El Sereno Homes under $800,000

Welcome to El Sereno, a vibrant neighborhood nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, California. Known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse community, El Sereno offers a unique blend of urban living and suburban charm. With its picturesque hills and stunning views of the San Gabriel Mountains, this hidden gem provides an inviting atmosphere for families, young professionals, and anyone looking to embrace the Los Angeles lifestyle.

One of the most appealing aspects of El Sereno is its affordability. In a city where home prices can soar, this neighborhood offers a variety of homes under $800,000, making it an attractive option for first-time buyers and savvy investors alike. From cozy bungalows to modern townhomes, there’s a property to suit every taste and budget. Many homes in El Sereno feature spacious yards, perfect for outdoor gatherings or gardening, and are conveniently located near local parks and recreational areas.

The community is also well-connected, with easy access to major freeways and public transportation, allowing for a smooth commute to downtown Los Angeles and beyond. Residents enjoy a delightful mix of local eateries, shops, and cultural landmarks, fostering a strong sense of community.

Whether you’re drawn to the affordability, the stunning views, or the vibrant lifestyle, El Sereno is a neighborhood that truly has it all. Discover your dream home in this enchanting area and become part of a community that celebrates the best of Los Angeles living!

Newest El Sereno Homes under $800,000

$650,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26987737 MLS

Welcome to 1949 Heidleman Road, a beautifully remodeled single-level hillside home offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an attached 2-car garage, and sweeping rear-facing hillside and city-light views. A scenic Los Angeles hillside setting, this inviting home combines comfortable everyday living with nice outdoor space. The remodeled interior provides a fresh, move-in-ready feel, while the practical single-story layout offers seamless flow between the living areas and bedrooms. Step outside to the rear deck and take in the expansive views - an ideal setting for morning coffee, sunset dining, or entertaining. A stairwell leads down to the generous two-tier backyard, creating versatile areas for outdoor gatherings, gardening, play space, pets, or your own hillside oasis. Whether hosting friends on the deck or cultivating a garden below, the property offers rare flexibility and room to enjoy Southern California's indoor-outdoor lifestyle. University Hills offers an ideal location near Cal State Los Angeles, easy freeway access, green spaces, dining, and entertainment. Agents MUST read private notes.

1949 Heidleman Rd, Los Angeles

Courtesy of Elite Representation Real Estate, Melissa Barlow - CA DRE#01498928

4760 Templeton St Unit 3201, Los Angeles

$595,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 26874331 MLS ⋅ Hilltop Colony HOA BLDG.

Perched across the top two floors of a gated El Sereno community, this beautifully updated end-unit condo offers the space and privacy of a home with the ease of condominium living. Thoughtfully renovated throughout, the residence combines high-end finishes, modern comforts, and an abundance of natural light.The heart of the home is the completely remodeled kitchen, featuring custom-style cabinetry, elegant quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a spacious island with pendant lighting. The open living and dining areas offer plenty of room to gather, with two private balconies extending the living space outdoors.A versatile bedroom on the main level provides an ideal space for a home office, guest room, or additional living area. Upstairs, two generously sized bedrooms offer built-in closets and access to beautifully updated bathrooms. Brand-new central air and heating add year-round comfort, while in-unit laundry, recessed lighting, upgraded fixtures, crown molding, and a built-in wine cooler provide thoughtful finishing touches throughout.As an end unit spanning the building's top two floors, the home offers a desirable sense of separation and privacy that is difficult to find in condo living. Residents also enjoy access to a pool, spa, recreation room, playground, and 24-hour gated security. Two tandem covered parking spaces are included.Ideally situated near Ernest E. Debs Regional Park, Cal State LA, Old Town Pasadena, Downtown Los Angeles, and major freeways, this is a turnkey home that offers space, style, and convenience in one of Northeast Los Angeles' most accessible neighborhoods.

4760 Templeton St Unit 3201, Los Angeles

Courtesy of Compass, Kevin Rice - CA DRE#02097155

$799,000

6 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 26860277 MLS

Back on the market in El Sereno: a 2005-built, two-unit property at 5370 Poplar Blvd, offered at $799,000. Each unit runs about 1,235 square feet with three bedrooms and two baths roughly 2,470 total square feet. One unit has been fully remodeled and sits vacant today, ready for a buyer to move in.Live in one unit and let the second help carry the mortgage, or hold both for rental income. Two three-bedroom units on a single lot is uncommon at this price point, and it works just as well for extended families who want separate front doors within walking distance of each other. For investors, the math holds from either direction strong rents on both sides, with room to grow as rents in this pocket continue to climb.Minutes from Highland Park, South Pasadena, and Pasadena, and close enough to Alhambra to walk the border. New coffee shops and restaurants keep filling in along the Huntington Blvd corridor nearby. Low-maintenance stucco construction, built 2005 a straightforward income property in a neighborhood that's still filling in around it.

