Southern Colonial graces Toluca Lake neighborhood

With eight bedrooms and an equal number of bathrooms, this gated Southern Colonial-inspired home in Toluca Lake recalls an era of gracious living. Built in 1939, the two-story house is fronted by white columns and black-shuttered windows. Franklin D. Roosevelt was president then, and the U.S. flag had 48 stars.

Address: 4647 Arcola Ave., Toluca Lake, CA 91602

Price: $2.995 million

Built: 1939

Lot size: 13,502

House size: 5,627 square feet, eight bedrooms, eight bathrooms

Features: Updated kitchen, family room, billiard room, three indoor fireplaces, crown molding, walk-in closets, basement, balcony, swimming pool, spa, putting green, outdoor kitchen, deck, pergola, fire pit

About the area: The median sale price for single-family homes in the 91602 ZIP Code in October was $962,000 based on 12 sales, according to CoreLogic. That was a 9.9% increase compared with the same month last year.

Agent: Allyson Carter, Rodeo Realty, (323) 487-9288

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