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6340 81st Street
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Sold
6340 81st Street
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Sold
Enchanting Nowell-built classic in prime Kentwood pocket with vintage charm, comfortable living space, detached studio & remarkable gardens front and back. Owned by the same family for decades, this well-loved home has preserved all the best signature Nowell features: Solid oak tongue-and-groove floors, lathe-and-plaster walls & intricate 'wedding-cake' design crafted ceilings. Sunny living room w/graceful coved ceilings & large picture window frames a flower bed full of color & diverse foliage out front. Dining area with convenient service window offers a glimpse into the bright updated kitchen, breakfast room w/skylight & generous back gardens on this deep south-facing lot. Center hall leads to three comfortable bedrooms w/charming plaster ceiling detailing, full bath w/skylight & powder room. Wonderful indoor/outdoor added living space just off the kitchen in the huge screened porch/sunroom with Saltillo-tiled floors, extra storage, laundry area & walls of windows facing the private shangri-la out back. Beautiful sun-filled brick herringbone pattern patios, vine covered trellis leading to second brick patio for entertaining, huge fenced back garden/work space & potting area off the long driveway offers endless options for work & play. Detached garage has been converted to peaceful private studio w/wood plank floors & 3/4 bath...perfect for a home office, guest room or creative art space. This master gardener's home is surrounded by a graceful canopy of mature trees & a colorful palette of colors: Pink silk floss, red Japanese maple, white Magnolia w/climbing wild roses, tangerine, lemon, kumquat, fig & huge banana trees. Meandering brick pathways, a bubbling fountain, a delightful array of layered plants & multiple sun-filled patios create the feel of a whimsical English garden crossed with a tropical oasis. Owner has spent decades cultivating this unique natural world for birds, butterflies and fantastic flora and is now ready to pass over the keys to this rare urban retreat. Come and be enchanted by this delightful piece of Kentwood history.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
| MLS # | 23312071 | Lot Size | 6,101 Sq. Ft. |
| HOA Fees | $0/Monthly | Property Type | Single Family Residence |
| Price | $ 1,299,000
Price Per SqFt: $ 939 |
DOM | 561 Days |
| Address | 6340 81st Street | Type | Residential |
| City | Los Angeles | Sq.Ft. | 1,384 Sq. Ft. |
| Postal Code | 90045 | Garage | 1 |
| County | Los Angeles | Year Built | 1944 |
| Bed / Bath | 3 / 1.5 | Parking | 4 |
| Built In | 1944 | Status | Closed |
| Sold Date | 2023-12-12 |
INTERIOR FEATURES
| Has Laundry | Yes |
| Laundry Information | Inside |
| Has Fireplace | No |
| Fireplace Information | None |
| Has Appliances | Yes |
| Kitchen Appliances | Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven, Gas Oven |
| Kitchen Information | Tile Counters |
| Kitchen Area | Dining Room, In Kitchen |
| Has Heating | Yes |
| Heating Information | Wall Furnace |
| Room Information | Bonus Room, Living Room |
| Has Cooling | No |
| Cooling Information | None |
| Flooring Information | Wood, Carpet, Tile |
| InteriorFeatures Information | Ceiling Fan(s) |
| EntryLocation | Living Room |
| Has Spa | No |
| SpaDescription | None |
| WindowFeatures | Skylight(s) |
| SecuritySafety | Fire Rated Drywall |
EXTERIOR FEATURES
| Roof | Composition, Concrete, Shingle |
| Has Pool | No |
| Pool | None |
| Has Patio | Yes |
| Patio | Brick, Patio Open, Front Porch, Screened Porch |
WALKSCORE
Walk Score: 63 (Somewhat Walkable)
Transit Score: 50 (Good Transit)MAP
MORTGAGE CALCULATOR
- Principal & Interest:
- Property Tax: $1,386
- Home Insurance:$119
- HOA Fees:$0
- Mortgage Insurance:
PRICE HISTORY
| Date | Event | Price |
| 10/29/2023 | Active Under Contract | $1,299,000 |
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