3055 Gertrude AVE La Crescenta, CA 91214

SOLD BEFORE PROCESSING. Superb Schools + Opportunity knocks in La Crescenta! Peaceful & tranquil views can be found high on the hill in this Cape Cod style mid-century home. Situated on an 11,000+ sqft parcel and set above the street, a long, private driveway leads to this 4 bed + 2 bath home with generous room sizes, hardwood flooring and an oversized two car garage. Pine paneling and a brick fireplace grace the living room.
The efficient, retro country kitchen has an abundance of knotty pine cabinets with vintage spear hardware, tile countertops and stainless-steel appliances. It openly flows to the enormous dining room.
There are two bedrooms on the main level, one is outfitted as an office, the other a family room. Upstairs, are two LARGE bedrooms, each with a cozy nook under the dormer windows; either room could be a primary suite. Additionally, the upstairs bath has been remodeled.
The ideal sized, usable backyard has two levels featuring a brick & stone patio plus garden area on the lower level and a grassy yard on the upper level with apple, plum and lemon trees. Mature Aleppo and Deodar pine trees insure privacy.
Benefiting from the trifecta of great schools, La Crescenta is known for its Blue-Ribbon schools. GreatSchools rates them a 10!
This home has had a copper re-pipe, and dual pane windows installed in recent years. You will appreciate the ample driveway parking and 600+ sqft extra deep, 2 car garage. First time on the market in over 30 years; this home needs some updating/upgrading to return to its former glory, it is being sold ?as is?.
Easy access to the restaurants and supermarkets along Foothill Blvd as well as the many quaint stores and shops in nearby Montrose. The 210 freeway offers convenient access to Glendale, Pasadena and Downtown LA.
Enjoy the outdoors; the Verdugo mountains, Angeles National Forest, and the Deukmejian Wilderness Park are great for hiking or mountain biking.
Answer the knock, roll up your sleeves, bring your paint brush, and build your sweat equity.