5218 Barker Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90042
Listing broker / agent: Fortune Weavers Realty Inc. · Janeth Boctor · 949-351-6959 · CRMLS
MLS # OC26176529 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 22:50 UTC
About this property
Discover exceptional value and contemporary living in this stylish Highland Park residence, offering 1,086 sq ft of main living space plus a fully permitted 313 sq ft bonus room. Set in one of Northeast LA’s most coveted neighborhoods, this home blends modern upgrades, flexible living, and serene hillside views. The main level features three well-appointed bedrooms, two updated baths, a bright living room, and a remodeled kitchen complete with new appliances. Fresh finishes throughout—new vinyl plank flooring, updated lighting, new doors, and crisp baseboards—create a clean, modern aesthetic. Major system upgrades include new plumbing, updated electrical panel, tankless water heater, recessed lighting, and central HVAC, ensuring comfort and peace of mind. On the lower level, a spacious permitted bonus room offers endless possibilities: home office, studio, gym, theater, or recreation space—whatever suits your lifestyle. A covered patio just outside provides a perfect spot for outdoor dining, lounging, or entertaining. Exterior improvements elevate curb appeal and functionality with new paint, energy-efficient windows, updated railings, refreshed landscaping with sprinklers, and a 2-car garage equipped with an EV outlet. All of this is located just minutes from Highland Park’s vibrant dining, coffee shops, boutiques, and nightlife—while still tucked into a quiet residential pocket that feels worlds away. A rare blend of style, upgrades, versatility, and location—this home is ready to impress.
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26176529
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,399 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.1054 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1924
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Listing
- Days on market
- 45
Building
- Year built
- 1924
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Multi Split
- Entry level
- 1
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 3
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Kitchen, Living Room
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Closet
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 4
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- No
- Pool
- None
- Lot features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- Hills, Neighborhood
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Community features
- Curbs
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- Los Angeles Unified
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Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkdale Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 0.5 mi |
| Eagle Rock High (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | 7–12 | 0.5 mi |
| Rockdale Visual & Performing Arts Magnet (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–6 | 0.5 mi |
| Buchanan Street Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 0.6 mi |
| Highland Park Continuation (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | 9–12 | 0.7 mi |
| Benjamin Franklin Senior High (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | 6–12 | 0.8 mi |
| Annandale Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–5 | 0.8 mi |
| Dahlia Heights Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles | K–6 | 0.8 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $1,290,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,290,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:43 | $1,290,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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Calculated 2026-10-19 23:31 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
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