3688 South Norton Avenue
3688 South Norton Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90018
$1,585,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,616 Sq. Ft.
$981 / Sq. Ft.
1,616
Sq. Ft.
$981
per Sq. Ft.
Sold 11/13/23
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Sold 11/13/23
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Description
Breezeblocks, terrazzo, newly vaulted ceilings and a wide open floor plan - this midcentury marvel brings chic Palm Springs style to LA! Meticulously updated with the very best style and materials, this sun-splashed home is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to live large in the middle of everything fun in the city. This is the special home that you've been waiting for!The expansive kitchen comes complete with Concrete Collaborative island countertops, a flip-up servery window (i.e. - margarita window!)...Breezeblocks, terrazzo, newly vaulted ceilings and a wide open floor plan - this midcentury marvel brings chic Palm Springs style to LA! Meticulously updated with the very best style and materials, this sun-splashed home is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to live large in the middle of everything fun in the city. This is the special home that you've been waiting for!The expansive kitchen comes complete with Concrete Collaborative island countertops, a flip-up servery window (i.e. - margarita window!) to the outside, gorgeous cafe appliances with gold handles, and a separate pantry with terrazzo countertops, laundry sink and laundry hook-ups. Raw brass light fixtures and solid oak hardwood floors bring warmth to the expansive living area open on both sides of the house. Open all of the french doors and allow that delicious afternoon ocean breeze to blow in. The main living area is positioned on the south and west sides of the home, streaming that gorgeous California light into this home all throughout the day. Live graciously in the generously-sized bedrooms and bathrooms with ample closet space. The primary bedroom features vaulted ceilings (over 12 feet tall!), dual closets, a large en-suite bathroom with both soaking tub and shower (with skylight so that you can feel like you're showering under the stars!) and french doors to the backyard. The backyard is lush, with mature greenery, lower maintenance landscaping and a fun plunge pool and outdoor shower - ready for you to entertain your favorite people. The garage features french doors and an epoxy floor, plus completed plans to transform the garage into an optional beautiful ADU. Built by Glenn A. Doughty in 1941, this home features steel floor girders that very quickly became very rare as the US entered WW2 and implemented the rationing of steel. Upgrades galore: remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, new windows and doors, skylights, new electrical with 200 AMP panel and EV charging plug, new tankless water heater, new roof, new plumbing, deck, exterior french doors, landscaping and irrigation. Leimert Park is one of our favorite neighborhoods in Los Angeles: gorgeous and peaceful, full of vibrant history and warm neighbors. In downtown Leimert Park Village, enjoy Harun Coffee, Azla vegan, All Chill Ice cream and special events like the Leimert Park Jazz Festival. Just around the corner, the Baldwin Hills mall features a Saturday Farmer's Market and our fave place for happy hour with delicious artisanal cocktails - Post & Beam. You are minutes away from the new Whole Foods on Jefferson. Just a hop and a skip away, you have so many fun options in West Adams: enjoy Highly Likely Cafe, Michelin-featured Cento Pasta, charbroiled deliciousness at Miz La La, fabulous meals at Alta, great wine at Adams Wine Shop, yummy Mian noodle, the best tacos at Bee Taqueria, enjoy a firepit-side dinner at Johnny's on Adams with a cocktail in hand and more. Minutes away, enjoy local favorites such as: Hilltop Coffee (yummy coffee and try the beignets!), Jon & Vinny's/Helen's Wines, Orleans & York (amazing po' boys!), Simply Wholesome (housed in a Googie architecture building!), Puerto Nuevo (fun breakfast option!) and more. Sprouts is 12 minutes away. You're also just minutes from the heart of Culver City - ready to enjoy Hi-Lo Liquor, Cognoscenti Coffee, The Culver Steps with Erewhon and Salt 'n Straw, and so much more. Just a little further, have fun on the 13 mile Park to Playa bike trail (from the Baldwin Hills Parklands to the Pacific Ocean!) or explore the 400 acre Kenneth Hahn Park, with bonus 360 degree views of LA. You're just blocks from both the Expo and Crenshaw train lines, with the latter building a connection directly to the airport. All this in a vibrant neighborhood pocket just 20 min from DTLA, 15 min from Culver City, and 20 from the beach! Designed and staged by The Art of Houses. Welcome to Midcenturydreamhouse.com. Main house is 1,616 sq ft + 285 sq ft garage with ADU plans.
