Thursday, April 19, 2012

Sky's Gorgeous New Listing in Hip Highland Park - 5656 Aldama st. 90042

5656 Aldama st. is my new Preferred Realty and Loan listing in the hot LA neighborhood that everybody seems to ask me about, Highland Park. Highland Park is a hilly and historic area in Northeast Los Angeles (NELA to the locals) just North of Downtown LA. "HLP" runs along the Arroyo Seco and 110 freeway and has many beautiful views of Downtown and the San Gabriel Mountains from its palm tree lined streets. HLP is on the upswing and is gentrifying quickly just like Silver Lake did 10 years ago as artists, musicians and creative types flock to the lush valleys and hillsides. New restauraunts are opening on York Blvd each month and the Highland Park Art Walk is getting bigger all time. In the last couple of years Highland Park has blossomed into a hip, fun and stylish neighborhood. It is very centrally located on the East Side of Los Angeles, no more than 10 minutes from Downtown LA, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Silver Lake or Echo Park. There is a Metro Stop to allow train access all over the city and there are three freeways nearby making it a short trip to anywhere. Prices in this neighborhood are lower than neighboring South Pasadena and Eagle Rock but home prices in the zip code 90042 is steadily increasing as more and more people discover the area and move in.

Location of 5656 Aldama in Highland Park, Los Angeles CA 90042.
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My listing at 5656 Aldama is situated essentially in the middle of Highland Park nearby both the York Blvd. and Figueroa Blvd. commercial areas. This historcal home has been painstakingly renovated and brought back to life as a stylish oasis. The grounds of the home are very lush, with tall mature trees all around. This is a "Green" house in every sense of the word.  In the front yard are drought tolerant succulents on top of xeriscaping to be very water conscious. Giant old bamboo trees line the North side of the property and provide shade and privacy with an Asian flair.


5656 Aldama st. Front View



Standing on the driveway 


Open the vintage 20th century front door to find the entry area bathed in warm light from the beautiful antique lighting fixture.



Step inside the home and take in the open floorplan. From the entryway you can see the living room, dining room throgh the kitchen all the way back into the laundry area.  The living area is large and inviting and presents an excellent venue for entertaining.


Original Craftsman Box Beams in the Living Room provide classic architectural appeal. Recessed lights and a custom vintage lighting fixture illuminate the eco-friendly carbonized bamboo flooring throughout the house.
 


The Dining Room features a truly one of a kind chandelier. Bar stools so we can belly up to the kitchen counter.


Sleek modern kitchen with concrete countertops and stainless steel appliances. Open floor plan to it's highest and best use.






Behind the Kitchen is an exit to the outside and behind double doors is a full laundry room. 


Going into the Hallway between Kitchen/Master Bedroom/First Bathroom and Second Bedroom

Same Hallway looking the other direction from the Master Bedroom


The Hallway Bathroom


Bedroom #1. TONS of natural light pours in through the dual payne energy efficient windows.





Bedroom #2



Master Bedroom



French Doors lead to the back yard.


His and Hers Closets in the Master Bedroom




The Master Bathroom has Bead Board walls and features a gorgeous claw foot bath tub. 



Carrera Subway Tile Floor in the Master Bathroom



The Back Yard



Door into the Laundry Room+Kitchen area


Driveway leading to two covered parking spots and at least 3 other parking spots. 5656 Aldama has ample parking.

5656 Aldama st. Los Angeles (Highland Park) CA 90042 is 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms with 1272 square feet sitting on a 4000 square foot lot. The owners renovated everything and did the work with permits. The property is listed for $439,000. FHA buyers welcomed.

For more information or to schedule a showing contact Sky Minor at 310-709-8283