VERMONT VISTA This renovated ranch-style home in South L.A. has new wood laminate floors, beamed ceilings and a master suite with dual vanities and a large walk-in closet. Address: 11816 S. Hoover St., Los Angeles, 90044 Listed for: $459,000 for four bedrooms, three bathrooms in 1,890 square feet (7,875-square-foot lot)

Features: New windows; modern kitchen with quartz countertops; landscaping

About the area: In the 90044 ZIP Code, based on 20 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in February was $279,000, up 16.3% from February 2015, according to CoreLogic.