Home of the Day: A ground-up makeover in Highland Park

This 1920s two-story in Highland Park underwent a ground-up renovation and features dark wood floors, skylights and a modern kitchen with a tiled backsplash and wide center island. Oversize French doors open to a covered patio and an adjacent shed-turned-creative studio.

Location: 5204 Miriam St., Los Angeles, 90042

Asking price: $749,000

Year built: 1924

House size: 1,600 square feet, three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms

Lot size: 4,796 square feet

Features: Dark hardwood floors; skylights; oversize French doors; open-plan living and dining rooms; center-island kitchen with tiled backsplash; master suite with walk-in closet and balcony/deck; covered patio; shed/studio; drought tolerant landscaping; one-car garage

About the area: In December, 22 single-family homes sold in the 90042 ZIP Code at a median price of $631,000, according to Corelogic. That was a 9.9% increase in median price compared to December 2014.

Agents: Tracy Do, Compass, (323) 842-4001

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