Charming View Home in Hermon Neighborhood of Highland Park!
This is the official property listing website for 553 Terrill Avenue in Highland Park, Hermon Neighborhood. If you are interested in this home, this page will provide you with the latest information available.
OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE:
Saturday, August 3, 2 pm – 4 pm
Sunday, August 4, 2 pm – 4 pm
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| LIST Price: | $715,000 |
| SOLD Price: | $775,000 |
| Bedrooms: | 2 |
| Bathrooms: | 2 |
| Interior Square Feet: | 1,092 sq. ft. per assessor |
| Lot Size: | 4,125 sq. ft. |
| Year Built: | 1946 |
| MLS # | 819003585 |
An incredible opportunity to own this super cute cottage in the Hermon neighborhood of North East Los Angeles, commonly known as NELA.
This updated and move-in ready home greets you with natural light, expansive windows and city/mountain views. Open floor-plan features a large living room with dining area, chef’s kitchen with butcher block counters, stainless steel appliances, farm house sink and lots of cabinet storage.
Living room has travertine flooring, windows with shutters and a balcony large enough for seating, overlooking a terraced back yard. A full bathroom with Carrera marble tile services a light and bright bedroom.
Stairs lead down to a private master retreat with a full beautifully remodeled bathroom and bonus area that can easily be used as an office, exercise/meditation space, den or storage. Laundry area is conveniently located downstairs for easy access.
Master opens to an amazing back yard offering perfect space for entertaining with two patio levels, lush lawn with space for storage shed and play area.
Other updates include recessed lighting, new insulation and rewiring, in the attic, new sewer line, tankless water heater, newer roof, copper plumbing, rain gutters and automatic sprinklers. There’s one car parking space in front of the home.
Current owners have fully approved city plans to add an additional 475 sq. ft. to the living space transforming this already amazing property into a 3 bedroom and 2.5 bathroom home. The plans also include a 2 space car port and a deck with 480 sq. ft.
Just a short distance from Highland Park, the hipster coffee shops, restaurants and bars on Figueroa and Eagle Rock, South Pasadena and Pasadena, this home is truly a treasure.
Interview with the owners:
- Why are you selling your home?
We need a larger home! Since moving in, we’ve had two children and need more space. - How long have you lived here?
6 years - What improvements have you made since you purchased the home?
New Sewage line, new insulation and rewiring in the attic, window shutters added, rain gutters added - What originally attracted you to this home?
The natural light from every room in the home.
The views from inside the home.
A three-tier backyard with large spaces for entertaining, room for kids to play and space for gardening. - What do you like about the neighborhood?
Its central location. Many new shops and restaurants with global cuisine all just just minutes away.
Close to hiking trails, golf course, parks, and adult and child entertainment.
GREAT NEIGHBORS. All of our immediate neighbors have been wonderful. We have built very good relationships that will last beyond our move. We reached a level of trust with where were we able to trust in them when we were out of town. It is very quiet. Stable neighbors…no apparent AirBnB or short term rentals in the area - Where do you shop?
Grocery- Fresco, Superior and Trader Joes. Shops-Old Town Pasadena, Original Forever XXI - What providers do you use for cable and internet?
ATT Uverse - When is trash pick up day?
Monday am - Are there any special neighborhood specific events?
Monthly Hermon Neighborhood Council meetings. Calendar found here: http://hermonnc.org/ - Which park do you go to?
Hermon Park and Tennis Courts
York Park (after walking around the shops and eating delicious food) Ernest E. Debs Park..the pond at the top of the hill is great for dogs! Garfield Park in South Pasadena has the best local playground. Lacy Park in San Marino Brookside Park (Near Rose Bowl in Pasadena) Alhambra Park (LA Dodger themed park for children) - Any special hiking or outside activities that are close to your house?
Arroyo Seco Golf Course- Great walking trails, miniature golf for the kids, great bloody Mary’s for the adults.
Ernest E. Debs Park has miles of trails - Any recommended restaurants in the area and what do you love about them?
Kitchen Mouse
Burger Lords
Home State
Joy
The Greyhound
Donut Friend
El Huarache Azteca
My Taco
If you are interested in selling your home, call Irina Netchaev at 626-627-7107 for a private consultation.
