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New Co-Ownership Opportunity: Hidden behind wood gates in the heart of Echo Park, this freestanding 1927 bungalow feels like a secret - the kind of place you stumble on and immediately want to keep. Beautifully renovated in 2020, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home pairs old-world charm with everyday ease, and offers something exceedingly rare at this price point: true privacy, indoors and out. Step through the gates into a hedged front yard, lush enough to disappear into. Climb the stairs to a welcoming porch, then step inside to hardwood floors, sun-washed rooms, and a floor plan that just works. The living room stays comfortable year-round with a mini-split system, while the front bedroom soaks in natural light all day long. The kitchen is a quiet showstopper: subway tile, open shelving, custom cabinetry, and a built-in dining nook made for slow mornings. Down the hall, a laundry closet keeps things practical, and the fully renovated bath feels fresh and considered. The second bedroom opens directly onto a private rear deck - your own perch for morning coffee, evening wine, or dinner beneath the trees. Beyond it, a lush shared courtyard, home to just six units, wraps the whole property in an unusual hush for the city. This is Echo Park living at its most storied: Dodger Stadium and Elysian Park moments away, coffee at Stereoscope, margaritas at El Compadre, cocktails at Bar Flores, pasta at Bacetti Trattoria - all just outside your gate. A rare freestanding TIC with the privacy of a house and the soul of old LA.