Unwind in This Secret Garden If you’ve been searching for peace and serenity, yet still want to be the “it” place for friends and family to gather, then look no further than this 1919 Craftsman bungalow in Belmont Heights sitting on a 5,423 sq. ft lot. Close to bustling 2nd Street in Belmont Shore, you’ll be transported to the dappled hills of Carmel when relaxing in the massive back yard shaded with magnificent trees and hundreds of gently bowing branches. Period details like leaded glass, hardwood floors, crown and picture molding, and push-button light switches blend seamlessly with updated amenities, like a wood-paneled master bath custom designed with a walk-in shower (including a wood-paneled master bath custom designed with a walk-in shower (including a dog-height hand-held) and vaulted beamed ceiling; recessed lighting; and ceiling fans in nearly ever room. A formal light-filled living room and spacious foyer flow into the open floor plan which includes a kitchen with butcher block counters and a 1950s O’Keefe & Merritt stove, a dining area and a sitting/lounge area with French doors that open wide onto an elevated wood deck and additional patio/dining area. The second bedroom has a darling en suite bath in superb vintage condition. Detached one-car garage with direct alley access through a wood gate.

Fresh & clean, this sparkling home offers an amazing alternative to condominium living with no HOA dues and no common walls. Tucked on a quiet street, with a vacant lot as one of your neighbors, you’ll be wowed by all the recent upgrades. New wood-look tile in the common living spaces and wood floors in the bedrooms, fresh paint inside & out, and an updated kitchen with granite counters plus a remodeled bathroom, and new vinyl windows. The home has central heat and air conditioning plus an inside laundry room. The paved front and back yards mean you’ll never have to worry about yard maintenance. This cozy Hawaiian Gardens home is close to shopping and restaurants and there’s a gym right across the street. Rarely will you find so much in a home for this price.

Insulated from the downtown hubbub with double-paned windows and solidly built walls, you can choose to chill out on the large balcony and gaze at city lights and iconic architecture or put on your party pants and head out on foot to grab five-star food and lavish libations all within your city block. Built in 2008, this top-floor condo in the modern-meets-industrial Pacifica building is filled with luminous light, 10-foot ceilings, bay windows, tile floors, recessed lighting, in-unit laundry, air conditioning, double sinks in the master, and TWO parking spaces! The round formal foyer with a mosaic floor is one of only a handful in the building and leads to a modern kitchen with black granite, plenty of storage (including a pantry) and stainless appliances, and looks out onto the dining and large living area. The opposite side of the foyer leads to a wide hallway with a coat closet, a full bath, a bedroom and the master suite which spans the entire length of the unit! The extra bonus with this unit: there’s only one common wall! Planning a big bash? Use the second-floor resort-style outdoor lounge with sofas, commercial-size barbecues and a Honolulu-worthy fire pit, or book the ground-level lounge with lush seating, a flat-panel television and a full-size pool table! The beach, The Pike, Pine Avenue, Metrolink and really cool events like Zombie Walk and Funk Fest are all just steps or pedals away!

Sweet and Sassy Retro Mid Century Unwind on the front porch of this neat-as-a-pin three-bedroom home and listen to the soft breeze as it winds through the towering pines lining this quiet Lakewood street. Built in 1951, it has original oak hardwood floors, softy glowing retro stainless-steel countertops in the kitchen, crown molding, recessed lighting, an updated bathroom, and ceiling fans with lights in every room. Light and bright with lots of windows ? including a floor-to-ceiling picture window in the living room ? you’ll get cooling cross breezes year-round, plus window-installed air conditioners allow custom room cooling. The backyard has a multi-level entertaining space, framed by an impressive mature Meyer lemon tree bursting with hundreds of lemons to make sweet treats for your next family gathering! Plenty of parking on the extra long driveway leading to a two-car detached garage with a separate entry door to the yard. The perfect palette to paint your personal style!