There's a peninsula of real estate way up in the Pacific Palisades that is surrounded by Topanga State Park, forming a small, enclave-y community. If you're looking to get in on some of the action, here are four open houses tomorrow that may be worth your while.
16750 Calle De Catalina
Price: $1.439 million
Days on Market: 109
Beds/Bath: 4/3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,117
Pitch: "Upgrades galore in this beautiful Mediterranean home on gated street w/ gorgeous mountain views & an ocean view from upstairs. X'llnt flow in this open flr plan. Hardwd flrs throughout, plantation shutters & built in speakers. Double door entry, step down living rm & formal dining rm. Lrg fam rm w/ fp, built-in cabinets & bookcases opens to a brkfst area & remodeled kitchen w/ granite countertops, center island w/ brkfst bar & beautiful cabinets. Upstairs are 4 spacious bedrms including a large master suite with fireplace, sitting area, huge walk in closet & balcony w/ ocean view. The master bathrm features upgraded cabinets. All of the bathrms have updated cabinets. There is another bedrm w/ private bathrm. The 3rd & 4th bedrms share a bathrm w/ double sinks. The laundry room is upstairs. Yard w/ tiled & grassy areas. HOA Dues pays your water bill. Membership to The Summit Club w/ pool, spa, gym 3 tennis crts, basketball crt, playground & recreation rm. There is also a private park."
Open House Sunday, October 23 from 2 pm to 5 pm
16954 Avenida de Santa Ynez
Price: $1.395 million
Days on Market: 85
Beds/Bath: 4/2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,418
Pitch: "Enjoy California lifestyle minutes from beach in sunny Highland's 4 BR/2.5 BA 3400+ sq. ft. trad. family home located mid-plaza at ridge, surrounded by fruit trees & flowers. Some mt. vistas. Lots of house for $$. Add your decorative touch to quality renovation. Upgraded kitchen/baths, dbl. pane windows, wooden blinds & central heat/air, attic fan, smooth ceilings, 1st floor hardwood & LR carpet, 2nd floor carpet, tile baths. Work or play in enormous office with soaring hi-ceiling over 2-car garage. Large Living Room w/ media pit/ & bar. Extended Dining Room w/ charming garden views of front yd. maintained by HOA. Sunny Family Room w/ fplc. & blt-in cabinets off Kit. Country Kit. w/ office alcove, spacious eat-in area & cabinets. Kitchen overlooks garden wall. Spacious MBR w/ Jac. tub, sep. shower, walk-in & dbl. closets. 3 large BR w/ dbl. closets & room for beds/desk/chests. Swim/tennis $131+HOA $150=$281 mo. Alert: Lot size on plat map: 6,089 sq. ft. differs from larger size in tax records."
Open House Sunday, October 23 from 11 am to 2 pm
1296 Capri Dr
Price: $2.595 million
Days on Market: 22
Beds/Bath: 5/5
Sq. Ft.: 4,303
Pitch: "Must See!! Completely remodeled interior California Hacienda built around courtyard pool and spa. 5 Bedrooms and 5 baths plus detached office or family room. Great for entertaining, gourmet kitchen, large dining room, hardwood floors, crown moldings and great flow."
Open House Sunday, October 23 from 2 pm to 5 pm
16649 Calle Haleigh
Price: $1.899 million
Days on Market: 37
Beds/Bath: 4/4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,583
Pitch: "Pristine w/ custom upgrades. Offering approx. . 4,583sqft; Amazing value for meticulous home!Gated cul-de-sac w/ in ~~~The Peninsula~~~. Access to ~~~The Summit Club~~~ w/ access to pool, spa, gym, playground & tennis court. Sophisticated foyer, wrought iron railed staircases & travertine flrs throughout main level. Main flr:Grand living rm w/ vaulted ceilings, fp w/ cstm mantle & lrg windows. Dining rm w/ built-in serving station & lrg balcony w/ vus. Family rm w/ cstm fp & surround sound. Chef's kitchen w/ top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, granite countertops & breakfast bar. Top flr:study w/ cstm built-in bookcase, master suite & 2 bdrm suites. Spacious master w/ ocn/mtn vus, fp, his/hers closets, cstm master bathrm w/ limestone flrs & mosaic tile shower, marble counters & spa tub. Yard w/ bbq, fruit trees & Italian fountain. Lower-level bdrm suite, bonus rm & closet prepped for wine storage, central vacuum systm, laundry rm, 3-level elevator ready, & pvt 4-car garage."
Open House Sunday, October 23 from 2 pm to 5 pm