Homes for about $550,000 in Lawndale, Lake Balboa and Sylmar

What does $550,000 buy around Los Angeles County? In Lawndale, an updated bungalow; in Lake Balboa, a remodeled three-bedroom; and in Sylmar, a three-bedroom with a swimming pool.

Here’s a closer look at what roughly $550,000 buys in each of the three areas.

LAWNDALE: This remodeled 1940s home pairs original features with a new-look kitchen and contemporary fixtures.

Address: 4211 W. 161st St., Lawndale, 90260

Listed for: $539,900 for three bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,016 square feet (5,606-square-foot lot)

Features: Updated bathrooms; RV gate; avocado and citrus trees

About the area: In the 90260 ZIP Code, based on 10 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $498,000, up 8.4% year over year, according to CoreLogic.

LAKE BALBOA: The family and living rooms share a two-sided brick fireplace at this 1970s ranch-style home.

Address: 6949 Rubio Ave., Lake Balboa, 91406

Listed for: $569,950 for three bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,664 square feet (6,540-square-foot lot)

Features: Raised ceilings; open-space kitchen; covered patio

About the area: In the 91406 ZIP Code, based on 29 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $525,000, a 5.7% increase year over year, according to CoreLogic.

SYLMAR: This two-story house, built in 2012, features a large master suite and a center-island kitchen

Address: 13275 Fenton Ave., Sylmar, 91342

Listed for: $549,000 for three bedrooms, three bathrooms in 2,276 square feet (5,525-square-foot lot)

Features: Upgraded solar package; custom cabinetry; bonus loft/bedroom

About the area: In the 91342 ZIP Code, based on 46 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $473,000, up 12.2% year over year, according to CoreLogic.

LAWNDALE: This two-story in the North Lawndale area has three bedrooms, including a master suite with a private balcony.

Address: 14507 Burin Ave., Lawndale, 90260

Listed for: $548,888 for three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms in 1,850 square feet (3,002-square-foot lot)

Features: Formal living/dining rooms; kitchen with breakfast bar

About the area: In the 90260 ZIP Code, based on 10 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $498,000, up 8.4% year over year, according to CoreLogic.

LAKE BALBOA: A brick walkway leads up to the front of this remodeled three-bedroom house, built in 1952.

Address: 8147 Genesta Ave., Lake Balboa, 91406

Listed for: $545,000 three bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,430 square feet (6,299-square-foot lot)

Features: New Italian tile and laminate wood floors; kitchen with glass-tile backsplash

About the area: In the 91406 ZIP Code, based on 29 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $525,000, a 5.7% increase year over year, according to CoreLogic.

SYLMAR: Built in the 1980s, this two-story on a corner lot has a brick patio that surrounds the swimming pool and spa.

Address: 16053 Spur Ridge Road, Sylmar, 91342

Listed for: $535,000 for three bedrooms, three bathrooms in 1,857 square feet (6,103-square-foot lot)

Features: Living room with fireplace; tile floors; recessed lighting

About the area: In the 91342 ZIP Code, based on 46 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $473,000, up 12.2% year over year, according to CoreLogic.

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