House of the week! 3510 Chandler, Burbank

I'm going to start picking a "house of the week" to feature in this blog (don't hold me to this weekly timetable, though).  The home will be in the L.A. area, and will hopefully be unique in one or more ways.  To start--

This one is for every buyer who believes that there is no such thing as a home for sale in Burbank under $700,000 anymore.  You're right.  But the exception proves the rule, and 3510 W. Chandler in Burbank is a great exception for the right buyer.  It is listed (not by me) for $584,500.  That's less expensive than many condos and townhomes in similar areas these days.

Chandler has a lot more to offer than meets the eye budget.  Yes, the house is small -- 809 sf., 2 beds and 1 bath.  And it's on a small lot -- 2,589 sf.  That's bigger than a lot of townhomes and condos, though.  It has a one-car garage (there is lots of street parking around here too), wood-burning fireplace, a/c, laundry room and little yard.  These homes on this stretch of Chandler are little gems.  They were built along the railroad tracks as starter homes back in the 1940's.  The railroad tracks are long gone, and a gorgeous -- and famous -- bike/walking path has replaced it.  The home is also walking distance to all of Magnolia Park's attractions.  Did I mention the great schools in Burbank?  

Of course, buyers, call me if you would like to tour this home.  It's going to be a terrific choice for buyers who are looking for a condo-alternative, or investors who want those hard-to-find, relatively inexpensive rental properties in great areas.  

Just listed: Burbank 3+2 in Magnolia Park for $535k

Update 2/13/2013: If you're interested in seeing this home, you might not want to wait.  Showing traffic has been heavy.  Okay, buyers -- is your heart set on a 3+2 home in Magnolia Park super-close amenities like stores, shops, restaurants, the Chandler bike path, excellent public schools and more? Check out 1122 N. Cordova Ave. and prepare to have your dreams come true.  This well-maintained traditional has gorgeous hardwood floors, dining area, cute kitchen, big bathrooms (one new), huge master, plenty of closet space, copper plumbing, central air, a big backyard, two car garage, hot tub all new windows and new interior paint.  It offers lots of expansion opportunities for those that want to add on.  I will have it open for brokers Thursday, Feb. 14, from 9:30 to noon and it will have a public open house on Sunday, Feb. 17, from 1:00 to 4:00.  Please call or email me with any questions.

Video of Burbank bike path and 2410 Chandler

Have you wondered, "What is this Burbank bike path that I keep hearing about?" Wonder no more; this video will show you and will also show you the exterior of 2410 Chandler.  The bike path used to be the railroad tracks.  I think this is an excellent example of adaptive reuse and city planning.

New listing: 2+2 across from Burbank bike path

This is 2410 Chandler, Burbank, and I just listed this for $395,000.  Yes, you read that right.  It has 2 beds, 2 baths, 1407 square feet on a 2780 square foot lot (yes, you read that right too) a big kitchen, grassy front yard, new paint, 2 fireplaces, new carpet, and lots of fix-ups.  It has been exquisitely staged by Color Me Sold and is right across from the Chandler bike path.  All appliances stay, along with the patio furniture.  The floor plan is "flexible" -- either of the bedrooms could be home office space or a studio. The upstairs space opens on to the roof which could be turned into a fabulous deck.  It's really close to everything, too, including Tony's Darts Away, (I guess you know where my priorities are), Handymart, etc., etc.  It doesn't have a garage, though, which may make it ineligible for certain kinds of financing, such as FHA.  It will be open Thursday night from 4:30 to 7:00 and Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00.

New listing coming Friday, May 27

Wait until you see how gorgeous this 2 bedroom, 1 bath is.  The owners have updated and redone it, and it features an expanded, remodeled kitchen, a remodeled bathroom, sunny bedrooms, new windows, new light fixtures, hardwood floors, new a/c and heat, a big back patio and huge backyard.  It has also been staged by Color Me Sold. It's in the heart of Magnolia Park, in Burbank, and is very close to the Chandler bike path and all the cool restaurants and shops on Magnolia Boulevard.  Plus, it's in Roosevelt Elementary's district.  It will be available to see and on the multiple listing service on Friday, May 27.  More then.