5370 Poplar Blvd, Los Angeles

Courtesy of Trevino Properties Inc., Alexander Trevino - CA DRE#01324975

$800,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26862049 MLS

Seller financing is available, with a lease-to-own option: Fully renovated and move-in ready, this is the starter home buyers have been waiting for. This charming three-bedroom, two-bath single-family home in El Sereno has been thoughtfully updated from top to bottom, blending modern finishes with a warm, inviting feel the moment you enter. Natural light pours through the open floor plan, where the living space flows into a bright kitchen with new appliances, shaker cabinets, and a breakfast bar made for morning coffee. Both bathrooms are beautifully redone, and the bedrooms are comfortable and light-filled. A gated front yard adds privacy and curb appeal, with room outside to relax or entertain. The location is the cherry on top. Tucked in one of LA's most up-and-coming Eastside neighborhoods, you're minutes from South Pasadena, Alhambra, Cal State LA, and Downtown, with easy freeway access in every direction. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking for a smart investment, this one checks every box.

2912 Covina St, Los Angeles

Courtesy of Compass, Sally Forster Jones - CA DRE#00558939

$495,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26830479 MLS

PROBATE Sale. Subject to Court confirmation and overbidding in Court. Great investment and redevelopment opportunity in East LA! One of the 2 duplexes and 8 parcels being sold together. For Sale AFTER 18 years in El Sereno neighborhood. This duplex offers 1,024 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,000 lot sq. ft. Upstairs unit 4790 is a 2-bed and 1-bath while downstairs unit 4792 is a 1 bed and 1 bath. Both units are currently vacant and will be delivered vacant at COE. Both units are separately metered for electricity and gas services. Property needs rehab and updating. Sold AS IS and WHERE IS, with all faults, and without warranty, express or implied. All 8 parcels (4791 Huntington Dr. N (Duplex), 4790 Academy St (Duplex), 6 Vacant Lands APNs 5213-003-007, 5213-003-008, 5213-003-009, 5213-003-017, 5213-003-018, 5213-003-020) are to be sold together to one buyer only and will be subject to Court overbidding as one unified sale. The total asking price for the eight parcels is $1,100,000. An Easement Deed for Ingress and Egress was recorded in September 2022, granting a driveway easement benefiting 4791 Huntington Dr. N over a portion of 4790 Academy St. Duplex at 4791 Huntington Dr. N is occupied by the beneficiary of the selling Trust. Seller to lease back subject property for 90-days after close of escrow at $2,000/mo. Just minutes away from Dodger Stadium, DTLA & Pasadena and with easy access to the 5, 10, 110 and 710 freeways. Seller is a Court appointed fiduciary and cannot make any representations as to the condition, history of the subject property. Buyer to conduct their own investigations.

4790 Academy St, Los Angeles

Courtesy of Ingenious Asset Group, Inc., Vineendra Jain - CA DRE#01413466

$495,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26830477 MLS

PROBATE Sale, subject to Court Confirmation and overbidding in Court. Great investment and redevelopment opportunity in East LA! One of the 2 duplexes and 8 parcels being sold together. For Sale AFTER 18 years in El Sereno neighborhood. Property is currently occupied by the beneficiary of the selling Trust. Seller to lease back subject property for 90-days after close of escrow at $2,000/mo. Both units are separately metered for electricity and gas services. Property needs rehab and updating. Sold AS IS and WHERE IS, with all faults, and without warranty, express or implied. All 8 parcels (4791 Huntington Dr. N (Duplex), 4790 Academy St (Duplex), 6 Vacant Lands APNs 5213-003-007, 5213-003-008, 5213-003-009, 5213-003-017, 5213-003-018, 5213-003-020) are to be sold together to one buyer only and will be subject to Court overbidding as one unified sale. The total asking price for the eight parcels is $1,100,000. An Easement Deed for Ingress and Egress was recorded in September 2022, granting a driveway easement benefiting 4791 Huntington Dr. N over a portion of 4790 Academy St. Just minutes away from Dodger Stadium, DTLA & Pasadena and with easy access to the 5, 10, 110 and 710 freeways. Seller is a Court appointed fiduciary and cannot make any representations as to the condition, history of the subject property. Buyer to conduct their own investigations.

