Welcome to 491 Lawrence Drive, a charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,170 square-foot home with a detached office/studio, nestled among mature landscaping on a generous 7,150 square-foot lot in one of San Luis Obispo’s most established neighborhoods. As you enter the living space, you are greeted by abundant natural light and beautifully maintained original hardwood floors that flow throughout the entire home. The sun-filled dining room is accessed through a wide archway, leading into a kitchen that exudes the timeless elegance of the 1940s. The spacious primary suite features an updated ¾ bath and stunning French doors that open onto a brick back patio, shaded by a gorgeous vine-draped pergola. This covered patio extends along the side of the home, offering a peaceful and private space for gatherings or quiet relaxation. A meandering walkway winds through mature trees in the fenced backyard, leading to a detached office/studio space that offers both functionality and versatility. Additional property highlights include a detached single-car garage, a large custom-built wood storage shed, and recent upgrades such as a new water main line, new gas main line, and fresh interior/exterior paint. Enjoy the quintessential San Luis Obispo lifestyle with easy access to vibrant downtown SLO, dining, shopping, parks, schools, hiking trails, wineries, golf courses, and nearby beaches!
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Listing Provided by:
Kate Hendrickson DRE #01730943 805-801-1979,
BHGRE HAVEN PROPERTIES
$1,125,000
491 Lawrence Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
3beds
1,170sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
7,150 sqft lot
$1,137,500 Zestimate®
$962/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: December 13, 2024 at 11:14am
Listing Provided by:
Kate Hendrickson DRE #01730943 805-801-1979,
BHGRE HAVEN PROPERTIES
Bought with:
Hal Sweasey, DRE #01111911
Keller Williams Realty Central Coast
Jordan Knauer, DRE #02041698
Keller Williams Realty Central Coast
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SC24217604
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Floor Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Primary Suite
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,170 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage, On Street
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Front
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 7,150 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 004931014
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts in Garage
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Suburban, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: San Luis Obispo
- Subdivision: San Luis Obispo(380)
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,1031 Exchange
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