Description
Restored 1938 charmer in Glassell Park, perched quietly above Verdugo Village and bordering neighboring Adams Hill. Find your Northeast LA haven in this hillside classic with striking curb appeal. Packed with period details: original 1938 Art Deco glass door knobs and brass escutcheons, coved living room ceiling with stained-glass windows, and a wood-paneled wainscoted dining room. The house boasts refinished original hardwood floors that create a warm atmosphere while the newly restored original wood windows open and close like a breeze. An abundance of natural light flows through the home, filtering through the front and rear facing bedrooms where at certain hours of the day, one may say zen dwells here. The back bedroom features a new ensuite bath, and private entrance offering flexible usage - home office, dedicated creative studio, or Airbnb income generator! Morning light and eastern vistas are best experienced in the cozy time capsule of a dining room with it's period wallpaper and handsome corner-view windows. Modernity returns with an updated chef's kitchen featuring energy-efficient appliances, floating shelves, quartz countertops, and a stacked washer/dryer. Amble out back where a lush backyard offers pure serenity, enjoy al fresco dining under the pergola with twilight breezes, lounge areas and flat space for quiet meditation, or dinner parties and endless play. Lemon and lime trees, rosemary, succulents, and fountain grass adorn the generous 5,778 sq ft lot, giving you plenty of room for an urban garden or outdoor living. After a sun-filled day of pruning and planting, restore yourself on the shaded front porch and admire your view looking east at the rolling hillside and city lights. The garage offers ample storage space, potential for conversion, and includes a newly installed 240v outlet for an EV charger and new utility sink. Major recent updates provide peace of mind: New HVAC System, New Back Bathroom, Window Restoration, New Exterior/Interior Paint, New Front Porch Bannister (2025). Refinished Hardwood Floors, 240v Outlet installed in Garage (2024). New Roof (2022). Recessed Lighting (2019). Renovated Kitchen & Bath, New Electrical (2018). Located in the sought-after Delevan Drive Elementary School area. This is a great East Side location with proximity to Adam's Square (Kafn Coffee), and all the great shops and eateries in between - Bub & Grandma's, Little Ripper, Lemon Poppy, Wife and the Somm, Habitat, Capri Club and Dunsmoor. After a bite quickly escape up or down the 2 freeway to DTLA or Pasadena or meander closer to Eagle Rock and the popular Highland Park haunts off York. Don't miss your opportunity for a home that captures the heart of old Los Angeles, carefully restored for your modern life.
