3437 Downing Avenue Welcome to a well-maintained, traditional home in the highly sought-after Sparr Heights neighborhood, easy walking distance from acclaimed Fremont Elementary School, Berolina Bakery and Pastry Shop, Shreiner's Fine Sausages Market and other retail on Verdugo Blvd and Montrose shopping. A beautifully landscaped front yard invites one up to the newly-painted front porch. The front door opens into the freshly-painted living room area anchored by a wood burning fireplace with attractive tile and wood mantel and quartz hearth. The flooring throughout the home is an attractive natural laminate wood. Also, recessed lighting is throughout. Plenty of natural light bathes the room through double-pane, vinyl frame sash and casement windows. The dining area has a new contemporary ceiling light and easily seats six around a table. This flows into the kitchen area with a cozy breakfast corner with a sitting bench that also offers extra storage. The updated kitchen has quartz counters, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances including Frigidaire refrigerator, Bertazzoni 4-burner stove with an overhead vent available, Frigidaire microwave and Samsung dishwasher. Off the kitchen is a laundry area and access to the backyard. The spacious primary bedroom has ample closet space with sliding mirror doors, built-in cabinets both above and below the closet, baseboard molding and recessed lights. The full bathroom off the hallway has a tub, walk-in shower, vanity with new stylish light fixture overhead and quartz hexagonal tile floor. The second bedroom has a half bathroom with quartz hexagonal tile floor, closet with mirrored sliding glass doors, recessed lights and baseboard molding. The hallway offers built-in cabinets and closet with sliding mirror doors. Out the back door discover a good sized patio with freshly stained pergola to allow relaxed evenings of watching the sun set behind the Verdugo Mountains. The flat, fully enclosed backyard has plenty of space for play and is beautifully landscaped. There is a detached double garage with finished interior and automatic door, plus an attached office/work-out room with new stylish ceiling lights and plenty of windows for natural lighting. There is a whole-house security system, Nest thermostat, beautiful stained wood driveway gate and architectural plans for a second floor. This home has it all: charm and functionality in a wonderful neighborhood! Call Cheyenne, 626-437-9160.