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phil+t5@lofty.com$1,389,000
Est. payment /mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
842 SqFt
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Sun Apr 19, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 842 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,649
MLS Listing ID CL26709435
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1940
Lot Size 5,986 Sqft
Acres 0.1374
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Located in Echo Park, one of Los Angeles' most culturally rich enclaves, 1756 Lucretia Avenue is a rare offering set on a quietly revered hilltop street. This charming 1940s hillside cottage blends thoughtful restoration, period integrity, and a premier location with everyday livability and future development potential on one of the only remaining street-to-street R2 lots in the area. A redwood entry gate and cedar fencing create an immediate sense of privacy, while the romantic front garden unfolds as a curated native landscape featuring Matilija poppy, lemonade berry hedges, toyon, manzanita, buckwheat, coyote bush, sage, agave, yarrow, rosemary, and an olive tree, all supported by drip irrigation. Inside, meticulous restoration is immediately evident, beginning with a period-inspired palette influenced by Benjamin Moore's historic Paqua colors of the 1940s and 1950s. A freshly painted peacock-toned entry opens into a light-filled living room where original redwood windows, restored hardwood floors (2020), classic mouldings, and period sconces honor the home's Los Angeles heritage. Garden views, along with peek-a-boo glimpses of the Hollywood Sign and Griffith Observatory, enhance the space. A thoughtfully opened wall improves flow between the living, dining, and kitchen areas. The kitchen has been fully reimagined with marble countertops, period-inspired tile from Mission Tile West, a vintage Wedgwood range, Bosch refrigerator, custom-built cabinetry, and classic Hollywood Fresnel lighting. An Electrolux stackable laundry is seamlessly integrated into the expanded hallway. The primary bedroom opens through double doors to a private outdoor sanctuary an expansive, permitted wraparound deck affectionately known as the home's "second living room." Beneath a mature pepper tree, the setting invites relaxation, gathering, and alfresco dining, where birdsong, hillside breezes, and filtered light define the rhythm of the day. A second bedroom also opens directly to the deck, with views stretching toward Downtown Los Angeles. The centrally located bathroom continues the dialogue between past and present, featuring a repurposed original farm-style sink, Brooklyn-made nickel fixtures from Rejuvenation, tile from Mission Tile West, and a discreetly integrated Kohler smart toilet. A staircase between the decks leads to the generous R2 lot below, offering additional gardening space and future potential. A mulched garden pathway guides you to the insulated garage stud
Location
State CA
County Los Angeles
Zoning LAR2
Interior
Heating Wall Furnace
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Type None
Fireplace No
Appliance Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Laundry Dryer, Washer, Other
Exterior
Garage Spaces 1.0
Pool None
View Y/N true
View Canyon, Hills
Handicap Access None
Total Parking Spaces 1
Private Pool false
Building
Story 1
Architectural Style Cottage
Level or Stories One Story
New Construction No
Others
Tax ID 5420026006
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Listed by Gina Valona • Vista Sotheby's International Realty