13024 Magnolia Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA, 91423
$1,299,000
Original list price: $1,449,000
MLS: 26859763
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,620
Lot
0.18 ac
Year Built
1953
MLS #
26859763
Days on Market
42
Listed
Jul 16, 2026
Description
Price improvement! Step inside an authentic William Mellenthin "Birdhouse Ranch," one of only ~3,000 designed by the prolific mid-century architect, thoughtfully refreshed by owners who understood exactly what they had. From the iconic dovecote perched atop the roofline to the checkerboard vinyl floors that could have been laid in 1953, every design choice inside this Sherman Oaks home reads like an editorial spread. The kitchen retains its original cabinetry and character, refreshed with a crisp paint - a genuine mid-century kitchen ready to cook in. The bathrooms blend original tile with carefully sourced new tile that matches so seamlessly you cannot tell where preservation ends and restoration begins. Character wallpaper accents throughout add warmth, personality, and a sense that someone with taste lives here. The floor plan flows generously - three bedrooms, two baths, plus a warm wood-paneled den with fireplace (perfect as a fourth bedroom or office) and a flexible bonus room with direct garage access. The living room's floor-to-ceiling picture window frames a private backyard where a sparkling pool, mature lemon and orange trees, and a grassy lawn create the archetypal Southern California entertaining space. Fresh exterior paint. Dual-pane windows. Updated electrical. Newer pool pump. Main waste line replaced in 2012. The bones are sound; the styling is inspired. Located blocks from Ventura Boulevard, Whole Foods, Ralphs, and Sherman Oaks' best dining and shopping with easy access to the 101 and 405 this is the rare Mellenthin where the design work is already done. Homes like this are not renovated. They are stewarded. Also available for lease at $7,500/month.
Location
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA 91423
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Courtney Poulos · Serhant California, Inc
Listing information is provided courtesy of the Greater Antelope Valley Association of Realtors (GAVAR) and California Regional MLS (CRMLS). Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or by Mike Watson. All data, including square footage, lot size, room count, permits, and school assignment, should be independently verified. Properties shown may be listed by brokerages other than Keller Williams Realty. Listings are subject to prior sale, change, or withdrawal without notice.
Payment estimate
$9,653
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $129,900 · Loan: $1,169,100
Average 30-yr fixed rate 6.66% as of Aug 27, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $7,513
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $1,353
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $487
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Today's Rates
As of Aug 27, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 6.66%
- 15-year fixed
- 5.98%
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). Updated weekly.
About the area · Mike Watson
About the Antelope Valley
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Financing Options
FHA Financing — 3.5% Down＋
First-time and repeat buyers can purchase this Los Angeles home with as little as 3.5% down using an FHA loan — roughly $45,465 down. FHA loans feature flexible credit guidelines and government-backed rates, making homeownership accessible for buyers who haven't saved a large down payment. Seller concessions up to 6% of the purchase price are also allowed.
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