11813 Runnymede Street 28

Co-ops are LA's best-kept real estate secret and worth exploring! A quiet, gated 55+ community built around mature trees, winding paths, and a genuine sense of neighbors who know each other. This is a stock cooperative, not a typical condo — and one of the real perks of that setup is that property taxes are folded into the low monthly HOA, along with A/C costs. The unit itself: kitchen and bathroom were both remodeled a few years ago, dual-pane windows are installed throughout, and plantation shutters give every room a clean, finished look. The whole place has been freshly painted. Flooring is a practical mix — carpet in the living room and bedrooms, laminate in the dining area, vinyl in the kitchen and bath. Central air and heat keep it comfortable year-round. Outside your door, the amenities are plentiful: a pool, firepit, BBQ area, and clubhouse, plus a couple of quiet seating spots tucked under the trees. There are two community laundry rooms, and a clothesline for anyone who prefers to air-dry. Your unit comes with one assigned carport space, and there's ample guest parking for visitors. This community works well for people who want a low-maintenance home base — some owners live here full-time, others use it as a part-time pied-à-terre, and you can be as social or as private as you like. Small pets are welcome. A few things to know going in: this is a cash-only purchase (no financing), the unit must be owner-occupied (no rentals), and buyers must be 55 or older. With those pieces in place, this is a well-kept, thoughtfully maintained unit in a small, close-knit complex — one of only 60 homes total.