Los Angeles | $2.099 million
A Spanish-revival house built in 1924 on 0.17 acres
This four-bedroom, three-bath house is in the Lafayette Square Historic Protection Overlay Zone, a semi-gated neighborhood in central Los Angeles recognized for its well-kept, stately homes showcasing popular architectural styles of the 1920s and 1930s. On this block are a mix of Tudor-revival, Mediterranean-revival and Spanish-revival homes. Public elementary and middle schools are nearby, as is a branch of the Los Angeles Public Library.
The heart of Koreatown is a 10-minute drive, as is the University of Southern California campus. Culver City and Downtown L.A. are both 20 minutes away.
Size: 2,631 square feet
Price per square foot: $798
Indoors: The 1924 house has two points of entry: the front door, at the end of a paved path, and the side door, covered by a porte cochère.
Inside the front door, a tiled foyer turns to the living room, where the hardwood floors are original and an arched picture window overlooks the street. The windows, with original wood frames, were recently refinished. Off the living room is a sunny den that doubles as a guest bedroom with a full bathroom.
Midcentury-inspired sconces frame an arched doorway dividing the living room from the formal dining room. The dining room connects to the updated kitchen, which has quartz countertops, custom-made cabinets and a breakfast nook with a door to the rear patio.
Three bedrooms are on the second floor. Windows in the primary suite face the front and side yards, and the attached bathroom was updated with a walk-in shower and a separate soaking tub. Off the primary suite, an extra space with a door to a rooftop terrace could be a home office or dressing room. The two guest rooms are large enough to hold queen-size beds and share a windowed bathroom, also recently updated. A closet holds a stacked washer and dryer.
Outdoor space: Behind the house, a red brick patio connects to both the driveway and a second patio at the back of the lot. The detached garage holds two cars.
Taxes: $26,232 (estimated)
Contact: Nick Mercado and Brian Moore, Sotheby’s International Realty-Beverly Hills Brokerage, 323-896-9955
San Rafael | $2.1 million
A one-story, midcentury-modern house built in 1962 on 0.15 acres
This six-bedroom, three-bath house is in a tract designed by the famed midcentury builder Joseph Eichler, whose homes blended indoor and outdoor living with central courtyards, often separated from the living rooms by glass walls.
Preserved green spaces surround the neighborhood, with hiking trails nearby. The 4,700-acre Skywalker Ranch, owned by the director George Lucas, is 10 minutes away, and McNears Beach Park, on the edge of San Pablo Bay, is 20 minutes away. San Francisco is a 40-minute drive south, and Sacramento is 90 minutes northeast.
Size: 2,363 square feet
Price per square foot: $889
Indoors: Bright orange double doors open to an atrium, where the high ceilings are equipped with rolling covers in case of inclement weather.
Glass doors slide open from the atrium to the living room, where a fireplace has a floor-to-ceiling red brick surround. To the right is the dining room, where more glass doors open to the rear patio. The kitchen has a gray tile backsplash, white quartz counters, an island with an electric cooktop, a pantry and space for dining. The island divides the kitchen from the wood-paneled den.
There are bedroom wings on either side of the house. The primary suite, to the left of the living room, has a walk-in closet and access to the patio. Its en suite bath connects to an office space. An en suite guest bedroom is also accessible via the atrium. Two bedrooms on the other side of the house are also connected to the atrium.
Outdoor space: The patio has Spanish-style tiles and is big enough for separate dining and lounge areas. The backyard beyond is landscaped with mature trees that create a canopy. The driveway holds two cars. There is no garage.
Costs: $26,256 a year in taxes, (estimated), plus a $120 monthly homeowner’s association fee
Contact: Renee Adelmann, Bay Area Modern Real Estate, 415-342-4537
Oakland | $2.09 million
A recently remodeled house from 1916 on 0.1 acres
This three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath house has been updated over the past two years with new plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems, as well as a new roof. Landscaping and exterior paint are also fresh, as are the engineered oak floors and custom-made iron trim along the staircase. The house sits adjacent to Colby Park, a popular neighborhood gathering spot. Restaurants, coffee shops and a Whole Foods are within half a mile.
The nearest BART station is half a mile away, and downtown Oakland is a 25-minute ride on public transit. By car, San Jose is an hour south.
Size: 2,228 square feet
Price per square foot: $938
Indoors: A wood fence surrounds the property and opens to steps leading to the front door. From the foyer, the living room is to the left and the dining room to the right. The living room is anchored by a fireplace with a tile surround and a wood mantel. Windows on either side peer into the branches of the street’s trees.
The open-plan kitchen and dining room area has a ceiling trimmed with wood beams and French doors facing the backyard. Pendant lights and fixtures are brass, and the appliances include a wall oven and a gas cooktop. A powder room is off the foyer.
All three bedrooms are upstairs, with the primary suite occupying one side of the second floor. A walk-in closet connects to the en suite bathroom, with a shower lined with white tile and a floating vanity. The two guest bedrooms, on the other side of this level, share a bathroom with a marble vanity. The basement, used as a family room, has custom-built wine storage.
Outdoor space: Wood steps lead from the deck off the kitchen and dining room to a paved patio with a built-in bench seat. A small backyard is around the corner. The detached garage holds one car, with room for another in the driveway.
Costs: $26,124 a year in taxes (estimated)
Contact: Claudia Mills, KW Advisors East Bay, 510-350-6419
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