624 N Highland Avenue

Built in 1937, this 3BR/2.5BA Colonial Revival residence plus office offers 2,277 sq.ft. on a 6,814 sq.ft. lot within the Hancock Park HPOZ and 3rd Street Elementary. Original architectural details include refinished hardwood floors, substantial crown molding and built-ins, with a formal living room featuring a marble fireplace and hand-painted 18-karat gold-leaf mantel by artist Jeanine Hattas. The family room has wainscoting, a gold-leaf painted beam and oversized windows overlooking the newly created backyard, which features a pool with Baja shelf and spa, stamped concrete, outdoor kitchen with built-in grill and refrigerators, outdoor TV for poolside movie nights, and new exterior and landscape lighting. The kitchen includes a fully serviced 1920s Wedgwood stove and breakfast area, while a pantry has been added to the laundry room. Upstairs are three bedrooms, including an oversized primary suite with generous closet space and marble en-suite bath; all upstairs windows are double pane. Additional improvements include a new driveway, garage door and stair runner, plus a porte cochere with Tesla charger. Hedged and gated. Mills Act status offers potential property tax savings of up to 80%, subject to buyer verification.