Category Archives: Glassell Park

BIG & small HOUSE / Anonymous Architects

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The “BIG & small HOUSE” was built last year by Anonymous Architects. Located in the Northeast LA enclave of Glassell Park, the approx. 1200 square foot home occupies a mere 2500 square foot lot. Says the Arch Daily: “Starting with a vacant lot that was half of the typical minimum lot size, the objective was to compensate for the relatively small footprint of the house.”

“To achieve this there are only two full height walls inside the house which makes the main interior room nearly as large as the building footprint. This gives the house an open lofted feeling with very high ceilings and abundant natural light.”

The Big & small House is delightful on a variety of levels, not the least of which are its overall subtlety and ingenious use of space. It also heralds the emergence of Glassell Park, a neighborhood where architects and designers are finding the space — and inspiration — to do wonderful things. With a prime location between Atwater Village, Eagle Rock, Mount Washington and Highland Park, “GP” is a rising star in real estate. But don’t wait too long. For assistance in either buying or selling in this fast-rising NELA enclave, contact the people who know it best: the experts at Tracy Do Real Estate.

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Photos and drawings courtesy of Anonymous Architects.

Big Plans for the LA River in NELA

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From KCET and reporter Carren Jao: “The NELA RC (Northeast Los Angeles Riverfront Collaborative) is a(n)… effort to build an identifiable Riverfront District along an eight-mile stretch of the river. The district comprises all of Atwater Village and Elysian Valley and portions of Lincoln Heights, Cypress Park and Glassell Park.”

Curbed LA’s Adrian Glick Kudler calls it a “game changer,” and adds that the RC will also be looking into “bike and car sharing along the river, encouraging job creation that makes sense for the workers in the area, and ‘turning the district into a regional food hub,’ among many other efforts.”

This is wonderful news for residents of Glassell Park, Atwater Village and other great NELA neighborhoods, which were “hot” even before this announcement. Want to get to know NELA better? Contact Tracy Do Real Estate, a great place to begin your NELA home search or sale.

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Map with overlay graphic courtesy of kcet.org and the NELA RC.

710 Fwy Extension Update

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The proposed 710 Freeway extension could potentially impact neighborhoods across large swaths of NELA and the SGV, though to what extent is still a matter for debate. From the LA Times: “County transportation officials have released the final version of their analysis of alternatives for closing the so-called 710 gap between Alhambra and Pasadena… The MTA will hold three community open houses to share the report’s information.” The events are:

 

Jan. 23 at Maranantha High School, 6 to 8 p.m.

Jan. 24 at San Marino Community Church, 6 to 8 p.m.

Jan. 26 in the Golden Eagle Building at Cal State L.A., 9 to 11 a.m.

For Daniel Siegal’s full article, click here.

Eastside Dominates List of “Hot Neighborhoods”

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Real estate website Redfin wondered, which urban neighborhoods will be the hottest in 2013? Polling 600 agents nationwide they came up with this list of places where increasing sales and rising prices run headlong into a decreasing availability homes. Four of them turned out to be right here in LA. And it’s no surprise to us that three of the hottest neighborhoods in our entire country are the fast-rising Northeast enclaves Highland Park, Eagle Rock and Glassell Park.

The time to sell or buy in these areas is now, and no one knows them better than Tracy Do Real Estate. A proven leader and expert in Eastside purchases and sales.

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Graphic courtesy of Redfin.

Updated Traditional in Glassell Park

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List Price $549,000

2 bedrooms • 1.5 bathrooms

1,428 sf • 5,173 sf lot

We’d love this house anywhere, but the fact that it’s located in next-big-thing Glassell Park makes us love it all the more. Built in 1939 and featuring city-lights and mountain views, this home is priced right and ready to move into.

There are plenty of original details here, and a major kitchen renovation added Carrera marble, custom cabinetry, a Viking stove, Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, wine cooler and much more. Head down the original Magnesite staircase and you’ll find a master bedroom that opens to a large deck, as well as a second bedroom, remodeled hall bath with tub and a laundry room.

A bonus to this upslope property is an extra space that would make a great office, studio or darkroom. There’s an attached 2 car garage and a large, grassy yard off the rear deck. For a private tour of the house, and also its fast-rising neighborhood of “GP,” contact Tracy Do Real Estate.

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Listing courtesy of Peter V Buonocore, Keller Williams – Larchmont

1950 Modern (x 2!)

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Both need work, but that won’t deter people. These two mid-century gems are likely to be snapped up quickly, so call me asap if you want to take a look.

House #1: List Price $799,000

3BDs/1.75BA in 1,918sq. ft./lot size 6,797 sq. ft.

The “Par 4 House” in prime Mt. Washington is on the market for the very first time. What an opportunity. It has three gently sloping bonus lots and views clear to Catalina Island.

Can you say “original?” The place is virtually untouched, although the third bedroom was added in 1960 (by the original designer/builder). It’s near the coveted Mt. Washington Elementary School and is a trust sale, offered “as is.”

House #2: List Price $399,000

3BDs/2BA in 1,592sq. ft./lot size 7,557 sq. ft.

This second 1950 home is located on a nice street in up-and-coming Glassell Park. As you can see it has a pool and also features sweeping city-lights views.

Plenty of room to move around in here, which means lots to work with as you update this house and make it your own. Like the first property, this is a trust sale offered “as is.”

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Mt. Washington listing courtesy of Hattie Ramirez, Coldwell Banker – Los Feliz

Glassell Park listing courtesy of Jeff Yarbrough, Keller Williams Beverly Hills