If you can imagine yourself in a cozy, charming, and fully updated, Atwater Village bungalow that offers the perfect mix of both yesterday and today, then you may want to consider taking a close look at this wonderfully restored 1931 abode.

With just over 1,000 square feet of living space, this nearly maintenance-free charmer offers two bedrooms and two full baths, along with a living room – complete with a gas fireplace – and separate dining area. Included in the master bedroom you’ll also find an en-suite bath, as well as a walk-in closet with ample storage.

The galley kitchen offers a surprising amount of space in the updated cabinets, and cooks will enjoy the new stainless steel appliances. As far as added amenities go, the home includes a nice back porch area, complete with an enclosed space for barbecue and entertaining. There is also an attached one-car garage just off the home’s front patio.

For an added bonus – especially if you are into the outdoors (and water sports in particular), this home sits directly next to the L.A. River. Located at 3411 Ferncroft Road in Atwater Village, the residence is currently listed at $749,000. Private tours can be arranged for interested buyers.

If you’re looking for a maintenance free lifestyle, yet still with easy proximity to the Hollywood locale, then this cozy one bedroom condo could be just the right fit. Tucked into a colorful complex, which was designed by architect Edward Fickett in the 1950s, this unit offers nearly 640 square feet of living space – much of which has been nicely updated.

The open kitchen includes newer stainless steel appliances, along with an island that can be used for meal prep, as well as additional seating. The living and bedroom areas are light and bright, both offering nice sized windows for letting in natural sunlight. You’ll also find plenty of built in shelving and storage.

Enjoying the outdoors is easy for residents and their guests, with the private patio area. The condominium complex also offers a long list of other convenient amenities, including a pool, gated parking for residents, a laundry area, and outdoor seating. An added plus for owners in this historic building is the eligibility for a tax break under the California Mills Act.

Located at 1400 North Hayworth Avenue in West Hollywood, this cute condo is currently listed for sale at $539,000. Private tours can be set up for interested purchasers.

Built in the late 1950s, this unique 1,900 square foot Hollywood Hills “tree house” home provides priceless views of the valleys and the greenery below, while at the same time offering privacy for its residents.

With its numerous floor-to-ceiling windows, this bright residence offers three bedrooms, and two full baths, along with a long list of amenities – such as stunning stone walls, a separate media room, an outdoor bathtub / shower (just off the master bedroom), a pool – with ample deck and patio space, a spa, and an outdoor fire pit.

Built to take full advantage of its location, the home offers its primary living area – and master bedroom suite – up top, with the additional bedroom and guest quarters tucked privately down below. Great for entertaining, as well as for enjoying quiet time at home.

The home is currently owned by Ellen Pompeo, star of Grey’s Anatomy, and her music producer hubby Chris Ivery. The couple reportedly purchased the home in 2008 for roughly $1.226 million.
Located at 4434 Adina Drive, this home is currently listed for sale at just below $2 million. Private tours can be arranged for interested buyers.

For the first time since 1958, this sprawling 5-bedroom, 3-bath modern themed redwood Malibu ranch home is on the market – and what a long list of plusses it has to offer! As you enter the front door, the high beamed ceilings and expansive windows throughout provide a feeling of openness – as you are drawn to an absolutely breathtaking view of the blue Pacific Ocean below.

Initially known as the DeVault Residence, this home was designed and crafted by the famed architect Herbert Kameon, whose name is also associated with the design of the Sunset Strip hotel (today known as the Standard), as well as the Crestwood Hills Mutual Housing Association development.

The multiple skylights in this design provide additional natural light, perfectly blending the indoors and the out. Additional amenities include a pool, spa, and koi pond, all situated on the .84 acre lush green, professionally landscaped yard, along with a large patio – the ideal spot for viewing nature and the sea. There is also a two-car detached garage, and plenty of additional parking space for multiple vehicles.

Located at 20595 Seaboard Board in Malibu, this beautiful residence is listed for sale at just under $3.2M. Private tours can be arranged for interested buyers.