5218 Barker Drive
Los Angeles, CA, 90042
$1,390,000
Original list price: $1,490,000
MLS: OC26060870
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,399
Lot
0.11 ac
Year Built
1924
MLS #
OC26060870
Days on Market
80
Listed
Mar 28, 2026
Description
Modern entertainer’s house with a bonus room in prime NELA location. This multi level 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,086 sqft of main living plus a 313 sqft permitted bonus room, delivering exceptional value in one of LA’s most desirable pockets. This Highland Park home offers beautiful hillside views and the perfect blend of style, function, and convenience. The entry level features three bedrooms, a bright living room, updated bathrooms, laundry closet, and a remodeled kitchen with new appliances. New vinyl plank flooring, fresh baseboards, new doors, and updated lighting create a clean, contemporary feel throughout. Major system upgrades include new plumbing, updated electrical panel, new tankless water heater, recessed lighting, and central HVAC. A lower-level bonus room, offers privacy and flexibility for a home office, a recreation room, theater, or gym. Exterior improvements include new paint, railings, landscaping with sprinklers, new energy-efficient windows, and a 2-car garage with EV outlet. A covered patio in the lower level provides a great outdoor space for entertaining or simply enjoying the California sunshine. Just minutes from Highland Park’s vibrant dining, coffee, and boutique scene while still enjoying the comfort of a quiet residential setting.
Location
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA 90042
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Janeth Boctor · Fortune Weavers Realty Inc.
Payment estimate
$10,193
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $139,000 · Loan: $1,251,000
Average 30-yr fixed rate 6.52% as of Jun 11, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $7,924
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $1,448
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $521
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Today's Rates
As of Jun 11, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 6.52%
- 15-year fixed
- 5.84%
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). Updated weekly.
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The Antelope Valley spans Lancaster, Palmdale, Quartz Hill, Rosamond, Lake Los Angeles, California City, Edwards AFB, and the Plant 42 aerospace corridor. Mike Watson is a lifelong AV resident and the #1 producing individual Realtor in the region by transaction count. Every active listing on this site is paired with a free market analysis tailored to the specific street, honest financing guidance (FHA, VA, USDA, CalHFA, conventional, and assumable loans where the financing supports it), and side-by-side comparisons against the rest of the active inventory in your target ZIP.
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 $48,650 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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