What $560,000 buys in Glendora, Highland Park and Woodland Hills

The median price for single-family homes in Greater L.A. continued to climb in August, increasing to $558,000, a 6.4% increase year over year, according to CoreLogic. Looking at current inventory, roughly that amount buys a house with a swimming pool in Glendora, a clipped-gable Craftsman in Highland Park and a midcentury fixer-upper in Woodland Hills.

GLENDORA: A covered porch, red brickwork and crisp white siding lend a classic look to this four-bedroom traditional, built in 1952.

Address: 275 Brightview Drive, Glendora, 91741

Listed for: $559,000 for four bedrooms, 2.25 bathrooms in 1,742 square feet (6,377-square-foot lot)

Features: Hardwood floors; living room with brick fireplace; new paint

About the area: In the 91741 ZIP Code, based on 34 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $598,000, down 13.3% year over year, according to CoreLogic.

HIGHLAND PARK: Fronted by a white picket fence, this blue-hued bungalow was recently remodeled and features laminate wood floors, tiled bathrooms and a contemporary-styled kitchen.

Address: 114 Hackett Place, Highland Park, 90042

Listed for: $579,500 for three bedrooms, one bathroom in 1,043 square feet (4,934-square-foot lot)

Features: Living room with fireplace; quartz countertops; new landscaping

About the area: In the 90042 ZIP Code, based on 29 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $661,000, a 5.8% increase year over year, according to CoreLogic.

WOODLAND HILLS: This 1950s bungalow takes in city lights and mountain views from its hillside location.

Address: 4227 Esteban Road, Woodland Hills, 91364

Listed for: $575,000 for two bedrooms, one bathroom in 880 square feet (6,996-square-foot lot)

Features: Living room with fireplace; rear viewing deck; detached garage

About the area: In the 91364 ZIP Code, based on 29 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $800,000, no change year over year, according to CoreLogic.

GLENDORA: This three-bedroom house, built in 1963 and recently remodeled, invites entertaining with a wide trellis-topped patio and a swimming pool.

Address: 1510 Palopinto Ave., Glendora, 91741

Listed for: $569,000 for three bedrooms, 1.75 bathrooms in 1,289 square feet (7,027-square-foot lot)

Features: Updated kitchen with granite countertops; vinyl-plank floors; detached two-car garage

About the area: In the 91741 ZIP Code, based on 34 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $598,000, down 13.3% year over year, according to CoreLogic.

HIGHLAND PARK: Built in 1926, this clipped-gable Craftsman has a wide front porch that centers on San Pascual Park.

Address: 1001 San Pascual Ave., Highland Park, 90042

Listed for: $588,000 for two bedrooms, one bathroom in 1,050 square feet (4,412-square-foot lot)

Features: Arched doorways; hardwood floors; formal living and dining rooms

About the area: In the 90042 ZIP Code, based on 29 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $661,000, a 5.8% increase year over year, according to CoreLogic.

WOODLAND HILLS: Clerestory windows and French doors bring natural light inside this three-bedroom, single-story home.

Address: 6445 Oakdale Ave., Woodland Hills, 91367

Listed for: $550,000 for three bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,532 square feet (7,511-square-foot lot)

Features: Beamed ceilings; remodeled kitchen; covered patio

About the area: In the 91367 ZIP Code, based on 31 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $686,000, down 1.3% year over year, according to CoreLogic.

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