Home of the Day: Blue Victorian in Mar Vista

A white picket fence marks the entrance to this 1950s Victorian-style home, found along a tree-lined street in Mar Vista. The steeply pitched roof with gingerbread fretwork and a single Dormer window are in keeping with the style; modern updates include a saltwater pool and spa.

Location: 4066 East Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90066

Price: $2.275 million

Year built: 1953

House size: 4,585 square feet, six bedrooms, four bathrooms

Lot size: 8,687 square feet

Features: Hardwood flooring, beamed ceilings, clerestory windows, double-height living room with fireplace, dining room, family room, center-island kitchen, lofted space, finished garage, saltwater pool, spa

About the area: There were 27 single-family homes sold in the 90066 ZIP Code in December at a median price of $1.175 million, according to DataQuick. That was a 25.7% increase year over year.

Agents: Tami Pardee and Kerry Ann Sullivan, (310) 907-6517, Pardee Properties

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