Listing Agent
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samira.tapia@compass.comP: 818.642.9622
Property Details for 3688 South Norton Avenue
Zoning
LAR1
StyleMid-Century
Parcel Number5033009023
Living Area1616
Source Living AreaTaped
AreaPark Hills Heights (PHHT)
Lot Size Area5950
Source Lot Size AreaVendor Enhanced
Location
Listing Courtesy of Compass, Samira Tapia, DRE #02008942
Sold By Compass, Leslie Romenesko, DRE #01724540
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LISTING UPDATED: 11/15/2023 10:07 AM
Property Details for 3688 South Norton Avenue
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 23-319343 |
| Days on Market | 20 |
| Taxes | - |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 AC / 5,950 SF |
| County | Los Angeles County |
Location
Listing Courtesy of Compass, Samira Tapia, DRE #02008942
Sold By Compass, Leslie Romenesko, DRE #01724540
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Building Information for 3688 South Norton Avenue
Stories1Year Built1941Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 5,950 SF
Payment Calculator
$9,469 per month
30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest
Principal and Interest
$8,650
Property Taxes
$819
HOA Dues
$0
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Property Information for 3688 South Norton Avenue
Community / Development
Community / Development
- Tax Mello Roos: No
- HOA: No
- Senior Community: No
Structure Info
Structure Info
- Building Type: Detached
- Year Built Source: Vendor Enhanced
- Number Of Stories: 1
- View: No
- View Description: None
- View: None
- Guest House: None
- Planned Urban Dev: 0
- Security Features: Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Direction Faces: West
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
- Water Heater Features: Tankless
Contract Info
Contract Info
- Probate: No
- Lease Considered: No
- Available For Lease: No
- Lease Option: false
- Disclosures: None
- Listing Type: Exclusive Agency
- Service Level: Full Service
Land / Lot Info
Land / Lot Info
- Additional Parcel Number: No
- Lot Acreage: 0.1366
- Lot Size Square Feet: 5950
- Lot Size Dimensions: 50x119
- Source Lot Size Dimensions: Vendor Enhanced
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Yard
- Lot Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Fenced Yard, Front Yard, Yard
Parking Details
Parking Details
- Parking Garage: Private Garage, Garage - 2 Car, Garage Is Detached, Private, Detached, Driveway - Concrete, Driveway
- Total Parking: 5
- Covered Parking: 2
- Open Other Spaces Total: 3
- Garage Spaces Total: 2
- Number Of Remote Controls: 1.0
- Parking Features: Private, Garage - Two Door, Concrete, Driveway
- Attached Garage: No
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Room Type: Entry, Formal Entry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom
- Rooms: Entry, Formal Entry, Living Room, Patio Open, Dining Room, Master Bedroom
- Levels: One
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace Features: Decorative
- Fireplace Rooms: Decorative
- Den: No
- Family Room: 0
- Dining Room: 1
- Furnished: Unfurnished
- Cooling: Central Air
- Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Central
- Heating: Central
- Heating Type: Central
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Equipment: Stackable W/D Hookup
- Interior Features: High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Open Floor Plan, Turnkey
- Room Kitchen Features: Remodeled Kitchen, Kitchen Open to Family Room, Walk-In Pantry, Kitchen Island
- Kitchen Features: Skylight(s), Remodeled, Quartz Counters, Open to Family Room, Pantry, Island, Gourmet Kitchen, Counter Top
- Room Bathroom Features: Vanity area, Remodeled
- Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s), Remodeled
- Bedroom Features: Ground Floor Master, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bedroom, Master Suite, Master Retreat
- Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
- Cooking Appliances: Gas, Oven, Range, Range Hood
- Laundry: Laundry Area
- Eating Areas: Dining Area
- Eating Area: Dining Room
- Volt220 Location: Other - See Remarks
- Virtual Tour Url: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=tQhMzvwdbzJ&brand=0
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Above Ground, Filterd Only No Heat, Filtered
- Pool Features: Above Ground, Filtered
- Spa: No
- Spa: None
- Tennis: No
- Tennis Court: None
- Fence: Wood, Stucco Wall, Privacy, Block
- Sprinklers: Front, Rear, Drip System, Sprinkler System, Sprinkler Timer
- Patio Features: Deck(s), Patio Open, Porch - Front
- Windows: Skylights, Double Pane Windows
- New Construction: No
- Construction Materials: Stucco
- Exterior Construction: Stucco
- Other Structural Features: High Ceilings (9 Feet+)
- Other Structures: None
Lease Terms
Lease Terms
- Entry Date: 10-11-2023
Property History for 3688 South Norton Avenue
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 3688 South Norton Avenue
Taxable ValueLand$632,597Additions$160,829Total$793,426
Tax Record2023$9,830 ($819 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,616 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,616 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,950 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941ZoningLAR1CountyLOS ANGELESAPN5033-009-023
Schools near 3688 South Norton Avenue
This home is within Los Angeles Unified School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Charter - | K to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Charter - | 5 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Tom Bradley Global Awareness Magnet School PublicK to 5 | ||
ISANA Nascent Academy CharterK to 8 | ||
Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Stella Middle Charter Academy Charter5 to 8 |
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