On the Market: Homes in the Valley for about $700,000

1102 Olmsted Drive, Glendale 91202

Listed for: $750,000

Size: Three bedrooms and two bathrooms in 1,989 square feet

Features: The 1935 remodeled Spanish-style house has modern features while keeping its character. There is a living room fireplace, a formal dining room, a courtyard and a basement.

MLS ID: 09-390389

About the area: In the 91202 ZIP Code, based on 44 transactions, the median sales price of existing homes for the first half of the year was $695,000, up 4.5% from the first half of 2008, according to MDA DataQuick.

517 N. Florence St., Burbank 91505

Listed for: $699,000

Size: Five bedrooms and four bathrooms in 1,955 square feet, including a detached guest unit

Features: The Magnolia Park-neighborhood ranch home, built in 1950, has master suites both upstairs and downstairs, granite counters and custom cabinets in the kitchen, a patio and a two-car garage.

MLS ID: B2105654

About the area: In the 91505 ZIP Code, based on 101 transactions, the median sales price of existing homes for the first half of the year was $444,000, down 16.2% from the first half of 2008, according to MDA DataQuick.

5525 Parkmor Road, Calabasas 91302

Listed for: $669,000

Size: Four bedrooms and two bathrooms in 1,804 square feet

Features: The two-story home, built in 1964, has a swimming pool and spa, central air conditioning, a two-car garage and mountain views.

MLS ID: 90010337

About the area: In the 91302 ZIP Code, based on 31 transactions, the median sales price of existing homes for the first half of the year was $1,663,000, up 10.3% from the first half of 2008, according to MDA DataQuick.

-- Lauren Beale Source: Realtor.com