$2.895 Million – A modern farmhouse built in 2018, with five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms, on a 0.1-acre lot This house sits on a large corner lot in the Sherman Oaks neighborhood, just south of Magnolia Boulevard, the San Fernando Valley thoroughfare that runs east into Burbank. It is located in quiet residential areas, less than five minutes from Louis Armstrong Middle School, which is a public school for sixth through eighth graders. The Westfield Fashion Square is only five minutes away. Ventura Boulevard, which is home to many popular restaurants and shopping, is just over a half mile away. The foyer opens to a large living room with wide-plank flooring and a marble fireplace. It is enclosed by a wall with chevron-style paneling. The wood floors lead to an open dining room with a wood ceiling, and a sleek hanging light fixture. Beyond the kitchen is a casual family area with a built in entertainment center and glass doors opening to the rear deck. The kitchen also has a pantry and powder room. The kitchen has a pantry and powder room. Two additional bedrooms on this level can hold queen-size beds. All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. Outdoor space: The covered patio off of the family room has a fireplace and ceiling fan.

Just a few steps further is the swimming pool, with its resort-inspired Baja shelf. It is surrounded by a wood deck that offers ample space for sunbathing. In a corner of the yard is a built-in barbecue and attached mini fridge. The attached garage holds two cars. Taxes: $36,192 (estimated) Open Homes Photography Kensington | $2.858 Million A Spanish-style house built in 1936, with four bedrooms and three bathrooms, on a 0.3-acre lot This home was among the many structures highlighted at the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition, also known as the San Francisco World’s Fair, for combining traditional building materials with modern construction technology. The house has the appearance of a Spanish-style adobe home, but it is reinforced with steel and other durable construction technology. The primary suite is located to the right of your front door. It has multiple skylights and has a bathroom with a walk-in tub. The hall connects the foyer and living room by connecting two guest bedrooms and their shared bathroom. From the foyer, steps lead down the lower level to an entry to a private patio with hot tub. A combined laundry room/butler’s pantry is located at the bottom of the stairs. There is also a wine storage cupboard and a recently renovated kitchen with Viking and Miele appliances.

The hallway is paved with Saltillo tiles. The hall ends with a family room that features a fireplace and glass doors opening to a deck. Through an archway, you will find a dining area with a second fireplace. On this level is a fourth bedroom, which is connected by a corridor to a bathroom and stall shower. The large deck off of the family room offers views of the backyard and hills beyond. The backyard is landscaped with succulents, drought-tolerant plants, and includes a koi fountain and a pond. A two-car attached garage is at street level. Taxes: $35,724 (estimated) Patrick Ketchum/Ketchum Photography Palm Springs | $2.85 Million A midcentury-modern house built in 1965, with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, on a 0.3-acre lot The sellers bought this house in 2021 and renovated it from the ground up, overhauling the plumbing and HVAC systems and installing a new metal roof. It is located less than two miles from Palm Springs. This makes it easy to drive or bike to popular attractions such as the Walk of Stars and Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center. There are also numerous restaurants and antiques shops along South Palm Canyon Drive. Joshua Tree National Park is just an hour away, while Los Angeles is two hours away. The main living area has a tall glass door that opens to the main living space.

It features a white-painted brick fireplace, and a wall with glass overlooking the front yard. The living room opens onto the kitchen with its large center island and custom-designed cabinets. A hallway from the living area leads to the two bedrooms. The primary bedroom is located at the end of the hall and has direct access to the swimming pool. The en-suite bathroom features a glass-walled tub, a deep soak tub, and a double vanity. A guest room is located close to the living area and has its own bathroom. A hallway leads to the third bedroom, which has a private backyard access and has an en-suite bathroom. The hallway also contains a powder room and laundry area. A third bedroom with en suite bathroom and backyard access is located off the foyer. The pool has mountain and palm tree views and was also remodeled and framed with a concrete deck. Two parking spaces are available in the attached garage.