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3169 Garden Ave, Atwater Village

3 bed + 2 bath + ADU | 1,801 SF

Before

Before

After

After

Selling at $280,000 over asking doesn’t happen by accident.

Getting the best possible sale result means unlocking a home’s full potential. That along with proper presentation, pricing, and skillful negotiation. And this Spanish style home in Atwater Village had so much potential!

It was a classic 2 bed/1bath Spanish-style home, full of character. But it wasn’t maximizing what the lot could support. Here’s the strategy we used to prepare this home for sale:

We added a primary suite and expanded the main home to 3 bed/2 bath. This immediately widened the buyer pool.

We converted the garage into a fully permitted ADU (1 bed/1 bath), which meant instant flexibility for rental income, multigenerational living, or a home office setup. This is where the real value got unlocked.

From there, every detail was elevated: wide plank European oak floors, terrazzo baths, limestone and marble counters, custom cabinetry, and curated lighting throughout both structures. Plus new HVAC, doors, and windows end to end, and mature landscaping that ties it all together.

This is what a strategic approach to optimizing a home sale looks like: Not just renovating a home for the sake of it, but re-engineering it for maximum value.

Give us a call or drop us a DM. Let’s talk about your home’s potential.

Estimated Value
Before Renovations:

$1,050,000.00

Renovation
Costs:

$

Final
Sales Price:

$2,175,000.00