$1.5 Million Homes in California
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Palm Springs | $1.495 Million
A midcentury-style house built in 2022, with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, on a 0.2-acre lot
The builders of this brand-new house used 1950s design elements — including terrazzo floors, pops of aqua in the main living spaces and colorful tile in the kitchen — to evoke the midcentury aesthetic that draws so many visitors to Palm Springs.
The neighborhood is about 10 minutes from downtown Palm Springs and 15 minutes from the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, a popular tourist attraction. Joshua Tree National Park is less than an hour away. Palm Springs International Airport is a 10-minute drive.
Size: 2,375 square feet
Price per square foot: $629
Indoors: A privacy wall separates this house from the street, and a gate near the driveway opens to the entry courtyard.
Behind the front doors is a foyer with a bright blue accent wall and terrazzo floors that continue into an open living and dining area. This space has a fireplace and glass doors that open to the pool area. The adjacent kitchen, separated from the living area by a center island, has a vintage tile backsplash and a built-in banquette. A laundry room and a powder room are also in this part of the house.
The primary suite, off the foyer, has a spacious bedroom, a walk-in closet and a bathroom with a black-and-white-tile accent wall and a windowed walk-in shower. Another en suite bedroom is also off the foyer; it has a private exterior entrance that allows guests to come and go without passing through the main part of the house.
Two more bedrooms are off the living room; one faces the street and the other, the back patio. They share a full bathroom finished in glossy green tile.
Outdoor space: The swimming pool and in-ground spa in the backyard are framed by concrete, with views of palm trees and the mountains in the distance. The property also includes a covered patio with a ceiling fan. The attached garage has two parking spots; there is room to park more cars in the driveway.
Taxes: $18,684 (estimated)
Contact: Joe Woods, Elevate Palm Springs Real Estate, 760-567-3880; elevatepalmsprings.com
Westlake Village | $1.449 Million
A 1986 townhouse with four bedrooms and three bathrooms
This townhouse is in a gated community in Westlake Village, a small city in Los Angeles County, near the border of Ventura County. It is about an hour from downtown Los Angeles, 10 minutes from Thousand Oaks and less than five minutes from services and amenities just off the 101 freeway, including a golf course, two upscale resorts and a number of shopping centers with casual restaurants and big-box retail stores.
Several hiking trails that wind through the Santa Monica Mountains are 15 minutes away. Driving to the beaches in Malibu takes about half an hour; Santa Barbara is about an hour away.
Size: 2,618 square feet
Price per square foot: $553
Indoors: This is a corner unit, with an attached garage at the front and double doors that open into a foyer with high ceilings and hardwood floors.
To the right is a living room with high ceilings, a stone-framed fireplace and glass doors that open to a balcony. This room steps up to an adjacent dining area. Beyond is a spacious kitchen that was updated during a 2022 renovation with new Bosch appliances and new cabinets with soft-close drawers.
One bedroom is on this level, off the foyer, with an en suite bathroom that has a walk-in shower. The sellers use the bedroom as a home office.
The other three bedrooms are on the second floor, reached by an open staircase in the dining area. The primary suite, at the top of the stairs, includes a fireplace, a windowed alcove for reading or relaxing, a private balcony and a large bathroom with a sleek soaking tub and a separate glass shower. The two guest rooms on this level share a full bathroom; one also has a private balcony.
Outdoor space: All three balconies have new decking and enough space to hold a small table and chairs. The roof and windows are also new. The garage has parking for two cars. Community amenities include a swimming pool, a short walk from this unit.
Taxes: $18,108 (estimated) and a $557 monthly homeowner association fee
Contact: Jessica Ellis, Sotheby’s International Realty, Westlake Village Brokerage, 818-919-3198; sothebysrealty.com
Altadena | $1.449 Million
A 1947 ranch house with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, on a 0.3-acre lot
This house is a little more than a mile from several trailheads along the Altadena Crest Trail, where hikers, bikers and horseback riders can take in the sweeping views of downtown Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean. Also nearby is Charles S. Farnsworth Park, a public park with sports fields, playgrounds and a community center. A coffee shop and an Aldi grocery store are less than a mile away, on Lake Avenue.
Downtown Pasadena is about 10 minutes away. San Bernardino and Riverside are an hour’s drive. Downtown Los Angeles is half an hour away, depending on traffic, as is Hollywood Burbank Airport.
Size: 1,730 square feet
Price per square foot: $838
Indoors: From the driveway, a brick path cuts through a yard landscaped with native plants and trees, leading to the home’s entrance, framed by a small covered porch.
The front door opens directly into a living room with a fireplace and hardwood floors. Beyond is a small windowed dining area that flows into a galley kitchen with ample white cabinetry. Behind the kitchen is a family room with access to the side yard.
The primary bedroom is at the back of the house, with built-in storage along one wall and windows overlooking the side yard. The updated primary bathroom has a glass-walled shower and a new vanity with a basin-style sink.
Two guest rooms are at the front of the house, overlooking the front yard. They share a full bathroom with porcelain pedestal sink and a combined tub and shower.
Outdoor space: The spacious backyard is landscaped with stone walkways and mature trees, and includes an outdoor fireplace and other spots for entertaining, with views of the San Gabriel Mountains in the distance. The attached garage holds two cars.
Taxes: $18,108 (estimated)
Contact: Cynthia Luczyski and Lauren Luczyski, DPP Real Estate, 626-695-2311; dppre.com
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