1495 Highgate Avenue

List price: $1,269,000

Sold Price: $1,438,500

4 Bed / 3.5 Bath

With sweeping mountain and city views clear to the Griffith Observatory and beyond, this spacious, very private home with a large lot sits high atop the hills of Highland Park. This 4 bed 3.5 bath home with over 2,600 square feet of multi-leveled living and wraparound balconies is tucked away on a nearly 14,000 square foot lot. After passing through the private courtyard, a two-story high entryway leads you into an open floor plan. Welcoming you home is the cozy living room with French doors leading out to the first floor balcony, perfect for that morning crossword and coffee. On the first floor is a sweet breakfast retreat, a sleek granite counter top kitchen with newer appliances, den, powder room, and a bedroom with its own ensuite full bath. Up the sweeping staircase to the second floor, are three more bedrooms and two full baths. The ample, second-story primary suite offers a generous walk-in closet, a spa-like bathtub in the ensuite and a private balcony with grand views. The tiered backyard offers many levels of outdoor entertainment, dining, and lounging. Close to all the latest spots in Highland Park (Cafe Birdie, Otono, Belle's bagels, Barcade, the LodgeRoom, Triple Beam Pizza) and neighborhood institutions (El Huarache Azteca, Galco's Old World Grocery). Easy access downtown and to all the Northeast LA neighborhoods.

843 TIPTON TERRACE

Sold price: $2,710,843

Listing price: $2,299,000

2 homes on 1 lot

3 bed / 2 bath + 2 bed / 2 bath

Enchanting, gorgeous, and private compound in the hills of Highland Park/Eagle Rock with endless possibilities. Two detached character homes are tucked away, surrounded by verdant landscaping, all on 3 parcels of land totaling 18,749 square feet. At the top of the hill, retreat from city life in a stunning 1925 Spanish 3 bedroom/2 bathroom home with a massive wraparound deck, sunken jacuzzi, and outdoor shower. Updated with designer kitchen and bathroom, central A/C, hardwood floors, original built-ins, clawfoot tubs, spacious living and dining rooms. From the main living area, two sets of French doors lead to panoramic views of downtown LA, Griffith Observatory, and cotton-candy sunsets. The second home is a charming 2-story 1923 Craftsman style bungalow 2 bed/2 bath plus a bonus space that can be used as a guest home, home office, or second family home with its own patio and yard. Original details with beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, central A/C, beautiful retro-tiled bathrooms and whimsical wallpaper. The property abuts the wild and beautiful neighboring gardens of the Flamingo Estate. Minutes away from all the shopping and restaurants of Eagle Rock and Highland Park. Easy access to Downtown Los Angeles and Pasadena.

6133 OUTLOOK AVENUE

List Price: $899,000

Sold Price: $1,121,800

3 bed / 2 bath

This captivating 1940's ranch home is nestled in the hills of Highland Park’s coveted Mt. Angelus area, near the intersection of York and Figueroa. The lush, expansive backyard is ready for entertaining, play, and relaxation— complete with a lovely deck, patio, and sunset-view hot tub. The home has 3 bedrooms plus a bonus den, and a separate 1 bed/1 bath unit downstairs. Big light-filled living and dining room, with hardwood floors throughout, touches of original character, central heat and air, loads of storage, and a 2 car garage. Its stellar location provides a peaceful hillside retreat minutes away from absolutely everything in Highland Park and a short walk to Kitchen Mouse, Hippo, Cookbook, Cafe Birdie, Gold Line metro station, and the rest of the faves on Fig. Your garden sanctuary awaits!

5326 STRATFORD ROAD

Listing Price: $689,000

2 bed / 1 bath

This lovely Spanish 2 bed 1 bath might just make your heart pitter patter. Right in the mix of Highland Park's exciting scene, this home is an anchor, a peaceful abode to step into, create, and be. Gorgeous bright living room with sconces and a large picture window that looks onto a sweet patio and an inspiring garden with Australian native plants. A beautiful kitchen with a divine office or breakfast nook off of the kitchen, spacious bedrooms with plenty of closet space, remodeled bathroom, hardwood floors, and lots of details to love like coved ceilings and archways. Back yard with drought tolerant landscaping perfect for al fresco dining. 1 car garage and plenty of street parking. Shortest walk to York and all the fine spots like Joy, Donut Friend, The Hermosillo, and much more.

1431 N AVENUE 57

Listing price: $1,125,000

3 bed / 2 bath

Perched regally on one of the best streets in Highland Park is this recently remodeled hilltop beauty. Bright, open and tasteful -- balconies and lavish mountain and city views abound! This comfortable yet chic home has charm for days, a relaxing domestic vibe and still in the mix of one of LA's hippest neighborhood. Step in to an open concept kitchen, dining room, living room, vaulted ceilings, and balcony on the top floor. Head down to the second level and you'll find 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and another deck. Master bedroom with its own balcony, a giant en-suite bathroom, palatial shower, and walk-in closet. But wait, there's more! Walk downstairs to the bottom level and feel the excitement of possibility -- 2 more bedrooms, 1 bathroom, another kitchen and balcony and a bonus room await you. Have need of a grand 3-floor, 5-bedroom home? What about a large family that often comes to visit? It's the perfect in-law suite, with a kitchen and separate entrance for coming and going. What about a creative space, person-cave or home office? Yes, yes, and yes. Other features include: designer light fixtures throughout, entertainment room with in-ceiling speakers, 2 HVAC systems, street-to-street lot, electric vehicle charger and a huge newly floored basement storage room. It's a very smart home (e.g., Ring doorbell, Arlo security cams, 2 Nest thermostats and Simplisafe monitored security system). Stroll down the hill to all the amazing happenings in Highland Park. Pop over to Pasadena, Downtown and all around LA.

839 NORTH AVENUE 64

Listing price: $585,000

Delightfully bright and charming 1920s bungalow in much-sought-after Garvanza neighborhood. Beautiful original casement windows and hardwood floors, vintage details throughout, wonderful indoor-outdoor flow and a very private feeling.