Charming Craftsman Bungalow c. 1918. This lovingly restored character-laden gem is a hidden oasis, centrally located near the Hollywood studio corridor, just south of Los Feliz. Featuring 2 spacious bedrooms, 1.75 baths, and a large convertible den with backyard access that could easily be a 3rd bedroom. Note: tax records show 2 bedrooms. and 2 baths. Spacious open living room with 2 sets of original built-ins and a custom fireplace. Formal dining room with an original sideboard and period chandelier. Remodeled kitchen with marble countertops and custom cabinetry, additional pantry leads to laundry area, and direct access to the outdoors for easy entertaining. Hardwood floors throughout, newer wood windows, picture rails, period sconces. French doors in the den with matching wood frame screens. The primary suite features a cozy reading nook and a renovated 3/4 bath. ample closet space, garden views, and its own set of French doors to the backyard. Expansive, canopied grounds filled with fruit trees, native plants, and herbs. The perfect setting for outdoor relaxation or gardening. Updated systems include plumbing, electrical, and foundation. The converted garage serves as a bonus room, office, or studio. Sited on an approx. 6,700 sq ft. fenced and gated R3 lot. Close to all major thoroughfares, shops, and restaurants, including the exciting new $450 million Echelon Studios Project currently underway, just a few blocks south. A truly enchanting find in the middle of it all.
For sale
$1,195,000
5642 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
3beds
1,506sqft
Est.:
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
6,712.6 Square Feet Lot
$1,177,100 Zestimate®
$793/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Garden viewsFruit treesCustom fireplaceNative plantsCustom cabinetryMarble countertopsFormal dining room
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Listing updated: August 01, 2025 at 02:31pm
Listed by:
Peter Tomlinson DRE # 01238435 323-854-6469,
Sotheby's International Realty 323-665-1700
Source: CLAW,MLS#: 25571957

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Converted Garage
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Area
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Formal Dining Rm
- Flooring: Hardwood, Other
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,506
- Total interior livable area: 1,506 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 6,712.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 46 x 150
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 5536002007
- Zoning: LAR3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1918
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Los Angeles
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $793/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,108,642
- Annual tax amount: $13,630
- Date on market: 8/1/2025
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