2180 W 31st Street

Step back in time to 1909 Los Angeles, when the city was rapidly transforming from a western outpost into a thriving metropolis. Streetcars stretched across new boulevards, early film studios were taking shape, and new residents sought beautifully crafted homes along expanding transit lines. Built during this dynamic era, this classic Craftsman home in Jefferson Park reflects the architectural ideals that defined early 20th-century Southern California living: simplicity, artistry, and a seamless connection to nature. The home features a welcoming front porch beneath a low-pitched gabled roof, an iconic Craftsman hallmark, supported by tapered columns on sturdy masonry bases. Wide eaves with exposed rafter tails, wood siding, and grouped multi-pane windows highlight the period's commitment to hand-crafted detail. Inside, beautifully restored original woodwork, a decorative fireplace, built-in cabinetry with leaded stained glass and coffered ceilings, lend the living and dining rooms a warm, timeless elegance. The gourmet kitchen invites gatherings around a quartzite island as the home chef moves and grooves between top-of-the-line appliances. Every detail was considered from illuminated shelving and appliance garages to the farm-style sink, pot filler, pantry shelving, and abundant storage. Custom white oak cabinetry gives the space a comfortable, airy sophistication. When it's time to unwind, follow the wainscoted hallway to a serene bedroom retreat featuring a dream walk-in closet, thoughtful lighting, and a spa-like bathroom with a dual vanity, oversized shower, and standalone tub accented by gold fixtures and a gleaming chandelier. Two additional bedrooms complement the home, along with a stylish guest bathroom located in the mudroom/laundry area with access to the low-maintenance backyard. A detached bonus structure, once likely a carriage house, now serves as a versatile office or studio with finished walls and recessed lighting. The property is fenced with gated parking for multiple vehicles, plus a driveway space. Modern upgrades include solar panels, a tankless water heater, central air and heat, a pull-down attic staircase, and a classic California basement. This 1909 Craftsman not only offers exquisite design and modern comfort but stands as a living piece of Los Angeles history...built at a pivotal moment when Jefferson Park was helping shape the city's early identity and architectural legacy. This listing is located within the Jefferson Park Historical Preservation Overlay Zone HPOZ.