5685 Baltimore St

SOLD

$1,175,000 | 3 beds, 2 bath | 1,748 sq ft

Some properties demand your attention. But very few reward their owners w not only the bragging rights of owning a stately historic home just S of York Blvd in Highland Park, but also great savings. This grand, 2 story, 3 BR, 2 BA, 1906 Dutch Colonial Craftsman in the Highland Pk historic zone is part of the Mills Act Program, which means you are only assessed about 1/3 of the normal property taxes each year.

Classic period details abound from the gambrel roof line, Dutch window shutters & generous front porch, thru the stunning foyer w elegant wooden spiral staircase, to the spacious LR and formal DR w high ceilings, enormous dbl hung picture windows, dark stained moldings, original Douglas fir floors, &decorative fireplace. Up the curved staircase to the sunlit, show-stopper of a master BR w its wall of casement windows & his/hers closets. The 2nd floor also features 2 additional good-sized bedrooms, & the vintage style remodeled bathroom w pedestal sink, marble hex & subway tiles & bidet. The kitchen boasting lovely ceramic floors, butcher block counter tops & a vintage Roper stove is flanked by a remodeled bathroom, laundry room, & large family room w French doors that beckon to the wood deck & large flat yard beyond. The large gated carport off the alley¢ral location just blocks from the bustle of York & Figueroa Blvds & the Metro Gold line, will ensure that the cars stay parked on the weekends! Updates include new bolted foundation, 200 amp panel, copper plumbing, &HVAC. Zoned R2; build that ADU or art studio. Own a piece of history in the heart of HLP!