What $1.2 million buys in Burbank, Hollywood Hills West and Santa Monica

In Los Angeles County, homes in the $1.2-million range offer plenty of choices when it comes to location. In Burbank, about that amount buys a rustic retreat in the mountains; in Hollywood Hills West, a midcentury home in Laurel Canyon; and in Santa Monica, a Craftsman near the beach.

Here’s a more detailed look:

BURBANK: Brick steps decorated with artful tile risers lead up to the entrance of this flat-roofed residence, built in 1923 and since renovated.

Address: 835 E. Harvard Road, Burbank, 91501

Listed for: $1.225 million for four bedrooms, 3.75 bathrooms in 3,219 square feet of space (7,961-square-foot lot)

Features: Living room with wall fireplace; modern-style kitchen; covered patio

About the area: In the 91501 ZIP Code, based on three sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $1.085 million, down 5.7% year over year, according to CoreLogic.

HOLLYWOOD HILLS WEST: Built in 1958, this midcentury modern-style home in Laurel Canyon features beamed ceilings, open-plan spaces and a vintage fireplace.

Address: 2344 Sunset Heights Drive, Los Angeles, 90046

Listed for: $1.095 million for three bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,528 square feet (3,648-square-foot lot)

Features: Canyon-facing balconies; floor-to-ceiling windows

About the area: In the 90046 ZIP Code, based on 29 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $1.565 million, a 16.4% increase year over year, according to CoreLogic.

SANTA MONICA: This updated Craftsman, built in 1908, is one of four free-standing cottages found on a property located three blocks from the beach.

Address: 3007 3rd St., Santa Monica, 90405

Listed for: $1.2 million for two bedrooms, two bathrooms in 950 square feet (7,738-square-foot lot)

Features: Hardwood floors; wood paneling and molding; updated kitchen

About the area: In the 90405 ZIP Code, based on seven sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $1.483 million, down 4.1% year over year, according to CoreLogic.

BURBANK: Tucked against a hillside, this shingled retreat takes in mountain and canyon views from each of its three floors.

Address: 1405 Country Club Drive, Burbank, 91501

Listed for: $1.188 million for three bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms in 2,208 square feet (0.31-acre lot)

Features: River rock fireplace; knotty-pine wide-plank floors; multiple patios

About the area: In the 91501 ZIP Code, based on three sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $1.085 million, down 5.7% year over year, according to CoreLogic.

HOLLYWOOD HILLS WEST: A white picket fence and diamond-patterned windows lend a storybook vibe with this two-bedroom cottage.

Address: 8855 Appian Way, Los Angeles, 90046

Listed for: $1.199 million, two bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,350 square feet (9,416-square-foot lot)

Features: Living room with brick fireplace; dining room with built-in seating; city light views

About the area: In the 90046 ZIP Code, based on 29 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $1.565 million, a 16.4% increase year over year, according to CoreLogic.

SANTA MONICA: This California bungalow, built in 1944, sits atop a hill with a view of the surrounding skyline and the Penmar Municipal Golf Course.

Address: 1767 Sunset Ave., Santa Monica, 90405

Listed for: $1.249 million for two bedrooms, one bathroom in 1,234 square feet (5,729-square-foot lot)

Features: Hardwood floors; arched doorways; living room with fireplace

About the area: In the 90405 ZIP Code, based on seven sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $1.483 million, down 4.1% year over year, according to CoreLogic.

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