the living room, a classic fireplace with a distinctive mosaic hearth offers a reminder of the home’s 1920s roots and the kind of architectural detail that simply cannot be recreated. The floor plan unfolds with easy style. Sunlight fills the living spaces through generously sized windows, while the kitchen retains the approachable charm of the era with abundant cabinetry and room for casual dining. Both bedrooms offer comfortable proportions, creating spaces that feel equally suited to quiet mornings, visiting family, or a thoughtfully designed home office. Outdoors, the property takes on another personality. A lush, tropical-inspired backyard greenscape creates a private setting with mature plantings, garden areas, and space to imagine long afternoons outdoors, weekend gatherings, or a secluded coastal retreat of your own. A shared driveway leads to an extended detached garage, with laundry hookups located in the garage and the backyard, adding valuable flexibility and utility. The location completes the picture of this home’s potential. Close to Fort MacArthur, Point Fermin Park, Cabrillo Beach and Marina, downtown San Pedro’s dining and shopping, and the upcoming LA Harbor waterfront development, the home places some of the area’s most distinctive coastal attractions within easy reach. Some homes are renovated into something entirely new. 2639 S. Denison Avenue is special because it has been carefully carried forward. A well-loved coastal cottage with nearly a century of character, four decades of one family’s memories, and an opportunity for its next owner to become part of the story.
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
844
Lot Size
3,151 sqft
Year Built
1922
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
0
HOA Fee
N/A
Garage Total
1
MLS #
RS26182423
Interior Features
Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Eat In Kitchen, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level
Flooring
Vinyl
Fireplace
Living Room
Accessibility
Safe Emergency Egress From Home
Appliances
Refrigerator
Laundry
In Garage
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Heating
Floor Furnace
Total Parking Spaces
1
Garage Spaces
1
Patio & Porch
Covered, Front Porch
Fencing
Wood
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
Construction
Shake Siding, Stucco, Wood Siding
Foundation
Raised
Roof
Composition
Lot Features
Zero To One Unit Acre
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water Source
Public
Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
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| Rating | School Name |
|---|---|
9 | Point Fermin Elementary Elementary School |
2 | Angel'S Gate (Continuation) High School |
5 | Leland Street Elementary Elementary School |
4 | Fifteenth Street Elementary Elementary School |
4 | Richard Henry Dana Middle Middle School |
Balanced market
Avg. time on market
This is a Balanced Market. Homes are selling at a moderate pace.
Based on price, location, and features