1844 Maltman Ave

Silver Lake, CA 90026

SILVER LAKE HILLSIDE HOME ON LARGE WOODED VIEW LOT.   Sitting above a coveted Silver Lake street and offering an elevated and private feel, this charming 1924 split level fixer with a 1950 mid-century update features 3BR, 2B, in 1380 sq. feet. Home sits on a large, wooded hillside lot with sweeping west-facing views from Hollywood to the Pacific Ocean. This unique home comes with many built-ins throughout and two small secret bonus rooms, one behind a sliding bookcase! Upon entering you are greeted by a large living room with original hardwood floors and soaring 12-foot coved plaster ceilings. A 1950s mahogany-paneled music room adjoins the living room. The first floor also holds the dining room, kitchen, pantry room, bedroom #3, and a full bath. The small efficient kitchen sports an original 1950s double oven range. Original French doors lead off the dining room to the pantry room, with loads of built-ins and a spot for a kitchen desk with city views. Ascending six steps leads to the 2nd level, which features bedrooms #1 and #2, one bath, and hallway built-ins for linens. Bedroom #1 features a second staircase leading to a back hallway. Bedroom #2 features an original Dutch door and a pair of French doors that lead to a lovely back patio shaded by mature trees. The home also features a separate bonus room that would make a fine home office with hardwood floors and French doors leading to a west-facing deck with city views. Off the bonus room is a laundry room.   A winding rustic staircase leads from the back patio through mature foliage up to the large, flat, secluded upper yard - a very unique feature in a Silver Lake property! The upper yard offers sweeping views of Griffith Park, the Hollywood Hills, the Hollywood Sign, and city views stretching from Hollywood to Santa Monica, to the gleaming Pacific Ocean beyond. The upper yard is the perfect spot to add an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), pool, sports court, garden, or simply a park-like retreat.   The undeveloped hillside above the upper yard offers further outdoor living potential with even more expansive west-facing views and frequent spectacular sunsets. Property will be sold in as-is condition with no implied or expressed warranty. (Current tenant requires 60 day’s notice to vacate property.)   This one-of-kind hillside home holds immense potential for a buyer looking to embrace the Southern California outdoor lifestyle. A charming 1920s-era home, a heavily wooded, park-like setting, stunning views, all on a quaint winding Silver Lake hills street – this property has it all!   Shown by appointment only. Please do not disturb current tenant.Unforgettable views from this property! LIVE. RENOVATE. BUILD. Soaring Hawks. Special sunsets. Magical golden light. Hooting owls. Northern California soothing vibes of a forest high above the city. This can be your lifestyle house to live in nature. Why drive to your retreat outside of the city when you could live in your vacation house? On a coveted Silver lake secluded street with a special community of friendly neighbors. A short walk away from farmers markets and the exciting heart of Silver lake.