Home of the Day: Top-flight Airplane Craftsman in Mar Vista

This picture-perfect Airplane Craftsman bungalow sits on nearly half an acre on a tree-lined street in Mar Vista. Built in 1915, the residence is distinguished by a low-pitched gable roof, a pop-up second floor and overhanging eaves that give the impression of airplane wings. The period charm continues inside with hardwood floors, large picture windows and handsome box beam ceilings.

Location: 3658 Mountain View Ave, Los Angeles, 90066

Price: $2.595 million

Year built: 1915

House size: 2,449 square feet, four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms

Lot size: 0.44 acre

Features: Hardwood flooring, box beam ceilings, stone fireplace, living/dining room, sun room, kitchen with breakfast nook/pantry, office, balcony, raised deck, outdoor entertainer’s space, mature trees, detached garage

About the area: The median sale price for single-family homes in the 90066 ZIP Code in April was $1.083 million based on 32 sales, according to CoreLogic DataQuick. That represents a 17% increase in median sale price compared with April 2014.

Agents: Tami Pardee, Pardee Properties, (310) 907-6517

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