4791 Huntington Dr, Los Angeles

Courtesy of Ingenious Asset Group, Inc., Vineendra Jain - CA DRE#01413466

$799,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26840295 MLS

They say when one door closes another one opens - this is the story of 2645 Onyx Drive. Resting in the hillsides neighboring Los Angeles' earliest suburbs, this charming 2-bedroom + den and 2 bathroom retreat carries the quiet soul of a city that's been here long before the hustle caught up. Built in 1929, the home holds a piece of LA's living history - the kind you feel in your bones as you wind up the gentle slope, in the company of beloved neighborhoods like Montecito Heights, El Sereno, and Highland Park. From the moment you arrive, something shifts. Lush landscaping lines your path, the sweeping views of Paradise Hill stretch out before you, and the noise of the city seems to fall away entirely. Inside, an open-concept living and kitchen area flows naturally to an intimate backyard - equally suited for weekend gatherings with friends or a quiet afternoon with a good book. The primary suite, with its own private entrance, offers a rare kind of flexibility: a serene personal sanctuary, or a thriving short-term rental that already comes with a warm track record of happy guests. Rounding out this offering is an additional 5,744 sq ft parcel of land - a canvas of creative possibility included in the sale. With effortless access to South Pasadena, Downtown LA, and major freeways, this hillside secret sits at the heart of everything Northeast LA has to offer, while feeling like a world apart. The owners fell in love with this home the moment they arrived and it's easy to understand why. For them, it became a true sanctuary: a place to exhale, to gather, to simply be. But life, as it often does, opened a new door of its own. With exciting opportunities calling them in a new direction, they part ways with Onyx Drive not out of want, but out of the beautiful necessity of what comes next. They leave behind a home they cared for deeply, hoping it finds someone who will love it just as much.

2645 Onyx Dr, Los Angeles

Courtesy of Compass, Ramichael Monsod - CA DRE#01803447

$599,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26839139 MLS

Investor opportunity in the heart of El Sereno! Rare chance to acquire two separate homes on one lot, each with its own address, driveway, and garage. The front residence at 5328 Navarro St. features 2 bedrooms and 1 updated bathroom and is currently tenant occupied on a month-to-month lease at $1,400/month. The rear residence at 5326 Navarro St. is also tenant occupied and currently generating $735/month. Both homes are considered fixer properties with strong upside potential for investors, value-add buyers, or those seeking long-term income potential in a rapidly appreciating Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Property features separate driveways for each unit, individual garage spaces, additional driveway parking, and a newly installed sewer line completed this year. The front unit bathroom has been updated. Homes will not be delivered vacant. Please do not disturb occupants.Located in the highly sought-after El Sereno community, the property offers convenient access to Downtown Los Angeles, South Pasadena, Alhambra, Highland Park, and Pasadena. Nearby attractions include Ascot Hills Park, Elephant Hill hiking trails, Ernest E. Debs Regional Park, El Sereno Recreation Center, local cafes, shopping, and dining. Conveniently situated near the 10, 710, 110, and 5 freeways, as well as Cal State LA and USC Keck Medical Center. Excellent opportunity to invest in one of Northeast LA's growing hillside neighborhoods.

5328 Navarro St, Los Angeles

Courtesy of Keller Williams Larchmont, Steven Pasillas - CA DRE#01887464

$590,000

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 25534355 MLS

Complete fixer or tear-down! Don't miss this prime investment opportunity in the thriving El Sereno neighborhood. This spacious 7,500 SF lot, with rare C4-1XL zoning, opens the door to endless possibilities whether it's for commercial development or a vibrant mixed-use live/work project. Conveniently located just minutes from Downtown LA, South Pasadena, Highland Park, Dodger Stadium, and Cal State LA, the property also offers seamless access to the 5, 10, and 110 freeways. El Sereno is a neighborhood on the rise, featuring recent enhancements like a new post office, library, and community garden. The lot's level terrain, coupled with alley and main road access, simplifies construction. The property currently includes a single-family home with a detached garage. Drive by and envision the potential no showings of the structures.

5013 N Huntington Dr, Los Angeles

Courtesy of Nourmand & Associates-BH, Sydney Shand - CA DRE#01345845

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