First time on the market since 1986! Welcome to 8831 Glider Ave - a spacious 4-bedroom home offering 2,541 sq ft of opportunity and imagination. One bedroom includes a convenient half bath, plus there's a versatile loft with a balcony and an office with a closet, perfect for modern living or multi-generational needs. Some areas showcase beautiful original hardwood floors from the home's 1942 origins and classic wood stairs added in 1986, adding timeless warmth and character throughout. Expanded and thoughtfully reimagined, the home features a living room extension, an inviting front porch, and a second-story addition with two bedrooms, a bath, and a private balcony overlooking the neighborhood. Enjoy peace and comfort inside thanks to an official soundproof retrofit through the LAX Aircraft Noise Mitigation Program, which includes professionally installed sound-rated windows and doors. For those who find magic in flight, the balcony and front porch offer the ideal spot to unwind while watching planes glide home...a daily reminder you're living at the gateway to the world! Set on a generous lot just minutes from Playa Vista, LAX, Culver City, Silicon Beach, and major freeways (405 & 110), this home offers the space, access, and potential today's buyers are searching for. Whether you plan to update, expand, or build new, this is your chance to create something truly unique...just how you envision it!