$679,000

Elegant 1926 Spanish casita with a bonus 3-car garage and native garden. In the foothills of Mount Washington and Highland Park, this 1-bed 1-bath home blends original character with modern updates. A separate parcel APN 5451-008-006 includes a 669 sq ft three-car garage with barn doors and high cedar beamed ceilings. Ideal for studio, workspace, storage, or a possible ADU buyer to verify LARD2 zoning. Located in 90065 near Mt. Washington schools and blocks from the Gold Line Metro for access across Los Angeles. Set on a charming cul-de-sac, the home was restored with careful updates throughout. Features include new double-pane windows, hardwood floors, an updated kitchen, bathroom, and woodwork. The bathroom has a restored clawfoot tub, new vanity, sink, toilet, and tile. Kitchen includes a Brama retro fridge, stainless prep counters, a restored and powder-coated mid-century enameled sink circa 1949 by Sears that is enameled in emerald and blue, and a breakfast nook, too. Brand new mini split AC system and eco-friendly wall heater. New red tile roof, concrete steps, and backyard patio. Weatherproofed doors and refinished original bedroom and closet doors. Spacious bedroom with a walk-in closet and a new door to a private patio and native garden. A low-maintenance garden attracts birds and wildlife with native plantings, including mugwort, apricot mallow, live oaks, aloe, poppies, white sage, and sagebrush, as well as marigolds, geraniums, irises, mint, arugula, bougainvillea, citronella, and agave. Front porch with rosemary and hummingbird sage offers sunrise views of the San Gabriel Mountains, Flat Top Hill, and Kite Hill, which are a short distance away. Close to Highland Park favorites Cookbook Market, Highly Likely, Hippo, Kitchen Mouse, The Greyhound, and the Lodge Room venue, plus Debs Park, Chinatown, and DTLA. A rare mix of character, updates, and location. Don't miss this one.