Move-in ready unit with breathtaking views of the San Gabriel Mountains. Built in 1995, Hilltop Colony HOA, is El Serenos premier condominium community. Located at the west end of Templeton street, and perched above the neighborhood, this residence offers close proximity to Cal State LA, DTLA, and Ernest E. Debs Regional Park. Hilltop Colony provides a great opportunity to live in the city of Los Angeles while still enjoying the peace and serenity of a gated community, as well as unobstructed and awe-inspiring eastern views. Thoughtfully improved and updated over 18 years of stewardship, the current owner has transformed this unit into a turnkey modern space. Improvements made over their ownership include: updated floors, quartz countertops, new lighting, fresh paint, and stainless steel appliances. The unit offers approximately 1, 132 SF of living space with an open floor plan design. The next owner will also enjoy the private balcony, two full bathrooms, a large living room and dining room, a loft/open bedroom, and a spacious primary suite with amazing views. Modern amenities inside the unit include a stackable washer/dryer, central heating and AC, garbage disposal, dishwasher, built-in microwave, modern electrical, and copper plumbing. Important highlights of the HOA include a reasonable HOA fee of approximately $645 per month, as well as: a gated community with secure access and security guard on site, community pool and spa, playground area, substantial guest parking, and a recreation room. The HOA fee covers HOA insurance, security, exterior maintenance, water, sewer, and trash. The residents are allowed to keep two domestic pets. The unit also comes with a private storage closet located near the unit and two assigned parking spaces in the subterranean parking garage. This home is ideal for a buyer who wants to move into a well-maintained unit in a desirable community with an amazing view.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathrooms On Main Level: 2
- Bathroom 1 Features: Bathtub, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet(s), Shower, Shower in Tub, Closet in bathroom, Double Sinks in Primary Bath, Exhaust fan(s), Linen Closet/Storage, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Soaking Tub, Upgraded
Interior Features
- Copper Plumbing Full
- Living Room Balcony
- Open Floorplan
- Quartz Counters
- Storage
- Trash Chute
- Unfurnished
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Screens
Appliances
- Kitchen Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Ice Maker, Microwave, Recirculated Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Water Heater Central, Water Line to Refrigerator
- Appliances YN: Yes
- Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Carport, Inside, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
Other Rooms
- Living Room, Loft, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
- Fireplace Features: Fireplace: Yes
- Heating Features: Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Breakfast Room Description: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
- Kitchen Features: Quartz Counters
Exterior and Lot Features
- Lighting
- Fencing: Fence YN: Yes, Fencing: Wrought Iron
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio YN: Yes, Patio And Porch Features: Covered
- Road Frontage Type: City Street
- Road Surface Type: Paved
Pool and Spa
- Pool Features: Association, Community, Fenced, Gas Heat, In Ground
- Spa Features: Spa: Yes, Spa Features: Association, Community, In Ground
Land Info
- Lot Description: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Cul-De-Sac, Gentle Sloping, Near Public Transit, Park Nearby, Paved, Up Slope from Street
- Lot Size Acres: 0.6716713
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Size Square Feet: 29258
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Description: Detached
- Parking Features: Parking YN: Yes, Parking Features: Assigned, Auto Driveway Gate, Community Structure, Controlled Entrance, Covered, Driveway, Paved, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage, Guest, On Site, Parking Space, Tandem Garage
- Parking Total: 2
Home Features
- View: City Lights, Mountain(s), Neighborhood
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pest Control, Recreation Room, Storage, Cable TV, Earthquake Insurance, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Sewer, Water, Pet Rules, Pets Permitted, Call for Rules, Management, Guard, Security, Controlled Access, Hot Water
- Association Fee: 644
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 644
School Information
- School District: Los Angeles Unified
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Curbs, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Los Angeles
- Directions: From Huntington Drive go south at Eastern Ave then take Converse St west until you reach the Hilltop Colony gates.
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: 621 - El Sereno
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: 621 - El Sereno
- Parcel Number: 5213032141
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1132
- Year Built: 1995
- Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
- Construction Materials: Drywall Walls, Stucco
- Direction Faces: East
- Entry Level: 1
- Entry Location: 1
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 30
- Property Attached: Yes
- Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
- Roof: Composition, Rolled/Hot Mop
- Levels or Stories: One
- Building Total Stories: 1
- Structure Type: Multi Family
- House Style: Modern
- Elevation Units: Feet
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
- Electric: Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cable Available
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Available
- Electricity Connected
- Natural Gas Available
- Natural Gas Connected
- Phone Available
- Phone Connected
- Sewer Available
- Sewer Connected
- Water Available
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public
