First time on the market in over a half century! 10537 Northvale Road presents a rare opportunity to reimagine a longtime family home in Cheviot Hills. Filled with character and brimming with possibility, this charming residence offers an exceptional canvas for a thoughtful renovation, expansion, or the creation of an entirely new dream home. The existing residence retains wonderful period details, including original hardwood floors, a classic fireplace with built-in bookcases, arched openings, vintage windows and an abundance of natural light. Generously proportioned living and dining spaces are complemented by multiple bedrooms, a nostalgic kitchen, and a distinctive wood-paneled bonus room with exposed beam ceilings, each offering a glimpse into the home's history and tremendous potential. Outside, mature trees create a private setting, while the property's detached garage and expansive nearly 7,000 sqft lot provide exciting possibilities for the next owner. Whether restoring its original charm, expanding upon the existing footprint, or starting fresh with a custom residence, the property offers a compelling opportunity to create something truly special. Within the highly sought-after Overland Avenue Elementary School district, the property enjoys an exceptional Westside location moments from neighborhood shops and restaurants, recreation, golf, and nearby Century City. A rare opportunity to reimagine a cherished longtime family home and create its next chapter in one of West Los Angeles' most beloved neighborhoods.
Cheviot Hills, located between Century City and Culver City, is a residential and golf-adjacent Los Angeles neighborhood with curving hillside streets and a broad green edge at Rancho Park Golf Course. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Cheviot Hills Recreation Center, where ballfields, tennis courts, and a steady rhythm of local activity set the tone. Spanish Revival and midcentury homes sit behind mature landscaping, with occasional canyon views toward the Westside. The Hillcrest Country Club reads as a long-standing landmark along Pico Boulevard. For culture and a night out, the Kirk Douglas Theatre and The Wende Museum in nearby Culver City anchor the local calendar. A calm, tucked-away street grid meets major boulevards for commuting and errands.
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Offer insights
10537 Northvale Rd · $1,795,000
$1.85M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.85M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
17 days
The average home goes pending in 45 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.9%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Entry room
Living room
Den/office
Formal dining room
Decorative fireplace in the living room
Built-ins
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
One 3/4 bathroom
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Range/oven
Dishwasher
Hood fan
Laundry & utility
Interior laundry room with washer and dryer
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Carpeted floors
Linoleum floors
Heating & cooling
No heating
No cooling
Exterior features
Room for a pool
Green belt view
Shed on the property
Home design
Detached single-family home
Two-level / two stories
Detached with no shared walls
Parking
Detached garage and driveway
Construction
Fixer / major repairs needed
Possible tear down
Utilities
Public water (district)
Sewer connection in the street
Other
Zoned LAR1
Property reported as-is
Possession at close of escrow
Directions: South of Manning Avenue
Electricity and solar
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These zones are intended to address issues of neighborhood character and to facilitate the compatibility of new construction, additions, and alterations in single-family neighborhoods having an existing variety of building forms. The intent of this variation is to allow flexibility in the location of massing within a maximum building envelope that respects the scale of other houses in the vicinity.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place-Other
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Park & open space
Mar 29, 2022 • Final
Plumbing
Perform a water line repipe for a shower, washing machine, water heater, and sink.
Plumbing
Nov 4, 2021 • Final
Plumbing
Repair the sewer line.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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