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Melanie Peterson-Katz

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Listed by MARIBEL BENITEZ • Compass-Pasadena

$ 1,849,000

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3 Beds

4 Baths

1,647 SqFt

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$ 1,849,000

Est. payment | -/mo

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3 Beds

4 Baths

1,647 SqFt

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Sat Sep 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sun Sep 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Tue Sep 30, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,647 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,122

MLS Listing ID CRWS25224477

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 3

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1947

Lot Size 4,227 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source Datashare California Regional

Property Description

Tucked away in the serene and highly sought-after Franklin Hills neighborhood, just steps from the iconic Shakespeare Bridge, 3950 Franklin Avenue is a versatile home that offers a rare blend of privacy, space, and convenience. The residence features a spacious, flat backyardâ€”an uncommon find in the hillsâ€”making it perfect for entertaining during LAâ€™s long summers and mild winters. Inside, the home offers 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms in total. The main residence features 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, while a fully permitted attached Junior ADU provides an additional 1 bed/1 bathâ€”ideal for guests, extended family, or rental income. Peekaboo views of the Griffith Observatory framed by treetops bring a sense of tranquility and connection to nature. Enjoy fresh avocados and lemons year-round from mature fruit trees, or simply relax outdoors surrounded by lush greenery that offers a peaceful escape from city life. Features include engineered wood flooring, new central HVAC & ducts, new mini split in JADU, tankless water heater, 200 amp panel, new windows, new electrical re-wire throughout the house, newer plumbing, cement plaster shower walls and more. Driveway parking for two cars. Located just a 15-minute stroll across the historic Shakespeare Bridge, youâ€™ll find all the charm

Location

State CA

County Los Angeles

Interior

Heating Central

Cooling Central Air

Fireplace No

Appliance Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Laundry Laundry Closet

Exterior

Pool None

View Hills

Private Pool false

Building

Lot Description Level, Back Yard, Landscaped, Street Light(s)

Story 2

Water Public

Schools

School District Los Angeles Unified

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Melanie Peterson-Katz

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3390 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA, 94549, USA

3950 Franklin Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90027

Melanie Peterson-Katz

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