Home of the Day: Hipster hideaway in Venice

Tucked behind a green privacy gate and tall hedges of bougainvillea, this 1920s bungalow offers a charming balance of old and new.

The renovated kitchen and bathrooms are in keeping with the home’s original character and feature classic elements such as white subway tile, period-inspired cabinetry and antique fixtures. A rooftop deck with a bar tops a multi-level addition to the home.

Address: 532 Rialto Ave., Venice, 90291

Price: $1.995 million

Built: 1923

Lot size: 2,552 square feet

House size: 1,134 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

Features: Gated front yard; renovated kitchen with subway tile, black cabinetry, farmhouse sink; hardwood floors; French doors open to patio; bathroom with clawfoot tub; high ceilings; built-in cabinetry; skylights; office; rooftop deck with bar area, pergola

About the area: The median sale price for single-family homes in the 90291 ZIP Code in August was $1.7 million, based on 20 sales, according to CoreLogic. That was a 4.7% increase in median price compared with the same time last year.

Agents: Stormie Leoni and Tamra Pardee, Halton Pardee + Partners, (310) 907-6517

To submit a candidate for Home of the Day, send high-resolution color photos via Dropbox.com, permission from the photographer to publish the images and a description of the house to [email protected].

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