Here is your chance to own an original home from a beloved family, built in 1957. This two story home is located in the prestigious Brightwood area of Monterey Park. This home has astonishing views of Downtown LA from the East side and Long Beach/Catalina on the South side, all from the upstairs family room. It features 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The downstairs has 3 bedrooms, including the original primary bedroom/bathroom. The downstairs bedrooms have newer carpets. There is laminate flooring in the hallway leading to the two bedrooms downstairs and the ¾ bathroom. The shared bathroom downstairs has been updated with a newer shower. The 2nd level was added in the early 1970s and features an outdoor balcony, large family room, wet bar, primary bedroom/bathroom, powder room, and a walk-in closet. The kitchen is galley style with a breakfast nook. There is an individual laundry room with doors leading to the exterior side yard. The living and dining rooms have large sliding doors allowing a lot of natural light to come through so you can see the patio, backyard, and swimming pool. There are two fireplaces: one in the living room, and one outside which can be used for barbecuing. The majority of the home has newer double-pane windows. This home has close proximity to Downtown LA, East Los Angeles College, distinguished gold ribbon Brightwood K-8 school, Sequoia Park, Sunnyslopes Park, and nearby shopping centers with restaurants/supermarkets, along with easy access to the 10 and 710 freeways.