The old adage goes that new homebuyers should look for the smallest house in the best neighborhood they can afford. This cozy, 660-square-foot house in Glendale’s Verdugo Woodlands is probably one of the smaller single-family homes available in this bucolic neighborhood.
Built in 1922, it looks thoroughly updated inside, from the central air and heat to the full bathroom with subway tile in the shower.
Tile and wood floors alternate throughout the space, which includes a bright kitchen and a living room large enough for a sectional sofa.
The one-bedroom house offers a front patio, back patio, and cute backyard, making more space to entertain.
The house last sold in 2014 for $480,000. It’s now listed for $575,000.
- 2603 Hermosita Drive [Leah Dilbeck/Dilbeck Real Estate]
Comments
No. The old adage is "buy the WORST house in the best neighborhood", not the SMALLEST house. You can fix up a dumpy place. It’s much harder to make a small house bigger, especially with the permit process in Glendale.
By diggydug on 06.29.17 6:42pm
What’s wrong with a small house? Not everyone wants a sprawling tuscan.
By MMVic on 06.29.17 7:19pm
Thank you for saying it so I didn’t have to.
By CaliSon on 06.30.17 10:54am
Absolutely nothing wrong with a small house! But one bedroom is too small for many.
By diggydug on 06.30.17 2:27pm
In this market, even a 1br/1ba will sell at $575k.
However, I’d recommend avoiding it. The pool of buyers for such a small house is significantly smaller than for a 2br/1ba. When the market corrects, selling this house may be a challenge.
Better to rent and wait for a larger home.
By BingoWest on 06.30.17 6:53am
Now this makes sense. I could do with a small house, but you’re right – not wise to buy such a ‘niche’ home when the market is high.
By MMVic on 06.30.17 2:39pm
It may not be for everyone – but, it will be absolutely perfect for someone
By LeahDilbeck on 06.30.17 11:40am
Classic Realtor-speak.
Well played Ms. Dilbeck.
By BingoWest on 06.30.17 11:58am