$2 Million Properties in California
Carmel by the Sea | $1.995 million
A Colonial Revival house built in 1941, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, on a 0.1-acre lot
This house is about half a mile from the center of Carmel, a quaint place with cozy restaurants, quirky boutiques and tasting rooms serving wine from the region’s vineyards. Forest Hills Park, a green space with a playground and several walking paths, is also nearby.
The city is popular with weekenders from the Bay Area, as driving from San Francisco takes just over two hours. The golf courses of Pebble Beach, ranked among the best in the country, are 10 minutes away by car, and the attractions of Monterey, including Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row, are a 15-minute drive.
Size: 1,656 square feet
Price per square foot: $1,205
indoors: The property is separated from the street by a private gate and tall hedges that surround the entrance and the front patio.
Behind the front door is a living room with low, beamed ceilings, a fireplace with a stone surround and French doors that open to the back patio and garden.
Also in this part of the house is an open dining area and kitchen, updated during a 2017 remodel with stainless steel appliances and open shelving. Glass doors near the dining area open to the patio.
A staircase between the living room and the kitchen leads to two bedrooms on the second floor. They share a bathroom with a combined tub and shower. Through a small, arched doorway in the bathroom is a walk-in closet.
The third bedroom is on the first floor, off the kitchen. The bathroom next door has a walk-in shower with a glass door.
outdoor space: The terraced patio off the living and dining areas functions as an extension of the indoor space. A private area at the top of the property is big enough to hold a bench or several chairs; the area closer to the house has a fire pit.
Taxes: $24,936 (estimated)
Contact: Laurel Jacques, Sotheby’s International Realty, Carmel Brokerage, 831-915-1185; sothebysrealty.com
San Francisco | $1.995 million
A 1908 Edwardian house with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, on a 0.1-acre lot
Originally a one-bedroom cottage, this home was expanded in the 1930s and renovated again in the early 2000s. It sits on a quiet street in the Corona Heights neighborhood, about half a mile from Corona Heights Park and Randall Museum, a science-and-nature-focused museum for children.
Some of San Francisco’s busiest neighborhoods are minutes away by car: the Castro District is about a mile away and the Mission District about two miles away; both have numerous dining and nightlife options. San Francisco International Airport is about a 25-minute drive.
Size: 2,195 square feet
Price per square foot: $909
indoors: The house sits above the street, with steps leading from a gate at the sidewalk to the front entrance. Beyond the entry, more steps lead up from the lower level to the main floor.
The living room, at the top of the stairs, is bright, with hardwood floors, multiple windows and a fireplace with a white mantel. Through a wide doorway on one side of this space is a windowed sunroom used by the sellers as a home office.
Beyond is an open dining and kitchen area with access to a private deck. The kitchen has glossy white cabinetry, stone counters and updated appliances.
One bedroom is on this level, off the living room, with high ceilings and a Murphy bed. Next door is a bathroom with a claw-foot tub.
The lower level of the house functions as one large primary suite, with a bedroom big enough to hold a king-size bed; a walk-in closet; and a full bathroom with a long double vanity. A laundry closet with a stacked washer and dryer is also on this level.
outdoor space: The spacious wood deck offers sweeping views of the neighborhood. The property also has a split-level terrace with more room for outdoor entertaining.
Taxes: $24,936 (estimated)
Contact: Todd Wiley, Compass, 415-317-5888; compass.com
Los Angeles | $1.995 million
A 1957 midcentury-modern ranch house, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, on a 0.2-acre lot
This house sits at the top of a winding street in Baldwin Hills, a neighborhood in South Los Angeles. A recent renovation focused on restoring the home’s original character while introducing contemporary elements and installing a new HVAC system, copper plumbing, a tankless water heater and solar panels.
The property is close to two large green spaces: Jim Gilliam Park, which has an indoor recreation center and sports facilities, and Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, which has hiking trails, a disc golf course, and a hummingbird garden. Culver City is 15 minutes away by car; downtown Los Angeles is half an hour away.
Size: 2,289 square feet
Price per square foot: $872
indoors: From the street, steps lead up to the front porch, which is surrounded by a succulent garden.
Bright blue double doors with midcentury knobs open into a living area with original hardwood floors, refinished during the recent renovation, and wide windows looking out at Century City and the Hollywood Hills.
This space is open to a kitchen with a Bertazzoni range, a Thermador dishwasher and colorful pendant fixtures hanging over an island. A small laundry room is around the corner.
The family room, behind the kitchen, has a fireplace with a raised heart set in a rock wall. Large windows next to the fireplace offer a view of downtown Los Angeles.
All three bedrooms are off a central hallway extending from the living room. The primary bedroom, at the far end, has sliding-glass doors that open to the backyard; the en suite bathroom has a double shower and a deep soaking tub. The other two bedrooms are each big enough to hold a double bed and a desk; they share a bathroom with a combined tub and shower.
outdoor space: The backyard was updated during the renovation with new drainage systems, drought-tolerant landscaping, and a gravel-and-stone patio. The garage holds two cars.
Taxes: $24,936 (estimated)
Contact: Benjamin Kahle, DPP Real Estate, 310-779-4578; dppre.com
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