Homes for sale around SoCal’s median price of $449,000

Southern California’s median home price tipped the scales at $449,000 in March, according to CoreLogic. Low inventory and high demand continue to drive a hot market that saw prices climb 5.6% from the previous year. Here’s a look at what you can get in the Southland around that price.

LAKE BALBOA: This ranch-style home invites outdoor entertaining with two covered patios, mature fruit trees and a large lawn.

Address: 17034 Saticoy St., Lake Balboa, 91406

Listed for: $449,000 for three bedrooms, one bathroom in 1,093 square feet (6,846-square-foot lot)

Features: Detached studio/office; hardwood and tile floors

About the area: In the 91406 ZIP Code, based on 38 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in March was $499,000, up 9.1% from March 2015, according to CoreLogic.

ESCONDIDO: A covered patio opens to a swimming pool and a pair of spas at this four-bedroom home in the eastern Escondido area.

Address: 2111 Belknap Way, Escondido, 92027

Listed for: $439,000 for four bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,422 square feet (7,000-square-foot lot)

Features: Updated kitchen; travertine floors; drought-tolerant landscaping

About the area: In the 92027 ZIP Code, based on 45 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in March was $465,000, down 22.4% from March 2015, according to CoreLogic.

SIMI VALLEY: Vaulted ceilings and clerestory windows keeps things light and bright in this three-bedroom traditional-style home on a corner lot.

Address: 2291 Beavertail Lane, Simi Valley, 93063

Listed for: $474,900 for three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms in 1,514 square feet (3,210-square-foot lot)

Features: Covered porch; baseboard molding; master suite with balcony/deck

About the area: In the 93063 ZIP Code, based on 41 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in March was $505,000, no change from March 2015, according to CoreLogic.

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FONTANA: This two-story in a gated northern Fontana community features an open floor plan with a vaulted entry and a living room with a fireplace.

Address: 15640 Marnie Place, Fontana, 92336

Listed for: $440,000 for three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms in 2,494 square feet (7,825-square-foot lot)

Features: Kitchen with granite countertops; covered patio

About the area: In the 92336 ZIP Code, based on 98 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in March was $385,000, up 6.9% from March 2015, according to CoreLogic.

LA HABRA: Built in the 1920s, this Spanish-style bungalow is distinguished by its flat roofline, turret-style entry and stucco exterior.

Address: 123 Lemon St., La Habra, 90631

Listed for: $435,000 for two bedrooms and one bathroom in 884 square feet (5,738-square-foot lot)

Features: Living room with built-ins; raised deck; mature trees and lawn

About the area: In the 90631 ZIP Code, based on 51 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in March was $523,000, up 13.7% from March 2015, according to CoreLogic.

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TEMECULA: Tiles floors and subdued hues lend a contemporary look to this five-bedroom home, built in 2005.

Address: 30725 Hillcrest Drive, Temecula, 92591

Listed for: $440,900 for five bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms in 3,269 square feet (8,712-square-foot lot)

Features: Center-island kitchen; three-car garage; mountain views

About the area: In the 92591 ZIP Code, based on 50 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in March was $395,000, up 0.5% from March 2015, according to CoreLogic.

— Neal J. Leitereg