Believe it or not, whether you’re looking for a starter home, a fixer upper, an income property, or the perfect little retreat in the hills for under $600,000 in Los Angeles, there are options for you. And with new low-down-payment mortgage programs available buying your first home on a budget is more possible than ever. I searched high and low to find Los Angeles’s best homes for sale for under $600,000 and compiled them into the list below. Los Angeles isn’t exactly brimming with affordable homes at the moment, but they are here if you know where to look.
1251 Vin Scully Avenue
Neighborhood: Echo Park
Price: $539,000
In prime Echo Park, this renovated 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom home has been recently reduced in price. The ample deck space open indoor/outdoor living areas make the place feel a lot larger than it is. The private outdoor area is the perfect place for pre-game barbecues as 1251 Vin Scully is just a short jaunt up to Dodger Stadium. Hardwood floors, beautiful wood ceilings, space-saving cabinetry and built-ins, makes this home move-in ready.
397 Museum Drive
Neighborhood: Mt. Washington
Price: $559,000
This swoon-worthy cottage in the hills of Mt. Washington is more than meets the eye. While listed at just 518 square feet, there’s several bonus areas on the property just waiting for you to make them your own. Plus, butcher block counters, wood beamed vaulted ceilings, updated bath and kitchen, and a pair of French doors that lead out to ample outdoor space perfect for entertaining. And it’s just a few blocks to the Gold Line station and in the Mt. Washington elementary school district.
7256 N Figueroa Street
Neighborhood: Eagle Rock
Price: $599,000
A contemporary four bedroom home in Eagle Rock for less than $600,000? Here it is! The spacious house is just a short walk from all the happening spots on Colorado Blvd. Improvements include lovely updated bathrooms, flooring, new light fixtures, and exterior/interior paint.
116 N Avenue 34
Neighborhood: Lincoln Heights
Listing Price: $469,000
This three bedroom, one bathroom Lincoln Heights charmer has been remodeled and upgraded throughout. The roomy kitchen is a great asset to the home and the large backyard is just waiting for your personal touch. And while the front porch may be on the smaller side, you know I absolutely love a front porch.
5244 Almont Street
Neighborhood: El Sereno
Listing Price: $565,000
Nestled in the El Sereno hills, this two story property features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,178 sq ft of entertaining space! It’s also been completely remodeled featuring new electrical and copper plumbing, Peruvian Tigerwood hardwood floors upstairs and polished concrete floors downstairs, built-in speakers, stainless steel appliances, an open concept kitchen, grey slate tiled flooring, concrete shower surround, and teak trim in master bath. The redwood deck is over 200 sq. ft. plus the concrete covered patio is also over 200 sq. ft. and offer spectacular hillside views.
936 Marcheta Street
Neighborhood: Altadena
Listing Price: $569,000
This Spanish-style home was built in 19255 and has perfectly maintained gorgeous original hardwood floors and a quaint vintage original kitchen that lets in a lot of light. There’s a cute enclosed brick sun room great for an office, two good sized bedrooms, and a remodeled full bath. The backyard has a large patio, a great avocado tree (I want one!), and a shaded sitting area. Plus, included in the sale are plans to add a family room and a master bed and bath.
4103 Somers Avenue
Neighborhood: Adams Hill
Listing Price: $599,000
You will love the outdoor space of the Spanish-style charmer! The bungalow has two bedrooms and one bath and every inch has seemed to maximize its size with an open floor plan in the main living area. Hardwood floors, central heat and A/C, newer windows, and a tankless hot water heater. The great kitchen leads out to a terraced back yard with a pergola.
1646 S Highland Road
Neighborhood: Mid-City
Listing Price: $599,000
This Mid-City duplex presents a great opportunity to live in the middle of the city and earn rental income. Amenities include crown moldings, high ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. And it’s conveniently located 3 blocks from the new Midtown Crossing. Ideal for an owner/occupier with private yard plus there’s development opportunity for a 3rd unit. A potential terrific long term investment.
5024 Granada Street
Neighborhood: Highland Park
Listing Price: $499,000
This charming Spanish-style bungalow is located right in the middle of happening Highland Park, between York Boulevard and Figueroa. Walk everywhere, including the Gold Line station! The home has an updated kitchen with granite counters, updated bath with custom surfaces, two bedrooms and great outdoor entertaining areas. The property includes a tankless water heater, upgraded insulation, updated electrical service, solar panels and newer windows.
4961 O Sullivan Drive
Neighborhood: El Sereno
Listing Price: $499,000
This fully restored Craftsman home has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a bonus room that can be used as an office. And there’s that large front porch with incredible Views of Downtown LA, San Gabriels over El Sereno and South Pasadena. The wide open floor plan features new flooring, new recessed lighting, neutral paint throughout the living areas, upgraded bathrooms with high end fixtures and hardware. The Gourmet kitchen boasts sparkling quartz counter tops, an abundance of white shaker cabinets, tile backsplash and new stainless steel appliances.