223 E AVENUE 38, Los Angeles, CA 90031

About this single-family home

Stylishly updated 1905 craftsman a few blocks off Figueroa in Highland Park Garvanza historic preservation district. The home features 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and a reimagined kitchen, dining and living area that retains all of its historic charm while offering you all the modern appliances, systems and conveniences. Historic properties such as the Lummis Home, Heritage Square Museum and Southwest Museum are all within short walking distance. The home retains its original California redwood construction with upgraded copper plumbing, poured concrete bolted foundation, electrical wiring and outlets, central HVAC with a Nest thermostat control, custom ADT security system and durable engineered hardwood flooring. The kitchen features marble countertops, modern appliances, laundry and newer cabinetry. The primary bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with a shower/ tub combo, marble tile floor and upgraded vanity. The living and dining areas have large bay windows and a built in sitting area with storage. There is a fully enclosed air conditioned bonus space in the backyard that can be your home office, exercise room or creative studio. A covered front porch that faces the street, as well as a back deck off the kitchen and separate ground level patio area give you generous space to relax and entertain friends and family. The expansive 7,500 square foot flat yard is zoned R2 with lots of potential to build a second unit, guest house, pool or ADU. There is a separate and gated front and rear area and has been fully re-landscaped with drip irrigation, mature and drought tolerant trees, raised gardening beds, and shrubbery including citrus, olive, agave and two blooming Palo Verde trees. The private and serene backyard is hedged in with 15 foot tall bamboo.

Listing description from the March 2022 sale, as reported to CRMLS.

Sale history

$1,180,000

Sold March 2022 · listed $925,000, on market January 2022 · MLS #22123023 · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Eric LoVecchio · Listing Office: Digs & Dwellings · Contact: 916-600-7640 · Bought with: Johnny Moreno · Realty Pro 100

$610,000

Sold August 2015 · listed $629,000, orig. $599,000, on market April 2015 · MLS #15881977 · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Donna Grissom · Listing Office: Keller Williams Studio City · Contact: 818-432-1500 · Bought with: Eric Lovecchio · L.A. Property Solutions, Inc.

$340,000

Sold December 2014 · listed $363,000, orig. $249,000, on market March 2014 · MLS #14741757 · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Camille Ellison · Listing Office: Ellie B., A Real Estate Compan · Contact: 310-684-3915 · Bought with: Pila Gray · KHORR Realty

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